11 Awesome All-You-Can-Eat Options in Shinjuku! Discover Oishii Japan -SAVOR JAPAN -Japanese Restaurant Guide-

Update-date: Jun 06 2020

Author: SAVOR JAPAN

Categories: Shinjuku

11 Awesome All-You-Can-Eat Options in Shinjuku!

Shinjuku is Japan's top shopping district, and with its rich variety, it's the perfect destination for any kind of meal, including Italian and traditional Japanese cuisine. This article will introduce you to a selection of 11 recommended all-you-can-eat restaurants for all tastes - from the classics to unusual food. Try them on your way back from work, for a date, or after shopping!

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1. Resort Dining Niku Bar THE OCEAN Shinjuku Branch

Resort Dining Niku Bar THE OCEAN Shinjuku Branch is like a secret hideaway where you can enjoy local meats and organic vegetables. Its exquisite design, indirect lighting, and white curtains make it a lovely getaway from your daily grind. In this quiet atmosphere, you can have the [2H Tabehodai-tsuki 3-shu Niku & 4-shu Yasai Cosupa Shabu] course. If you want to eat meat, you can choose from herb pork ribs, herb pork sirloin, or chicken from Iwate. All the vegetables are chemical-free and organic. This amazing restaurant allows you to eat healthy with a surprisingly good quality to price ratio.

Resort Dining Niku Bar THE OCEAN Shinjuku Branch

Open: [Weekdays, Sunday, National Holidays, Day before National Holidays] 5:00 pm - 11:30 pm (L.O. 11:00 pm)
[Saturday] 5:00 pm - 5:00 am (L.O. 4:00 am)
Closed: None
Average price: Dinner: 2,500 JPY / Lunch: 1,000 JPY
Access: 3-minute walk from Shinjuku Station
Address: 5F, 1-17-11, Kabuki-cho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo

2. Niku Bar & Craft Beer Bambina Shinjuku East Exit Ekimae Branch

Located at just a 1 minute walk from Shinjuku Station, Niku Bar & Craft Beer Bambina Shinjuku East Exit Ekimae Branch is a nice place to eat tons of meat. Their signature dish is a cheese fondue made with an original combination of cheeses that have been approved by the Japan Cheese Fondue Association. Cheesetastic! There are 2 types of yakiniku (Japanese BBQ), all-you-can-eat courses, and of course, a cheese fondue all-you-can-eat course as well. Whether you want to binge on meat or have a healthy yet rich veggie meal, this restaurant is recommended for you.

Niku Bar & Craft Beer Bambina Shinjuku East Exit Ekimae Branch

Open: 10:00 am - 00:00 am Their concierge is available at any time to help you with requests, estimates, and scheduling.
Lunch 11:30 am - 3:00 pm (L.O. 2:30 pm) *Lunchtime is restricted to reserved party courses. / Dinner 5:00 pm - 00:00 am (L.O. 11:00 pm)
Closed: None
Every year, closed on December 31 and January 1.
Average price: Dinner: 2,980 JPY / Lunch: 2,980 JPY
Access: 1 minute walk from Shinjuku Station
Address: 6F, Pandora, 3-23-12, Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
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3. Cheese Fondue & Italian Bar Shinjuku Terrace East Exit Ekimae Branch

Cheese Fondue & Italian Bar Shinjuku Terrace East Exit Ekimae Branch is a fancy bar in Shinjuku that's quite popular for its several fondue dishes, like the cheese fondue made with raclette from "Hanabatake Bokujo" in Hokkaido, or the meat fondue consisting of a mix of juicy meat and melted cheese. The recommended all-you-can-eat course here is the [Premium Cheese Joshikai Course] that makes female cheese fans happy with its healthy soy cheese fondue, which is available in unlimited quantities!

Cheese Fondue & Italian Bar Shinjuku Terrace East Exit Ekimae Branch

Open: 10:00 am - 00:00 am Their concierge is available at any time to help you with requests, estimates, and scheduling.
Lunch 11:30 am - 3:00 pm (L.O. 2:30 pm) *Lunchtime is restricted to reserved party courses.
Dinner 5:00 pm - 00:00 am (L.O. 11:00 pm)
Closed: None
Every year, closed on December 31 and January 1.
Average price: Dinner: 2,980 JPY / Lunch: 2,980 JPY
Access: 1 minute walk from East Gate of Shinjuku Station
Address: 5F, Pandora Bldg., 3-23-12, Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
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4. Shinjuku Cafe & Bar The Olive

Shinjuku Cafe & Bar The Olive has a one-of-a-kind menu with carefully selected, fresh products from different countries. The restaurant offers a nice space with pleasant illumination and good music. Alcohol experts can't miss their sommelier-approved wines and rare beers imported from all over the world. With their [Churrasco Tabehodai Course], you can fill your stomach with plenty of Brazilian dishes, such as [Churrasco]. They also have lots of delicious appetizers and pasta dishes, so it's great for dates, ladies' nights, and even large parties!

Shinjuku Cafe & Bar The Olive

Open: [Monday - Thursday, Sunday, National Holidays] 12:00 pm - 2:00 am
[Friday, Saturday, Day before National Holidays] 12:00 pm - 4:00 am Contact them beforehand if you're coming between 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm, as they may set a 2-hour service limit in case of crowding.
Closed: None
Average price: Dinner: 3,000 JPY / Lunch: 1,000 JPY
Access: 1 minute walk from East Exit B13 of Shinjuku Station. Enter Kabuki-cho Ichibangai and you'll find it to the right.
Address: 1F, Rikamu3 Bldg., 1-17-7, Kabuki-cho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
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5. Fresh Samgyeopsal and Korean BBQ Tomodachi X NEW Kyoen Shinjuku Branch

Close to Shinjuku Station sits Fresh Samgyeopsal and Korean BBQ Tomodachi X NEW Kyoen Shinjuku Branch - a restaurant that specializes in samgyeopsal (Korean BBQ) and yakiniku. They have 3 types of all-you-can-eat courses with premium pork that are suitable for all kinds of situations: a date, girl's party, singles' party, large banquet, and so on. Most people think of yakiniku restaurants as chaotic places, but this place is actually wide and bright, so you can relax while enjoying your meal in a modern Japanese atmosphere.

Fresh Samgyeopsal and Korean BBQ Tomodachi X NEW Kyoen Shinjuku Branch

Open: Lunch 11:00 am - 4:00 pm / Dinner 4:00 pm - 1:00 am (L.O. 00:30 am)
Closed: Only on January 1.
Average price: 3,000 JPY
Access: Around a 1 minute walk from Shinjuku Station
Address: Kyoen Bldg., 1-28-3, Kabuki-cho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo

6. Takano Fruit Bar Main Branch

Takano Fruit Bar Main Branch is directly managed by Shinjuku Takano, a restaurant specializing in fruits that dates back 120 years! Their awe-inspiring, all-you-can-eat buffet consists of dishes and desserts made with seasonal fruits and vegetables. Tons of good-looking and delicious fruit dishes are lined up one after the other, so pick your favorite ones! It is basically heaven for ladies, providing 90 minutes of ecstasy! This buffet is for women, so if you're a man, you have to be accompanied by a woman.

Takano Fruit Bar Main Branch

Open: [Weekdays, Saturday, Day before National Holidays] 11:00 am - 9:30 pm
[Sunday, National Holidays] 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
Closed: None
Average price: 2,625 JPY
Access: Right by East Exit A7 of Shinjuku Station
Address: 5F, 3-26-11, Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo

7. Tokori Shinjuku NOWA Building Branch

At Tokori Shinjuku NOWA Building Branch, you can taste naturally-fattened beef from Yamagata. It's also popular for its not-so-easy-to-find [Yukhoe] (seasoned raw beef dish). They only use top quality A4 or A5 meat, and have even been authorized by the health ministry, so it is completely safe to eat. Other than Yamagata beef, they also offer all-you-can-eat course deals like the one with 55 types of Korean delicacies, such as buchimgae (Korean pancake) and choregi salad, or the samgyeopsal one.

Tokori Shinjuku NOWA Building Branch

Open: [Weekdays] Lunch 11:30 am - 3:30 pm
[Weekdays] Dinner 5:00 pm - 11:30 pm
[Saturday, Sunday, National Holidays] Lunch 11:30 am - 4:00 pm
[Saturday, Sunday, National Holidays] Dinner 4:00 pm - 11:00 pm *Saturday 4:00 pm - 11:30 pm
Closed: None
Average price: Dinner: 4,500 JPY / Lunch: 1,300 JPY
Access: 1 minute walk from South East Gate of Shinjuku Station. Turn left at GAP and you'll find it on the 5th floor of Shinjuku NOWA Bldg., which is next to Pachinko Maruhan.
Address: 3-37-12, Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo

8. Mouffetard de Paris

This restaurant has an all-you-can-eat dessert buffet. It makes all candy-addicts happy with its countless types of cakes that are handmade by their exclusive patissier, as well as their freshly made omurice (omelette with rice), pasta, sandwiches, and so on. They also directly manage the bakery next door, allowing them to include delicious homemade bread in their lunch buffet. Regardless of whether you come for a girl's party or just for lunch, once you go Mouffetard, you can never go back!

Mouffetard de Paris

Open: [Monday - Friday] Restaurant: 11:00 am - 9:00 pm Bakery: 7:30 am - 7:00 pm
[Saturday] Bakery: 7:30 am - 3:00 pm
[Saturday, Sunday, National Holidays] Restaurant: 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
[Sunday, National Holidays] Bakery: Closed
Closed: None
Average price: 1,001 JPY - 1,500 JPY
Access: Directly connected to Nishi-shinjuku Station 8-minute walk from West Gate of Shinjuku Station
Address: 6-5-1, Nishi Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
Source: Hitosara (Japanese)

9. 6-nen 4-kumi Shinjuku East Exit Ekimae Branch

6-nen 4-kumi Shinjuku East Exit Ekimae Branch is a hot topic at the moment thanks to its concept. As the name suggests (6th year, 4th class), it is a Japanese school-themed restaurant. Not only does it have rooms like the principal's office, home economics classroom, and the music classroom, but it also has items that are nostalgic for those that attended schools in Japan, such as blackboards and backpacks. At this nostalgic restaurant, you can indulge in courses like the [Takoyaki Tabehodai Course] for those who want to eat an unlimited number of takoyaki (octopus balls) and [Chocolate Fondue Tabehodai Course], which is popular among the ladies. Why not visit and see this nostalgic space for yourself?

6-nen 4-kumi Shinjuku East Exit Ekimae Branch

Open: 5:00 pm - 11:30 pm (L.O. 11:00 pm) ♪Reservations available by phone every day from 1:00 pm♪ Please bring something so they can confirm your age. If this isn't possible, you can only drink soft drinks. L.O. for customers under 18 years old is at 9:00 pm.
Closed: Irregular
Average price: Dinner: 3,000 JPY - 3,999 JPY
Access: 2-minute walk from Shinjuku Station
Address: Ceresa Yoei Shinjuku Bldg., 1-16-3, Kabuki-cho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
Source: Hitosara (Japanese)

10. Kushiya Monogatari Shinjuku West Exit Ogard Branch

Kushiya Monogatari offers you the experience of choosing your favorite from premium selected ingredients, frying them yourself and, of course, eating them! Meat, veggies, mushrooms, and more are available here! There are 30 types of skewer ingredients, and you get to decide which and how much to have. There are also lots of sauces to dip your fried skewers in, ensuring that you'll never get tired of them. The all-you-can-eat course also includes salad, ochazuke (rice with green tea), udon, and plenty of desserts. Try this fulfilling all-you-can-eat restaurant at least once!

Kushiya Monogatari Shinjuku West Exit Ogard Branch

Open: [Saturday, Sunday, National Holidays] Lunch 11:30 am - 3:00 pm (L.O. 2:30 pm) / Dinner 4:00 pm - 11:00 pm (L.O. 10:30 pm)
Closed: End of the year
Average price: Dinner: 2,000 JPY - 2,999 JPY / Lunch: 1,000 JPY - 1,999 JPY
Access: Around a 1 minute walk from Shinjuku Station
Address: 5F, Shinjuku Sunflower Bldg., 1-3-1, Nishi Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
Source: Hitosara (Japanese)

11. Tori no Niwa

This restaurant, which just recently opened, is only 3 minutes on foot from East Exit of Shinjuku Station. It offers a rich all-you-can-eat menu that includes both Japanese and Western dishes. Churrasco, roast beef, black pork shabu-shabu (sliced meat parboiled with vegetables), meat bar, cheese fondue, yakitori (grilled chicken skewers), or nabe (hot pot) - their prolific menu is what distinguishes them from the rest! The fancy interior is done in a southern style. Visit to discover what all-you-can-eat course is right for you!

Tori no Niwa

Open: 12:00 pm - 5:00 am *10% night fee is applicable from 11:00 pm - 5:00 am
Closed: None
Access: 3-minute walk from East Exit of Shinjuku Station
Address: 3F, J Bldg., 1-17-5, Kabuki-cho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo

Disclaimer: All information is accurate at time of publication.