Looking for food delivery services in Tokyo? With the pandemic – the rise of food delivery services in Japan has also come.
In this blog we will list some popular options that you can choose from while you stay in Tokyo.
1. Uber Eats
Uber Eats is a food delivery platform that makes getting great food from your favorite local restaurants as easy as requesting a ride.
The Uber Eats app connects you with a broad range of local restaurants and food, so you can order from the full menus of your local favorites whenever you want.
Payment Options: Cash on Delivery, Credit Card, PayPay, Line Pay, PayPal, UberEats Gift card
Minimum order amount: None but additional charges for small orders.
Delivery Charge: Differs by stores
English Availability: O
Apps: IOS, Android, Website
Discounts:
- First time users: 2000 JYP off with code JP2000WELCOME. 2000 JYP off your first order when you order 750 JYP or more
- Other than first order discount promo, there are a variety of ways for you to save money on Uber Eats. Available promotions might be listed under your Uber Eats account.
- Select restaurants might also offer promotions to reward customers for spending a certain amount. Check the homepage and your favorite restaurants to see the latest offers.
2. Demae-can
From multiple store categories offering home delivery including pizza, bento boxed meals, Chinese, sushi, western cuisine, liquor and other services, the users can check information such as menu items and current waiting times and place orders, together with special offers.
Demae-can is a speedy form of Internet shopping that can take as little as 20 minutes from when an order is placed to product delivery and completed payment.
Payment Options: Credit Card, Cash on Delivery, LinePay, PayPay, Amazon Pay, AU Pay, D-barai, UQ Mobile, Softbank Mobile, Apple Pay
Minimum order amount: Differs by stores
Delivery Charge: Differs by stores
English Availability: X
Apps: iOS, Android, Website
Discounts:
- For first-time users only: 2,000 yen off! Link for coupon: https://demae-can.com/link/cam/2000new2110?author=demae
- LINE Pay users: 5% off online payment! Link for coupon: https://demae-can.com/link/cam/linepay2110?author=demae
- Other than these, they offer different special campaigns, such as free delivery charge, buy one take two, cashback promos, or discount promos. Always keep updated for their special promos.
3. Food Panda
Food Panda is a delivery service for food and groceries that lets you order from various restaurants and shops.
You can order everything from delicious dishes to groceries and everyday essentials on the foodpanda app or website. They deliver from a huge range of restaurants, supermarkets, convenience stores and more.
Payment Options: Cash on Delivery, Credit Cards, PayPal
Minimum order amount: A minimum spend of ¥1,000 for all orders. If an order is below ¥1,000, the difference will be charged to the customer (e.g. if your order is ¥870, you will be charged an additional fee of ¥130). However, restaurant and shops may set their own minimum spend above ¥1,000.
Delivery Charge: Differs by stores
English Availability: O
Apps: iOS, Android, Website
Discounts:
- ¥1000 for your first foodpanda order. Link for sign-up: https://www.foodpanda.co.jp/referral?code=7b361a654301a6664003179e60b5d65c&geid=FP_JP
- Refer a Friend program is a simple way to receive discounts towards your orders with foodpanda and to send discounts to your friends. Invite your friends by sending them your unique referral link provided by this feature in the foodpanda app via Email, SMS, Line or other messaging platform.
4. Maishoku
Maishoku is a bilingual online meal delivery service that allows you to order from over 300 restaurants throughout Tokyo. It is an online platform specifically made to make ordering simple and fun, with a unified experience across all restaurants to encourage the customers to try new restaurants.
Payment Options: Cash on Delivery, Credit Cards
Minimum order amount: Differs by stores
Delivery Charge: None
English Availability: O
Apps: iOS, Android, Website
Discounts:
- 500 points for first-time users
5. Wolt
Wolt is a Helsinki-based technology company known for food delivery platform. They make it easy for people to find great food from their restaurant partners to either pick it up themself, or have it delivered by one of their delivery partners.
Today, Wolt is also increasingly known for enabling people to get the same Wolt delivery experience from virtually any type of grocery store, retail shop or boutique within the city.
Payment Options: Credit Card, Apple Pay, PayPay, Google Pay
Minimum order amount: None
Delivery Charge: Differ by stores
English Availability: O
Apps: iOS, Android, Website
Discounts:
- ¥900 in Wolt credits for first-time users
- Refer a Friend: If your friend use your Wolt promo code, they will get a discount of ¥900 on their delivery order (¥300 x first 3 times). The discount you can get will be ¥600 (¥200 x 3 times each time your friend completes the delivery order)
Food Delivery Service FAQs
Is there any food delivery service in Tokyo?
There are many food delivery in Tokyo that offers services as long as the vendors are open. The major ones are uber eats, demae-can, and food panda.
Can I work for the food delivery service as a part time job?
Many student visa holder foriegners choose to work for uber eats etc. The only thing you have to pay attention to is not to exceed the 28 hours limit per week.