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
visitors rate it highly; locals rate it modestly. Featured in 1 creator post.
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Itteki Hassen-ya
visitors rate it modestly; locals rate it well. Featured in 2 creator posts.
Shinjuku Station · 7 min walk
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Menshou Taketora Main Branch
visitors rate it highly; locals rate it modestly. Featured in 2 creator posts.
Tokyu Kabukicho Tower · 3 min walk
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新宿 六
visitors rate it well; locals rate it modestly. Featured in 1 creator post.
Shinjuku-sanchome Station · 12 min walk

Ninoya Nishi-Shinjuku
visitors rate it well; locals rate it well. Featured in 4 creator posts.
Shinjuku-nishiguchi Sta. · 2 min walk
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Seafood Italian x Cheese UMI Bar Shinjuku
visitors rate it highly; locals rate it modestly. Featured in 5 creator posts.
Shinjuku-nishiguchi Sta. · 6 min walk
See all 5 posts about Seafood Italian x Cheese UMI Bar ShinjukuTe~hanmingu Shinokubo Korean Restaurant
visitors rate it well; locals rate it modestly. Featured in 1 creator post.
Higashi-Shinjuku Station · 4 min walk

Koganeya
visitors rate it well; locals rate it modestly. Featured in 1 creator post.
Shinjuku-nishiguchi Sta. · 4 min walk
Mr. Gentleman ~Neo Japan Dining~ Seibu Shinjuku Branch
visitors rate it highly; locals rate it modestly. Featured in 1 creator post.
Shinjuku-nishiguchi Sta. · 3 min walk

Shinjuku hormone
visitors rate it well; locals rate it modestly. Featured in 1 creator post.
Shinjuku-sanchome Station · 3 min walk

Yumezake Shinjuku Shop
visitors rate it well; locals rate it modestly. Featured in 2 creator posts.
Shinjuku-nishiguchi Sta. · 9 min walk
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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.
Shinjuku-sanchome Station · 2 min walk
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.