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.

SURURI Shinjuku Honten
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SURURI Shinjuku Honten

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

UdonIzakayaSukiyaki

〒160-0021 東京都新宿区歌舞伎町1丁目2−9 2F

Itteki Hassen-ya
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Itteki Hassen-ya

visitors rate it modestly; locals rate it well. Featured in 2 creator posts.

UdonIzakayaOden

Shinjuku Station · 7 min walk

See all 2 posts about Itteki Hassen-ya
Menshou Taketora Main Branch
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Menshou Taketora Main Branch

visitors rate it highly; locals rate it modestly. Featured in 2 creator posts.

Tonkotsu RamenTsukemenIzakaya

Tokyu Kabukicho Tower · 3 min walk

See all 2 posts about Menshou Taketora Main Branch
新宿 六
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新宿 六

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

IzakayaYakitoriSeafood

Shinjuku-sanchome Station · 12 min walk

Ninoya Nishi-Shinjuku
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Ninoya Nishi-Shinjuku

visitors rate it well; locals rate it well. Featured in 4 creator posts.

OdenIzakaya

Shinjuku-nishiguchi Sta. · 2 min walk

See all 4 posts about Ninoya Nishi-Shinjuku
Seafood Italian x Cheese UMI Bar Shinjuku
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Seafood Italian x Cheese UMI Bar Shinjuku

visitors rate it highly; locals rate it modestly. Featured in 5 creator posts.

Italian SeafoodCheese Cuisine

Shinjuku-nishiguchi Sta. · 6 min walk

See all 5 posts about Seafood Italian x Cheese UMI Bar Shinjuku
Te~hanmingu Shinokubo Korean Restaurant
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Te~hanmingu Shinokubo Korean Restaurant

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

Korean BBQKoreanIzakaya

Higashi-Shinjuku Station · 4 min walk

Koganeya
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Koganeya

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

Japanese IzakayaGrilled Fish

Shinjuku-nishiguchi Sta. · 4 min walk

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Mr. Gentleman ~Neo Japan Dining~ Seibu Shinjuku Branch

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

Japanese IzakayaModern Japanese Cuisine

Shinjuku-nishiguchi Sta. · 3 min walk

Shinjuku hormone
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Shinjuku hormone

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

HorumonYakinikuIzakaya

Shinjuku-sanchome Station · 3 min walk

Yumezake Shinjuku Shop
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Yumezake Shinjuku Shop

visitors rate it well; locals rate it modestly. Featured in 2 creator posts.

IzakayaSake Bar

Shinjuku-nishiguchi Sta. · 9 min walk

See all 2 posts about Yumezake Shinjuku Shop
トンテキ食堂 なかむら
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トンテキ食堂 なかむら

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

TontekiTonkatsuTeishoku

Shinjuku-sanchome Station · 2 min walk

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Izakaya in Shinjuku, answered

What is the best izakaya in Shinjuku?
SURURI Shinjuku Honten rates highest of the 132 izakaya restaurants we scored in Shinjuku, Tokyo, known for its squid ink carbonara udon.
How much does izakaya cost in Shinjuku?
Most izakaya restaurants we scored in Shinjuku, Tokyo sit around ¥3,000~¥3,999 ~¥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. 0 of the 10 with seating data hold 20 covers or fewer, and 6 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 5 of the 12 restaurants listed here. Each entry shows its own nearest stop and walking time.