Shinjuku Restaurant Guides
Shinjuku is one of Tokyo’s largest districts, built around JR Shinjuku Station and spanning everything from office towers to the Kabukicho entertainment quarter and the narrow alleys of Omoide Yokocho. Omoide Yokocho in particular is known for its cluster of small yakitori shops and izakaya packed into a handful of Showa-era lanes, drawing both local workers unwinding after the office and visitors looking for an atmospheric night out. This section brings together genre-by-genre restaurant guides for the Shinjuku area.
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- Under ¥1,000
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- Japanese Curry
Best for: Curry With a Choice of Spice Level
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- Under ¥1,000
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- Standing Soba / Udon
Best for: Tokyo's Iconic Standing Soba Chain, Open Nearly 24 Hours
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- ¥1,000–3,000
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- Chinese Cuisine / Gyoza Specialty
Best for: Kabukicho's Classic Gyoza Spot Since 1953
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- ¥1,000–3,000
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- Yakitori / Motsuyaki (Offal Skewers)
Best for: "The First Offal Restaurant in Yokocho," Since 1947
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- ¥1,000–3,000
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- Yakitori
Best for: Late-Night Charcoal Yakitori Open Until 4 AM
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- ¥1,000–3,000
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- Teishoku (Set Meal)
Best for: Home-Style Teishoku Set Meals
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- ¥1,000–3,000
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- Yakitori / Motsuyaki (Offal Skewers)
Best for: A Small, Cash-Only Offal and Yakitori Counter Open Every Day
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- ¥1,000–3,000
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- Yakitori / Izakaya
Best for: A Cosy, First-Timer-Friendly Yakitori Bar
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- ¥1,000–3,000
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- Yakitori / Seafood / Oden
Best for: Quality-Focused Charcoal Yakitori, Seafood, and Oden
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- Under ¥1,000
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- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ)
Best for: One-Person Yakiniku With Your Own Personal Grill
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- ¥1,000–3,000
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- Yakitori / Izakaya
Best for: Omoide Yokocho's Only Large Privately-Owned Restaurant, Since 1940
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A short walk from Shinjuku Station, Omoide Yokocho is one of the area’s classic food experiences: grilled skewers and a drink in a narrow, lantern-lit alley. More cuisine guides for the area will be added over time.