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Foodie's Guide to Shinjuku | MATOKA's Japan Travel Guide
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items If you haven't checked out my Shinjuku Travel Guide, that's a great place to start, but this one is specifically for the foodies and covers even more food options that you can't miss out on!
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This food tour includes 3 foodie locations in Shinjuku, from Omakase sushi tasting to Wagyu BBQ experience and ending with some great desserts and alcoholic drinks!
Tokyo Night Foodie Tour in Shinjuku
Shinjuku is HUGE and there's a lot of things to cover, so this food tour helps you navigate Omoide Yokocho, Kabukicho and Golden Gai, which has some of the best bars and restaurants, but can be intimidating for those of you who do not speak Japanese
Shinjuku Food Tour: Omoide Yokocho, Kabukicho and Golden Gai
Ramen is a staple and some of the best ramen is in Shinjuku. Instead of navigating it alone, try going on this ramen specific food tour!
Tokyo Ramen Tour with the Ramen Adventurer
Izakayas have a special place in my heart because I would meet so many people and we would go to izakayas to eat and hang out after sports, classes, and other events. If you want firsthand experience in izakaya culture, then going on a tour can give ...
Shinjuku After Dark Izakaya Tour
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You may be familiar since Ramen Nagi is already a popular ramen restaurant in America, so if you already like it here, then you have to check out the original! And one of the easiest places to find it is in Shinjuku
NIBOSHI RAMEN NAGI SHINJUKU
I ALWAYS recommend this burger joint to all my friends visiting Japan because it's just a great burger with unique old school vibes. It's a small restaurant, so be ready to wait but on an off hour it's the perfect treat to satisfy those hunger cravin...
burger kitchen CHATTY CHATTY
On the main streets of Shinjuku Sanchome cluttered with shops and malls, this lone dango shop creates an amazing aroma and invites you in for fresh, sticky confectionaries. Make sure to get the warabi mochi, if they have any left!
Oiwake Dango
I'm a pretty picky coffee guy but needed a pick me up in the middle of Shinjuku station and was surprised how good this coffee was. They're also known for their ice cream and it's conveniently located before you get on the train….so its dangerous and...
Sarutahiko Coffee and Tiki Taka Ice Cream
One of the best meals in Shinjuku, especially on a chilly afternoon. The only thing that I love more than regular curry now is soup curry after trying this Sapporo classic! They have a duck katsu option that was amazing and I can't get enough of that...
SAPPORO SOUP CURRY TOKYO DOMINIKA
One of my favorite ramen places SPECIFICALLY FOR THE TSUKEMEN, this is a bit of a walk from Shinjuku's main station and it's hidden away, but makes it all that much more special once you find it and taste it's glory!
Fūunji
Putting two of the best things together: curry+udon! I don't eat too often in Kabukicho because of tourist traps and a lot of mediocre food (in my opinion), but this is worth going into red light district territory for!
Curry Udon TATSUYOSHI Kabukicho
One of the best malls to visit in Shinjuku, Takashimaya has an amazing food hall on the basement floor! With an overwhelming amount of bakeries and food stalls, they also specialize in confectionaries, and the nice bougie kind which can make a great ...
Takashimaya
This shabu shabu establishment is on the fancier side without breaking the bank, but you'll love the quality of the meats and broth and the attentive service that they have. Meat is gonna come at you from all different directions while you go to the ...
Momo Paradise Shinjuku Higashi-guchi
People line up for this unforgettable Gyoza, so if you're a dumpling aficionado, you need to try this place out. They also have a take out option if it's too long of a wait
Gyoza no Fukuho
Now I'm not a huge fan of the touristy places, but I felt like I should add this one in since it's Shinjuku's version of night market food stalls that you'd find in Thailand. I would say it's a bit of a tourist trap, but it really is fun and there's ...
Tokyu Kabukicho Tower
Now I'll be honest, Ichiran is not my favorite, but it's a must try when you're in Japan. You can find this outside of Shinjuku (and it might be less crowded if you do it outside of Shinjuku), but if you're in the area, now you know there's one aroun...
Shinjuku Station Central East Exit - ICHIRAN - 一蘭
Sometimes, I'm just looking for cute cafe good vibes with traditional sandwiches. This sando shop is located across the street from Shinjuku Gyoen Park, so it's a relaxing stop that is away from the hustle and bustle of inner Shinjuku streets
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This waffle stand has been in this location for years and while I don't normally crave a waffle for dessert, I'll gladly jump on the bandwagon when it's served with ice cream! It's a nice treat to have right before you get in the train station or rig...
Mr. Waffle Lumine Shinjuku Store
My favorite tonkatsu place to visit! There is definitely a chance that you're gonna have to wait, but it's worth it, especially if you get their seasonal set menu. It's a lot of food but somehow I always end up finishing it all
Katsukura Shinjuku Takashimaya
Getting the best of both worlds: shabu shabu + dim sum, and did I mention that it's all you can eat???? Now going to a restaurant that specializes in theses things separately will definitely increase the quality, but hungry boys and girls who don't w...
MK Restaurants Shinjuku
This tsukemen spot is also famous, especially for it's shrimp broth! It's not super fishy either but if you aren't into fish and shrimp flavors, then you definitely want to try something else! For those of you who love that umami flavor though, this ...
Tsukemen Gonokami Seisakusho Shinjuku