5 to try: Döner kebabs: Roppongi

Roppongi: Kebab Bar

Kebab Bar (Roppongi)

Step out of Roppongi Station, exit 1a, and turn right. As evening falls, it's hard to miss this tiny but welcoming little drop-in with its street-side roasting spit and its nod to Persian upholstery. It's only about a year old, started by an Iranian owner with an eye on the district's international nightlife scene (in Europe, the döner kebab tends to be an after-drinking snack option). In order to keep the merriment flowing, they have Heineken on tap (350 yen), but it's the chicken döner that is the real pull, marinated in yellow cumin and sniffable from 30 metres. The extremely soft pita bread is also one of the clear bonuses here, meaning that the sandwich doesn't dry out too quickly. Ideal before or after you've hit the pub, and a great take-home treat if you live in the area.

Meat: Not a gristly piece in there.

Pita: Super fresh, deliciously soft.

Vegetables: The usual shredded lettuce. Not very original.

Sauce: Sadly, no tahini. Spicy Thousand Island Dressing is fairly standard in Tokyo.

Price: At 500 yen, it's a good size and well worth the coin.