Tokyo Restaurant Guide

Sake Bars In Shinjuku

Scoring highest among the eleven restaurants we reviewed, 焼鳥 るい家 dominates the Shinjuku nihonshu scene, particularly noted for its Tsukune and Kawa, and appears in one social media post. This yakitori specialist leads its closest competitor by sixteen points, a significant margin across a field where the total spread from best to worst is twenty-three points.

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

Robatasho
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Robatasho

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

RobatayakiJapanese Seafood Grill

Shinjuku-nishiguchi Sta. · 2 min walk

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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

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山海楽酒 およよ
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山海楽酒 およよ

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

Japanese IzakayaSteak

Nishi-shinjuku Sta. · 2 min walk

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Ochazuke Bar Zuzu
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Ochazuke Bar Zuzu

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

OchazukeIzakayaJapanese Sake Bar

Shinjuku-nishiguchi Sta. · 6 min walk

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Chigusa
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Chigusa

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

IzakayaSeafood

Shinjuku-sanchome Station · 4 min walk

大人食堂
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大人食堂

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

IzakayaJapanese

Shinjuku-sanchome Station · 3 min walk

Robata Yui
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Robata Yui

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

RobatayakiJapanese Seafood

Shinjuku-nishiguchi Sta. · 2 min walk

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Tokyo Mentsu-dan
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Tokyo Mentsu-dan

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

UdonIzakaya

Shinjuku-nishiguchi Sta. · 3 min walk

十徳 新宿本店
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十徳 新宿本店

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

IzakayaKamameshiYakitori

Shinjuku-nishiguchi Sta. · 2 min walk

二代目倉蔵商店
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二代目倉蔵商店

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

IzakayaSeafood

Shinjuku-nishiguchi Sta. · 4 min walk

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Nihonshu in Shinjuku, answered

What is the best nihonshu in Shinjuku?
焼鳥 るい家 rates highest of the 11 nihonshu restaurants we scored in Shinjuku, Tokyo, known for its tsukune.
How long does a nihonshu 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 nihonshu restaurants small?
Yes, mostly. 2 of the 11 with seating data hold 20 covers or fewer, and 5 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 8 of the 11 restaurants listed here. Each entry shows its own nearest stop and walking time.