Japanese Restaurant Guide
Shinjuku, Tokyo is an eclectic city full of skyscrapers, nightlife, parks, and temples. Find the best place to stay with our top recommendations. Misty Fujii is a Canadian who moved to Osaka, Japan in 2019 and married her Japanese sweetheart. In 2022 they had a baby and moved to Fukui for the clean country air. She is a DJ who teaches English part time and writes in order to share Japan with the world.
All you have to do is book a room in one of these top hotels with kitchenette in Shinjuku City, Japan. Home to the busiest railway station in the world, Shinjuku is popular for its vibrant nightlife. Join a bar hopping tour to experience local drinks, followed by a visit to a karaoke bar. Stroll down Golden Gai, which has more than 200 local bars and eateries.
The signature dish, “Som Tam,” is a dish with a unique sourness that will make you addicted. In addition to the food, the traditional interior of Thailand is also attractive. Its white lantern and sign hanging beside its entry are really eye-catching.
The ingredients used in their culinary creations are meticulously chosen, focusing on seasonal vegetables and seafood that embody the blessings of each season. Nabezo (鍋ぞう) is a franchised Nabe restaurant that has several outlets in and around Tokyo and two of them are located in Shinjuku area. Nebezo serves two types of popular Japanese hotpot dishes, shabu shabu and sukiyaki with a 100-minute all-you-can-eat course. Dishes are served with selected ingredients such as domestic beef, pork and fresh vegetables. There are a variety of sauce and soup that you can customize the dish with various tastes. If you are not sure how to eat shabu shabu or sukiyaki, the friendly staffs would help you and show how to enjoy the dishes.
We crammed in alongside others waiting to get inside. People aimlessly tried to join us before realizing they needed a ticket. But we were too busy ogling over the Japanese/English menu the hostess handed us, consuming gorgeous photos of slick udon and sides of tempura. We found another park and let the sun try and wash the jet lag out of our limbs. After navigating a maze of sidestreets, we turned a corner to find a small line out front of Udon Shin.
Japanese cuisine does focus on fish and meat, which is why vegans must try out T’s TanTan while visiting Tokyo. The restaurant’s menu is entirely vegan, but tastes just as delicious as anywhere else! Vegans and omnivores alike can enjoy soy steak, creamy vegan pasta, and vegan takes on Japanese staples like noodles and curry. Honke Owariya is not only one of the oldest restaurants in Japan–it’s one of the oldest in the entire world! This small shop has been in operation since 1465 when it opened as a confectionery shop.
Even with a potential language barrier, the staff will be more than happy and able to help you match the perfect drink with your order and will ensure that you have a great time. It’s worth hiking to the third floor to get to Zekkocho Teppen. Counter seats surround the restaurant’s center, letting guests watch the chef as he works. There are also sunken seats that are perfect for groups. For food and drink, you can expect to find over 30 different types of sake to imbibe with delicious Japanese food.
Budget travelers can use the regular Keisei Line commuter train to Nippori and change to the Yamanote Line (Approx. 105 minutes, ¥1250). In the evenings, faster Access Tokkyu trains from Narita Airport to Nippori shave 20 minutes off the overall travel time against an extra charge of ¥220. The JR Yokosuka-Sobu Line also has stations at both Narita terminals. Nearby Ōkubo (大久保), one stop west of Shinjuku on the Chuo line (also Shin-Ōkubo, on the Yamanote), has many Korean-owned restaurants and grocery stores. Takadanobaba (高田馬場), the next stop on the Yamanote Line after Shin-Ōkubo, is popular with students from nearby Waseda University.
They have various local sake, which changes every season, and they also have the widely popular sake brand Dassai. Their specialty is [Fried Chicken and Mushroom Mizore-ni] . This dish features the Soshu Kohakudori , best known for its odorless smell and chewy texture, and the refreshing taste of the dashi and grated daikon. They also have an all-you-can-eat course, so this restaurant is recommended for those who have a big appetite. This izakaya serves yakitori made with branded chicken as well as one-of-a-kind dishes that pair well with sake. Regardless of brand or brewery, they choose to stock any sake that matches the food, so you can't go wrong with any of their offerings.
This dish has been the restaurant’s best seller since as far back as 1927, and has become their signature dish. There are half-and-half menu options, as well as seafood or vegetable curries available. Trimmings include shallots, cheese, pickles, onions, and bottomless chutney. In the nostalgic era of Hokkaido trips, wooden bear carvings were treasured souvenirs found in every household. Over time, however, these bears lost their prominence, only to return to their birthplace, Hokkaido.
If you wish to try one of their delectable dishes, order their for 2,990 JPY. It features 3 carefully selected beef cuts that vary every day, so you can enjoy the exquisite umami, soft texture, and exceptional marbling that are unique to Wagyu. They have a wide variety of items on their menu, but if you are into yakiniku, the one that you should not miss is their [Niku Bako Kokoroiki ] for 8,000 JPY. It is a beef platter that lets you experience the full deliciousness of Kuroge Wagyu.
Many of its rooms, such as Residential Double Rooms, Superior Twin Rooms and more, come with a kitchenette where you can prepare basic meals. These rooms have a stovetop, refrigerator, and microwave, guaranteeing a convenient stay. The hotel offers a delicious breakfast with Japanese and Western cuisine options, which you can eat in your room. Moreover, all their other rooms, except Single A and Single B rooms, come with a mini-kitchen where you can cook simple meals. There is even a refrigerator and electric kettle at guests’ disposal. Designed with comfortable furnishings, this hotel has spacious rooms with air conditioning and a flat-screen TV.
Himawari Sushi Shintoshin offers conveyor belt sushi. Walk into a chorus of carousel music where you’ll be ushered to open seats. Pour yourself a steaming mug of hot water from the spigot and add a dabble of green tea. Monjayaki restaurant “okonomiyaki mulberry” that can be used in Shinjuku at midnight is a 5-minute walk from Seibu Shinjuku Station. This “okonomiyaki mulberry” store has 26 seats, including counter seats and table seats, and all seats are smoking allowed.
It is a suburban type of restaurant with a wide parking lot that can be found along the highway. The time limit for their all-you-can-eat courses is 90 minutes. Their lunch plan, in which you can savor 60 to more than 70 dishes, 新宿 しゃぶしゃぶ costs 1,350 JPY on weekdays and 1,700 JPY on weekends. Their dinner plan, in which you can indulge in over 80 kinds of dishes, costs 2,200 JPY. You can also enjoy unlimited servings of curry rice, ramen, sweets, and ice cream!
All you have to do is book a room in one of these top hotels with kitchenette in Shinjuku City, Japan. Home to the busiest railway station in the world, Shinjuku is popular for its vibrant nightlife. Join a bar hopping tour to experience local drinks, followed by a visit to a karaoke bar. Stroll down Golden Gai, which has more than 200 local bars and eateries.
The signature dish, “Som Tam,” is a dish with a unique sourness that will make you addicted. In addition to the food, the traditional interior of Thailand is also attractive. Its white lantern and sign hanging beside its entry are really eye-catching.
The ingredients used in their culinary creations are meticulously chosen, focusing on seasonal vegetables and seafood that embody the blessings of each season. Nabezo (鍋ぞう) is a franchised Nabe restaurant that has several outlets in and around Tokyo and two of them are located in Shinjuku area. Nebezo serves two types of popular Japanese hotpot dishes, shabu shabu and sukiyaki with a 100-minute all-you-can-eat course. Dishes are served with selected ingredients such as domestic beef, pork and fresh vegetables. There are a variety of sauce and soup that you can customize the dish with various tastes. If you are not sure how to eat shabu shabu or sukiyaki, the friendly staffs would help you and show how to enjoy the dishes.
We crammed in alongside others waiting to get inside. People aimlessly tried to join us before realizing they needed a ticket. But we were too busy ogling over the Japanese/English menu the hostess handed us, consuming gorgeous photos of slick udon and sides of tempura. We found another park and let the sun try and wash the jet lag out of our limbs. After navigating a maze of sidestreets, we turned a corner to find a small line out front of Udon Shin.
Japanese cuisine does focus on fish and meat, which is why vegans must try out T’s TanTan while visiting Tokyo. The restaurant’s menu is entirely vegan, but tastes just as delicious as anywhere else! Vegans and omnivores alike can enjoy soy steak, creamy vegan pasta, and vegan takes on Japanese staples like noodles and curry. Honke Owariya is not only one of the oldest restaurants in Japan–it’s one of the oldest in the entire world! This small shop has been in operation since 1465 when it opened as a confectionery shop.
Even with a potential language barrier, the staff will be more than happy and able to help you match the perfect drink with your order and will ensure that you have a great time. It’s worth hiking to the third floor to get to Zekkocho Teppen. Counter seats surround the restaurant’s center, letting guests watch the chef as he works. There are also sunken seats that are perfect for groups. For food and drink, you can expect to find over 30 different types of sake to imbibe with delicious Japanese food.
Budget travelers can use the regular Keisei Line commuter train to Nippori and change to the Yamanote Line (Approx. 105 minutes, ¥1250). In the evenings, faster Access Tokkyu trains from Narita Airport to Nippori shave 20 minutes off the overall travel time against an extra charge of ¥220. The JR Yokosuka-Sobu Line also has stations at both Narita terminals. Nearby Ōkubo (大久保), one stop west of Shinjuku on the Chuo line (also Shin-Ōkubo, on the Yamanote), has many Korean-owned restaurants and grocery stores. Takadanobaba (高田馬場), the next stop on the Yamanote Line after Shin-Ōkubo, is popular with students from nearby Waseda University.
They have various local sake, which changes every season, and they also have the widely popular sake brand Dassai. Their specialty is [Fried Chicken and Mushroom Mizore-ni] . This dish features the Soshu Kohakudori , best known for its odorless smell and chewy texture, and the refreshing taste of the dashi and grated daikon. They also have an all-you-can-eat course, so this restaurant is recommended for those who have a big appetite. This izakaya serves yakitori made with branded chicken as well as one-of-a-kind dishes that pair well with sake. Regardless of brand or brewery, they choose to stock any sake that matches the food, so you can't go wrong with any of their offerings.
This dish has been the restaurant’s best seller since as far back as 1927, and has become their signature dish. There are half-and-half menu options, as well as seafood or vegetable curries available. Trimmings include shallots, cheese, pickles, onions, and bottomless chutney. In the nostalgic era of Hokkaido trips, wooden bear carvings were treasured souvenirs found in every household. Over time, however, these bears lost their prominence, only to return to their birthplace, Hokkaido.
If you wish to try one of their delectable dishes, order their for 2,990 JPY. It features 3 carefully selected beef cuts that vary every day, so you can enjoy the exquisite umami, soft texture, and exceptional marbling that are unique to Wagyu. They have a wide variety of items on their menu, but if you are into yakiniku, the one that you should not miss is their [Niku Bako Kokoroiki ] for 8,000 JPY. It is a beef platter that lets you experience the full deliciousness of Kuroge Wagyu.
Many of its rooms, such as Residential Double Rooms, Superior Twin Rooms and more, come with a kitchenette where you can prepare basic meals. These rooms have a stovetop, refrigerator, and microwave, guaranteeing a convenient stay. The hotel offers a delicious breakfast with Japanese and Western cuisine options, which you can eat in your room. Moreover, all their other rooms, except Single A and Single B rooms, come with a mini-kitchen where you can cook simple meals. There is even a refrigerator and electric kettle at guests’ disposal. Designed with comfortable furnishings, this hotel has spacious rooms with air conditioning and a flat-screen TV.
Himawari Sushi Shintoshin offers conveyor belt sushi. Walk into a chorus of carousel music where you’ll be ushered to open seats. Pour yourself a steaming mug of hot water from the spigot and add a dabble of green tea. Monjayaki restaurant “okonomiyaki mulberry” that can be used in Shinjuku at midnight is a 5-minute walk from Seibu Shinjuku Station. This “okonomiyaki mulberry” store has 26 seats, including counter seats and table seats, and all seats are smoking allowed.
It is a suburban type of restaurant with a wide parking lot that can be found along the highway. The time limit for their all-you-can-eat courses is 90 minutes. Their lunch plan, in which you can savor 60 to more than 70 dishes, 新宿 しゃぶしゃぶ costs 1,350 JPY on weekdays and 1,700 JPY on weekends. Their dinner plan, in which you can indulge in over 80 kinds of dishes, costs 2,200 JPY. You can also enjoy unlimited servings of curry rice, ramen, sweets, and ice cream!
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