Shinjuku Station is a major terminal where numerous trains and buses arrive and depart. This time, we have selected five recommended restaurants located within a 10-minute walk from Shinjuku Station. Being close to the station offers the advantage of easy access for travelers and efficient use of time. If time permits, why not enjoy hopping from one restaurant to another?
Yakitori & Kunsei Kemuri
A cozy hideaway where one can enjoy delicious Yakitori and drinks
Located just a 10-minute walk from Shinjuku Station and a 3-minute walk from Higashi-Shinjuku Station, Yakitori & Kunsei Kemuri is a cozy restaurant with 13 seats where one can easily enjoy delicious Yakitori. They use high-quality, exceptionally fresh Daisen-Chicken, and each skewer is carefully grilled to perfection, offering a unique taste. In addition to Yakitori, the restaurant offers a variety of other dishes and snacks perfect for pairing with drinks. Enjoy these with a selection of the best seasonal Sake from all over the country.
A small space featuring an unadorned setup with counter seats surrounding the kitchen, table seats and an open terrace area. The proximity between guests and the friendliness of the staff create a charming and home-like atmosphere. They offer a course with unlimited drinks that can be reserved for groups of two or more. It's the perfect restaurant to visit when one wants to enjoy a relaxed time with drinks.
Yakitori Kunsei Kemuri
Open:
[Monday-Saturday, Day Before National Holidays] Dinner 5:00 pm - 11:30 pm (L.O. 10:45 pm)Closed:
SundayAverage price:
[Dinner] 4,000 JPYAccess:
10-minute walk from the East Exit of Shinjuku Station on Yamanote Line / 3-minute walk from Higashi-shinjuku Station.Address:
1F, Collins 37 Bldg., 2-17-4, Kabuki-cho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo More Details Reservation Taruichi Shinjuku Honten
Enjoy fresh whale directly delivered from Miyagi Prefecture and the bounty of the sea from Sanriku, accompanied by Japanese Sake
Located just a 6-minute walk from Shinjuku Station and Shinjuku-sanchome Station, Taruichi Shinjuku Honten is an Izakaya where one can enjoy fresh whale and seafood. Sourced directly from Miyagi, one of Japan's leading whaling areas, the restaurant offers a variety of exquisite whale dishes including Sashimi from different parts of the whale, Tatsuta-age, soup and hot pot. Additionally, the bounty of the sea from Sanriku is also directly procured, allowing guests to savor local specialties such as "raw oysters" and "hoya" while in Tokyo.
The restaurant, filled with the warmth of wood, offers a nostalgic and relaxing space. In addition to the ample table seating, there are 14 private rooms with sunken kotatsu. In front of the showcase displaying a wide array of Sake, carefully selected by the restaurant, there are also counter seats available. The Sake selection includes over 50 varieties, from which a Sake sommelier suggests the perfect match for guests' preferences and dishes. There is also an original Sake from the restaurant, so those looking to discover new flavors should definitely give it a try.
Taruichi Shinjuku Honten
Open:
[Monday-Saturday, Day Before National Holidays] Dinner 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm (L.O. 9:00 pm)Closed:
Sunday, National HolidaysAverage price:
[Dinner] 6,500 JPYAccess:
6-minute walk from JR Shinjuku Station and Tokyo Metro Shinjuku-sanchome Station. B1F of Citadines Central Shinjuku Tokyo.Address:
B1F, 1-2-9, Kabuki-cho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo More Details Reservation Lamb Shabu Kinnome Shinjuku Branch
A taste that redefines the concept of lamb meat! A restaurant specializing in lamb with an extensive course menu.
Located just a 7-minute walk from Shinjuku Station and a 2-minute walk from Shinjuku-sanchome Station, on the 3rd floor of a building, is Kinnome Shinjuku Branch, a restaurant where one can enjoy the highest grade lamb meat in Shabu-Shabu, Sukiyaki and hot pot styles. The lamb meat delivered daily from Hokkaido is fresh, tender and mellow without any distinctive smell or taste, and is reputed to offer a flavor like none experienced before. Various courses are available, including the "Raw Sea Urchin Lamb Shabu Course" and the "Medicinal Herb Special Lamb Shabu Course".
The space is chic and luxurious, with black as the dominant color. The restaurant is equipped with versatile table seating that can be arranged according to the number of guests, a semi-private room that can accommodate up to 15 people, and a completely private room for those who prefer privacy. The menu offers a wide variety of courses, including cost-effective all-you-can-eat and all-you-can-drink plans, which are perfect for those who love to eat their fill or enjoy drinking.
Lamb Shabu Kinnome Shinjuku Branch
Open: [Weekdays] Lunch 11:30 am - 2:00 pm / [Weekdays] 3:00 pm - 11:15 pm / [Saturday, Sunday] 1:00 pm - 11:15 pm
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 4,500 JPY
Access: 7-minute walk from the East Exit of Shinjuku Station on the JR Yamanote Line, 2-minute walk from Shinjuku-sanchome Station on the Tokyo Metro lines
Address: 3F, Ecre Shinjuku, 3-11-6, Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
FLOWER WALL MONE
They are enchanted by a space adorned with flowers and the beautiful dishes & sweets
Located just a minute's walk from Shinjuku-sanchome Station and close to Shinjuku Station, in the basement of a building at FLOWER WALL MONE. Here, one can enjoy originality-filled dishes and evening parfaits themed around flowers, surrounded by colorful blooms. Dishes like the "MONE Bouquet Salad", which resembles a bouquet of flowers, and the "Black Tea and Apricot Parfait", delicately finished to mimic charming flowers and lace. Additionally, the restaurant offers an extensive menu including the specialty "Japanese-style Mushroom Hot Pot" and various meat and fish dishes.
Upon entering, guests can choose their favorite flower from those arranged at the entrance. This flower serves as a cover charge and adds a touch of beauty to their table. The chosen flower can also be taken home, which is a lovely idea. Inside the restaurant, impactful wall art is displayed, and a 15-meter long counter is set up. The ambiance of the restaurant dramatically changes between cafe time and bar time, inviting guests into a dreamlike experience during both.
FLOWER WALL MONE
Open:
[Weekdays, National Holidays, Day Before National Holidays] 1:00 pm - 11:30 pm (L.O.11:00 pm) / [Saturday, Sunday] 11:30 am - 11:30 pm (L.O. 11:00 pm)Closed:
Irregular Average price:
[Dinner] 4,000 JPY / [Lunch] 2,000 JPYAccess:
1-minute walk from Shinjuku-sanchome Station on Fukutoshin LineAddress:
B1F, Takayama Land Hall, 3-5-3, Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo More Details Reservation Somen-ya Ito Kabukicho Honten
Enjoy somen noodles in a luxurious atmosphere
Located just an 8-minute walk from Shinjuku Station on the 2nd floor of a building, Somen-ya Ito Kabukicho Honten is a rare specialty restaurant for Somen noodles in Tokyo. The star of the show, Somen noodles, are carefully selected and directly shipped from Shodoshima, a famous production area for Somen, visited by the staff themselves. The restaurant offers a variety of cold and hot Somen dishes. When unsure what to order, the "Tasting Set (Raw, Miwa, Shodoshima)" which allows you to taste three types of Somen at once, is highly recommended.
Wrapped in a luxurious setting, this space offers a comfortably refined experience. The restaurant features a variety of seating options, from quiet counter seats where one can have a peaceful conversation, to relaxing U-shaped sofa seats, semi-private rooms for unwinding, and fully private rooms with a calm ambiance. Not only does it serve Somen noodles, but also a selection of seafood dishes and snacks perfect for pairing with alcohol, including an extensive lineup of Japanese Sake. Operating from 5 PM to 7 AM the next morning, guests can indulge in exquisite cuisine and fine drinks without worrying about time.
Somen-ya Ito Kabukicho Honten
Open:
Dinner 5:00 pm - 7:00 am (L.O. 6:00 am)Closed:
NoneAverage price:
[Dinner] 2,500 JPYAccess:
From JR Shinjuku Station East Exit, take Sakura-dori Street and turn right onto Hanamichi-dori Street. Take a left at the host club sign. It is on the second floor of the Lawson building.Address:
2F, 2-26-10, Kabuki-cho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo More Details
Disclaimer: All information is accurate at time of publication.