Juraku Ueno Ekimae
This restaurant has over 90 years of history. Originally starting with Japanese cuisine, this restaurant came to incorporate a wide variety of Western cuisine, Chinese cuisine, and desserts. The restaurant is committed to providing hospitality that fulfills the needs of every customer such as striving to provide food in as timely a manner as possible.
After shopping at Ameyoko, I stopped by here to fill up.
Aquarium Dining Shinjuku Lime
You can enjoy the fusion cuisine under the light coming through the aquarium. Giant aquariums scattered throughout the restaurant create an atmosphere as if you are dining under the ocean.
It's mostly about the gimmick rather than the actual food. The prices are pretty high, and honestly, the ingredients aren't that tasty.
Mouko Tanmen Nakamoto Flagship Shop
“Nakamoto” is a famous super spicy ramen shop that has several branches. The shops are located mainly around the Tokyo area, in places like Shinjuku, Shibuya, and Shinagawa. It has continued to dominate as the best spicy ramen shop. There is a rumor that countless people become more and more addicted to their ramen every time they eat it.
I can't believe Japanese people can handle food this spicy! 🥵
Harunire Terrace
This is a “small town” with nine buildings connected with wide wooden decks, utilizing a grove of more than 100 Japanese elm trees alongside the clear stream.
There are lots of Japanese elm trees planted nearby, and the shops are beautifully decorated with a trendy, artsy vibe. There are also several great restaurants. It's a nice place to stroll after visiting the church.
Ginza Bairin Main Store
“Ginza Bairin” is a famous tonkatsu restaurant that was founded in 1927. One of the reasons for its popularity is that its founder, a former pharmacist, developed the original chuno sauce (the sauce used on pork katsu).
The pork cutlet is marinated in miso, then coated in breadcrumbs and fried to perfection—crispy on the outside, juicy and tender inside. The flavor is amazing, way better than your average chain tonkatsu place.