Shibuya is well-known for its iconic (and hectic) crossing, numerous shopping malls, and historical Hachiko statue, but did you know that it is also a hub of Japanese and international cuisine? Whether you’re craving Japanese classics such as Ramen, Sushi, and Yakitori, or you just need a café to relax from the hustle and bustle, you’ll find a restaurant or Izakaya that caters to it in Shibuya.
There are diverse food choices from high-end to casual dining at various price points. Moreover, most of the restaurants are tourist-friendly, with English speaking staff and English menus.
Here we listed the top restaurants where you can get budget and time-friendly meals without having to spend hours on line or sacrifice enjoying a unique atmosphere!
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― Café
Starbucks Coffee SHIBUYA TSUTAYA 2F
Starbucks Coffee SHIBUYA TSUTAYA 2F
The cafe is located on the 2nd floor of SHIBUYA TSUTAYA.
Shibuya Crossing is one of the most famous landmarks in Shibuya.
Starbucks Coffee SHIBUYA TSUTAYA 2F is in a perfect location to overlook such a famous landmark from inside the store.
Limited-edition goods are also availablee, so it would be a good idea to get one to commemorate your visit to Shibuya!
URL: https://store.starbucks.co.jp/detail-2003/
Starbucks Coffee MIYASHITA PARK
“There is another unique Starbucks Coffee in Shibuya.
It is Starbucks Coffee MIYASHITA PARK, located in Miyashita Park, which extends over the rooftop floor of the shopping mall “RAYARD MIYASHITA PARK””.
URL: https://sthttps:https://store.starbucks.co.jp/detail-1790/“
ABOUT LIFE COFFEE BREWERS / Mikkeller Kiosk Bar
Mikkeller Kiosk Bar
ABOUT LIFE COFFEE BREWERS / Mikkeller Kiosk Bar
ABOUT LIFE COFFEE BREWERS
ABOUT LIFE COFFEE BREWERS Shibuya 1 Chome is a popular cafe where you can enjoy coffee and sweets in an open space that looks like a park.
This cafe is located on the first floor of “all day place shibuya,” a hotel that opened in 2022.
ABOUT LIFE COFFEE BREWERS on the left, Mikkeller Kiosk Bar on the right
Mikkeller Tokyo, a Danish craft beer bar, is located right next to the cafe, making it a nice chill spot from morning to night, even by non-guests.
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― Sushi “寿司”
Umegaoka Sushi no Midori Sohonten
Umegaoka Sushi no Midori Sohonten Shibuya Branch
Umegaoka Sushi no Midori Sohonten Shibuya 梅丘寿司の美登利総本店 渋谷店 is dubbed as the best budget all-you-can-eat-Sushi in Tokyo. They are famous for their red Sushi (tuna Sushi set), which is freshly procured at Toyosu Market. You can sit at the counter where the Sushi masters freshly prepare the sushi while you wait.
Umegaoka Sushi no Midori SouHonten adheres to three values: “freshness”, “technique” and “care”, this shows in all the food they serve as they are all fresh and carefully presented, even on their buffet days. Their best seller is the fatty tuna, which is so tender that it melts in your mouth.
URL: https://www.s-markcity.co.jp/
Umegaoka Sushi no Midori (Shibuya Shop)
📍 Tokyo Shibuya-ku Dougenzaka 1-12-3 Mark City East 4F
📞 0354580002
⏰ [Weekday] 11:00-15:00 (L.O. 14:30)
Conveyor-Belt Sushi: Katsu Midori Sushi
Katsu Midori Sushi
Katsu Midori Sushi
Katsu Midori Sushi Seibu Shibuya 回し寿司 活 美登利 西武渋谷店 is the local’s “Everyday Conveyor-Belt Sushi”. It is affordable and accessible compared to other Kaitenzushi places, and the quality of the seafood is undeniably excellent as they source them directly from Toyosu Market.
The size of the serving is also substantially better. Usually in Kaitenzushi, the seafood on top of the rice is smaller but in Katsu Midori, the seafood covers the whole piece of Sushi.
Katsu Midori Sushi
The ambiance is also lively, due to the chefs shouting over each other for the orders and the happy families and groups of friends having lunch. You will surely feel the unique atmosphere of an authentic Sushi restaurant.
URL: https://www.sogo-seibu.com/
Kaiten Sushi Katsumidori Seibu Shibuya
4.5
220 Reviews
📍 Tokyo Shibuya-ku Udagawacho 21-1 Seibu Shibuya A8F
📞 0357284282
Conveyor-Belt Sushi: SUSHIRO
SUSHIRO
SUSHIRO
SUSHIRO スシロー is one of Japan’s biggest conveyor belt Sushi chains or Kaitenzushi.
There’s one right in the heart of the Shibuya shopping district, so when you get tired and hungry from your Shibuya shopping, head on to SUSHIRO for your affordable Sushi fix.
The chain is equipped with modern technology, having an electronic tablet for each counter seat. The menu is available in multiple languages and you can order everything from the tablet.
SUSHIRO
The menu changes depending on the season, too, so you’re guaranteed that the seafood they are serving is fresh. It is best to come early, as the lines can be longer during peak hours.
URL: https://sthttps:https://www.akindo-sushiro.biz/en
Sushi train at 150 yen: Uobei
Uobei
Sushi
Uobei Shibuya-Dogenzaka 魚べい 渋谷道玄坂店, also known as “Lightning Sushi”, this is not your ordinary conveyor belt Sushi. Instead of the plates continuously going around the belt, Uobei uses miniature trains that stop directly in front of you then go back to the kitchen to pick up more orders. So, you’re not only paying for good food but a great experience too, especially for families with kids.
You begin by ordering your preferred dish on the touch panel computer screen that each seat has. The menu is offered in several languages, including English. After you order, your food will arrive in front of you using the miniature train at high speed, so you can eat it fresh from the kitchen.
Uobei Shibuya Dogenzaka
📍 Tokyo Shibuya-ku Dogenzaka 2-29-11 Dairoku Central Building 1F
📞 0334620241
― Ramen “ラーメン”
Ichiran
Ichiran
The Best Ramen in Shibuya
Ichiran 一蘭 is a Ramen house that focuses solely on Tonkotsu ramen. They also have branches overseas in the USA and across Asia, making the chain globally famous. Instead of making new flavors, Ichiran keeps on improving the current Tonkotsu Ramen flavors that they have, and this is what makes their Ramen special.
The Ramen is highly customizable to your liking, you can change or add toppings, choose the flavor’s strength, spiciness and even the firmness of your noodles. The restaurant has an all counter seating with booth dividers so it’s just you and your Ramen, nothing else. The best part? They are open 24 HOURS!
― Meat Lover’s heaven “肉横丁”
Shibuya Niku Yokocho
Shibuya Niku Yokocho
Niku-Zushi 肉寿司 (Meat Sushi)
Shibuya Niku Yokocho 渋谷肉横丁 is meat lovers heaven on earth. It’s two full floors of various restaurants selling Yakiniku and Yakitori. There are endless choices of grilled meat and seafood to choose from, there are some Sushi and noodle options too. Also, all the restaurants here offer Demae, or delivery service.
Shibuya Niku Yokocho
Among the favorites are Niku Tenno Kuni, serving a one of a kind “Uniku”. This is their version of Sushi where instead of seafood, they use juicy slice of grilled sirloin with a sea urchin on top. This place is best for those who want to try sushi but are not into raw food.
URL: https://nikuyokocho.jp/en/
Shibuya Niku Yokocho
📍 Tokyo Shibuya-ku Udagawachou 13-8 Chitose Kaikan 2F / 3F
📞 0364161635
⏰ Depending on the store (16:00…)
― Teppanyaki “鉄板焼き”
Hakushu
Hakushu
Hakushu Teppanyaki 白秋 is the place to go if you are craving some authentic Teppanyaki goodness. They’ve been serving succulent Kobe and Wagyu beef since the 1960’s. It is a family-owned restaurant where you get to see a few generations of the family running the place together, which helps in giving a warm and cozy feeling to it.
It is not as cheap as the other items on this list but it is definitely something you don’t want to miss on your Shibuya trip. They’re almost always fully booked, so make sure to plan and reserve your seat at least a month or two in advance especially if you’re coming in as a group.
URL: https://hakushu.foodre.jp/(Japanese)
神戸鉄板焼 白秋
📍 東京都渋谷区桜丘町17-10 MCDビル 1F
📞 0334610546
― Shabu shabu / Sukiyaki “しゃぶしゃぶ / すき焼き”
Nabezo
Nabezo
Nabezo 鍋ぞう is a famous Japanese all-you-can-eat Hotpot chain featuring sumptuous Wagyu Beef slices. At an affordable price, you get premium quality meat and crisp vegetables, side dishes and different soup base options.
The frequently chosen soup is Shabu Shabu and Sukiyaki, with Shabu Shabu made with meticulously selected beef tail boiled to perfection and Sukiyaki made from special Koikuchi soy sauce and high-quality brown molasses. Their meat is delivered directly from the market and cut in the restaurant itself, so it’s very fresh.
Nabezo Shibuya Koen Dori
It has a great ambiance and has friendly staff that will teach you how to best enjoy your hotpot. This is a must-try experience when you go to Shibuya. It is best enjoyed with a couple of friends or colleagues on a cold winter day.
URL: https://nabe-zo.com/en/pages/store-list/shibuya-kouen
鍋ぞう 渋谷公園通り店
📍 東京都渋谷区宇田川町20-15 ヒューマックスパビリオン渋谷公園通り
📞 05018078908
― Yakiniku “焼肉”
Yakiniku Like
Yakiniku Like
Yakiniku Like 焼肉ライク is a popular yakiniku fast food restaurant where you can enjoy delicious yakiniku at a reasonable price.
To make it easy to dine alone, the restaurant offers seats for one person, but some seats are also available for two people.
Yakiniku Like
After placing your order on a tablet, which is also available in English, you can grill the meat on your own grill installed at each seat and enjoy your meal at your own pace!
URL: https://www.yakiniku-like.com/(Japanese)
Han no Daidokoro Bettei
Yakiniku
Han no Daidokoro Bettei 韓の台所 別邸 is well known for its high-quality Wagyu Beef Yakiniku, best paired with Korean Side Dishes. They also serve Kobe Beef here for a lower price than in other Yakiniku restaurants. They have counter and table seating for those who come in groups.
The grilled Wagyu is best when lightly dipped in soy sauce and a little Wasabi on the side. Their Wagyu beef Sushi is also worth coming here for, especially for those who are not into seafood.
The menu is also available in English and the staff can speak English as well to accommodate foreign customers.
URL: https://hannodaidokoro-bettei.com/en_us/
韓の台所 別邸
📍 東京都渋谷区道玄坂2-29-8道玄坂センタービル7F
📞 0354897655
― Yakitori “やきとり”
Toritake
Toritake
Toritake Sohonten 鳥竹総本店 is an Izakaya that is very popular with the locals.
They serve affordable but delicious Yakitori, and this is why all floors of the stores are frequently full. Their grilled vegetables are also good, especially the stuffed bell pepper.
It is also notable that the serving size is surely great for the price you’re paying.
It is better to go here earlier as there can be long lines, especially during dinner time. Also, know that there is a high chance that you’ll be sharing your table with other people when the place is busy.
URL: https://toritake.jp/(Japanese)
Toritake
📍 Tokyo Shibuya-ku Dougenzaka 1-6-1
📞 0334611627
― Halal food “ハラールフード”
Gyumon
You can have japanese halal beef. (Vegetarian menu available)
GyuMon
GyuMon 牛門 is one of the few Halal certified Yakiniku restaurants around Japan. They have a Muslim chef, so it is guaranteed that your food is handled properly. The Halal BBQ Lunch is only about 2000 yen and is filling enough with chicken, beef, soup rice, and a salad. You will also see a lot of local Muslim customers and they use a separate grill that’s only for making the Halal dishes.
It’s a great place to hang out with friends after work or on a weekend. It has a chill ambiance too that will let you experience traditional Japanese Yakiniku dining. Please note that if you are going for the Halal menu, book your reservations at least 2 days before your planned date.
URL: https://gyumon.shopinfo.jp/
Halal Wagyu Yakiniku Gyumon Shibuya (渋谷牛門)
📍 東京都渋谷区渋谷3-14-5
📞 0354692911
Overall, Shibuya is a very diverse district, not just with shopping, but with the food too. Therefore, you don’t need to spend a lot to eat good food, even if it’s steak or all-you-can-eat meals. Most of these places are great for sharing with your family and offer not just hearty meals but a warm dining experience.
