3 editor picks in Shinjuku, Tokyo.
3 japanese spots in Shinjuku, editor-picked by TableJourney. All of Shinjuku's food · All japanese in Tokyo.
Udon Shin in Tokyo's Yoyogi is the much-photographed sanuki udon counter near Shinjuku Station. Hand-pulled noodles cooked to order, opens 11:00 daily.
OrderThe carbonara udon with bacon, soft-boiled egg and black pepper; curry udon in winter.
TipQueue from 11:00; midweek lunches turn fastest. Cash only at the counter.
Tsunahachi Shinjuku Honten in Tokyo has fried tempura over sesame oil since 1923. Counter and tables; the lunch set is the local lunchtime introduction.
OrderThe tempura lunch set with anago and the shrimp opener.
TipOpen daily 11:00-22:30. Lunch queue is fast; dinner counter seating turns quickly.
Katsukura Shinjuku in Tokyo Takashimaya is the Kyoto tonkatsu chain's department-store branch. Tableside sesame-grinding ritual, sauces blended to taste.
OrderKurobuta rosu set with cabbage refills and the grind-your-own sesame sauce.
TipInside Takashimaya Times Square dining floor. Open 11:00-22:00; weekend dinners queue 30 minutes.
Guided tour · 2h 30m
Sit down and enjoy a full-course dinner, coupling multiple courses of delicious high-quality wagyu beef and premium Japanese craft sake.
Guided tour · 3 hours
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Guided tour · 3.5 hours
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