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What to order at Shinjuku Memory Lane late stalls
- The dish to know
- Motsuyaki offal skewers
- Editor tip
- Cash only. After 23:00 the alley shifts to the late shift; counters seat four to six.
CuisineStreet food
Price¥
HoursMost stalls 23:00-05:00
The dishMotsuyaki offal skewers
PaymentCash only
Last verified
Tip: Cash only. After 23:00 the alley shifts to the late shift; counters seat four to six.
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