Top 15 Best Restaurants in Shinjuku Discover Oishii Japan -SAVOR JAPAN -Japanese Restaurant Guide-

Update-date: Apr 23 2024

Author: SAVOR JAPAN

Japanese, Western, Chinese, BBQ, nabe (hot pot), Asian, bars - Shinjuku is said to have more than 6,000 restaurants. Here is the ultimate collection with 15 of the best of them! Have a look at the variety of food you can choose from while you're in the area!

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1. Yakiniku Toraji Shinjuku Branch

Yakiniku Toraji Shinjuku Branch is conveniently located a 7-minute walk from the east exit of JR Shinjuku Station. Upon entering the restaurant, guests are greeted with an open kitchen, providing an immersive atmosphere, while at the back, there is a calm and relaxing space with a Japanese-style theme. Private rooms are also available, accommodating from small groups to a maximum of 30 people. The restaurant is suitable for various occasions, including family gatherings, socializing with friends, and business entertainments.

Yakiniku Toraji Shinjuku Branch

Open: [Monday-Thursday] Dinner 5:00 pm - 11:30 pm (L.O. 10:30 pm) / [Friday] Dinner 5:00 pm - 4:00 am (L.O. 3:00 am) / [Saturday] Dinner 4:00 pm - 4:00 am (L.O. 3:00 am) / [Sunday] Dinner 4:00 pm - 11:00 pm (L.O. 10:30 pm)
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 8,000 JPY
Access: 7-minute walk from the East Exit of Shinjuku Station on JR Chuo Line and others
Address: 2F, Sankei 55 Bldg., 1-2-6, Kabuki-cho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo Map
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2. Futago Shinjuku Higashiguchi Branch

"Futago" offers carefully selected beef at half the quantity and half the price, providing the best entertainment. They strive to provide a greater variety of dishes to couples, women, families, and international guests, ensuring satisfaction and peace of mind. Additionally, as distinctive items not found in other yakiniku restaurants, they offer the popular "Hamideru Giant Loin Steak" and "Hamideru Kalbi," which are highly popular among international visitors. Their concept revolves around "Futago Style," where they grill the meat to perfection, focusing on serving fresh offal with careful preparation to ensure the best quality.

Futago Shinjuku Higashiguchi Branch

Open: [Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday] 5:00 pm - 12:00 am (L.O. 11:30 pm) / [Sunday, National Holidays] 5:00 pm - 11:30 pm (L.O. 11:00 pm)
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 5,000 JPY
Access: After exiting the Southeast Exit of Shinjuku Station, take the escalator down and go straight. You will find it on the left side. It is a 2-minute walk away.
Address: 1F, 3-35-4, Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo Map
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3. Mamafufu LUMINE EST Shinjuku Branch

This is a Chinese restaurant with a stylish, futuristic touch, that is located on the 7th floor of Lumine. Grilled, boiled, fried, steamed, soup - you'll find 100 different types of gyoza on their menu, making this place a true gyoza mecca! Their dumplings have no garlic and are both healthy and juicy, which explains why 70% of their customers are female. They also have other delicious and unique dishes, such as the [Kakugiri Sirloin no Shoyu Kuro Chahan] or the [Amazu no Yasashii Tenshinhan], which is so crispy, tender, and juicy that it will give you a sublime experience involving all of your 5 senses!

Mamafufu LUMINE EST Shinjuku Branch

Open: 11:00 am - 10:30 pm (L.O. 10:00 pm)
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 1,500 JPY / [Lunch] 1,300 JPY
Access: 1 minute walk from JR Shinjuku station.
Address: 7F, Lumine Est Shinjuku, 3-38-1 Shinjuku , Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo Map
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4. Pub Karaoke Studio Himawari

Gibson Les Paul, Explorer, acoustic... 8 guitars lined up and Marshall amps piled up to the ceiling. If you see all this, you might think that you ended up at a musical instrument store or recording studio. However, this place is actually a restaurant and karaoke pub! The music is performed live by the owner on his explosive guitar and his wife on the sax, and you get to sing along with them! The overwhelming music is so addictive that it is no wonder that they have a large number of aficionados. In contrast with this rock atmosphere, the restaurant offers simple meals, such as [Saba-yaki Teishoku] (grilled mackerel set), to enjoy along with the music.

Pub Karaoke Studio Himawari

Open: Normal hours: 19:30-05:00Closed Tuesdays.Please contact us to discuss reservations outside our normal hours.
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 5,000 JPY
Access: Next to Shinjuku ward office, located on the fifth floor of Miyata building
Address: Miyata Bldg. 5F-B, 1-4-12 Kabuki-cho , Shinjuku, Tokyo Map
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5. KOYOI Sumibi-yaki to Shunsai

If you walk for just 6 minutes from the West Gate of JR Shinjuku Station, you will eventually stumble upon KOYOI's lanterns. Its Japanese design and relaxed atmosphere make this restaurant feel like a perfect hideaway from everyday obligations. Here, along with chef's recommended wines, you can enjoy charcoal-grilled delicacies like the [Kokusan Gyuniku Akami] or the [Yakitori Moriawase], made with incredibly fresh ingredients selected by the owner themselves. Their decisions are based on their long-standing experience. Another interesting recommendation is a new type of yakitori (chicken skewers), [French Yakitori Sanshu], which is French-style as the name suggests. It tastes really different from the classic yakitori and matches perfectly with wine. Since it has private rooms as well, this restaurant is perfect for a business dinner or a relaxed date.

KOYOI Sumibi-yaki to Shunsai

Open: [Weekdays, Saturday] 　5:00 pm - 3:00 am (L.O. 2:00 am)
Closed on Sunday (if Monday is a national holiday, it will open on the previous Sunday and close on Monday instead)
Closed: Sunday If Monday is a national holiday, it will open on the previous Sunday and close on Monday instead.
Average price: Dinner: 4,000 JPY
Access: 6-minute walk from Shinjuku Station
Address: 2F, Daikan Plaza 756, 7-5-6, Nishi Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo

6. Gyu no Tatsujin Main Branch

Gyu no Tatsujin equals "delicious and cheap". Come here to taste premium wagyu (Japanese beef) that's guaranteed to be fresh, delicious, and quality, as it has its own unique supply route and has the backing of the whole industry. Their [Goku Kalbi (Wagyu Misuji)] consists of 2kg (as much as you can get from one cow) of the rare part called "misuji" (shoulder top blade) from top quality, A5 rank wagyu in Kagoshima. It literally melts in your mouth! In addition, they use organic Kyo-Yasai vegetables from their own farm in Kyoto, which will make you realize how much better premium products taste. There are private rooms for you to enjoy this delicious meat on your own without being bothered by other customers or different aromas.

Gyu no Tatsujin Main Branch

Open: [Weekdays, Saturday, Day before National Holidays] 5:00 pm - 11:30 pm (L.O. 11:00 pm) 　
[Sunday, National Holidays] 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm (L.O. 10:30 pm)
Closed: None
Average price: Dinner: 5,000 JPY
Access: 1 minute walk from Seibu Shinjuku Station. On the east side of Lawson.
Address: 1F, Chiyoda Bldg., 2-45-6, Kabuki-cho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo

7. Niku Bar Birdman Shinjuku Nishiguchi Branch

Only 30 seconds away from Shinjuku Station, thanks to its Japanese modern space made only of private rooms, this restaurant offers you a unique experience far different from this area's typically chaotic izakaya (Japanese pub). The restaurant has several areas for all kinds of customers - from the 270-seat rentable hall to lovely private rooms from which to admire Shinjuku at night. Considering its proximity to the station, it is the perfect option for events like birthday parties and girls' nights.

Niku Bar Birdman Shinjuku Nishiguchi Branch

Open: [Monday - Thursday, Sunday, National Holidays] 4:00 pm - 12:00 am (L.O. 11:00 pm) 　
[Friday, Saturday, Day before National Holidays] 4:00 pm - 12:30 am (L.O. 11:30 pm)
Closed: None
Average price: Dinner: 3,000 JPY
Access: 1 minute walk from Shinjuku Station
Address: 5F-A, Prince Bldg., 1-4-1, Nishi Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo

8. Shinjuku Kakekomi Gyoza

Kakekomi Gyoza is in the middle of Kabuki-cho. The wooden interior and ceiling combined with the old firemen paper lanterns around you will make you feel like you're back in the Edo period (1603 - 1868). The staff cheerfully serve you wearing Edo firemen costumes, making the atmosphere nice and pleasant. Gyoza (dumplings) are available in 2 versions - grilled and boiled - and they are made with an ancient technique of preparing xiaolongbao that has never been disclosed to anyone. They also offer a rich variety of horse sashimi straight from Kumamoto, as well as horse tendon oden stewed in dashi (broth) to enjoy with delicious sake (Japanese alcohol).

Shinjuku Kakekomi Gyoza

Open: From 12:00 am (L.O. 12:00 am) Open 24 hours 　
Lunch 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Closed: None
Average price: 3,000 JPY
Access: 3-minute walk from East Gate of Shinjuku Station
Address: 1F-2F, Dai 58 Tokyo Bldg., 1-12-2, Kabuki-cho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo

9. Hormone-yaki Hormone-nabe Morioka Goro

After just a short walk from Tokyo Metro Shinjuku-sanchome Station, you'll arrive at a quiet, mysterious building with no signs in sight. If you go to the 2nd floor, you will find a refrigerator door, which hides the entrance to Morioka Goro. Decorated with signs and posters from the 30s (the Showa era (1955 - 1964)), its retro design has been defined as "entertaining and funny". The hormone-nabe (offal hot pot) options are countless: salt, miso, tomato, curry, and so on. However, it is recommended to try their [Hormone-nabe Shio-nabe] - a simple dish made with offals, cabbage, and tofu that allows you to taste the original flavor of offals - or the [Tomato-nabe], which is popular in the summer since it goes great with cold beer. Don't miss this chance to surprise your friends for their birthday or anniversary by making them open the fridge to this amazing discovery!

Hormone-yaki Hormone-nabe Morioka Goro

Open: [Sunday, National Holidays] Dinner 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm (L.O. 10:00 pm) 　
[Monday, Wednesday - Saturday] Dinner: 6:00 pm - 12:00 am (L.O. 11:00 pm)
Closed: Tuesday
Average price: Dinner: 4,500 JPY Courses start from 2,500 JPY per person
Access: 1 minute walk from Exit B2 of Shinjuku-sanchome Station. 20m away from Suehirotei, on the 2nd floor of Jujiya Bldg. Open the fridge door to enter.
Address: 2F, Jujiya Bldg., 3-7-7, Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo

7. Bistro HaLVeLBar

At Bistro HaLVeLBar, you can try out typical bistro cuisine in a casual atmosphere. Their signature dish is [Hokkaido-san Jukusei Niku Rump 1 Pound], which consists of extra tender beef pieces that have been aged for 30 - 40 days, and then grilled on moderate heat. It's so soft and voluminous. You definitely have to try it! Not only do they offer Italian wine, but they also have around 50 types of assorted wines from all over the world. When in doubt, make sure to ask the staff for advice. In addition, the restaurant only has private rooms (some of which can seat 6 - 12 people), making it a great meeting spot for girls' nights, singles parties, and so on.

Bistro HaLVeLBar

Open: Dinner 5:00 pm - 12:00 am (L.O. 11:00 pm)
Closed: None
Average price: Dinner: 5,000 JPY
Access: 6-minute walk from West Gate of Shinjuku Station
Address: B1F, Nishi Shinjuku Bldg., 7-7-29, Nishi Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo

10. Bar Italiano SUMIYA

"A restaurant here?!" is what you will think when you see this little Italian place at the back of Alta. In contrast with the usual noise around Alta, this wooden restaurant is nice and calm. Their two most recommended dishes - the [Gyu Hoho Niku no Tomato Nikomi] and [Gyutan no Akamiso Demi-glace Sauce] - are made with slowly boiled meat that turns out to be extremely tender, to the extent that you'll wonder how it doesn't break apart. They have semi-private rooms with L-shaped sofas that are perfect as a cozy hideaway for you and your date.

Bar Italiano SUMIYA

Open: [Tuesday - Saturday, National Holidays, Day before National Holidays] Dinner 5:00 pm - 12:00 am (L.O. 11:00 pm) 　
[Monday, Sunday] 　Dinner 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm (L.O. 10:00 pm)
Closed: Irregular
Average price: 4,500 JPY
Access: 1 minute walk from Shinjuku Station. At the back of Alta.
Address: B1, R.S Bldg., 3-22-11, Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo

11. Niku Bar Ro to Matagi Shinjuku Branch

A great place to enjoy robatayaki (sunken hearth grilled) lean meat and gibier. "Gibier" is French for "game" or “prey” - so animals that you would typically hunt, like deer and boars. This kind of meat is low in fat, but highly nutritious, so it is recommended for ladies. Not only is it a type of meat that you don't get to eat every day, but it's even more delicious and unique when charcoal-grilled the robatayaki way! The interior of the restaurant was designed to look like a matagi's (mountain hunter) small hut, so the atmosphere is unique but somehow relaxing.

Niku Bar Ro to Matagi Shinjuku Branch

Open: Lunch 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm (L.O. 2:00 pm) Lunch parties for 8 or more people are available upon prior reservation. 　
[Monday - Thursday, Saturday, Sunday, National Holidays] 　Dinner 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm (L.O. 10:00 pm) Drinks L.O. 10:20 pm 　
[Friday, Day before National Holidays] 　Dinner 5:00 pm - 1:00 am (L.O. 12:00 am) Drinks L.O. 12:20 am
Closed: Irregular
Average price: Dinner: 4,000 JPY 　
An additional fee of 350 JPY (plus tax) is required for the à-la-carte menu.
Access: 2-minute walk from Shinjuku Station
Address: 6F, Ishizuka Bldg., 1-6-3, Kabuki-cho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo

12. Niku Bar NICK HOUSE Shinjuku Higashiguchi Branch

In a convenient location, just a 1-minute walk away from Shinjuku Station, there is a restaurant with 32 private rooms called [Niku Bar NICK HOUSE]. It is recommended for those looking for a romantic date in a private room with a night view, or for any other unforgettable purpose, like a surprise birthday or anniversary parties.

Niku Bar NICK HOUSE Shinjuku Higashiguchi Branch

Open: 5:00 pm - 11:30 pm
Closed: None
Average price: Dinner: 3,000 JPY
Access: 1 minute walk from Shinjuku Station
Address: 3F, Shinjuku Lemina Bldg., 3-17-4, Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo

13. Cheese to Wagyu Kikori no Ouchi

This restaurant's flagship delicacies are the renowned Japanese wagyu and rare cheeses imported from all over the world. As soon as you step inside, its mountain hut-style interior will make you feel as if you ended up at a shelter in the woods. As the name "Kikori no Ouchi" suggests, it truly is like a nice and cozy woodcutter's house. [Aka-gyu no Roast Beef], their grilled rare wagyu, and their super cheesy [Wagyu Fondue Set] are made with different local products that complement their cheeses, offering you a combination of top quality meat and thick, melty cheese. This combination enhances the flavor to the extent of doubling or even tripling it! In addition, they also have an assortment of 50 wines for you to choose from. They can arrange for private rooms if you request it, so it is also suitable for dates, business dinners, girls' nights, and so on.

Cheese to Wagyu Kikori no Ouchi

Open: 5:00 pm - 12:00 am (L.O. 11:00 pm) Drinks L.O. 11:30 pm
Closed: None
Average price: Dinner: 6,000 JPY
Access: 8-minute walk from West Gate of Shinjuku Station. Head north and go to the 2nd floor of Plaza Nishi Shinjuku.
Address: 205, Plaza Nishi Shinjuku, 7-5-5, Nishi Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo

14. Sushi Konya

After walking for just 8 minutes from West Gate of Shinjuku Station, you will find Sushi Konya standing quietly in a street surrounded by skyscrapers. The best dish on their menu is the [Ni Anago]. Many restaurants serve pre-cooked conger eel, but here, you can have a super fresh product that's still alive when bought. It is prepared entirely on-site. Thanks to this, it’s a lightly sweet and tender delicacy that you simply can't miss. You can either admire the chef's mastery from counter seats, or enjoy a luxurious meal or drink by yourself or with a business partner in one of their private rooms.

Sushi Konya

Open: [Weekdays] 　Lunch 11:30 am - 2:00 pm Lunch is available again! Kaisen-donburi (rice bowl with seafood) as a main dish costs 750 JPY - 1,250 JPY 　　
[Weekdays, Saturday, National Holidays, Day before National Holidays] 　Dinner 5:30 pm - 12:00 am (L.O. 11:00 pm)
Closed: Sunday, National Holidays 　
To book Sunday or one of the National Holidays, you need to have at least 5 people and you can only order courses. You must book at least 3 days in advance.
Average price: Dinner: 5,000 JPY / Lunch: 1,000 JPY
Access: 8-minute walk from West Gate of Shinjuku Station. Proceed towards Shin-Okubo and turn left at 7-11.
Address: 3F, 7-19-9, Nishi Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo

15. Tokyo Sushi ITAMAE SUSHI Shinjuku Toho Building Branch

The Shinjuku Toho Building Branch boasts being the largest Itamae Sushi, with a total of 100 seats. It is located on the 1st floor of the Godzilla Building, a symbol of Kabukicho in Shinjuku. In the glass structure, which gives off an open impression, lies the restaurant interior decorated with warm wood grain. This space with its casual atmosphere accepts all ages and all situations. The ingredients include natural raw bluefin tuna used by a highly experienced sushi artisan, and the quality is guaranteed. Here guests can experience both Edomae sushi, a traditional cultural asset of Japan, and world sushi that continues to evolve.

Tokyo Sushi ITAMAE SUSHI Shinjuku Toho Building Branch

Open: [Monday-Friday] Lunch 11:30 am - 3:00 pm (L.O. 2:30 pm) / [Monday-Thursday, Sunday] 9:00 am - 5:00 am (L.O. 4:30 am) / [Friday, Saturday] 9:00 am - 9:00 am
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 5,000 JPY / [Lunch] 1,500 JPY
Access: It's on Shinjuku Toho Building (Godzilla Building) 1st floor at Kabukicho - 5-minute walk from JR Shinjuku Station / 3-minute walk from Subway Shinjuku Station, Seibu Shinjuku Line Seibu Shinjuku Station
Address: 1F, Shinjuku Toho Bldg., 1-19-1, Kabukicho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo Map

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