20 Best Restaurants in Shinjuku Area 2019
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6 min readDec 8, 2016
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The most vibrant district of Tokyo, Shinjuku is known as the town which never sleeps. It’s the best place to enjoy the nightlife in Tokyo in flashy neon lights. Check out the best restaurants in Shinjuku area 2019 chosen by locals and tourists!
1. SUSHI ZANMAI (すしざんまい 東新宿店)
Enjoy fresh and tasty sushi with reasonable price! Sushi Zanmai is the most popular franchised Sushi restaurant in Tokyo. The Shinjuku branch is open for 24 hours everyday!
2. ICHIRAN RAMEN (一蘭 新宿中央東口店)
One of the most famous tonkotsu Ramen restaurants in Japan, Ichiran serves authentic creamy pork broth Ramen from Fukuoka City.
3. ROKKASEN (六歌仙)
Paradise for beef lovers! Rokkasen provides delicious and high quality Matsuzaka Beef cooked in various ways including Yakiniku (BBQ), Shabu Shabu and Sukiyaki.
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4. Menyamusashi (麺屋武蔵)
Delicious Ramen which you shouldn’t miss! Try their signature Ramen or Tsukemen with rich and aromatic soup blended by their secret recipe!
5. New York Grill and Bar
Indulge with the fine dining dishes and top-notch cocktail with the gorgeous Tokyo view. New York Grill and Bar is known as the shooting location of the movie, Lost in Translation.
6. Himawari Sushi (ひまわり寿司 新都心店)
Try delicious and fresh Sushi at reasonable price at Himawari Sushi, the popular conveyor belt sushi restaurant in the heart of Tokyo.
7. Tempura Tsunahachi (天ぷら 新宿つな八)
The long-established Tempura restaurant, Tsunahachi serves delightful Tampura dishes cooked to perfection.
8. Tonkatsu Hamakatsu (とんかつ濵かつ)
Born in Kyushu Region, Hamakatsu is a well-established Tonkatsu restaurant offering a variety of Tonkatsu (deep fried pork cutlet) and fried dishes at affordable prices.
9. Zen (善)
Mouthwatering Okonomiyaki dishes with various classic and unique flavours/toppings.
10. Nabezo (鍋ぞう)
Nabezo offers delicious “All-You-Can-Eat” hot pot dishes (Shabu Shabu and Sukiyaki) with selected ingredients at very affordable price.
11. Fuunji
One of the most popular Ramen shops in Tokyo, Fuunji offers Rich and aromatic Ramen dishes. Try their signature, Tsukemen (dipping style Ramen).
12. Charcoal Cuisine Kobe Beef Ikuta
One of the best places to try Kobe Beef in Tokyo. Serving only selected, high ranked Kobe Beef cooked simply on charcoal grill.
13. Watering Hole
Real oasis in the city with over 20 kinds of international craft beer straight from tap. Delicious bar snacks are available on the menu.
14. Shin Udon
Meet the perfection for Udon noodle at Shin Udon, Shinjuku. Freshly cut and boiled Udon noodles are served with delicious dashi sauce/soup and freshly cooked Tempura toppings.
15. Shinjuku Gyoen Ramen Ouka
The favourite gem of international travellers! The Muslim & Vegan friendly Ramen restaurant near Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden.
Shinjuku Restaurant Guide-vol.15: Shinjuku Gyoen Ramen Ouka
Great option for Halal & Vegan!
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16. Shinjuku Kappo Nakajima
Tokyo’s most affordable Michelin starred restaurant, serving lunch meal for only 1,000 yen!
17. Ain Soph Ripple
Healthy & yummy 100% Vegan cafe in Kabukicho, Shinjuku. The cozy and casual cafe serves a huge variety of Vegan dishes including burger, salad, burritos and more.
18. Metropolitan Grill
Fine quality American style steakhouse at Hilton Tokyo. The selection of Wagyu, domestic and imported meat is grilled with real firewood in the restaurant.
19. Kani Doraku
Kani Doraku is a franchised restaurant that specialises in crab. The restaurant is famous for the exterior display of gigantic moving red crab. All kinds of crab dishes can be enjoyed at Kani Doraku.
20. Mizutaki Genkai
A long-established traditional Japanese restaurant since 1928 dedicated to Mizutaki (hot pot dish). Try their healthy and flavourful creamy soup from chicken and vegetable stock.
+ Tokyo Classic Food Tour in Shinjuku
Try all the “Tokyo must-eat food” in Shinjuku area with a local guide! Tokyo Classic Food Tour in Shinjuku by Magical Trip is one of the best food tours in Tokyo. The fun and experienced guide takes you to explore the hidden food and drink culture of Shinjuku district in one night! Check the link below for more details :-)
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