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.

味在(あぜ)
visitors rate it highly; locals rate it modestly. Visitor favourite. Featured in 2 creator posts.
Shinjuku-nishiguchi Sta. · 10 min walk
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XI’AN Shinjuku Nishiguchi Shop
visitors rate it modestly; locals rate it modestly. Featured in 1 creator post.
Shinjuku Station · 6 min walk

Shinjuku Haruta-ya
visitors rate it modestly; locals rate it modestly. Featured in 2 creator posts.
Shinjuku-nishiguchi Sta. · 5 min walk
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ヨンギ 연기
visitors rate it exceptionally; locals rate it modestly. Featured in 1 creator post.
Higashi-Shinjuku Station · 5 min walk

Ton Makkoru
visitors rate it modestly; locals rate it modestly. Featured in 11 creator posts.
Ōkubo-Nichōme (Ōkubo 2) · 2 min walk
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ソジュハンザン海物語 소주한잔 바다이야기 sojuhanzan sea story
visitors rate it exceptionally; locals rate it modestly. Featured in 1 creator post.
Higashi-Shinjuku Station · 4 min walk

とりや なんじゃこりゃ
visitors rate it modestly; locals rate it modestly. Featured in 1 creator post.
Shinjuku-sanchome Station · 3 min walk

幸せ新宿 サカナウマイ
visitors rate it modestly; locals rate it modestly. Featured in 2 creator posts.
Shinjuku-sanchome Station · 5 min walk
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十徳 新宿本店
visitors rate it modestly; locals rate it modestly. Featured in 1 creator post.
Shinjuku-nishiguchi Sta. · 2 min walk

新宿3丁目 スシンジュク マサユメ
visitors rate it modestly; locals rate it modestly. Featured in 2 creator posts.
Shinjuku-sanchome Station · 2 min walk
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テジョンデ本店
visitors rate it modestly; locals rate it modestly. Featured in 2 creator posts.
Higashi-Shinjuku Station · 13 min walk
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Kanton no Omoide
visitors rate it modestly; locals rate it modestly. Featured in 1 creator post.
Higashi-Shinjuku Station · 8 min walk
Izakaya in Shinjuku, answered
- What is the best izakaya in Shinjuku?
- 味在(あぜ) rates highest of the 132 izakaya restaurants we scored in Shinjuku, Tokyo, known for its teppan white sundae.
- How much does izakaya cost in Shinjuku?
- Most izakaya restaurants we scored in Shinjuku, Tokyo sit around ¥2,000~¥2,999 ~¥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 12 with seating data hold 20 covers or fewer, and 1 have counter seating. Expect to queue at peak times, and to be split up if you are a larger group.
- Which station is closest?
- Higashi-Shinjuku Station is the closest station for 4 of the 12 restaurants listed here. Each entry shows its own nearest stop and walking time.