Izakaya Hopping in Shinjuku: 3 Recommended Izakaya in Omoide Yokocho!
Summary
東京の中心部にある新宿は、モダンな雰囲気と文化的な魅力を持つ活気あふれるエリア。 新宿御苑や歌舞伎町など有名観光地があり、観光客にとって必見の場所です！
今回は新宿西口にある思い出横丁で昼から1人ではしご酒！ 昼から営業しているお店は多くありませんが、実は朝から営業しているお店があるんです。今回は３軒のお店を回ったのでぜひ参考にしてくださいね✨
*Please note that the information and prices listed are subject to change.
Travel Itinerary
Omoide Yokocho, Shinjuku (新宿 思い出横丁)
Izakaya area at the west exit of Shinjuku Station This area originated as a black market during the war. Enjoy the retro Showa-era atmosphere while drinking.
Shinjuku Omoide Yokocho is a shopping street located in Nishi-Shinjuku 1-chome, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo. Also known as Yakitori Yokocho or Shonben Yokocho, it has a history from the postwar black market to the present. It is also known as a drinking district at the west exit of Shinjuku Station, where you can enjoy the retro Showa-era atmosphere while having a drink.
Gifuya (岐阜屋)
First stop: Affordable, Delicious, Generous! – a beloved Chinese restaurant for all. You can just visit for dinner without drinking! It opens in the morning.
The menu ranges from snacks to meals.
It’s good!
Stir-fried meat and vegetables: 530 yen
The fried rice (with soup) for 600 yen is also delicious!
Gifuya is a Chinese restaurant located in Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo. Prices are reasonable and the restaurant is open from morning, so we recommend visiting here for a meal and also for drinking. The restaurant is loved by locals, and the generous portions are very satisfying.
Taro (タロー)
Second stop: A spot where the staff is energetic and friendly! The shop is small, but that is also one of the charms of Omoide Yokocho.
Good texture
Gizzard: 300 yen
So good!
Garlic: 400 yen
This izakaya shop called Taro is located in Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo. Known for its welcoming atmosphere, this shop has a reputation for having lively and friendly staffs.
Motsuyaki Ucchan (もつ焼きウッチャン)
Final stop: A popular izakaya in Omoide Yokocho! This shop receives high praise from visitors, and indeed, it was delicious✨ The shop attracts not only group visitors but also solo, couple, and female customers!
It opens at 4:00pm.
Plenty of green onions
Kobukuro (pork offal): 490 yen
It’s good!
liver yakitori with green onion: 470 yen
Motsuyaki Ucchan is izakaya shop located in Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo. All the dishes are delicious, in particular, the motsuyaki (grilled offal) is excellent. It is one of the most popular shops in Omoide Yokocho. Opens at 4:00pm.
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