“Shimo”, as locals lovingly call it, is one of these trendy neighborhoods in the west of Tokyo. It is especially well known for its vintage fashion, but it also has plenty of Cafes and Restaurants. And with so many to choose from the question really is, where to eat in Shimokitazawa?
Which is why we made this list of the best places to eat in Shimokitazawa! And we promise you, we have been to all of them. Every single one offers tasty food, friendly staff and will have you leave with a full belly and a happy face. So let’s have a look!
1.Bio Ojiyan Cafe Shimokitazawa
Bio Ojiyan Cafe Shimokitazawa is located just a few minutes walk from the west exit at Shimokitazawa Odakyu line. Their specialty is a dish called Ojiya which is kind of a rice soup. Does not sound delicious you think? Just imagine a Risotto and you get close!
The basic Ojiya comes with a breadstick coated in sugar, nori seaweed, shallots and a tiny sausage looking like an octopus! We love both, the look and the taste, so come to this small and stylish Restaurant to try Japanese Food you may have not seen yet!
Address
5-chōme-35-２５ Daita, Setagaya-ku, Tōkyō-to 155-0033
Opening Hours
Every day 11 am to 9.30 pm
2.Shimokita’s former yam house
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“旧ヤム邸 シモキタ荘” or freely translated “Shimokita’s former yam house” is a Restaurant our Japanese friend has been meaning to bring us to for a while, as this is her favorite “spice curry” restaurant in Tokyo. According to her; if she could, she would eat here every day! And we do agree with her!
Come here if you like curry, but do not worry it is not spicy at all, just jampacked full of flavor accompanied by a salsa, pickles and some Dahl. It tastes exactly as it sounds: delicious!
The only thing, there is no English menu, but the staff is nice and you can totally do without.
Address
〒155-0032 Tōkyō-to, Setagaya City, Daizawa, 5-chōme−29−9 ナイスビル
Opening hours
- 11.30am-3pm and 6pm-10pm
- Closed on Tuesday
3.Madosh Cafe Shimokitazawa
Madosh Cafe Shimokitazawa is all about heroing Avocado! So if you love it too, this is the right place to come to!
With a good selection of international dishes, everyone will find their favorite one and let us tell you, the portions are huge! We highly recommend the fried avocado with cheese and ham and the nicest surprise was their signature Avocado Smoothy! Make sure you get one when you visit.
Address:
〒155-0031 Tōkyō-to, Setagaya City, Kitazawa, 2-chōme−34−3 クリスタルベスルビル2F
Opening Hours:
Every day 11.30 am-10 pm
Our where to eat in Shimokitazawa
Now we hope you check out one of our recommendations on where to eat in Shimokitazawa! We will be adding more, so come back if you cannot see a place you want to go and make sure to also check out our best Lunch places in Shibuya!
