3 Recommended Places to Enjoy Lunch in Sangenjaya

Update-date: Jan 31 2020
Author: SAVOR JAPAN
3 Recommended Places to Enjoy Lunch in Sangenjaya

Sangenjaya in Setagaya-ku is an area inside the big metropolis of Tokyo that still retains the air of a shitamachi (working-class neighborhood). It is also an area where many people say they would love to live in, as it is a vibrant place and comparatively cheap considering its great accessibility and selection of shops. There's also a good range of both long-standing restaurants and newly-opened ones that serve a variety of cuisine from around the world, including Japanese, Western, and Chinese cuisine. There are so many choices that even if you were to eat out every day, you surely wouldn’t become tired of the area! Lots of people visit Sangenjaya purely because of the great abundance of food options. There are restaurants here that are ideal for a wide variety of occasions, such as eating with friends, dates, solo dining and business meetings. Why not come and try it for yourself? Change your idea of what lunch can be and come to Sangenjaya to look for something great to eat! Here are 4 recommended restaurants in Sangenjaya for lunch.

1. Kappou Kiyomizu

1. Kappou Kiyomizu
Sangenjaya in Setagaya-ku is an area inside the big metropolis of Tokyo At this restaurant, customers can enjoy authentic Japanese cuisine made by a chef who is inspired by Kyo-ryori (traditional Kyoto cuisine). Kappou Kiyomizu has a great atmosphere that's perfect for entertaining clients or that special someone. Their classic do-nabe (earthenware pot) menu is very popular and available for lunch and dinner. Every morning, new, polished brown rice is prepared, ready to be used in their do-nabe dishes.

The most popular items on their menu are also available during lunch. However, please note that one section of the menu has to be reserved at least a day in advance, and is available for groups of 2 or more people. This section includes dishes such as [Do-nabe Eel Lunch Kaiseki] (traditional Japanese course cuisine with tea) and [Tai-meshi Lunch Kaiseki] (rice with minced sea bream). They are so delicious that reserving them in advance is well worth it! Gozen (an elaborate set meal) lunches for children are also available, making it a great family lunch option as well.

Items on the menu which do not require a reservation include the [Arashiyama Lunch Kaiseki], which consists of rice cooked in a do-nabe with seasonal ingredients, as well as the [Gion Lunch Kaiseki], consisting of rice cooked in a do-nabe with abalone and sea urchin. You can get a taste of Kyoto without leaving Tokyo! Kappou Kiyomizu is not only very particular about the ingredients used, but it also pays careful attention to the sake (Japanese alcohol) it stocks, as well as the interior decor and tableware. This kind of attention to detail can only be experienced first-hand. If you are looking for somewhere to eat Kyo-ryori-inspired Japanese cuisine in Setagaya-ku, Tokyo, then this surely is the place for you.

Kappou Kiyomizu

Open: Lunch 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm (L.O. 3:00 pm) *Only opens for lunch if reservations for 2 people or more are made 2 days in advance. Time limits on private rooms are imposed on Saturday, Sunday, and national holidays.
Dinner 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm (L.O. 8:30 pm) *Only available for groups of 2 people or more who have invitations or advance bookings. Last admission is at 8:30 pm.
Closed: Wednesday
Average price: [Dinner] 8,000 JPY / [Lunch] 5,000 JPY
Access: 7-minute walk from North Exit A of Sangen-jaya Station. Head towards Shimo-Kitazawa along Chazawa Street. Turn left at the Gorilla Bldg. (Family Mart on the 1F). Located next to Kita Dental Clinic.
Address: Royal Taishido, 5-4-9, Taishido, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo (Map)

2. Eau Mont

2. Eau Mont
Customers can enjoy refined French cuisine at this restaurant, which is only a 7-minute walk from Sangen-jaya Station. The thing that sets this restaurant apart is the way customers can truly get a sense of the changing in seasons through the menu, which is updated monthly. There is no doubt that you will want to keep coming back to see what delicious things are available each month.

Their menu consists of dishes such as roast beef, hamburg steak, pasta of the day, and pork shoulder sauté. Their lunch courses are highly recommended to those who wish to enjoy luxurious French cuisine for lunch. Customers can enjoy dishes consisting of seafood caught in Hakodate, as well as vegetables shipped in from France. The currently popular gibier (wild meat cuisine) is also on the menu.

There are also over 100 varieties of wine available on the menu. Just ask the sommelier if you are unsure about what wine will best go with your meal. In order for their customers to enjoy their meal in a relaxed manner, the chef, who values conversing with the customers, tailors everything to them.

This popular restaurant is great for special occasions, as well as normal, everyday lunches. There’s no need to feel hesitant about entering, as the relaxed environment and delicious, authentic French cuisine will soon have you at ease.

Eau Mont

Open: [Saturday, Sunday, National Holidays] Lunch 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm (L.O. 2:00 pm)
[Sunday, National Holidays] Dinner 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm (L.O. 9:00 pm)
[Tuesday - Friday] Lunch 11:30 am - 3:00 pm (L.O. 2:00 pm)
[Tuesday - Saturday] Dinner 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm (L.O. 10:00 pm)
Closed: Monday
Average price: [Dinner] 5,000 JPY *Average price for dinner is 4,000 JPY - 6,000 JPY / [Lunch] 1,500 JPY *Average price for lunch is 1,000 JPY - 2,000 JPY
Access: 7-minute walk from Sangen-jaya Station
Address: 104, Densu Kawano, 1-8-8, Wakabayashi, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo Map
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3. Menya Fujishiro

Menya Fujishiro
If you want to casually eat ramen in Sangenjaya, then Menya Fujishiro, which is only a 3-minute walk from the station, is highly recommended. The chef of this restaurant has experience in both French and Italian cuisine, as well as with working in a bar. He utilizes this knowledge to serve up seriously delicious ramen.

No synthetic seasonings are used in the making of the soup. Rather, only whole chicken, bones, roast beef, and dried sardines are used to create its delicious flavor. You will want to drink up every last drop! The [Boiled Chicken with a Seasoned, Boiled Egg Ramen] is highly recommended for lunch. You can also add an extra topping of char siu (braised pork) that's been cooked slowly at a low temperature.

Besides ramen, the menu also includes [Boiled Chicken with a Seasoned, Boiled Egg Tsukemen]. This dish is so good that lots of people come back just to have more! The staff are all cheerful and friendly, allowing you to talk as you please while enjoying your meal. Menya Fujishiro is a great place to come for lunch, whether you are eating alone, with friends, or with family. It is a must-try for fans of ramen!

Menya Fujishiro

Open: [Monday, Wednesday - Sunday, National Holidays] Lunch 11:00 am - 3:00 pm (L.O. 3:00 pm), Dinner 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm (L.O. 10:00 pm)
Closed: Tuesday
Average price: [Dinner] 980 JPY / [Lunch] 980 JPY
Access: 3-minute walk from the South Exit of Sangen-jaya Station. Head towards Komazawa along Route 246, turning left into the side streets.
Address: 1F, 7Day's Sangenjaya, 1-37-1, Sangenjaya, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo (Map)
Disclaimer: All information is accurate at time of publication.
Update-date: Jan 31 2020
Author: SAVOR JAPAN

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