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
visitors rate it exceptionally; locals rate it well. Featured in 1 creator post.
Shinjuku-nishiguchi Sta. · 5 min walk

Yakiniku Gu Shinjuku
visitors rate it highly; locals rate it well. Featured in 1 creator post.
Shinjuku-nishiguchi Sta. · 6 min walk

燗アガリはなれ
visitors rate it exceptionally; locals rate it modestly. Visitor favourite. Featured in 1 creator post.
Shinjuku-nishiguchi Sta. · 6 min walk

Kuroge Wagyu Yakiniku White or Black
visitors rate it highly; locals rate it well. Featured in 11 creator posts.
Nishi-shinjuku Sta. · 3 min walk
See all 11 posts about Kuroge Wagyu Yakiniku White or BlackNikutei Futago Shinjuku
visitors rate it exceptionally; locals rate it modestly. Visitor favourite. Featured in 3 creator posts.
Japan, 〒160-0021 Tokyo, Shinjuku City, Kabukichō, 1-chōme−18−9 WaMall歌舞伎町 10階
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Miyama | Shinjuku Sanchōme
visitors rate it highly; locals rate it modestly. Featured in 1 creator post.
Shinjuku-sanchome Station · 2 min walk
Ramen Mitaba
visitors rate it highly; locals rate it well. Featured in 1 creator post.
Shinjuku-sanchome Station · 5 min walk

HIBI HARE BARE Shinjuku
visitors rate it exceptionally; locals rate it modestly. Visitor favourite. Featured in 4 creator posts.
Shinjuku-sanchome Station · 3 min walk
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Hinotori
visitors rate it very highly; locals rate it modestly. Featured in 4 creator posts.
Nishi-shinjuku Sta. · 5 min walk
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Tavern Kintaro
visitors rate it highly; locals rate it modestly. Featured in 1 creator post.
Shinjuku-gyoemmae Sta. · 4 min walk

Shiroganeya
visitors rate it well; locals rate it well. Featured in 1 creator post.
Nishi-shinjuku Sta. · 6 min walk

Shinjuku Yakiniku Shibaura Hormone
visitors rate it very highly; locals rate it modestly. Featured in 1 creator post.
Shinjuku-nishiguchi Sta. · 2 min walk
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.