3 japanese spots in Shinjuku, editor-picked by TableJourney. All of Shinjuku's food · All japanese in Tokyo.
Udon Shin ★ 4.6
Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 151-0053, Japan
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.
Tip: Queue from 11:00; midweek lunches turn fastest. Cash only at the counter.
Tsunahachi Shinjuku Honten ★ 4.3
Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 160-0022, Japan
Tsunahachi Shinjuku Honten in Tokyo has fried tempura over sesame oil since 1923. Counter and tables; the lunch set is the local lunchtime introduction.
Tip: Open daily 11:00-22:30. Lunch queue is fast; dinner counter seating turns quickly.
Katsukura Shinjuku Takashimaya ★ 4.3
Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 151-8580, Japan
Katsukura Shinjuku in Tokyo Takashimaya is the Kyoto tonkatsu chain's department-store branch. Tableside sesame-grinding ritual, sauces blended to taste.
Tip: Inside Takashimaya Times Square dining floor. Open 11:00-22:00; weekend dinners queue 30 minutes.