Tokyo Restaurant Guide

Izakaya Restaurants In Shinjuku

The most highly-rated izakaya in our scoring of 130 restaurants, 焼鳥 るい家, offers a different experience from the venues receiving the most social attention, such as Kuroge Wagyu Yakiniku White or Black, which appeared in 11 social media posts from four creators. This divergence between critical assessment and popular social engagement highlights varied preferences among Shinjuku's diners.

焼鳥 るい家
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焼鳥 るい家

visitors rate it exceptionally; locals rate it well. Featured in 1 creator post.

YakitoriIzakaya

Shinjuku-nishiguchi Sta. · 5 min walk

Yakiniku Gu Shinjuku
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Yakiniku Gu Shinjuku

visitors rate it highly; locals rate it well. Featured in 1 creator post.

YakinikuHorumonIzakaya

Shinjuku-nishiguchi Sta. · 6 min walk

燗アガリはなれ
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燗アガリはなれ

visitors rate it exceptionally; locals rate it modestly. Visitor favourite. Featured in 1 creator post.

RobatayakiIzakayaSake Bar

Shinjuku-nishiguchi Sta. · 6 min walk

Kuroge Wagyu Yakiniku White or Black
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Kuroge Wagyu Yakiniku White or Black

visitors rate it highly; locals rate it well. Featured in 11 creator posts.

Wagyu YakinikuHorumon

Nishi-shinjuku Sta. · 3 min walk

See all 11 posts about Kuroge Wagyu Yakiniku White or Black
Nikutei Futago Shinjuku
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Nikutei Futago Shinjuku

visitors rate it exceptionally; locals rate it modestly. Visitor favourite. Featured in 3 creator posts.

YakinikuJapanese BBQ

Japan, 〒160-0021 Tokyo, Shinjuku City, Kabukichō, 1-chōme−18−9 WaMall歌舞伎町 10階

See all 3 posts about Nikutei Futago Shinjuku
Miyama | Shinjuku Sanchōme
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Miyama | Shinjuku Sanchōme

visitors rate it highly; locals rate it modestly. Featured in 1 creator post.

Tonkotsu RamenIzakaya

Shinjuku-sanchome Station · 2 min walk

Ramen Mitaba
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Ramen Mitaba

visitors rate it highly; locals rate it well. Featured in 1 creator post.

Chicken Paitan RamenIzakayaJapanese Bar

Shinjuku-sanchome Station · 5 min walk

HIBI HARE BARE Shinjuku
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HIBI HARE BARE Shinjuku

visitors rate it exceptionally; locals rate it modestly. Visitor favourite. Featured in 4 creator posts.

Creative SushiIzakaya

Shinjuku-sanchome Station · 3 min walk

See all 4 posts about HIBI HARE BARE Shinjuku
Hinotori
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Hinotori

visitors rate it very highly; locals rate it modestly. Featured in 4 creator posts.

YakitoriIzakaya

Nishi-shinjuku Sta. · 5 min walk

See all 4 posts about Hinotori
Tavern Kintaro
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Tavern Kintaro

visitors rate it highly; locals rate it modestly. Featured in 1 creator post.

IzakayaYakitori

Shinjuku-gyoemmae Sta. · 4 min walk

Shiroganeya
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Shiroganeya

visitors rate it well; locals rate it well. Featured in 1 creator post.

Japanese Set MealsSaba Set Meals

Nishi-shinjuku Sta. · 6 min walk

Shinjuku Yakiniku Shibaura Hormone
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Shinjuku Yakiniku Shibaura Hormone

visitors rate it very highly; locals rate it modestly. Featured in 1 creator post.

YakinikuHorumon

Shinjuku-nishiguchi Sta. · 2 min walk

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Izakaya in Shinjuku, answered

What is the best izakaya in Shinjuku?
焼鳥 るい家 rates highest of the 132 izakaya restaurants we scored in Shinjuku, Tokyo, known for its tsukune.
How much does izakaya cost in Shinjuku?
Most izakaya restaurants we scored in Shinjuku, Tokyo sit around ¥4,000~¥4,999 per person for dinner.
How long does a izakaya meal take?
Allow 60 to 90 minutes at most of these restaurants. This is a seated, paced meal rather than a quick stop, so book ahead and do not plan anything tight afterwards.
Are these izakaya restaurants small?
Yes, mostly. 3 of the 11 with seating data hold 20 covers or fewer, and 2 have counter seating. Expect to queue at peak times, and to be split up if you are a larger group.
Which station is closest?
Shinjuku-nishiguchi Sta. is the closest station for 4 of the 12 restaurants listed here. Each entry shows its own nearest stop and walking time.