Tokyo Station is often described as the figurative center of Japan, the heart that connects the capital metropolis of Tokyo to the rest of the country via its many arteries of bullet train lines. Over 3,000 trains run through the station each day, and it is the fifth busiest in the world by number of passengers. Tokyo Station’s iconic Marunouchi facade is a traditional red brick building often likened to the Amsterdam Central Station as well as Victorian period London architecture, and it gives way to the Imperial Palace just a short distance away.
As the station is traversed by many visitors from both in and outside of Japan, it should come as no surprise that Tokyo Station restaurants offer some of the city’s finest dining. Here are 11 of the best restaurants near Tokyo Station, each demonstrating the wide variety of excellent food to be found in the area.
11 Deliciously Diverse Tokyo Station Restaurants
Moritaya Tokyo
Moritaya Tokyo, located just a one-minute walk from Tokyo Station, specializes in exquisite Japanese sukiyaki, a hot-pot style delicacy of tender beef and vegetables simmered in a sweet soy sauce and dipped in raw egg. Moritaya Tokyo offers a hearty serving of premium A5-grade Japanese black beef along with Kujo scallions, grilled tofu, and crispy wheat gluten from Kyoto, as well as sweet onions from Awaji Island. The restaurant's stunning view from the 35th floor of the Marunouchi Building enhances the deliciousness of this quintessential Japanese dish.
XEX TOKYO / Teppanyaki An
At "XEX TOKYO/Teppanyaki An," you may enjoy course dinners where steak takes center stage, complimented by Chef Motohiro Saito's specialities, which add refinement to the dining experience. Witness the transformation of the best materials into magnificent cuisine in the hands of experienced artists, captivating all of your senses. The fresh foods grilled directly in front of viewers on the teppan (iron griddle) are genuinely amazing, with the gorgeous panorama of Tokyo Station and Marunouchi as the backdrop. The delight of teppanyaki extends beyond its delectability; it is found in the intimacy with the skillful maker. Engaging in conversation while preparing the food together may make for a memorable experience.
Dinner: 20,000 JPY / Lunch: 7,000 JPY
Tempura Fukamachi
Yet another of the great restaurants near Tokyo Station, Tempura Fukamachi serves delightful tempura cuisine served in a pleasant and refined ambiance. With its unvarnished wood counter and two sets of table seats, Tempura Fukamachi offers the perfect setting for two gourmets to share a meal or for friends to dine together. Experience their inimitable Kakiage Tempura Bowl made with around 10 different kinds of ingredients. Enjoy it with HILLTOP HOTEL'S pickled vegetables, made overnight with seasonal vegetables, for a refreshing palate cleanser.
Dinner: 13,000 JPY / Lunch: 2,500 JPY
GRAHM'S CAFE Los Angeles
GRAHM'S CAFE Los Angeles, hidden away just a short walk from Tokyo Station, is a charming cafe that incorporates cooking methods from American cuisine to bring delectable flavors to life. Delight in their dessert of American-Style Shortcake made with a sandwich of scone-like biscuit dough with strawberries and whipped cream. The comfortable, spacious interior offers both table seating and sofa seating for a casual and relaxed atmosphere.
Dinner: 5,000 JPY / Lunch: 1,200 JPY
Uogashi Nakaoroshi Wa no Omise Mizuki
For fresh fish and sumptuous seafood, expertly grilled before your very eyes, visit Uogashi Nakaoroshi Wa no Omise Mizuki, a restaurant near Tokyo Station just one minute from the Yaesu north exit. Their focus is on delivering fresh tuna from a variety of sources, from Okinawa pacific bluefin to exceptional Oita and even Indian tuna, so that they always have fresh tuna on hand even in typhoon weather. Try their Negima Nabe (Tuna and Onion Hot Pot) made with Indian fatty tuna and Kujo onions from Kyoto prefecture, a dish perfect for a group of two to three people. Their Homemade Pickled Fish is enhanced with the savoriness of light brown Kyoto miso and elegant flavor of Hohai sake from Miura Sake Brewery in Aomori.
Dinner: 5,000 JPY / Lunch: 900 JPY
Restaurant sant pau
This Tokyo station restaurant offers superb Spanish dining from the Catalan region in a chic and elegant atmosphere that’s perfect for any formal event or celebration. The Iberico Pluma is the house specialty, a lean and juicy piece of pork cut from the shoulder rib at the base of the neck. There is only 200 g of pluma meat available from a single animal, making it a relatively rare cut of meat with a flavor and texture of the highest quality. For a true Catalonian dish prepared in the Mediterranean style based on traditional Spanish fishermen’s recipes, their Sea Toast with Prawn comes highly recommended. This delightful dish features a crostini cracker dipped in a Japanese dashi broth made of shrimp.
Dinner: 21,000 JPY / Lunch: 8,000 JPY
Kizushi
At sushi restaurant Kizushi, enjoy tasty traditional “Edo-mae” style sushi in an informal and relaxed atmosphere. One of the best restaurants near Tokyo Station for sushi, it was built in 1952 and retains much of the building’s original structure and form, not to mention a sense of history. Savor traditional Edo sushi and seafood dishes such as softly-cooked stuffed squid filled with a mixture of rice, gourd shavings, ginger, and nori seaweed. The rich sauce of this dish mingles intricately with spices and gently-fragrant citron, giving it an exquisitely balanced touch. Their abalone also attracts many passionate fans with its aroma, soft texture, and elegant flavor. It’s simmered in nihonshu (Japanese sake) until tender, making it suitable both for nigiri-style sushi, and as an appetizer.
Dinner: 15,000 JPY / Lunch: 5,000 JPY
Arcana Tokyo
Superb French food can be found immediately exiting the Tokyo Station ticket gates at Arcana Tokyo, on the sixth floor of the KITTE Building. This Tokyo Station Restaurant offers up great customer service and flavorful seasonal ingredients, taking care to use less butter, milk, and cream in their cooking so the dishes are not so rich as typical French cuisine and can be enjoyed on a daily basis.
Dinner: 10,000 JPY / Lunch: 3,800 JPY
Oishii O-udon Tsuru Ton Tan Bis Tokyo
In the building adjacent to the KITTE Building, savor delectable Japanese udon noodles at the elegant Oishii O-udon Tsuru Ton Tan Bis Tokyo. The restaurant specializes in Sanuki-style udon flour noodles, which blend beautifully with Kansai-style bonito and kombu dashi soup stock for truly delicious results. Discover the rich, aromatic taste and umami-filled flavors that can only be achieved with a natural dashi soup stock, made from wholesome kelp and dried fish with the greatest care and attention. Enjoy their Seasoned Cod Roe and Cream Udon Noodles, which has garnered media attention for its lavish combination of thick cream and the finest cod roe available.
Dinner: 1,600 JPY / Lunch: 1,400 JPY
Yakitori Hajime
Expect a medley of elegant, expertly prepared yakitori chicken at this fantastic Tokyo Station restaurant. Yakitori Hajime is run by true connoisseurs of Japanese chicken who take great care to procure the finest meat from Iwate and Yamanashi prefectures and serve it to customers at its most delicious. The yakitori is seasoned with natural Okinawan sea salt to bring out the essential flavor of the chicken. Those who have the opportunity to make a reservation in advance should be sure to request the Kyoto Style Grilled Foie Gras, marinated Kyoto-style in sweet miso, then grilled over a charcoal flame to bring out the richness of the foie gras. Enjoy it with the light sweetness of a fine sake.
Dinner: 6,000 JPY / Lunch: 6,000 JPY
Lotus Moon
Chinese Restaurant Lotus Moon Shin Marunouchi Building, located in the lower levels of the Shin Marunouchi Building, is directly accessible from both Tokyo Station rail and metro lines. Enjoy quick service and healthy food right outside the ticket gates at an affordable price. This Tokyo Station restaurant offers six popular Chinese dishes that are part of their all-you-can-drink course. Enjoy dishes made with ingredients like free-range chicken, Jinhua ham, and plenty of vegetables for fresh, healthy dining. Every dish on their lunch menu includes at least eight kinds of daily vegetables to enjoy along with the restaurant’s salad bar and dessert.
Dinner: 3,000 JPY / Lunch: 880 JPY
Mond Nihonbashi
There’s no need to make the long voyage from Tokyo to the Chugoku region of western Japan for authentic Shimane prefecture food, when Mond Nihonbashi offers authentic Shimane dishes and seafood straight from the Sea of Japan. Owned by a company that operates a number of businesses in Shimane, this Tokyo Station restaurant has a direct pipeline to delicious local Shimane ingredients. Enjoy incredibly fresh seafood such as mackerel from Hamada Harbor in Shimane, served with a sweet soy-sauce based soup, and rosy seabass (nodoguro), a white fish with a sweet yet rich flavor often compared to fatty tuna, served in an intimate yet inviting environment. The Warigo Soba, a local Shimane dish that’s one of the three famous soba noodles of Japan, is made from buckwheat ground by mortar and pestle and has a rich, distinctive aroma that pairs well with their strong dashi broth.
Dinner: 5,000 JPY / Lunch: 1,000 JPY
1. Start a Culinary Journey at the Best Restaurants Near Tokyo Station
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