2025 Nishi Shinjuku Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in June)

Restaurant: Beef Lemon 📍Address: YS Building B1F, 7-16-12 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 🕰️Business hours: 11:30~15:00/17:00~22:00 💰Average consumption per person: ¥4000~ 💞Recommended reasons: "Tokyo Shinjuku Lemon Beef Tongue 牛たんの湯" is really as famous as it is said to be. I heard that you need to make a reservation online one month in advance. I got off at Shinjuku Station on the Toei Oedo Line and it takes 15 minutes to walk here. The store is located at a low-key intersection and is not very obvious at night, but you can see a long queue of people. Transportation: Get off at Nishi-Shinjuku Station on the Toei Oedo Line and walk for about 5 minutes. Get off at Shinjuku Station on the Toei Oedo Line and walk for about 15 minutes. Take the Seibu Shinjuku Line or JR Yamanote Line to Shinjuku Station and walk about 10 minutes. I didn't make a reservation in advance and waited in line for about 50 minutes. Suddenly, the waiter came out to ask if there was any customer staying alone. Luckily, I was seated before other customers. The restaurant is located on the basement floor. Except for the kitchen bar in the middle, the rest of the small space is filled with tables and chairs. I was led to the bar seat and used my mobile phone to scan the QR code to order. If you don't know how to use it, you can ask the waiter to place your order. The dining time limit is 60 minutes, and the food will be served within about 10 minutes after ordering. The thick-cut beef tongue is charcoal-grilled on the outside and tender on the inside, and sprinkled with pepper to increase the aroma. It is said that the store uses Binchotan charcoal to grill the beef tongue, so the degree of doneness is very evenly controlled and the moisture of the meat is retained. It is crispy and chewy when you bite it, not fishy or hard at all, and retains the original sweetness of the ox tongue. It is even more refreshing with a squeeze of lemon juice, which is really amazing. The set meal includes white rice, beef tongue soup, beef tongue curry, lettuce salad, grated yam and miso chili sauce. The grated yam can be paired with white rice or beef tongue. The beef tongue curry has a slightly spicy taste that can change the flavor. The lettuce salad is served with vinegar and ginger sauce, which is crisp and refreshing. Dipping beef tongue in miso and spicy sauce is also a good way to eat it, after all, beef tongue itself does not have too much seasoning. The cost of a meal is about 4,000 yen. The waiters are friendly and speak good English. The service is a bit American-style. They come to ask about your dining situation from time to time. I recommend everyone to come and experience it.

If you thought dining at a restaurant with a view of a Tokyo skyscraper was out of your reach, you'll be pleasantly surprised by this lunch spot on the 50th floor of Nishi-Shinjuku. For just 3,000 yen, you can enjoy a short city tour that is impeccable from the scenery to the food. First of all, the view - the entire Shinjuku skyscrapers extend right under your feet, and the large floor-to-ceiling windows make you feel like you are in a sky garden. The tall modern buildings and the intersecting streets in the distance make people unconsciously slow down and enjoy this rare tranquility and magnificence. The meal was amazing from the start, with the fresh and delicate sashimi that melted in your mouth, and every bite showed the meticulous attention to detail in the ingredients and the careful knife skills. The main course is tender wagyu beef served with seasonal vegetables, simple yet rich in flavor. The soup is just the right amount of warm, making the overall rhythm smooth and comfortable. What I remember most is the matcha dessert at the end - it has a rich tea aroma, delicate taste, and a hint of bitterness and sweetness. When paired with hot tea, it is not only a dessert, but more like a small Japanese-style ceremony. The combination of dessert and tea makes the end of the meal particularly elegant and satisfying. It is really worth it to be able to enjoy such scenery and food at this price in Tokyo. Whether you are relaxing alone, gathering with friends, or dining on a date, it is worth making a special trip here to enjoy this taste feast in the sky.

This is ‘Himawari Sushi/Himawari Sushi’ located in Nishi Shinjuku. Since arriving in Japan last year and this year, I always start my first meal with Himawari Sushi. Excluding high-end sushi restaurants, this is the best value for money sushi restaurant. I’ve visited many places like Katsu Sushi, Sushiro, and Hamasushi, but this is the best for me. The quality is amazing beyond the price. This restaurant is always visited by foreign visitors and many locals. Every time I visited, more than half of the people were locals, and there was a waiting line for both lunch and dinner, so we always avoided meal times. The menu has Korean and English, and the chef is really kind. Just because it’s cheap doesn’t mean there’s a lot of rice and little fish. When you sit down, they serve miso soup, and since it has fish in it, the portion is not small and it’s delicious. Compared to other value-for-money conveyor belt sushi restaurants, the quality is far better, and the price is really good. If you’re looking for a value-for-money sushi restaurant, I definitely recommend visiting here. I recommended it to many of my friends, and all I got was a review saying it was great. Only cash payment is accepted, and there is a break time from 3 PM to 5 PM, so please take note. If you are planning to visit Shinjuku, I recommend 'Himawari Sushi'. Himawari Sushi 〒160-0023 Tokyo, Shinjuku-ku 西新宿1丁目15-3 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ #Japan #MayTravelSupportEvent #MayTravelSupport #JapanTravel #JapanFlightEvent #ShinjukuRestaurants #NishiShinjuku #JapaneseRestaurants #PlacesToVisitInJapan #OverseasTravel

At Kanda Tamagoken in Shinjuku, my food tour started with the beef tendon stew and grilled cheese omelette rice (牛すじシチュー&烤りチーズオム), which is priced at 1490 yen and is the recommended dish in the store 😎. The cheese in this dish exudes a rich salty aroma, and paired with the smooth omelette rice, the overall taste is very balanced and will never make people feel greasy. However, I encountered a small incident when entering the store. At that time, the clerk did not take my meal coupon immediately, but just asked me to wait at my seat. I was confused and didn't know whether I needed to ask proactively, until I saw other guests were dining. Then I realized that I needed to hand in my meal coupon before the food could be served. This little episode made me feel a little embarrassed, but it also added some fun🤣. 📍Address: 〒160-0023 Tokyo, Shinjuku-ku, Nishi-Shinjuku 1-chome 19-2, Seiko Building B1 #Shinjuku Food #Omurice #Beef Stew #Japanese Cuisine #Food Recommendations This dining experience gave me a deeper understanding of Japanese cuisine. The delicious food of Kanda Tamagoken is definitely worth a try. I look forward to coming again next time! 👏🏻🍚🍳

#getgoing2025 After All Coffee Cafe After All Coffee is located at Shinjuku West Exit. I visited there to have tea with friends. We both ordered Basque Cheesecake, a popular menu item. The exquisite melt-in-your-mouth texture is irresistible! The rich cheese flavor is delicious~! The size is not too big and perfect for an after-dinner dessert. It was a very popular restaurant with inbound customers constantly visiting. 🏖️BAmbiance/Facilities: After All Coffee 📍Address: 〒160-0023 Tokyo, Shinjuku City, Nishishinjuku, 7 Chome−15−14 １F-A 💞Reasons to Recommend: Delicious sweets, coffee ⋆ ・⋆ ・⋆ ・⋆ ・⋆ #trip #travel #traveling #Tokyo #cafe #chill

#getgoing2025 Paul Bassett Shinjuku Paul Bassett is located on the basement floor of the Shinjuku Nomura Building in Nishi-Shinjuku. Visiting on a weekday after 3:00 p.m., the place was quite empty and the atmosphere was laid-back. I ordered a rum raisin tart with seasonal fruit on top, an iced cafe latte, and iced tea. The latte was top-notch delicious! I wanted to try the cheesecake I saw on Instagram, but it wasn't available that day. But the tart was juicy and tasty. 🏖️BAmbiance/Facilities: Paul Bassett Shinjuku 📍Address: 〒163-0590 Tokyo, Shinjuku City, Nishishinjuku, 1 Chome−26−2, SHINJUKU NOMURA BUILDING, B1F 💞Reasons to Recommend: Chill vibes, delicious latte ⋆ ・⋆ ・⋆ ・⋆ ・⋆ #trip #travel #traveling #Tokyo #cafe #chill

Coffee Seibu Nishi-Shinjuku is located in the bustling Nishi-Shinjuku area, making it very accessible, just a few minutes' walk from Nishi-Shinjuku Station. The Showa-era decor of the shop gives a nostalgic feel, with wooden furniture and vintage decorations creating a cozy atmosphere. When we arrived, we waited in line for about 15 minutes, which is reasonable during the busy lunch hour. During this time, we admired the interior design and felt the strong Japanese cultural ambiance. Once inside, the menu offered a variety of desserts and main dishes. We eventually chose the classic omurice and the large parfait. The rice in the omurice was soft, wrapped in a tender egg skin, and paired with a rich sauce, making it very satisfying. The large parfait was a delightful layer of flavors, with fresh fruits and ice cream, offering an excellent texture and a pleasant surprise. The portions of both dishes were quite generous, making them perfect for sharing between two people. The budget for this meal was around 3,000 yen, which is quite reasonable considering the quality of the food and the ambiance of the shop. Overall, Coffee Seibu Nishi-Shinjuku is a highly recommended dining spot, with both the food and the environment making me look forward to visiting again. Register as a Trip.com member and upgrade to Diamond Member to earn an extra 40% Trip Coins! I usually use Trip.com to buy tickets and book hotels, and I get Trip Coins as a rebate. Last time, I used them to redeem an Airport Express ticket.

📍HEARTH Shinjuku Very stylish and recommended for dates and girls' nights! You can get in on weekdays if you go as soon as it opens, but reservations are required! Lunch is reasonably priced! Salad, pancakes, pudding Everything was delicious and amazing! Definitely the best quality in the Nishi-Shinjuku area! 【INFORMATION】 HEARTH Shinjuku 📮160-0023 Daiwa Roynet Hotel Nishi-Shinjuku PREMIER 1F, 6-12-39 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 🕔7:00-10:00 11:30-15:30 17:00-22:30 #0 Yen Travel Autumn

Jonets Hormone/ It's a great value restaurant, and not only the meat and offal, but also the green onion salad I ordered as a side dish was delicious!

#JapanTravel ✨ Eat Japanese Spaghetti in the Heart of Nishi-Shinjuku✨ 📍 Yomenya Goemon Nishi-Shinjuku Island Tower Branch: Japan 〒160-0023 Tokyo, Shinjuku City, Nishishinjuku, 6 Chome−5−1 新宿アイランドタワー円形棟 1F 📍 Business Hours: 11:00-21:30 🌟 There is a Goemon in Gangnam Station, Seoul as a global brand, but I visited Yomenya Goemon in the bustling Tokyo area! The menu was more diverse and different, just like in the mainland! I ate the representative Japanese spaghetti, Napolitan, and pasta with mentaiko, which were very unique and delicious.! You can have everything from dessert to drinks at your seat, and they also sell draft beer and various drinks! Above all, it was convenient and nice that you could order 1+1 two flavors so that you could taste various Japanese spaghetti! If you go to Tokyo, I recommend you visit Yomenya Goemon, a clean Japanese spaghetti franchise! #Tokyo #GourmetTour #TokyoTravel