Top rated Japanese izakaya restaurants in Shinjuku

Experience the best that Shinjuku has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city.

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SAKELAND KON in『BAR chakura』
Karaoke bar
👍 So cute and friendly. Cozy izakaya with very good small plates. The staff dress up like miko (Japanese Shinto temple maidens) foxes (literally). The Japanese word for “fox” is “kitsune” and they are very special in Japan. This bar recreates some of the experience of visiting a Shinto shrine. You can...
5.00 (172 reviews)
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Maidcafe Maidreamin Shinjuku East-exit Store
Cosplay cafe
😠 Similar to what another commenter said, they definitely try forcing you leave a 5 star review on Google for them at the end of the meal. I’m pretty sure most of the 5 star reviews here are because of that, we certainly were fooled. Our personal experience: went with a group of friends shortly after...
4.90 (5.8K reviews)
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Zino Shinjuku Kabukicho
Bar
😠 お店の雰囲気やその他サービスは良かったのだが、スタッフの恰幅が良い人にトイレに行っている隙に彼女にちょっかいをかけられました、女の人は気をつけたほうが良いかも。
4.90 (514 reviews)
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Gyopao Gyoza Shinjuku
Izakaya restaurant
Steamed dumplings & sake are offered in this narrow, informal restaurant with a take-out option.
4.80 (5.3K reviews)
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Shisha Cafe & Bar C.STAND Shinjuku 3-chome
Hookah bar
👍👍 Best shisha ever existed in this world !!!
4.80 (1.7K reviews)
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bar moon walk Shinjuku Yasukunidori Branch
Bar
👍👍 We have been to quite a few moon bars and this is the best one! Lots of space, friendly service and great drinks!
$ $$$
4.80 (247 reviews)
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Teppan Baby
Okonomiyaki restaurant
👍👍 Amazing atmosphere! Super fun place. We enjoyed the drinking game with the dices. We’re 2 vegetarians and stuff we’re very aware to what can we eat and what not as for vegetarians in Japan and was great!! The food was amazing we ordered the mushrooms and the classic and teppan baby and we really enj...
4.70 (2.2K reviews)
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Hinomaru
Yakiniku restaurant
😠 Worst experience ever in Tokyo. Most staffs speak Mandarin, it’s like going to China. Look at food quality including how they are organized, from my photos. You know why it’s a scam place. People are giving 5 stars bc they are craving for free ice cream. Trying not to be that aggressive but I just...
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4.70 (2.2K reviews)
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T2 SHINJUKU
Night club
👍👍 It is so fun and the drinks are gooddddd
4.70 (925 reviews)
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Shinagawatei
Izakaya restaurant
👍👍 I just wrapped up dinner here and so happy I did! 1. Really tricky to find so I included a photo of the outside. 2. Place is small maybe 10 people max but all seated. 3. Mother and son are incredibly nice. They have a pocket translater so you can communicate easier. 4. I asked the chef to make anyt...
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4.70 (167 reviews)
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新宿ささもと
Izakaya restaurant
👍👍 For motsuyaki, I go to Nawa Noren in Ebisu, Suzukiya in Shirokane, and Sasamoto when I come to Shinjuku. The inside of the store is small and quite old, but the atmosphere is great. Grilled food is best because the skewers are placed in the stew and boiled for a bit before grilling, which removes ex...
4.70 (51 reviews)
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Fukumimi Shinjuku
Izakaya restaurant
👍👍 This place is amazing! English menu as well, so welcoming, a great atmosphere with loads of energy but also a great relaxing playlist of music. The kitchen is open so you can see the chefs cooking the food as well, just brilliant and we wish we had found it sooner! Definitely a must, just head up t...
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4.60 (1K reviews)
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SAKE MARKET Shinjuku
Izakaya restaurant
👍👍 焼酎を中心に、各種お酒が飲み放題のお店。 一応椅子はあるけど、ややスタンティングな感じなので、酔っ払いすぎることがありません。もちろん飲み方次第ですが。 食べ物は持ち込みOKでもあり、お店で注文することもできるので良いです。 お酒好きにはもってこいのお店。色んなお酒を飲みたい時にはこちらへ!
$ $$$
4.60 (672 reviews)
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旅ダイニング・ルートゼロ 高田馬場小滝橋店
Restaurant
😠 My friend and I ordered two “Wagyu” Curry Rice. As we took our first bite of the meat we immediately noticed that it wasn’t Wagyu, but instead it was some cheap chopped up slices of beef ribs. I am really disappoint with the owner and the staffs. They’re literarily lying to people’s faces saying tha...
$ $$$
4.60 (227 reviews)
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Genshiyaki Hibachi
Kaiseki restaurant
👍👍 A fantastic Hibachi restaurant, that delivers amazing food with perfectly balanced flavors. A difficult place to locate upstairs, but absolutely worth the effort. The service is excellent and the set course menu is something I am glad I have experienced. If you are in Tokyo, book in advance, as this...
4.60 (165 reviews)
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Inshu-gram.
Bar
😠 これを読んだら店に入店しないか、すぐに対処してください。 ここは女の子とグルになって法外な値段を支払わせるバーです。 店の中は綺麗、キャッチに捕まって入ったわけではないから大丈夫!ではありません。 女の子と飲む時に、女の子がここの店を指名して入るのならやめたほうがいいですよ。 値段的には 飲み放題¥500...
4.60 (36 reviews)
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Chinese Restaurant Shinsen Shinjuku
Mandarin restaurant
😠 Attitude is absolutely HK. Food is not. I just sat down and the waitress kept asking me to order to order. I didn’t have time to read the menu!!! Then I order one beef, just didn’t have time to say my second choice. She already showed her attitude, it’s like I didn’t order more. The point is I just...
4.50 (789 reviews)
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OYSTERS INC
Oyster bar restaurant
Raw, grilled & baked oysters in a cozy dining room, plus happy hour deals & drinks like cider.
$$ $$
4.50 (668 reviews)
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Nihonshu Genka Sakuraga Shinjuku Higashi guchi East Exit
Izakaya restaurant
👍 Great place for sake tasting. The concept is unique in that they serve small bottles is sake which allows you to sample many more varieties. We really enjoyed the number 6 as well as the Dassai. One star less for the smelly toilets.
$$ $$
4.50 (595 reviews)
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Shinjuku Ryuen
Yakiniku restaurant
Patrons can grill their own meats at the tables in this fixed-price, Korean-style Japanese BBQ spot.
$$ $$
4.50 (301 reviews)
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