Update-date: Nov 13 2023
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Shibuya
Japanese Cuisine
It is not an exaggeration to say that the area around Shibuya Station is the most lively district in Tokyo right now, due to the urban redevelopment it's been going through. One after another, a lot of new facilities are making their appearance in the area: Shibuya's tallest shopping building "Shibuya Scramble Square" was born in November 2019, while Shibuya PARCO, which had been closed since 2016, has just been renewed and reopened. Now that it's become such a hot spot, try these 10 recommended restaurants near Shibuya Station which are super easy to access during your shopping tour!
1. Shibuya Teppanyaki Rin (Teppanyaki)
Located just after passing through the Shibuya Scramble Intersection, they offer exquisite cuisine featuring domestic A5 Wagyu beef at Shibuya Teppanyaki Rin. The texture and aroma of the meat, savored through all five senses, make it perfect for special occasions or dates. At the counter seats, customers can enjoy the cooking performance right in front of them, and the restaurant also offers a variety of luxurious seafood and wines curated by our sommelier. Private rooms are available, and the A5 Wagyu beef course starts at an affordable 7,980 JPY.
Shibuya Teppanyaki Rin
Open: Lunch 11:30 am - 2:00 pm / Dinner 4:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Closed: Irregular
Average price: [Dinner] 10,000 JPY / [Lunch] 4,000 JPY
Access: 1 minute walk from Shibuya Station, 445m from Shibuya Station
Address: 4F-A, Hulic Shibuya Center-gai, 32-15, Udagawa-cho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo Map
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Closed: Irregular
Average price: [Dinner] 10,000 JPY / [Lunch] 4,000 JPY
Access: 1 minute walk from Shibuya Station, 445m from Shibuya Station
Address: 4F-A, Hulic Shibuya Center-gai, 32-15, Udagawa-cho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo Map
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2. Tenku no Tsuki Shibuya Branch (Izakaya)
Despite being only 7 minutes away from JR Shibuya Station, the panorama you'll view from the izakaya "Tenku no Tsuki" will make you feel like you walked all the way to Kyoto. Inside, there are both private rooms equipped with a horigotatsu (sunken kotatsu table), and table seats facing a lovely nightscape. According to the number of people at your table, your budget and your tastes, they'll customize your [Natural Fish Assortment] with fresh seafood stocked on the very same day. Also, don't miss the [Wagyu Aburi Nigiri] (1,500 JPY), wherein lightly scorched wagyu meat is accented by a touch of wasabi!
Tenku no Tsuki
Open: Normal hours: 17:00-00:30 [last order at 23:30] *Operating hours end at 2:00 on Fridays [last order 1:00], and 0:30 on Saturdays and eves of national holidays / Lunch: 11:30-14:00 [Monday - Friday]
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 4,000 JPY
Access: A 7-minute walk from the JR Shibuya station or 2-minute walk from Shinsen station on the Inokashira line. The restaurant is on the 3rd floor of the Dougenzaka square building, near the Dougenzaka-jo police box.
Address: Dogenzaka SQUARE 3F , 5-18 Maruyama-cho , Shibuya-ku, Tokyo (Map)
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Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 4,000 JPY
Access: A 7-minute walk from the JR Shibuya station or 2-minute walk from Shinsen station on the Inokashira line. The restaurant is on the 3rd floor of the Dougenzaka square building, near the Dougenzaka-jo police box.
Address: Dogenzaka SQUARE 3F , 5-18 Maruyama-cho , Shibuya-ku, Tokyo (Map)
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3. Meat Bar SHOUTAIAN Shibuya Branch (Steak)
Located only 3 minutes on foot from the West Exit of JR Shibuya Station, "Meat Bar SHOUTAIAN Shibuya Branch" was the first meat bar to serve A5-rank Kuroge Wagyu yakiniku style. The warm wooden interiors, whose white walls are decorated with colorful cattle-themed paintings, boast the atmosphere of a casual cafè. Regardless of the production area, they make sure to select the best Kuroge Wagyu meat available. A highly recommended menu item is the [King's Aburi Yukhoe] (1,900 JPY), wherein thin slices of Kuroge Wagyu are lightly torched.
Meat Bar SHOUTAIAN Shibuya branch
Open: Lunch 11:30 am - 2:30 pm (L.O. 2:00 pm) / [Weekdays, Saturday, National Holidays] Dinner 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm (L.O. 10:00 pm) / [Sunday] Dinner 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm (L.O. 9:00 pm)
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Lunch 11:30 am - 2:30 pm (L.O. 2:00 pm) / [Weekdays, Saturday, National Holidays] Dinner 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm (L.O. 10:00 pm) / [Sunday] Dinner 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm (L.O. 9:00 pm)
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4. Sardegna Kateiryori Tharros (Italian cuisine)
If you want to try traditional recipes from the island of Sardinia, you only need to walk 1 minute from JR Shibuya Station and step inside "Sardegna Kateiryori Tharros". Alternating blue and white, the interiors really nail the Sardinian vibe with objects, photos, and wooden tables and chairs. The most popular menu items are [Seadas] (1,000 JPY plus tax), a local dessert consisting of pie crust filled with cheese, and the [Tharros Special Fresh Shellfish Fregola] (2,400 JPY plus tax), that is a grain-shaped pasta mixed with shellfish.
Sardegna Kateiryori Tharros
Open: Dinner: 6:00 p.m.-midnight (last orders at 10:30 p.m.). Weekdays: 11:30 a.m-3:30 p.m. (last orders at 2:00 p.m.); Saturday/Sunday/holidays: 12:00 p.m.-3:30 p.m. (last orders at 2:30 p.m.)
Closed: Sundays
Average price: [Dinner] 5,000 JPY / [Lunch] 1,100 JPY
Access: 1-minute walk from "Shibuya Station" (JR lines/Tokyo Metro lines)
Address: Shibuya SEDE Bldg. 1F, 1-5-2 Dogenzaka, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo Map
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Closed: Sundays
Average price: [Dinner] 5,000 JPY / [Lunch] 1,100 JPY
Access: 1-minute walk from "Shibuya Station" (JR lines/Tokyo Metro lines)
Address: Shibuya SEDE Bldg. 1F, 1-5-2 Dogenzaka, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo Map
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5. Niboshi Chukasoba HARUICHI (Ramen)
Walk 8 minutes from JR Shibuya Station and you'll find a ramen restaurant with a red lantern called "Niboshi Chukasoba HARUICHI". Niboshi are tasty dried sardines they stock from Kyoto and serve with their Chinese cold noodles, the main reason for the long lines you'll find outside the restaurant at lunchtime. Try their special [Rich Niboshi Tsukemen] (820 JPY), and indulge in the captivating flavor of chewy thick noodles dipped in a soup combining dried sardine-based sauce with Chinese chicken broth. As for the noodles, you can get a medium serving (270g) for free, or add 100 JPY and have the large one (360g).
Niboshi Chukasoba (ramen noodles with dried sardine broth) HARUICHI
Open: [Weekdays] Lunch 11:30 am - 5:00 pm (L.O. 4:30 pm) / Dinner 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm (L.O. 10:30 pm) [Saturday, Sunday, National Holidays] 11:30 am - 5:00 pm (L.O. 4:30 pm)
Closed: Irregular
Average price: [Dinner] 1,000 JPY
Access: 8 minutes walk from exit No.12 of [Shibuya Station] on Tokyo Metro Lines
Address: B1F, Aoyamadai Bldg., 2-9-10 Shibuya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Closed: Irregular
Average price: [Dinner] 1,000 JPY
Access: 8 minutes walk from exit No.12 of [Shibuya Station] on Tokyo Metro Lines
Address: B1F, Aoyamadai Bldg., 2-9-10 Shibuya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
6. Nogiguchi - Kumamoto Kushiyaki (Japanese cuisine)
Reachable within a 10-minute walk from Exit 3A of JR Shibuya Station, "Nogiguchi - Kumamoto Kushiyaki" is a gastropub where you can savor delicacies from Kumamoto Prefecture. You can either sit at the counter and admire the filleting skills of the chef or stretch your legs in one of the private rooms. Don't miss amazing dishes like the [Horse Sashimi Finest Selection Assortment] (2,000 JPY plus tax), which includes high-rank fresh horse meat, or the juicy [Charcoal Grilled Horse Skirt Steak], thoroughly cooked and seasoned with salt and pepper. They also offer a large variety of sake brands that go very well with their dishes, with a focus on Kumamoto brands.
Nogiguchi - Kumamoto Kushiyaki
Open: [Weekdays] Lunch 11:45 am - 2:00 pm (L.O. 1:30 pm) / Dinner 6:00 pm - 0:00 am (L.O, 11:00 pm)
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 5,000 JPY / [Lunch] 1,000 JPY
Access: 10 minutes walk from [Shibuya Station] on JR Yamanote Line. From Exit 3a, pass the front of Yamada Denki, then go straight along the street
Address: 1F, 11-11 Maruyama-cho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 5,000 JPY / [Lunch] 1,000 JPY
Access: 10 minutes walk from [Shibuya Station] on JR Yamanote Line. From Exit 3a, pass the front of Yamada Denki, then go straight along the street
Address: 1F, 11-11 Maruyama-cho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
7. Sumile TOKYO (Italian cuisine)
"Sumile TOKYO" is the rooftop restaurant of a building located 8 minutes by foot from JR Shibuya Station. Its chic and quiet atmosphere is ideal for an elegant dinner or a girls' night out. Here you can have fresh organic vegetables stocked from a contract farmer, as well as healthy dishes made with superfoods. Make sure to try their fresh handmade [Seasonal Pasta] (1,800 JPY), or the [Charcoal Grilled Premium Dry-Aged Wagyu Thigh] (3,000 JPY), where the authentic flavor of meat is maximized!
Sumile TOKYO
Open: [Weekday/Saturday/Sunday/Public Holidays] Lunch: 11:30am - 3pm (last order 2pm) [Weekday/Saturday] Dinner: 6pm - 11pm (last order 10pm) [Sunday] Dinner: 5:30pm - 11pm (last order 9:30pm)
[Weekday/Saturday/Sunday/Public Holidays] Lunch: 11:30am - 3pm (last order 2pm) [Weekday/Saturday] Dinner: 6pm - 11pm (last order 10pm) [Sunday] Dinner: 5:30pm - 11pm (last order 9:30pm)
8. Kahin (Chinese cuisine)
This is only one minute away from JR Shibuya Station. "Kahin" gives you the opportunity to savor authentic Chinese cuisine, mainly from Szechuan, in Japan. You must absolutely try their popular [5-ingredient Fried Rice <S>] (1,200 JPY plus tax) and [Shark Fin Stew <Medium>] (3,200 JPY plus tax). Also, pair your food with Chinese typical liquors like shaoxingjiu and maotai. The wide and warm interiors can host up to 80 customers. This popular Chinese restaurant is highly frequented every day.
Kahin
Open: [Weekday] Lunch 11:00-15:00 (last order 14:30) / Dinner 17:00-23:30 (last order 22:30) [Saturday / Sunday] Normal Hours 11:00-23:00 Idol Time 15:00-17:00
Closed: Irregular
Average price: [Dinner] 3,000 JPY / [Lunch] 1,000 JPY
Access: One minute walk from JR Shibuya Station.
Address: GEMS Shibuya 8F, 3-27-11 Shibuya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Closed: Irregular
Average price: [Dinner] 3,000 JPY / [Lunch] 1,000 JPY
Access: One minute walk from JR Shibuya Station.
Address: GEMS Shibuya 8F, 3-27-11 Shibuya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
9. Japanese Restaurant TAKEMOTO (Japanese cuisine - Kaiseki)
The owner of "Japanese Restaurant TAKEMOTO", accessible in 10 minutes on foot from JR Shibuya Station, used to be a sous chef at a renowned traditional restaurant and now serves classic Japanese delicacies here. There is a total of 13 seats, either in private booths or at the counter, from which you can catch a glimpse of traditional cooking techniques. Only the best products are selected and their authentic flavor is fully enhanced by the chef's many recipes, and although it may seem low key, this place deeply embraces the fundamentals of Japanese food culture. Particularly worth mentioning is the creamy and smooth soup called [Cod Milt and Lily Bulb Steamed with Egg].
Japanese Restaurant TAKEMOTO
Open: Lunch: 12:00-13:30. A reservation made at least one day in advance is required / Dinner: 18:00-23:00. Last admittance 22:00. (A reservation is required.)
Closed: Irregular
Average price: [Dinner] 12,000 JPY / [Lunch] 7,000 JPY
Access: Alight at Daikan-yama station on the Tokyu Toyoko line, and we will be on the street right behind Hachiman Avenue, near Hachiyama Junior High School.
Address: Daikanyama Twelve II 1-A, Uguisudani-cho 8-10, Shibuya, Tokyo
Closed: Irregular
Average price: [Dinner] 12,000 JPY / [Lunch] 7,000 JPY
Access: Alight at Daikan-yama station on the Tokyu Toyoko line, and we will be on the street right behind Hachiman Avenue, near Hachiyama Junior High School.
Address: Daikanyama Twelve II 1-A, Uguisudani-cho 8-10, Shibuya, Tokyo
10. Tower's Restaurant Coucagno (French cuisine)
At a 5-minute walk from JR Shibuya Station, on the top floor of Cerulean Tower, "Tower's Restaurant Coucagno" is where you want to go to have Provençal cuisine. Its white-themed interiors are super bright during the daytime, but the atmosphere gets fancier at night, when you get a spectacular night view of Tokyo. Made with seasonal ingredients and combining traditional techniques with innovative ideas, their dishes are a true delight for all your 5 senses. Enjoy upper-class delicacies like their [Beef Estofado a la Provençal] (5,324 JPY).
Tower's Restaurant Coucagno
Open: Lunch 11:30 - 15:00 (last order 14:00), Dinner 17:30 - 22:30 (last order 21:00)
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 10,000 JPY / [Lunch] 5,040 JPY
Access: Depart Shibuya Station by the West Exit, cross the pedestrian bridge, walk five minutes along the #246 national highway, five minutes from Shibuya Mark City
Address: Cerulean Tower Tokyu Hotel 40F, 26-1 Sakuragaoka-cho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 10,000 JPY / [Lunch] 5,040 JPY
Access: Depart Shibuya Station by the West Exit, cross the pedestrian bridge, walk five minutes along the #246 national highway, five minutes from Shibuya Mark City
Address: Cerulean Tower Tokyu Hotel 40F, 26-1 Sakuragaoka-cho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
11. Garden Kitchen Karumera (Western-inspired cuisine)
"Garden Kitchen Karumera" is a hotel restaurant located in the lobby of Shibuya West Exit's landmark Cerulean Tower Tokyu Hotel, only 5 minutes on foot from the West Exit of JR Shibuya Station. If you sit at one of the tables near the window, you'll get to enjoy your meal while looking at an evocative garden, in the typically quiet atmosphere of a hotel restaurant. Appreciated for the juiciness of the meat, their [Grilled Matsuzaka Pork] (2,662 JPY) comes highly recommended. It tastes great with yuzu-kosho (Japanese citrus and chili peppers paste), grain mustard and rock salt!
Garden Kitchen Karumera
Open: Lunch 11:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. /Dinner 5:00 p.m.- 12:00 midnight (last order 11:00 p.m.) /Breakfast 6:30 a.m.- 11:00 a.m. (On weekends and holidays open until 10:30 a.m.)
Closed: Irregular
Average price: [Lunch] 2,057 JPY
Access: Five minute walk from JR Shibuya Station West Exit. 290m away from the station
Address: 26-1 Sakuragaoka-cho , Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Closed: Irregular
Average price: [Lunch] 2,057 JPY
Access: Five minute walk from JR Shibuya Station West Exit. 290m away from the station
Address: 26-1 Sakuragaoka-cho , Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
These are the best 10 restaurants you should try while visiting the rapidly growing Shibuya! As you can see, the variety available is huge: ramen, steak, Japanese cuisine and western-inspired dishes. Pick your favorite for a foodie break during your sightseeing or shopping in the area!
Disclaimer: All information is accurate at time of publication.
