We love Shinjuku. Although many feel its too crowded, it is a great spot if you are looking to get some shopping done or enjoy Tokyo nightlife! And of course it is a great, place to grab something to eat, but finding the best Restaurants in Shinjuku can be a bit of a challenge. Not because there aren’t any, no there are too many!
We love the variety of small Cafes, Restaurants, and stalls and of course, whatever you fancy, you will find it in Shinjuku! So let’s have a look at our list of best Restaurants in Shinjuku!
1.Tatsunoya Ramen
Our best Restaurants in Shinjuku List would not be complete without a Ramen place on it!
We warn you, there is always a queue, but it is worth the wait! We recommend getting the “Tsukemen” and don’t forget to eat it with their signature Spicy Bean sprouts. It does not get much better than this.
Address
Opening Hours
Every day 11 am to 10.30 pm
2.Sapporo Soup Curry Tokyo Dominica
if you are in Shinjuku hungry and craving for vegetables make sure you visit Sapporo Soup Curry Tokyo Dominica!
With Hokkaido soul food on the menu, if you feel a bit worn out, this will get you the boost you need with all the extra veggies. Another nice thing, you can easily customize your dish, one thing often a tough one in Japan. Make sure you add extra cheese, you will not regret it!
Just make sure you got money as this is cash only.
Address
〒160-0022 Tōkyō-to, Shinjuku City, Shinjuku, 3-chōme−31−31-1 第2大伸ビルB1F
Opening hours
- Every day 11.30 am to 10.30 pm
- except for Sunday they close at 9 pm.
3. Coto Cafe
Coto Cafe is a stylish Cafe on the 2nd floor near Shinjuku Sanchome Station. You enter and immediately feel comfortable!
The menu is only in Japanese, but the staff goes out of their way to help, so don’t worry. It features Cafe style dishes, Lunch sets, and great Cakes. So this is the perfect place to eat a lighter lunch or Dinner when in Shinjuku.
Address
〒160-0022 Tōkyō-to, Shinjuku City, Shinjuku, 5-chōme−17−6 中田ビル2F
Opening Hours
- Wednesday to Monday from 11.30 am – 11 pm
- Tuesdays closed
4.Al Dente
At first glance, Al Dente may look more like a franchise or family restaurant. But don’t be fooled, if you like pasta this is a great choice to go to!
You will be queuing around lunchtime as Al Dente is well known in the area, but if you go in the evening you should be ok. The English menu reads easily: pasta, pasta, and more pasta. With the highlight being a bacon-topped carbonara. And yes it was delicious!
Our tip: Get a Bruschetta for a side for the perfect meal or just bread to soak up all the sauce…
Address
〒160-0023 Tokyo, Shinjuku City, Nishishinjuku, 1 Chome−25−1 新宿センタービル
Opening hours
- Every day 11 am – 9 pm
- except Sunday from 11.30. am
5.Oiwake Dango Honpo Cafe
Ok, you caught us! Technically not a Restaurant, this Shop, and Cafe is a must-visit if you have a sweet tooth and want to try this traditional Japanese dessert!
Oiwake Dango Honpo Cafe famous for its dumplings called “だんご” as well as it’s shaved ice dessert known as Kakigōri. Get the dumpling set for 567¥, which includes two variations and as much free Green Tea you can drink. A set includes 2 skewers with 3 dumplings each on it. Covered in a sauce or topping. The standard set comes with one skewer topped with Red Bean past and the other one is a traditional Mitarashi Dango.
They also do take away, which is great with Shinjuku Gyoen just a little walk away.
Address
3 Chome-1-22 Shinjuku, Shinjuku City, Tokyo 160-0022
Opening hours
Every day 10 am – 8.30 pm
So this is our list of the best Restaurants in Shinjuku!
Now we hope you check them out! We will be adding more, so come back if you cannot see a place you want to go just yet. Or let us know your favorite place in Shinjuku and we go check it out!
Also, have a look at our best Lunch places in Shibuya! or how about checking out where to eat in Shimokitazawa?
