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Shinjuku, Tokyo — where to start?

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Must-eat food in Shinjuku
  1. RamenThe station area is a battleground of famous ramen shops
  2. YakitoriCharcoal skewers in Omoide Yokocho's alleys
  3. TonkatsuThick tonkatsu in department-store restaurant floors

Dining tipsRamen shops use meal-ticket machines; izakaya add a cover charge (otoshi). No tipping.

Recommended Food in Shinjuku
  1. Shina Sobaya KouyaRamenPlate wonton·Soba
  2. Sushi TakahiroSushiEdomae sushi
  3. AogashimayaIzakayaAogashima local cuisine
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Getting around Shinjuku

MainJR Yamanote Line — links Shibuya, Harajuku and Ikebukuro in one go

MainMarunouchi subway line — toward Shinjuku Gyoen, Ginza and Tokyo Station; for the Metropolitan Government Building, take the Oedo Line to Tochomae

On footShinjuku Station, Kabukicho, Golden Gai and Gyoen are each about 10 min apart on foot

PassIf you'll ride the subway a lot, get the 'Tokyo Subway Ticket' (24/48/72 hours)

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Food

Shinjuku, Tokyo · Ramen · AutoReserve's recommended order

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Top 5 Ramen · Shinjuku

  1. 1Shina Sobaya KouyaPlate wonton·SobaA Yotsuya spot for chuka soba and small plates¥4,500
  2. 2RAMEN MATSUINiboshi ramenMichelin Bib Gourmand niboshi ramen¥2,500
  3. 3Ting Mah Lathan, Shin-OkuboJapanese-style malatangMalatang where you pick your own ingredients¥1,500
  4. 4Hakata Ramen Debu-chan Takadanobaba HontenHakata ramenIts house-made spice-oil curry ramen is popular too¥3,000
  5. 5Ramen NanamiRamenAn affordable ramen shop in Shinjuku¥2,500
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AutoReserve's recommended order for Shinjuku (as of October 2026). Signature dishes and highlights were compiled by Go Nihon Trip. Rankings and availability are confirmed on AutoReserve.