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15 Recommended Places for Lunch when Shopping in Ginza!

Update-Date: Jul 22, 2024

Author: SAVOR JAPAN

15 Recommended Places for Lunch when Shopping in Ginza!

The bustling streets of Ginza are one of Tokyo's best places to shop. But don’t get so engrossed in shopping that you forget to eat...! Here are 18 of the best, most relaxing places to have lunch around the shopping district of Ginza.

1. Ginza Tamai

Located a three-minute walk from Ginza Station, Ginza Tamai is a restaurant where you can eat dishes made with wild conger eel. They offer a la carte dishes and a box meal for both lunch and dinner, as well as a la carte dishes. The Matsu Course is a luxurious eight-course meal that includes sashimi, conger eel dishes, and tempura. Other courses available include the Take Course and Ume Course, which offer different dishes. The restaurant has a chic and relaxed atmosphere. In addition to table seating, they also have counter seats that are convenient for solo travelers, and two semi-private rooms that are perfect for groups. The conger eel dishes at this restaurant are recommended even for those who have never tried conger eel before.

Ginza Tamai

Open: [Weekdays] Lunch 11:00 am - 2:30 pm (L.O. 2:00 pm) *Please note that business hours are subject to change according to the request of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government. / Dinner 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm (L.O.9:00 pm), [Saturday, Sunday, National Holidays] Lunch 11:00 am - 3:00 pm (L.O.2:30 pm) / Dinner 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm (L.O. 9:00 pm)
Closed: Irregular
Average price: [Dinner] 7,000 JPY / [Lunch] 3,000 JPY
Access: 3-minute walk from Exit A1 on the Tokyo Metro Ginza Line. 231m from Ginza Station.
Address: 4F, Kojun Bldg., 6-8-7, Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo Map

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2. Sushi Takaya

Located a five-minute walk from Ginza Station, Sushi Takaya is a restaurant that serves sushi that blends tradition with modern twists. The restaurant offers three course meals for lunch and two for dinner. The most popular is the "Omakase Course," which offers the same course meal as dinner at lunchtime. This course allows you to enjoy both authentic sushi and snacks made with seasonal ingredients. They also offer the "Supreme Nigiri," a limited selection available only at lunchtime. Located on the first basement floor, the restaurant offers counter seating, semi-private table seating, and fully private rooms. English-speaking staff are available, making this restaurant an easy place for foreign tourists to drop by.

Sushi Takaya

Open: Lunch 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm, Last Entry 1:30 pm / Dinner 5:30 pm - 11:00 pm, Last Entry 9:00 pm
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 25,000 JPY / [Lunch] 18,000 JPY
Access: 5-minute walk from Ginza Station on Tokyo Metro Marunouchi/Ginza Lines, 5-minute walk from Shimbashi Station/Yurakucho Station on JR Yamanote Line
Address: B1F, Ginza Lee Bldg., 7-3-9, Giinza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo Map

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3. Sushi -HAN-

Located a two-minute walk from Ginza Station, Sushi Shige -HAN- is a restaurant where you can enjoy authentic sushi prepared by the owner, who has extensive international experience, in an omakase style. The restaurant's dishes are made using carefully selected ingredients, and each dish is designed to allow you to experience the four seasons of Japan. At lunchtime, they offer the "Lunch Omakase Course (18 dishes in total)" and the "Lunch Omakase Nigiri (16 dishes in total)." The interior, with its warmth of wood, has a simple yet luxurious atmosphere. There is only counter seating facing the open kitchen. Here, you can watch the chef's impressive skills as the food is prepared right before your eyes.

Sushi -HAN-

Open: [Tuesday-Sunday] Lunch 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm (L.O. 1:30 pm), [Tuesday - Saturday] Dinner 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm (L.O. 8:30 pm)
Closed: Monday
Average price: [Dinner] 20,000 JPY / [Lunch] 10,000 JPY
Access: 2-minute walk from Ginza Station on the Tokyo Metro Lines/ 3-minute walk from Higashi-ginza Station on the Tokyo Metro Lines
Address: B1F, Azuma bldg., 5-9-17, Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo Map

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4. Teppanyaki Ginmeisui GINZA

Located a five-minute walk from Ginza Station, Teppanyaki Ginmeisui GINZA is a restaurant where you can enjoy teppanyaki dishes such as abalone, spiny lobster, and Japanese Black Beef. Three course meals are available at lunchtime. The "Sumire" course meal features teppanyaki made with carefully selected ingredients, including Japanese Black Beef Sirloin Steak. The modern Japanese interior creates a relaxing atmosphere. In addition to counter seats where you can watch the food being prepared, private and semi-private rooms are also available. This restaurant has no ducts running from the ceiling, so you can enjoy your meal without worrying about odors getting on your clothes or hair, even while traveling. There are chefs on staff who can speak English, so foreign tourists can feel at ease.

Teppanyaki Ginmeisui GINZA

Open: Lunch 11:30 am - 3:00 pm (L.O. 1:30 pm) / Dinner 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm (L.O. 9:00 pm)
Closed: -
Average price: [Dinner] 18,000 JPY / [Lunch] 7,000 JPY
Access: 5 minutes walk from A2 Exit of Ginza Station on Tokyo Metro Ginza Line / Marunouchi Line / Hibiya Line, or 5 minutes walk from Shimbashi Station on JR and Subway Lines
Address: 8F, GINZA GREEN, 7-8-7, Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo Map

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5. Beef-Professional Ginza

Located a one-minute walk from Ginza 1-Chome Station, Gyu-no-Tatsujin GINZA is a yakiniku restaurant that uses Kuroge Wagyu beef from Kagoshima Prefecture. They have an extensive lunch menu, including a set menu with 11 dishes, such as the "Limited Special Course," and a 13-course "Special Course with One Drink." The courses include a main Wagyu beef platter, as well as appetizers, soup, and dessert. Other recommended lunch sets include the "Wagyu Kalbi Mix Set." The restaurant has a sophisticated atmosphere, and all seating is in private rooms. Here, you can relax and enjoy your yakiniku. The restaurant is on the eighth floor of a building, so if you choose a room facing the window, you can enjoy the view of Ginza while you dine.

Beef-Professional Ginza

Open: Lunch 11:00 am - 4:00 pm / Dinner 4:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 10,000 JPY / [Lunch] 4,000 JPY
Access: 25m from Ginza Itchome Station
Address: 8F, PUZZLE Ginza, 2-5-19, Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo Map

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6. Saburina Hou

Located a four-minute walk from Ginza Station, Saburina Hou is a restaurant that serves high-quality meat, including Miyazaki A5 Kuroge Wagyu beef, at reasonable prices. At lunchtime, set menus are available, including rice bowl dishes such as the "Premium Wagyu Beef Bowl," "Oyakodon," and "Tendon." Other shabu-shabu dishes include "Japanese Beef Medicinal Shabu-Shabu" and "Japanese Pork Medicinal Shabu-Shabu." The spacious interior is a stylish and relaxing space. In addition to table seating, there are also semi-private rooms that can be partitioned off with curtains, and private rooms that can accommodate between eight and 20 people. This is a restaurant that can be enjoyed by small groups, groups, and families.

Saburina Hou

Open: Lunch 11:00 am - 2:30 pm (L.O. 2:00 pm) / Dinner 5:00 pm - 10:30 pm (L.O. 10:00 pm)
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 3,500 JPY / [Lunch] 1,500 JPY
Access: 4-minute walk from Ginza Station on the Hibiya Line, 6-minute walk from Shimbashi Station on the JR Yamanote Line
Address: 5F, New Center Bldg., 7-7-19, Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo Map

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7. Ginza Cobau Namiki-dori branch

Located a three-minute walk from Ginza Station, Ginza Kobau Namiki-dori offers a course menu featuring carefully selected Japanese Black beef from all over Japan. Two set menus are available at lunchtime. The Ginza Lunch Set includes the juicy, melt-in-your-mouth Sirloin Yaki-Shabu. This menu features premium cuts of beef lightly seared and then coated in a carefully selected egg and homemade sauce. The restaurant is located on Namiki-dori, a street lined with luxury brand stores in Ginza. In addition to table seating, there are also counter seats for couples facing the windows, and private rooms for a more intimate dining experience.

Ginza Cobau Namiki-dori branch

Open: [Saturday, Sunday, National Holidays] 12:00 pm - 11:00 pm (L.O. 10:20 pm) / [Weekdays] Dinner 5:00 pm - 11:30 pm (L.O. 10:45 pm)
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 14,000 JPY / [Lunch] 5,000 JPY
Access: 3 minutes by foot from Exit B5 of Ginza Station, Tokyo Metro Line
Address: 5F, HULIC&New GINZA NAMIKI6, 6-6-5, Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo Map

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8. Hitsumabushi Nagoya Bincho Marronnier Gate Ginza 1 Location

Located a four-minute walk from Ginza Station, Hitsumabushi Nagoya Bincho Marronnier Gate Ginza 1 Location is a specialty eel restaurant. The restaurant's eels are slowly grilled over charcoal without being steamed, then dipped in a unique sauce for a fragrant finish. Four types of kaiseki meals are available for lunch. The most luxurious, "Takumi," offers a variety of eel dishes, including "Hitsumabushi," "liver dishes," and "Uzaku," a dish made with cucumber and ginger. The restaurant features large windows, allowing you to enjoy the view from the 12th floor while you dine. A semi-private room, suitable for up to 10 people, is recommended for families and groups. Due to its popularity, advance reservations are required.

Hitsumabushi Nagoya Bincho Marronnier Gate Ginza 1 Location

Open: Dinner 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm (L.O. 8:00 pm) Lunch 11:00 am - 3:00 pm (L.O. 2:30 pm)
Closed: Irregular
Average price: [Dinner] 4,800 JPY / [Lunch] 4,800 JPY
Access: 4-minute walk from Exit C6 of Ginza Station on Ginza Line / 3-minute walk from the Central Exit of Yurakucho Station
Address: 12F, MARRONNIER GATE, 2-2-14, Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo Map

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9. Shabu-shabu Sukiyaki Unagi Yoshino

Located a two-minute walk from Ginza Station, Shabu-Shabu, Sukiyaki, and Unagi Yoshino is a restaurant where you can enjoy a course menu of shabu-shabu and sukiyaki made with Kobe beef and other Wagyu beef. At lunchtime, you can enjoy the "Shimofuri Kogen Beef Shabu-Shabu Course," which focuses on shabu-shabu. The shabu-shabu is served with a sesame sauce made with homemade ponzu and cashew nuts. There is also an "All-you-can-eat shabu-shabu (or sukiyaki) of six kinds of meat, including premium Wagyu beef, plus all-you-can-drink soft drinks," available only on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays. In addition to table seating, the restaurant also offers traditional Japanese-style private rooms. These rooms are equipped with shallow sunken kotatsu tables, allowing you to stretch your legs and relax.

Shabu-shabu Sukiyaki Unagi Yoshino

Open: Shabu-shabu and Sukiyaki Lunch 11:00 am - 5:00 pm (L.O.4:00 pm), Dinner 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm (L.O. 9:00pm) / Koridokoro Mikasa, Eel Specialty Restaurant Ikaruga 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
Closed: -
Average price: [Dinner] 9,999 JPY / [Lunch] 2,999 JPY
Access: 62m away from Ginza Station
Address: 3F, Mikasakaikan Honten, 5-5-17, Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo Map
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10. Italiana Tavola D'oro Ginza Mitsukoshi Branch

11. Italiana Tavola D'oro Ginza Mitsukoshi Branch

Located just a one-minute walk from Ginza Station, Italiana Tavola D'oro Ginza Mitsukoshi Branch offers classic Italian cuisine, both à la carte and as a set course. Two courses are available at lunchtime: "FELICE" and "PIENA." The course includes the "Margherita pizza made with Hokkaido's Shiranuka Rakukeisha mozzarella cheese," a pizza made according to a Neapolitan recipe. The restaurant's large windows allow sunlight to stream in on sunny days, creating a bright atmosphere. The table seats by the windows offer a great view, allowing you to enjoy the beautiful scenery. The spacious counter seats make it an easy place to stop by even if you're traveling alone.

Italiana Tavola D'oro Ginza Mitsukoshi Branch

Open: Lunch 11:00 am - 4:00 pm (L.O. 3:00 pm) / Dinner 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm (L.O. 9:00 pm)
Closed: Irregular
Average price: [Dinner] 5,000 JPY / [Lunch] 2,000 JPY
Access: 1-minute walk via an underground passage. It is on the 11th floor of Ginza Mitsukoshi.
Address: 11F, Ginza Mitsukoshi, 4-6-16, Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo Map

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11. il Cardinale

Located a two-minute walk from Ginza Station, il Cardinale is a restaurant where you can enjoy authentic Italian regional cuisine, mainly from the Tuscany region. The restaurant serves Italian cuisine that incorporates plenty of seasonal Japanese ingredients. The lunch course, which allows you to enjoy authentic Italian cuisine in a more casual setting, has a varied lineup that changes with the seasons (the photo shows an example of the pasta menu). The restaurant sources wines through its own channels, and also stocks some that are hard to find in Japan. In addition to table seating, the restaurant also has private rooms where you can dine without worrying about others. The stylish interior has a bright, fun atmosphere, making it a relaxing space.

il Cardinale

Open: Lunch 11:00 am - 4:00 pm (L.O. 3:00 pm) / Dinner 5:30 pm - 11:00 pm (L.O. 10:00 pm)
Closed: Irregular
Average price: [Dinner] 6,000 JPY / [Lunch] 2,000 JPY
Access: 2 minutes walk from the A2 exit of Ginza Station on the Tokyo Metro Lines / 3 minutes walk from the A1 exit of Higashi-ginza Station on the Toei Asakusa Line
Address: 6F, GINZA SIX, 6-10-1, Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo Map

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12. Sotoroku

Located a four-minute walk from Uchisaiwaicho Station, Sotoroku offers both à la carte and course meals made with carefully selected ingredients from all over Japan. A variety of lunch options are available, including the "Saika Course" (reservations required) and the "Reika Gozen" (limited quantity). The interior, with its large windows, exudes a warm, Japanese-inspired atmosphere. All seating is by the windows, and there are counter and table seats, as well as two private rooms. Located on the 18th floor of a building, the restaurant commands views of the Imperial Palace to the north and the Roppongi buildings and Tokyo Tower to the southwest. This is the perfect place to create cherished memories in Tokyo, complete with spectacular views.

Sotoroku

Open: Breakfast 6:30 am - 10:00 am (L.O. 9:30 am) / Lunch 11:30 am - 3:30 pm (L.O. 2:30 pm) / Dinner 5:00 pm - 12:00 am (L.O. 9:30 pm) (Bar time L.O. 11:00 pm)
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 6,000 JPY / [Lunch] 1,400 JPY
Access: 4-minute walk from A5 exit of Uchisaiwaicho station
Address: 18F, THE BLOSSOM HIBIYA, 1-1-13 Shimbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo Map

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13. ESqUISSE

Located a one-minute walk from Ginza Station, ESqUISSE is a French restaurant that requires reservations. At lunchitime, people can enjoy the same menu as the evening course at a reasonable price. Enjoy unique dishes that incorporate Japanese ingredients and techniques with the traditions and techniques of French cuisine, such as pairing lamb with matcha and locally grown vegetables (the menu changes depending on the season). There are approximately 450 wines to choose from, primarily from France, to pair with your meal. In addition to table seating, a private room that can accommodate up to six people is also available. The restaurant has a natural atmosphere, with an open, glass-walled interior. Bright natural light pours in during lunchtime.

ESqUISSE

Open: [Monday, Tuesday, Thursday - Sunday] Lunch from 12:00 pm (L.O. 1:00 pm) / Dinner from 6:00 pm (L.O. 8:00 pm)
Closed: Wednesday
Average price: [Dinner] 45,000 JPY / [Lunch] 25,000 JPY
Access: 1 minute walk from B6 Exit of Ginza Station on Tokyo Metro Ginza Line, Marunouchi Line, and Hibiya Line
Address: 9F, Royal Crystal Ginza, 5-4-6, Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo Map

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14. SPICE LAB TOKYO

Located a five-minute walk from Ginza Station, SPICE LAB TOKYO is a restaurant that uses spices liberally to overturn conventional notions of Indian cuisine. There is no à la carte menu, and they only serve set courses for both lunch and dinner. For lunch, they offer three lunch courses that are available every day, and two weekday-only lunch courses. The courses include their signature seasonal vegetable biryani (note that the course contents may change depending on the availability of ingredients). You can also order a vegan menu here if you make a reservation three days in advance. The interior is chic and calm, with the striking turquoise blue used throughout, including on the chairs and tableware.

SPICE LAB TOKYO

Open: [Sunday,Tuesday - Saturday,Holidays,Day Before Holidays] Dinner 5:30 pm - 10:30 pm (last order 8:30 pm) / Lunch 11:30 am - 3:00 pm (last order 1:30 pm)
Closed: Closed on Mondays (or the following day if Monday is a public holiday)
Average price: [Dinner] 15,000 JPY / [Lunch] 6,000 JPY
Access:
Address: GICROS GINZA GEMS 10F, 6-4-3 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo Map

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15. Kokianginza

Located a five-minute walk from Higashi-Ginza Station, Kokian is a restaurant where you can casually enjoy creative Japanese cuisine made with carefully selected ingredients. At lunchtime, they offer the "Kokian Four Seasons Kaiseki Lunch Course (9 dishes)," which can also be purchased with all-you-can-drink. Other set menus include the "Kokian Spicy Curry" with 10 types of root vegetables and the "Juicy Deep-fried Young Chicken." The restaurant is divided into two floors. Entering through the glass entrance, the first floor has a casual atmosphere with counter and table seating. Meanwhile, the second floor, which mainly has private rooms, is a more relaxed space. This restaurant can be enjoyed by small groups, groups, or families.

Kokianginza

Open: [Saturday,Holidays] 11:30 am - 10:00 pm (last order 9:30 pm)[Weekday] 11:30 am - 10:30 pm (last order 10:00 pm)
Closed: Closed on Mondays for three consecutive holidays
Average price: [Dinner] 5,000 JPY / [Lunch] 3,000 JPY
Access:
Address: Kyoei Ginza Building 1st and 2nd floors, 7-14-7 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo Map

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16. Minoru Shokudo Ginza Mitsukoshi

This restaurant, located on the 9th floor of Ginza Mitsukoshi, is under direct management of National Federation of Agricultural Cooperative Associations (ZEN-NOH). The deliciousness and freshness of the ingredients at this restaurant are due to the fact that it is being managed by an agricultural specialist. Their ["Genkotsu" - Ground Meat Cutlet Filled with Onions Set Meal] (1,728 JPY) is highly recommended for lunch. The sweetness of the onions perfectly balances the umami (Japanese savory taste) of the ground meat, and the breadcrumbs are deliciously crispy. You won't be able to get enough of it!

Minoru Shokudo Ginza Mitsukoshi

Open: Lunch 11:00-17:00 (last order 14:30) / Dinner 17:00-23:00 (last order 22:00)
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 3,000 JPY / [Lunch] 1,500 JPY
Access: 1 minute on foot from Tokyo Metro "Ginza station" (from any Tokyo Metro line), or 3 minutes on foot from "Higashi Ginza station", which can be reached by Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line or Toei Asakusa Line.
Address: Ginza Mitsukoshi 9F, 4-6-16 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo Map

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17. Ginza Wakuta

This popular restaurant allows the customer to gain a true sense of the 4 seasons of Japan with its charming array of delicious and colorful Japanese cuisine. The menu consists of traditional Kyoto-style Kaiseki cuisine (Japanese banquet cuisine with alcohol), so you can enjoy excellent items made from plenty of seasonal seafood and vegetables. Beautifully presented, [Fuchidaka Course] (3,980 JPY) is highly recommended for lunch and consists of 6 dishes, including an appetizer, sashimi, stewed cuisine, and a dessert. Their [Lunch Kaiseki Course] (from 5,800 JPY, reservation required) is recommended for those who desire an even more luxurious feast! Why not enjoy some authentic Japanese cuisine made by a wonderfully skilled chef at this delicious restaurant?

Ginza Wakuta

Open: [Weekday, Saturday] Lunch 11:30 am - 2:30 pm (L.O. 1:30 pm) / Dinner 6:00 pm - 10:30 pm (L.O. 8:30)
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 13,000 JPY / [Lunch] 3,800 JPY
Access: 5-minute walk from Ginza Station on the Tokyo Metro / Shimbashi Station via JR Lines, the Tokyo Metro Ginza Line, the Toei Asakusa Line, or other connecting lines.
Address: 5F, Ginza Tokiden Bldg., 8-3-1, Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo Map

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18. Tempura Kondo

A representative Japanese writer of historical novels, Shotaro Ikenami, dearly loved this famous tempura restaurant. The cuisine, passionately created by the owner, Fumio Kondo, is so unique that it cannot be pigeonholed into a certain category. He has transformed the world of cookery by, for example, adding the deliciousness of seasonal vegetables to tempura, where traditionally seafood from Tokyo Bay (Tokyo-wan) was the mian ingredient. The thinly sliced carrot tempura, as well as the sweet potato tempura that is fried for over 30 minutes, are both so beautiful that they are almost like pieces of contemporary art! There is an abundance of dishes on the menu that can only be enjoyed here. Lunch courses start at 6,500 JPY (plus tax).

Tempura Kondo

Open: Lunch 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm *Two seatings of 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm and 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm, Dinner from 5:00 pm (L.O. 8:30 pm) *Two-hour seatings from 5:00 pm, 6:00 pm, 7:00 pm, and 8:00 pm
Closed: Sunday *Closed Monday if it lands on a National Holiday
Average price: [Dinner] 10,000 JPY / [Lunch] 6,000 JPY
Address: 9F, Sakaguchi Bldg., 5-5-13, Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
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The streets of Ginza might be known as the face of Tokyo, but it is also a battleground for gourmet food! Long-standing restaurants which take pride in tradition stand alongside up-and-coming modern and innovative restaurants. Please enjoy a delicious lunch to your heart's content in Ginza!

Disclaimer: All information is accurate at time of publication.

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