Omoide Yokocho
(思い出横丁)
Neighborhood
新宿区
"Awesome alley full of yakitori"(17 Tips)
"Two connecting alleys of Japanese street food."(2 Tips)
"Go to the stand with the two ladies at the end of the first alley."(2 Tips)
"Some places have table charge."(2 Tips)
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Russell HirschornAugust 6, 2015Really delicious but can be intimidating. Go to the stand with the two ladies at the end of the first alley. Great menu both bacon wrapped and meats. Very close to the Shinjuku west exit.
Upvote12Downvote- Tom HalleranMarch 30, 2015Two connecting alleys of Japanese street food. Look for the yakitori stall that only serves pork and beef, and the noodle and tempura place. Both will be consistently crowded, but are worth the wait.Upvote14DownvoteUpvoted 3 weeks ago
Abbie RealNovember 14, 2016Yakitori street eats at its best! There are many small izakayas and we went to the first one in the first alley. We spent around ¥3600 for two but one order of two sticks cost around ¥500.
Upvote9DownvoteUpvoted 3 weeks ago- Gorkem OzApril 27, 2018Great alley with so many izakaya places. Just sit right away if you find any free place because it's very crowded and difficult to find seating. Some places have table charge.
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Justin SearlsJuly 5, 2015Omoide-yokocho in Shinjuku, or "piss alley" as it's also known, a tiny street lined with small izakayas ready to serve you yakitori and full of salarymen who are happy to chat after a beer or twoUpvote3Downvote
Fabio ResendeDecember 21, 2016So many amazing yakitori places. Walk around, find one that you like, point to the food that looks good, stuff your mouth with it.
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Ryuichi HayashiNovember 23, 2018Feel like you are in 1960's in the center of very modern Shinjuku area. Many tiny restaurants serving Yakitori, Sushi, Yakiniku, Sake. Enjoy chatting with people there and all become friends.Upvote1Downvote
William KanApril 12, 2015A lot of food places here, take your picks. It gets very crowded as both the locals and tourists all come here. The shops are all very small so prepared to be sardined.
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𝙻𝚒𝚕𝚒á𝚗𝚊 ✨November 7, 2019Hidden little alley at Shinjuku with lots of street food. Very narrow tiny places, definitely walk through and if you find a seat try the food and beer.
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Steve ZhangMarch 6, 2015Yakitori (焼き鳥) and Hot Sake!Although literally translated at grilled chicken skewers, yakitori can now refer to a variety of different grilled meats on skewers
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Elise ❥November 10, 2023Many small eateries BBQ-ing on the spot. It’s quite a tight squeeze so wouldn’t suggest it as baby / wheelchair friendly. Definitely worth coming!Upvote1DownvoteUpvoted 1 week ago- Stealth MooseMay 4, 2019It’s a couple of very narrow alleyways - a shanty town for alcoholics or foodies. Bars are very narrow. Forget the loo if you’re sat halfway along the bar! It looked amazing but we arrived too late...Upvote1Downvote
TeaBellyAugust 12, 2013Fancy feeling like Rick Deckard? Get yourself down here, buy some fried noodles and watch the world go by. It's the closest you'll ever get to the White Dragon...Upvote2Downvote
SinemApril 27, 2019Trust your instinct and sit down at a crowded place for delicious dining/grill bar experience. 🥢🍶👌🏻Upvote1Downvote
Maia WailanaSeptember 15, 2013noodles shops everywhere! the busy ones ate normally the bests! walk on by and catch them on your way back.
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Jeff SolomonOctober 12, 2017Also known as “piss alley” since the bars are so tiny that they did not have bathrooms... and when you gotta go, you gotta go
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Flying QApril 12, 2019Fresh chicken yakitori with beer is always right; salt seasoning is better than soy.Upvote1Downvote
Epicurean 🗼dventuresMay 28, 2018Don't eat here if u r planning 2go 4a party after cos you'd smell & look like grease! Ventilation is non-existent. D alley is also a fire hazard. If those r non-issue, feast away!
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Jeffrey KaoJune 6, 2017Pick a spot and grab some Yakitori. This is like the Izakaya version of Golden Gai.Upvote1Downvote
Pez CuckowOctober 23, 2017"Piss Alley", prime spot for cheap drinks, yakitori, and cabaret style hostess bars.Upvote1Downvote
Wian HattinghDecember 3, 2018As a foreigner, this was great and relatively tourist free!Upvote1Downvote
Jamie FJune 4, 2019Check your prices before you complete your order to get your complete bill. Was charged 4600 yen for ten sticks of yakitori a bottle of beer and an orange juiceUpvote1Downvote
Jacky LoongMarch 25, 2017Dun go for first shop, 420 yen table charge per person sound ridiculousUpvote2Downvote
Candid CuisineJune 25, 2015Yakitori night is always recommended at Omoide Yokocho, or Memory lane Read moreUpvote1Downvote
Hei-Yu TangOctober 16, 2015There are not many street food stalls in Tokyo but this is THE place to get your street food fix. Filled with tiny ramen and grill bars. Perfect to visit at night to get your late night munchies.
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ValentineMay 5, 2014Some of the places charge a cover charge of around 300 yen. Beware!Upvote1Downvote
飲んだ締めには横丁中ほどにある「かめや」で元祖天玉そば（380円）を。平日は24時間営業なので、終電前でも大丈夫。Upvote18Downvote
Yiğit YalçınDecember 3, 2023Çocuklarımızla oturmamız mümkün olmadığı için aklımda kalan tek yer burası oldu. İçinden bir kaç sefer geçtim acayip keyifli bir sokak. Bir dahaki sefere umarım bol bol vakit geçiririz Omoide Yokocho!
Upvote1Downvote- Paco PalaNovember 9, 2016Une rue étroite bordée de tout petits restaurants de yakitori : super ambiance!Upvote2Downvote
- Akku chanJanuary 26, 2019入り口に「新宿駅東口への近道」と書いてあるとおり、ちょっとだけショートカットできます。The昭和の雰囲気を楽しみながらショートカットしてみては？Upvote3Downvote
Jaimie LeeJune 7, 2013꼬치구이 거리입니다^.^~ 맛있게 생긴 자그마한 집들마다 사람이 엄청 많습니다. 영문메뉴 있는 집으로 잘 골라서 들어가세요, 아님 말안통해서 힘들어요 주문할때.Upvote2Downvote
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