Late-night restaurants - west-side Tokyo
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This section covers late-night restaurants (generally places open till 2am or later) in West-side Tokyo (the Ikebukuro-Ebisu stretch of the Yamanote line and farther west). Note that some restaurants have later hours only on weekends, and others may close earlier on Sundays.
Central Tokyo is listed in a separate section.
This section covers late-night restaurants (generally places open till 2am or later) in West-side Tokyo (the Ikebukuro-Ebisu stretch of the Yamanote line and farther west). Note that some restaurants have later hours only on weekends, and others may close earlier on Sundays.
Central Tokyo is listed in a separate section.

Ikebukuro, Takadanobaba

Phrik - Thai: Ikebukuro
Open 4pm-3am (LO) daily.
Very good Thai cooking served in a modest little shop. They also run a small Thai grocery store across the street.
Open 4pm-3am (LO) daily.
Beer Saurus - Beer bar: Ikebukuro
Open 6pm-1am (LO) daily.
This large late-night bar offers an excellent selection of beers from around the world, including some very nice US microbrews, at decent prices. The happy hour from 6-8pm is an especially good...
Open 6pm-1am (LO) daily.
Agalico - Misc. Southeast Asian: Ikebukuro
Open 6pm-8am daily.
Billing themselves as an "Oriental Bistro," this late-night drinking spot serves Vietnamese and other Southeast Asian fare at very reasonable prices. The front of the restaurant is open to the...
Open 6pm-8am daily.
Nonsuch - British pub: Ikebukuro
Open 7pm-4am. Closed Sundays.
English beers and UK rock music are on tap at this cozy second-floor bar; they're named after an album by XTC. The British-inspired menu includes fisherman's pie, traditional fish and chips, and...
Open 7pm-4am. Closed Sundays.
Toriyoshi Shoten - Yakitori: Ikebukuro
Open 4-11pm (LO; 4am weekends) daily.
Spicy chicken wings, yakitori and Nagoya miso specialties.
Open 4-11pm (LO; 4am weekends) daily.
Ippudo - Ramen: Ikebukuro
Open 11am-2am (Fri, Sat -3am) daily.
A branch of the famous Hakata ramen chain, featuring thin, slightly chewy noodles in a pork-based broth ("red" or "white"), with or without extra chashu. You can add your own freshly grated garlic.
Open 11am-2am (Fri, Sat -3am) daily.
Garlic Chips - Bar: Takadanobaba
Open 4pm-midnight (LO; Fri, Sat -2am LO). Closed Sundays.
Late-night cocktails, jazz, light meals, and garlic chips in a relaxed neighborhood bar. Some outdoor seating.
Open 4pm-midnight (LO; Fri, Sat -2am LO). Closed Sundays.
Cotton Club - Bar: Takadanobaba
Open 11:30am-4am (LO) daily.
Late-night cocktails and snacks, with jazz in the background. Terrace seating is available on the first and second-floor cafe areas.
Open 11:30am-4am (LO) daily.
Vivo Daily Stand - Wine bar: Takadanobaba
Open 5pm-2am daily.
The draw at this chain of casual neighborhood wine bars is simple - decent-quality wines and snacks at a reasonable price. Generally a glass of wine and a small snack - such as pork rillettes or...
Open 5pm-2am daily.
J.Chicken - Chicken: Takadanobaba
Open 11am-midnight daily.
The deep-fried whole chickens at this Shanghai-based chain are audibly crunchy, with a thick coating and succulent, juicy meat. Each order is customizable with your choice of flavorings like mala...
Open 11am-midnight daily.
šWasshoi - Izakaya: Takadanobaba
Open 4pm-5am daily.
This cheap and cheerful late-night izakaya serves decent yakitori and izakaya fare and very cheap beer. The sprawling dining areas are usually crowded with Waseda students.
Open 4pm-5am daily.
Ippudo - Ramen: Takadanobaba
Open 11am-2am (Fri, Sat -4am) daily.
A branch of the famous Hakata ramen chain, featuring thin, slightly chewy noodles in a pork-based broth ("red" or "white"), with or without extra chashu. You can add your own freshly grated garlic.
Open 11am-2am (Fri, Sat -4am) daily.
Zanmai - Sushi: Okubo
Open 24 hours a day.
This 24-hour branch of the popular Tsukiji-based budget sushi chain offers good value for money.
Open 24 hours a day.
Myondon Norimaki - Korean: Okubo
Open 4-11:30pm (Fri, Sat -3am) daily.
The unusual specialty of the house is Korean futomaki - fat sushi rolls filled with vegetables, bulgogi, cheese, kimchee, glutinous black rice - some ten variations in all, including a sampler set if...
Open 4-11:30pm (Fri, Sat -3am) daily.
Toriyoshi Shoten Shin-Okubu - Yakitori: Okubo
Open noon-4am daily.
Part of the popular Toriyoshi chain, this late-night branch offers a wider menu of izakaya fare, with everything from fried wontons to macaroni salad. At the core of the menu you'll find their...
Open noon-4am daily.
Vivo Daily Stand - Wine bar: Okubo
Open 9am-2am daily.
While we love the Korean barbecue joints, Thai restaurants and Middle-Eastern food markets of Okubo, this stylish but budget-friendly wine bar makes a nice change of pace. Wines by the glass are...
Open 9am-2am daily.

Shinjuku

La Boheme - Italian: Shinjuku Gyoen-mae
Open 11:30am-3am (LO) daily.
This spacious multi-level branch of the budget Italian chain is open all afternoon, and convenient when you're visiting Shinjuku Gyoen.
Open 11:30am-3am (LO) daily.
Chinese Cafe Eight - Chinese: Shinjuku
Open 24 hours a day.
You'll find great Peking Duck here - just Y3680 for a portion big enough for three or four people - plus a big menu of surprisingly inexpensive dumplings and small-plate dishes.
Open 24 hours a day.
šDonjaca (Suehiro-dori) - Izakaya: Shinjuku
Open 4pm-5am (LO) daily.
Superlative izakaya-style fare in a lively, noisy setting. They have an impressive and ever-changing selection of jizake (regional sake), plus good sashimi and grilled fish. Intriguing...
Open 4pm-5am (LO) daily.
Marugo Grande - Wine bar: Shinjuku
Open 5pm-2am daily.
This is the largest of several branches of this very popular budget wine bar in the neighborhood. Most wines by the glass are Y500-900, but you can spend a lot more on a special bottle if you're so...
Open 5pm-2am daily.
šSumika Architecture Cafe - Cafe: Shinjuku
Open 10am-3am (LO) daily.
Do you love looking at architectural models, but simply can't spare enough time during the day? If so, then this late-night architecture-model cafe might be just the place for you.
Open 10am-3am (LO) daily.
Marugo - Wine bar: Shinjuku
Open 5pm-1:30am (LO) daily.
Choose from about fifteen wines by the glass or bottle, or pick a Latour or Mouton from the back and put it on your expense account. France is amply represented, with biodynamic wines comprising...
Open 5pm-1:30am (LO) daily.
Marugo II - Wine bar: Shinjuku
Open 5pm-1:30am (LO) daily.
This second branch of the popular and always-packed Marugo wine bar serves two dozen wines by the glass, about half of them French, with a new selection every day. The food menu is Italian and very...
Open 5pm-1:30am (LO) daily.
Cona - Italian: Shinjuku
Open 5pm-5am daily.
Inexpensive late-night pizzas and drinks in a very casual setting. Wines are Y1900 per bottle or Y500 by the glass, and all pizzas and side dishes are Y500 each.
Open 5pm-5am daily.
šDora - Izakaya: Shinjuku
Open 5pm-5am daily.
This basement branch of the Donjaca chain offers a wide menu of izakaya-style fare and Japanese sake. The Japanese dishes are much better than their multi-cultural experiments.
Open 5pm-5am daily.
Donjaca (honten) - Izakaya: Shinjuku
Open 5pm-6:30am (LO) daily.
Inexpensive jizake (regional sake) and good grilled fish. Seating can get a little cramped during peak hours, so check out the much larger Suehiro-dori branch just around the corner. No...
Open 5pm-6:30am (LO) daily.
šNagi Golden Gai - Ramen: Shinjuku
Open 24 hours a day.
Dried baby sardines (niboshi) have been a common ingredient in ramen for many years. It wasn't until recently, though, that ramen chefs began using them in abundance. The tiny fish have a very...
Open 24 hours a day.
Niimura (honten) - Shabu-shabu: Shinjuku Kabukicho
Open 11-2am (LO 1:30) daily.
Friendly service and high-quality shabu-shabu available until the wee hours of the morning.
Open 11-2am (LO 1:30) daily.
Alps - Izakaya: Shinjuku Kabukicho
Open 5pm-9am daily.
Alps isn't exactly destination dining, but sometimes it's good to know a place where you can just show up with a group of twenty people and no reservation. Plus they're open until 9am every night...
Open 5pm-9am daily.
Nakamoto - Ramen: Nishi-Shinjuku
Open 9am-2:30am daily.
The tanmen noodles here are very spicy, but the soup has a depth of flavor the goes beyond one-note hotness. You can pick from several variations, with different levels of spiciness.
Open 9am-2:30am daily.
Toriyoshi - Yakitori: Nishi-Shinjuku
Open 11:30am-4am daily.
Peppery chicken wings and other creative chicken cuisine from this popular chain. Budget around Y3000-4000 at dinnertime.
Open 11:30am-4am daily.
Ringer Hut - Japanese regional: Nishi-Shinjuku
Open 24 hours a day.
This budget chain serves two kinds of Nagasaki-style noodles - sara-udon (crisp fried ramen noodles topped with vegetables, pork and seafood in a thick sauce), and Nagasaki champon (similar to the...
Open 24 hours a day.
Donjaca (Nishiguchi-ten) - Izakaya: Nishi-Shinjuku
Open 4pm-3am (LO) daily.
Imaginative pub-style Japanese food and regional sake at great prices.
Open 4pm-3am (LO) daily.

Harajuku

Vivo Daily Stand - Wine bar: Yoyogi
Open 5pm-2am (Fri -3am) daily.
A chain of neighborhood wine bars, Vivo offers decent wines at inexpensive prices (from Y500), with a rotating selection of ten wines by the glass. If you're hungry, there are cheeses, cured meats...
Open 5pm-2am (Fri -3am) daily.
Isomaru Suisan - Izakaya: Yoyogi
Open 24 hours a day.
This reliable izakaya chain is known for their good, voluminous seafood donburi dishes and their budget-friendly prices for food and drink. They are open 24 hours a day.
Open 24 hours a day.
Harajuku Gyoza Lou - Gyoza: Harajuku
Open 11:30am-4:30am (Su -10pm) daily.
With its big wrap-around counter as well as row of booths along the side, Lou is quite a bit larger than the average gyoza specialist, and seems like one of the cooler places in town to satisfy your...
Open 11:30am-4:30am (Su -10pm) daily.

Shibuya/Ebisu

Whales Of August - Bar: Shibuya
Open 6pm-4am daily.
All the cocktails at this cinematically themed basement bar are named after movies. Cash only; Y500 table charge.
Open 6pm-4am daily.
šHimonoya - Izakaya: Shibuya
Open 11:30am-2, 5pm-5am daily.
Good-value grilled fish, snacks and sake in this lively late-night drinking spot. The specialty is himono (grilled dried fish) from around Japan. Budget around Y2000-3000 per person. There's often...
Open 11:30am-2, 5pm-5am daily.
Gau's - Beer bar: Shibuya
Open tpm-1:30am (LO; Fri, Sat -3:30am). Closed Mondays.
Notable for their late-night hours, Gau's offers a handful of US craft beers on tap from breweries like Lost Coast, Rogue and Left Hand, with three-part tasting flights a popular option. They only...
Open tpm-1:30am (LO; Fri, Sat -3:30am). Closed Mondays.
Cona - Wine bar: Shibuya
Open 11:30am-4:30am (LO) daily.
It's hard to beat the prices at this casual wine bar in Shibuya. All of the 70+ varieties of wine are available for Y1900. Choose your own bottle from the small glass cellar, or ask for...
Open 11:30am-4:30am (LO) daily.
Toriyoshi (Dogenzaka #1) - Yakitori: Shibuya
Open 4pm-3:30am (LO) daily.
Spicy chicken wings and interesting Nagoya-style stews in a casual late-night izakaya.
Open 4pm-3:30am (LO) daily.
Hemel - Belgian rest/beer bar: Shibuya
Open 5pm-2:30am (LO) daily.
"Hemel Belgian Beer and Food" lives up to their name - this comfortable wood-paneled bar offers an appealing menu of Belgian and European food to go with their extensive list of over 100 beers.
Open 5pm-2:30am (LO) daily.
Gompachi - Japanese: Shibuya
Open 11:30am-3am (LO) daily.
Japanese cuisine and a late-night sushi bar.
Open 11:30am-3am (LO) daily.
šTamoiyanse - Kyushu: Shibuya
Open 11:30am-2, 6pm-2am (-midnight Sat, Sun) daily.
Excellent southern Kyushu specialties made from freshly flown-in ingredients. The tonkotsu-ni, chunks of pork stewed in shochu overnight, was especially outstanding, as was the chawan-mushi. The bar...
Open 11:30am-2, 6pm-2am (-midnight Sat, Sun) daily.
šCreoru - Takoyaki: Shibuya
Open 5pm-4am (Sun -midnight) daily.
Takoyaki, kushiage and yakisoba are served Osaka-style here at this late-night, Osaka-based shop. There's a big takoyaki grill in the front take-out window, a small six-seat counter on the ground...
Open 5pm-4am (Sun -midnight) daily.
Wasserfall - Beer bar: Shibuya
Open 5pm-2am (LO; Sun -11) daily.
A sister shop of the nearby Hawaiian-themed Wailele, Wasserfall offers an impressively wide selection of German beers, including four on draft. The several dozen bottled beers are organized by...
Open 5pm-2am (LO; Sun -11) daily.
Blen Blen Blen - Brazilian: Shibuya
Open 8pm-4am. Closed Mondays, some Sunday.
If you're thirsty for a cachaca cocktail in the wee hours of the night, follow the circle-stamped road past Mark City to Blen Blen Blen. This bone fide Brazilian bar, tucked into a faded white...
Open 8pm-4am. Closed Mondays, some Sunday.
Cabotte - Wine bar: Shibuya
Open 6pm-2am daily.
Well off the beaten track in Sakuragaokacho, this cozy little wine bar is a nice place to share a bottle with friends on a rainy evening. There's no wine list - the owner will choose something for...
Open 6pm-2am daily.
Ima mo Mukashiya - Japanese regional: Shibuya
Open 5:30-1:30am (LO) daily.
The warm, cozy atmosphere and friendly service are the draw at this casual Hokkaido-inspired izakaya. The cooking is home-style and simple, - some highlights have included smoked salmon with a...
Open 5:30-1:30am (LO) daily.
šNagi - Ramen: Shibuya
Open 11:30am-4, 5pm-3am daily.
Classic Hakata-style tonkotsu (pork-bone soup) ramen.
Open 11:30am-4, 5pm-3am daily.
Belgo - Belgian rest/beer bar: Shibuya
Open 5:30pm-2am. Closed some Sundays.
A comfortably cozy little hideaway bar with multi-level seating nooks. Pick your own bottle from the big selection of Belgian and German brews in the refrigerator case. The food menu is limited to...
Open 5:30pm-2am. Closed some Sundays.
Tooth Tooth - Italian: Ebisu
Open 11:30am-3, 6pm-1am (Fri, Sat -3am) daily.
Casual French- and Italian-inspired fare from the popular Osaka-based Tooth Tooth chain. Open weekend nights until 4am. Budget around Y1200 at lunchtime, Y5000 for dinner with drinks. (Open to...
Open 11:30am-3, 6pm-1am (Fri, Sat -3am) daily.
šAfuri - Ramen: Ebisu
Open 11am-4am daily.
This popular shop is known for their light, "cafe-style" shoyu ramen livened up with a bit of yuzu, and their excellent chashu. The late-night hours are convenient if you've been out on the town.
Open 11am-4am daily.
Cona - Wine bar: Ebisu
Open 11:30am-2am (LO) daily.
Wood-fired thin-crust pizzas for Y500 and wines by the bottle from Y1900 at at this sister shop of Shibuya's Cona.
Open 11:30am-2am (LO) daily.
Tsukumo - Ramen: Ebisu
Open 11am-5am daily.
A creamy, richly flavored cheese-tonkotsu ramen is the specialty at this popular shop.
Open 11am-5am daily.
Ippudo - Ramen: Ebisu
Open 11am-4am daily.
The first Tokyo branch of a renowned Hakata ramen shop (they also have a branch at the Shin-Yokohama Ramen Museum), they serve thin, slightly chewy noodles in a pork-based broth ("red" or "white"),...
Open 11am-4am daily.
šUkyo - Izakaya: Ebisu
Open 6pm-4am daily.
This popular and very lively sake-specialty dining bar offers an impressive selection of craft sake from around Japan, accompanied by richly flavored dishes designed to complement the drinks. The...
Open 6pm-4am daily.
Akita Pure Rice Sake Dining - French: Ebisu
Open 5pm-2am (LO; Sun 1-10) daily.
Casual French cuisine served with premium sake from Akita Prefecture - that's the inspired culinary pairing offered at this stylish late-night sake bar. Besides sake, Akita is also famous for their...
Open 5pm-2am (LO; Sun 1-10) daily.
Rue Favart - Cafe: Ebisu
Open 10am-2am daily.
A very French-style multi-story cafe with a relaxed atmosphere; they serve light food items and desserts as well as coffee and drinks.
Open 10am-2am daily.
Dedesuke - Izakaya: Ebisu
Open 5pm-4am (LO) daily.
This sprawling, spacious izakaya focuses on meats - premium-quality charcoal-grilled beef, pork and chicken to be precise - although they also offer a nice selection of creative seasonal and...
Open 5pm-4am (LO) daily.
Bar Guapos - Wine bar: Ebisu
Open 5pm-3:30am (LO; 5-11:30pm Sun, Mon). Open every day.
It's easy to appreciate the beauty of Bar Guapos, where Y1500 is enough for a glass of tinto or blanco and one or two tasty tapas. There are about fifteen Spanish wines on the drink list, plus a...
Open 5pm-3:30am (LO; 5-11:30pm Sun, Mon). Open every day.
šTrench - Bar: Ebisu
Open 6pm-2am daily.
Trench offers an intriguing menu of signature cocktails and "twisted classics," and they also stock a huge assortment of liquor and liqueurs if you want to branch out on your own. The interior space...
Open 6pm-2am daily.
What the Dickens - British: Ebisu
Open 5pm-2am (LO 1-ish). Closed Mondays.
This live-music spot and pub offers a bit of Roppongi nightlife dropped into Ebisu, for better or for worse. They serve English beers (mostly bottled) and inexpensive, filling pub dishes, and are...
Open 5pm-2am (LO 1-ish). Closed Mondays.
Buri - Bar: Ebisu
Open 5pm-3am daily.
This stand-up bar specializes in one-cup sake from around the country; the selection perhaps isn't as exciting as a regular sake bar, but the atmosphere is convivial and the shop makes a good first...
Open 5pm-3am daily.
šKamachiya - Izakaya: Ebisu
Open 11:30am-4, 6pm-2am daily.
The WID restaurant group (Aburi Fudo, Torimikura) does an excellent job creating small-scale, comfortable izakaya with great food, nice sake lists, and simple but stylish decor. We're glad to say...
Open 11:30am-4, 6pm-2am daily.
Chinese Cafe Eight - Chinese: Ebisu
Open 24 hours a day.
Good Peking Duck and side dishes at unbelievable prices.
Open 24 hours a day.
Hacienda del Cielo - Mexican: Daikanyama
Open 11:30am-3am (LO) daily.
The tempting menu on the Hacienda features down-home Mexican dishes like shrimp and tuna ceviche, menudo (stewed beef stomach), and queso fundido (cheese fondue), plus Tex-Mex standards like...
Open 11:30am-3am (LO) daily.

West Side

Ringer Hut Nakano Sun Mall - Japanese regional: Nakano
Open 10am-3am (Sun -1am) daily.
This budget chain serves two kinds of Nagasaki-style noodles - sara-udon (crisp fried ramen noodles topped with vegetables, pork and seafood in a thick sauce), and Nagasaki champon (similar to the...
Open 10am-3am (Sun -1am) daily.
Vivo Daily Stand - Wine bar: Nakano
Open 5pm-3am daily.
A very casual local (non-standing) bar with reasonably priced wines. Most food items are priced at Y400 and come in tiny, bite-size portions.
Open 5pm-3am daily.
Dachibin - Okinawan: Koenji
Open 5pm-5am daily.
A large, lively izakaya, Dachibin specializes in Okinawan cuisine and occasionally hosts performances of Okinawan musicians. There's a long counter and big tatami mat area - both usually packed. ...
Open 5pm-5am daily.
šRojo - Mexican: Koenji
Open 6pm-1:30am (LO). Closed Tuesdays.
Rojo Amigo Kitchen turns out very credible Mexican and Tex-Mex fare, ranging from more than a dozen burrito variations to less-often-found regional dishes like Cochinita Pibil (Yucatan-style...
Open 6pm-1:30am (LO). Closed Tuesdays.
Shimeji II - Bar: Koenji
Open 5pm-5am (LO; Fri, Sat -6am, Sun -3am) daily.
If you're looking for a change of pace from Koenji's many crowded izakaya and craft-beer bars, Shimeji is a budget-friendly, old-fashioned pub-style bar. The interior is funky and unpretentious,...
Open 5pm-5am (LO; Fri, Sat -6am, Sun -3am) daily.
Aruporan 89 - Bar: Asagaya
Open 6:30pm-2am daily.
If you find that your evening of Asagaya bar-hopping is getting too frenetic, this low-key Okinawan-inspired dive bar is a great place to slow the pace and chill out for a bit. The interior is...
Open 6:30pm-2am daily.
Stone - Bar: Asagaya
Open 6pm-2am daily.
A half-dozen beers from San Diego's Stone and other craft brewers are served on tap here, at prices ranging from Y980-Y1300 per pint. There's also a well-stocked retail shop with some fifty...
Open 6pm-2am daily.
Riddim - Cafe: Nishi-Ogikubo
Open 11:30am-2am (4am Fri,Sat) daily.
A bohemian-style cafe with music and food from Southeast Asia and the rest of the world. The menu at lunchtime is mostly Vietnamese, but there's a wider selection in the evening, including pastas.
Open 11:30am-2am (4am Fri,Sat) daily.
Isomaru Suisan - Izakaya: Kichijoji
Open 24 hours a day.
Fresh-off-the-docks seafood at bargain prices - that's the drawing card at this popular chain of 24-hour izakayas. Many fish and shellfish items are ready to grill at your table, and the...
Open 24 hours a day.
Toriyoshi Shoten Kichijoji North - Yakitori: Kichijoji
Open 5pm-2am daily.
This rebranded venture from the Toriyoshi chain offers a wider menu of izakaya fare, with everything from fried wontons to macaroni salad. At the core of the menu though you'll find their famous...
Open 5pm-2am daily.
Screw Driver - Bar: Kichijoji
Open 7pm-4am daily.
This small specialty bar offers the biggest selection of rums in Tokyo, with more than 400 varieties. They also stock 100 kinds of bourbon.
Open 7pm-4am daily.
Toriyoshi Shoten Kichijoji South - Yakitori: Kichijoji
Open 11:30am-5am daily.
This rebranded venture from the Toriyoshi chain offers a wider menu of izakaya fare, with everything from fried wontons to macaroni salad. At the core of the menu though you'll find their famous...
Open 11:30am-5am daily.
Vivo Daily Stand - Wine bar: Ekoda
Open 5pm-2am daily.
Decent-quality wines and snacks are available at a reasonable price at a casual neighborhood wine bar. Generally a glass of wine and a small snack - such as pork rillettes or a helping of cheese -...
Open 5pm-2am daily.
Moremore - Okinawan: Nishi-Shinjuku 5-chome
Open noon-3am (LO; Sun -10pm) daily.
A lively late-night drinking spot with down-to-earth Okinawan fare at very reasonable prices; budget around Y2500 for food and drinks in the evening, or Y500 for lunch. They also serve Blue Seal ice...
Open noon-3am (LO; Sun -10pm) daily.
Miu Bar - Bar: Hatagaya
Open 7pm-3am (Fri, Sat -4am). Closed Sundays.
Miu is a relaxed neighborhood hangout spot, with good music, interesting original drinks and a chilled-out atmosphere. The signature cocktail, made from home-made limoncello and home-made ginger...
Open 7pm-3am (Fri, Sat -4am). Closed Sundays.
Miyazaki - Izakaya: Hatagaya
Open 7pm-5am daily.
Seating at this old-school izakaya may be a bit tight and the air smoky, but the grilled meats are quite tasty, the drinks are cheap and the hours are very, very late.
Open 7pm-5am daily.
Ippudo - Ramen: Meidaimae
Open 11am-2am daily.
A branch of the famous Hakata ramen chain, featuring thin, slightly chewy noodles in a pork-based broth ("red" or "white"), with or without extra chashu. You can add your own freshly grated garlic.
Open 11am-2am daily.
Aglio - Bar: Shimo-Takaido
Open 6:30pm-1am (LO) daily.
Aglio is a cozy neighborhood bar with a nice selection of Belgian beers and frites. They also serve several wines by the glass.
Open 6:30pm-1am (LO) daily.
šFireking Cafe - Cafe: Yoyogi-Uehara
Open 11:30am-2am daily.
With its lively, spacious dining room, well-stocked bar and good food, Fireking has established itself as the hub of Uehara nightlife since its opening in 2000. It's busy until late at night with an...
Open 11:30am-2am daily.
440 - Bar: Shimo-Kitazawa
Open 11:30am-3:30 (LO), 5:30pm-3am daily.
This live music venue also serves lunch and keeps their bar open until 3am.
Open 11:30am-3:30 (LO), 5:30pm-3am daily.
Champrouse - Okinawan: Shimo-Kitazawa
Open 6pm-1am. Closed Mondays.
A three-story Okinawan restaurant - the first floor has a noodle-shop atmosphere, with inexpensive Okinawan soba. The second floor is more of a nomiya, with some 50 different types of...
Open 6pm-1am. Closed Mondays.
3rd Stone Cafe - Bar: Shimo-Kitazawa
Open 2pm-5am daily.
The decor here is all earth tones, raw concrete and slabs of wood, with a big tree sitting right in the middle of the floor. Music ranges from reggae to laid-back rock, and the atmosphere is totally...
Open 2pm-5am daily.
Torikizoku - Yakitori: Shimo-Kitazawa
Open 6pm-3am (LO) daily.
Cheap and cheerful are the bywords at this Osaka-based yakitori chain, with all dishes and drinks priced at Y294. Besides the usual yakitori (the wings are suprisingly good) there are entertaining...
Open 6pm-3am (LO) daily.
Marusan Foods - Cafe: Shimo-Kitazawa
Open noon-3am daily.
An extensive vinegar menu is one of Marusan's quirky features: they list several pages of oddly compelling vinegar-based cocktails and soft drinks, and even the food menu has a vinegar soup section...
Open noon-3am daily.
Festa - Beer bar: Shimo-Kitazawa
Open 6pm-2am (LO; Fri, Sat -4am; Sun -11pm). Closed Wednesdays.
This lively neighborhood bar offers a decent selection of craft beers - both Japanese and imported - from their dozen taps. One unusual feature is that they serve a number of Belgian and other...
Open 6pm-2am (LO; Fri, Sat -4am; Sun -11pm). Closed Wednesdays.
Eat a Peach - Bar: Shimo-Kitazawa
Open 8pm-8am daily.
This tiny, ramshackle hole-in-the-wall is a late-night Shimo-Kitazawa legend, going strong since 1974. The space behind the bar is filled with mountains of CDs and shelves of vinyl (many of them 70s...
Open 8pm-8am daily.
Apollo - Bar: Shimo-Kitazawa
Open 8pm-3am daily.
This tiny basement bar hosts live performances from local jazz musicians a few evenings a week, and plays a wide assortment of jazz CDs and videos the rest of the time.
Open 8pm-3am daily.
Hana Shizuku - Izakaya: Ikejiri-Ohashi
Open 5pm-5am daily.
A friendly neighborhood hang-out with a selection of sake and a few Japanese microbrew beers, along with appetizing izakaya-style dishes.
Open 5pm-5am daily.
Comaru 3 - Sake bar: Sangenjaya
Open 6pm-2am (Sun -11pm) daily.
A lot of Tokyo's most congenial standing bars also tend to be rather basic in their decor, food and service, so it was a pleasant surprise to find someplace as stylish and sophisticated as Comaru...
Open 6pm-2am (Sun -11pm) daily.
Vanilla Beans - Japanese: Futako-tamagawa
Open 6:30pm-3am daily.
A casual bar/ cafe/ restaurant with a very varied but always appealing izakaya-style menu, with dishes like beef cheeks stewed in beer, Vietnamese spring rolls, and a lavishly constructed Salad...
Open 6:30pm-3am daily.
Bleue Blanche - Italian: Futako-tamagawa
Open 5pm-5am. Open every day.
Fairly decent Italian fare (pastas, grilled fish, antipasti) served in small portions. Drinks are on the expensive side.
Open 5pm-5am. Open every day.
Rigoletto Spice Market - Italian: Futako-tamagawa
Open 11am-4am daily.
Reliable food, reasonably priced wines, late-night hours and glitzy decor are the draws at this suburban venture from the Rigoletto group. The food menu features pastas, pizzas, and small tapas...
Open 11am-4am daily.
Buzenbo - Udon: Naka-Meguro
Open 11:45am-2:30, 7pm-2am daily.
At first glance this elegant space looks like a typical cafe - artful ikebana arrangements on the eight small white tables, a small counter, and Bossa Nova music playing softly in the background. So...
Open 11:45am-2:30, 7pm-2am daily.
Kinsai - Izakaya: Naka-Meguro
Open 5pm-1am daily.
A casual bar-restaurant from the folks who brought us the original gourmet stand-bar, Buchi, and its French cousin, Bongout Noh. Drinks include wine by the glass and plenty of premium sake brands,...
Open 5pm-1am daily.
Baja - Tex-Mex: Naka-Meguro
Open 5pm-5am (Sat, Sun noon-) daily.
The plump, meaty pork and guacamole burritos serves here are a stand-out, while the chicken burritos and various tacos are also quite popular. The narrow, 8-seat shop attracts a local late-night...
Open 5pm-5am (Sat, Sun noon-) daily.
šMarzac 7 - Wine bar: Naka-Meguro
Open 6-11pm (LO; Fri-Sun -3am) daily.
Like the original Marzac in Aoyama, this stylish two-story cafe near the Meguro River serves up nicely prepared grilled-meat dishes and reasonably priced wines by the glass or bottle. The open...
Open 6-11pm (LO; Fri-Sun -3am) daily.
Aguri Good Moon - Izakaya: Naka-Meguro
Open 6pm-1am (LO) daily.
This riverfront "designer izakaya" serves both Japanese and European dishes and drinks, including sake and shochu. Dinner is around Y5000 at dinnertime with drinks.
Open 6pm-1am (LO) daily.
Red Book - Cafe: Naka-Meguro
Open 11:30am-2am daily.
This tiny cafe serves tasty curries and dirt-cheap beer all day long. Choose from chicken, keema, or one of their daily specials (from Y650). The sea green walls scream Bangkok, while the single...
Open 11:30am-2am daily.
Cecil B - Bar: Naka-Meguro
Open 7pm-4am. Closed Sun, 1st and 3rd Mon.
It's an early-sixties swinging bachelor pad, with charmingly kitsch decor and a nice collection of vinyl R and B spun on their old-fashioned record player. Drinks are reasonable, and there's a small...
Open 7pm-4am. Closed Sun, 1st and 3rd Mon.
Bar Agrado - Mediterranean: Naka-Meguro
Open 6pm-2:30am (LO) daily.
Tapas and grilled items, a good selection of sherry, plus around 5 wines by the glass are available at this pleasant bar, located on a small side street behind the Nakameguro GT building. The first...
Open 6pm-2:30am (LO) daily.
Zanmai - Sushi: Jiyugaoka
Open 24 hours a day.
Reliable budget sushi from the popular Zanmai chain, and a welcome addition to the late-night dining options in Jiyugaoka.
Open 24 hours a day.
Mardi Gras - Cajun: Jiyugaoka
Open 7pm-1am (LO). Closed Mondays.
This basement bar and live-music spot offers a menu of Cajun-style dishes, including gumbos and jambalaya.
Open 7pm-1am (LO). Closed Mondays.
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Updated 2024-04-24