Recommended Lunches in Kiyosumi-Shirakawa, Tokyo Discover Oishii Japan -SAVOR JAPAN -Japanese Restaurant Guide-

Update-date: Jun 05 2020

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Recommended Lunches in Kiyosumi-Shirakawa, Tokyo

Ever since the opening of Blue Bottle Coffee, the stylish Kiyosumi-Shirakawa area has become famous as the “coffee district” of Tokyo, with numerous lovely cafes opening one after another. However, it still maintains its working-class atmosphere, so you can enjoy a mix of modern and retro styles. In this constantly evolving area, you'll definitely find the perfect lunch spot for you: renowned historical restaurants, authentic French or Italian cuisine, and even takeout food that you can eat at Kiyosumi Park!

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1. Kyugoro Wine Table

Kyugoro Wine Table sits only 1 minute away from Kiyosumi-shirakawa Station, facing the main street. Here, lunch is available only on Saturday, Sunday, and national holidays. The chefs go to Tsukiji Market to select the best seasonal products and turn them into delicious dishes with typical Japanese flavors. Their lunches allow you to enjoy reasonably priced but authentic food. The restaurant is renowned for its so-called “wine maker”, who will offer you exceptional wines, even for lunch! You can have a mini bottle starting from 300 JPY. The chef's goal is to offer customers an exciting and surprising experience. Come here on weekends and national holidays to see for yourself!

Kyugoro Wine Table

Open: [Saturday, Sunday, National Holidays] Lunch 11:30 am - 2:00 pm
[Monday, Tuesday, Thursday - Sunday, National Holidays, Day before National Holidays] Dinner 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm (L.O. 10:30 pm)
Closed: Wednesday
Average price: [Dinner] 4,500 JPY / [Lunch] 1,000 JPY
Access: 1 minute walk from Exit B1 of Kiyosumi-shirakawa Station
Address: 1F, Shirakawa AK Bldg., 1-3-10, Shirawaka, Koto-ku, Tokyo
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2. Kyosho

You may have heard of Kyosho on TV or in other media. Their concept is to offer various types of soba (buckwheat noodles), as well as the seasonal flavors of Japan. In spring, you'll find sakuragiri and yomogi soba. In summer, this changes to shisogiri soba. The fall is the time for kikugiri and murasaki soba, while in winter, they'll serve yuzugiri soba. Savor the popular, unique, and ever-changing soba while enjoying the restaurant's quiet atmosphere and friendly service! If you're in Kiyosumi-Shirakawa and plan to have soba for lunch, this is where you need to go! Soothe your throat and please your tastebuds with the chef's delicious dashi (broth).

Kyosho

Open: [Weekdays, Saturday, National Holidays, Day before National Holidays] Lunch 11:30 am - 3:00 pm *Closed for preparations from 3:00 pm - 5:30 pm, Dinner from 5:00 pm (L.O. 9:00 pm) *Only lunch service is provided on Sunday
Closed: Sunday
*1 irregular closing per month. Please inquire for further details.
Average price: 3,000 JPY
*Their 9-item Soba Course (5,000 JPY, reservation required) is popular. They have plenty of a la carte dishes as well!
Access: 150m to the left from Exit A3 of Kiyosumi-shirakawa Station. Located in front of the Hirano-Itchome bus stop.
Address: 1-7-2, Hirano, Koto-ku, Tokyo

3. Mikawa Zezankyo

Have a first-class tempura lunch at Mikawa Zezankyo! It's got a supreme flavor as a result of thorough study, combining theory and practice. Their excellent tempura is made by a living legend, who has a deep knowledge of all the ingredients and their main features. Their [Kuruma Ebi] (tiger prawn), [Asparagus], and [Anago] (conger) are all must-eats. You absolutely must savor the supreme taste and technique of the skilled chef, who actually played a key role in the evolution of tempura culture. His beautiful and delicious tempura dishes will definitely make you happy to be here in Japan!

Mikawa Zezankyo

Open: [Monday, Tuesday, Thursday - Sunday, National Holidays, Day before National Holidays] Lunch 11:30 am - 1:30 pm, Dinner from 5:00 pm (L.O. 7:30 pm) *Last entry is actually at 7:30 pm, and you can order until 8:30 pm.
Closed: Wednesday
Average price: [Dinner] 17,000 JPY / [Lunch] 10,500 JPY
Access: 8-minute walk from Monzen-nakacho Station
Address: 1-3-1, Fukuzumi, Koto-ku, Tokyo
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4. Il Tram

Il Tram is an Italian restaurant that's a little far away from the city's hustle and bustle. Come here on a weekend, since those are the only days when lunch is available! This is a small and simple restaurant with just 10 seats, so it is recommended for couples looking for a nice and relaxing place to celebrate a special event, like an anniversary. This hidden gem, which is just a short walk from Kiyosumi-Shirakawa, will pleasantly surprise you. Choose this if you want to enjoy Italian dishes made with plenty of seasonal vegetables in a laid-back atmosphere.

Il Tram

Open: [Saturday, Sunday] Lunch 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm (L.O. 1:00 pm)
[Tuesday - Sunday] Dinner 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm (L.O. 9:00 pm)
Closed: Monday
*If Monday is a national holiday, it will be closed on Tuesday instead
Average price: [Dinner] 8,000 JPY / [Lunch] 4,000 JPY
Access: Around a 7-minute walk from Exit B2 of Kiyosumi-shirakawa Station
Address: 1F, 4-9-5, Miyoshi, Koto-ku, Tokyo
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5. A ta gueule

After his experience as the only Japanese chef on the Orient Express luxury train, owner-chef Joji Somura created this unique French restaurant, which has a special train carriage attached to it, known as the "Japanese Orient Express". Great attention is paid to the selection of the ingredients. For example, meat and seafood are directly delivered from their production areas, and vegetables are stocked from Kamakura. Lunches start from as little as 1,700 JPY. Their extraordinary and orthodox French cuisine may be the ideal choice for a lavish night out or for a wedding anniversary.

A ta gueule

Open: [Monday, Wednesday - Sunday, National Holidays, Day before National Holidays] Lunch 11:30 am - 1:30 pm (L.O. 1:30 pm), Dinner 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm (L.O. 9:30 pm)
Closed: Tuesday
Average price: [Dinner] 9,000 JPY / [Lunch] 3,000 JPY
Access: From Exit 3 of Kiba Station, turn left at the Kiba 5-chome crossing and head straight to the blue and beige sleeper car you see on the left.
Address: 3-19-8, Kiba, Koto-ku, Tokyo
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6. Tsukihana 288

Tsukihana 288 is a stylish restaurant that focuses on meat dishes. For lunch, you can order delicious dishes like steak, loco moco-don, curry, and pizza. There's so many that you'll never get tired of this place! There are casual counter seats that are ideal for solo businessmen and women. There's also enough space to bring a stroller in, so it's suitable for parents with small children. The chef strives to greet customers with sincerity and serve them in a courteous manner. This is one of those casual Italian restaurants that you'll want to come back to.

Tsukihana 288

Open: Lunch 11:30 am - 2:30 pm, Dinner 5:00 pm - 1:00 am
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 3,500 JPY / [Lunch] 900 JPY
Access: 3-minute walk from Exit 3 of Kiba Station
Address: 102, 2-8-8, Kiba, Koto-ku, Tokyo
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7. Bistro La Mer

The chef of Bistro La Mer mainly works with French cuisine. Even for lunch, you'll get to taste authentic French cuisine overflowing with creativity, starting from only 1,150 JPY. Their recommendations change periodically, with seasonal products taking center stage, so you can go there any number of times and always be surprised. The terrace seats are recommended for a night out with friends and dates, while the wide space inside is perfect for parties. In addition, their genuine French dishes can be ordered for takeout as well, which is a popular service among their customers! It's a lovely restaurant that truly values hospitality and makes an effort to meet customers' expectations.

Bistro La Mer

Open: [Wednesday - Saturday] Lunch & Takeout 11:30 am - 2:00 pm (L.O. 1:00 pm) *Lunch courses must be reserved a day in advance. The restaurant may close occasionally for preparation of the ingredients.
[Sunday, National Holidays] Dinner 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm (L.O. 8:30 pm, Course L.O. 7:30 pm)
[Tuesday - Saturday] Dinner 5:30 pm - 11:00 pm (L.O. 10:00 pm, Course L.O. 9:00 pm)
Closed: Monday
*Closed on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of every month
Average price: [Dinner] 4,000 JPY *Party courses from 3,000 JPY, dinner courses from 3,200 JPY, all-you-can-drink plan from 2,000 JPY! / [Lunch] 1,200 JPY
Access: From Exit 1 of Kiba Station, cross Sawaumi Bridge, turn left at the Sawaumi-bashi Higashi-zume crossing, and walk for 7 minutes.
Address: 5-5-2, Toyo, Koto-ku, Tokyo
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8. Bella Napoli

If you're in Kiyosumi-Shirakawa and hungry for pizza, go to Bella Napoli. As you enter this restaurant, which is located on a shopping street, you'll end up in a stylish place that will make you forget you're in a working-class neighborhood (shitamachi)! Their excellent pizza is baked in an authentic stone oven, which helps the dough turn out chewy and the surface crispy and fragrant. There is such a perfect balance between these two textures that you'll surely get addicted to it. The atmosphere is classy and quiet, making it a great option for all kinds of situations.

Bella Napoli

Open: [Tuesday - Saturday] 6:00 pm - 10:30 pm (L.O. 10:00 pm)
[Sunday, National Holidays] 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm (L.O. 9:00 pm)
Closed: Monday
*Closed during summer holidays and for several consecutive days during the beginning and end of the year
Access: 5-minute walk from Morishita Station and Kiyosumi-shirakawa Station
Address: 9-3, Takabashi, Koto-ku, Tokyo
Source: hitosara (Japanese)

9. Tomino La Casa Nostra

Tomino La Casa Nostra is an Italian restaurant housed in a detached building, which sits in a shitamachi-like area. Despite offering Italian food, the atmosphere inside is that of a kominka (traditional Japanese-style house), quiet and cozy. The deliciousness of their regional Italian dishes, combined with the excellence of Japanese ingredients and Japan's food culture, will give you a nostalgic and warm feeling. Whether you're alone or with your children, you'll always be welcome here. Relax and enjoy the fusion of the best qualities of Italian and Japanese cuisine!

Tomino La Casa Nostra

Open: Lunch 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm, Dinner 6:00 pm - 9:30 pm (L.O.)
Closed: Wednesday
Average price: 5,001 JPY - 6,000 JPY
Access: 5-minute walk from Exit A7 of Morishita Station
7-minute walk from Exit A1 of Kiyosumi-shirakawa Station
Address: 2-9-4, Tokiwa, Koto-ku, Tokyo
Source: hitosara (Japanese)

10. Fujimaru Wine Shop

If you're the type of person who'd like to order from the same menu for lunch and dinner, try this place out! Fujimaru Wine Shop is a hidden spot in a residential area that's a little distant from the station, and is often talked about by the media. Here, you get to drink delicious wine made in the winery on the 1st floor, which is pretty unusual for Japan, as there are few urban wineries. How about enjoying a luxurious meal with wine at noon, with no concerns about the time?

Fujimaru Wine Shop

Open: Lunch 11:30 am - 2:00 pm (L.O.) *Only available on Saturday, Sunday, and national holidays, Dinner 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm (L.O. 9:30 pm) *Same menu as lunch, Tasting Room 1:00 pm - 11:00 pm (L.O. 9:30 pm)
Closed: Monday
*If Monday is a national holiday, it will be closed on Tuesday instead
Average price: [Dinner] 5,000 JPY - 5,999 JPY / [Lunch] 2,000 JPY - 2,999 JPY
Access: Around a 5-minute walk from Kiyosumi-shirakawa Station
Address: 2F, Kiyosumi-Shirakawa Fujimaru Wine Shop, 2-5-3, Miyoshi, Koto-ku, Tokyo
Source: hitosara (Japanese)

11. Kappo Miyako

Have a taste of the shitamachi tradition at Kappo Miyako! Reminiscent of the Edo period (1603 - 1868), here, you have to try a classic dish called [Fukagawa Meshi], wherein the rice is cooked with clams to enhance their flavor. Savor a variety of amazing and elegant flavors in this relaxing, quiet restaurant. Despite the incredible number of stylish cafes in the area, this is an unmissable place in Kiyosumi-Shirakawa for tasting shitamachi cuisine! After having a bite, you will surely be glad that you traveled to Japan.

Kappo Miyako

Open: Lunch 11:30 am - 2:00 pm, Dinner 4:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Closed: Monday
*May be open if it falls on a national holiday
Average price: [Dinner] 4,000 JPY - 4,999 JPY / [Lunch] 1,000 JPY - 1,999 JPY
Access: 7-minute walk from Kiyosumi-shirakawa Station
Address: 2-7-1, Tokiwa, Koto-ku, Tokyo
Source: hitosara (Japanese)

12. Fukagawa Biyori

Fukagawa Biyori has become quite popular lately for its posts on Instagram and other social media. It is a relaxing restaurant with a kominka exterior that offers filling and healthy Japanese cuisine. Their delicate dishes are all handmade with love, making them the ideal option for nights out with your friends. This cafe is an amazing place in Kiyosumi-Shirakawa for customers to relax in and enjoy unpretentious, delicious set meals.

Fukagawa Biyori

Open: Lunch & Cafe 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm, Dining Bar 7:00 pm - 12:00 am
Closed: Monday
Average price: [Dinner] 2,000 JPY - 2,999 JPY / [Lunch] Up to 999 JPY
Access: 504m from Kiyosumi-shirakawa Station
Address: 3-8-3, Miyoshi, Koto-ku, Tokyo
Source: hitosara (Japanese)

13. Cotoripan

Cotoripan is a small bakery in the shitamachi. The space is cramped, but it's packed with lots of different pastries, from sweet ones to savory bread. You can buy delicious baked goods at Cotoripan and then eat them at the nearby Kiyosumi Park, which is a luxury that you can only enjoy in Kiyosumi-Shirakawa! There are so many different products that you'll find it as one of your favorites!

Cotoripan

Open: [Tuesday - Friday] 8:00 am - 8:00 pm *Sandwich bread is available from 10:00 am
[Saturday, Sunday] 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Closed: Monday
Average price: [Dinner] Up to 999 JPY / [Lunch] Up to 999 JPY
Access: 7-minute walk from Monzen-nakacho Station
7-minute walk (641m) from Kiyosumi-shirakawa Station
Address: 2-7-21, Fukuzumi, Koto-ku, Tokyo
Source: hitosara (Japanese)

Disclaimer: All information is accurate at time of publication.