9 Restaurants Worth Visiting Near Shinagawa Station

What Makes Shinagawa Station Unique

One of the three major Shinkansen hubs in Tokyo, Shinagawa is buzzing with the flow of commerce and people. Shinagawa station is surrounded by business districts and high end hotels such as the Mariott, creating an upscale, professional setting for some of Tokyo's most saught-after reservations.

A Word of Warning: Tokyo's Complex City Planning.

Tokyo is divided into 23 wards, but not every station is in the ward that shares its name. This article focuses on OMAKASE's recommended eateries around Shinagawa station, which is located in Minato Ward, not Shinagawa Ward. Take care not to confuse your destination with this in mind!

The 9 Best Restaurants Near Shinagawa Station

1. Sushi Kozue (鮨 梢) / Sushi

Sushi Kozue represents a step back from the recent spate of laid back sushi counters. Dripping in mystery and gravitas, Chef Kozue Hiroshi's impressive number of courses - 17 nigiri and 5 to 7 small plates - are balanced by the petite portion sizes and entertainment value of his preparation skills. Seated along a floating counter, diners watch the spot-light illuminated chef prepare what he calls, "entertainment for adults." The DNA of his family's sushi restaurant and impactful work Michelin Starred Akasaka Kikunoi is wrapped in his signature style. Guests are encouraged to enjoy their sushi while sipping selections of sake, Bourgougne wine and the chef's favorite Champagne.

2. Quintessence (カンテサンス) / French

1. Michelin (2008 - 25): Three Stars

Three Michelin starred Quintessence has lived up to its name on every level. From the carte blanche menu, to the quiet passion bubbling beneath its French cuisine and longstanding acclaim as one of the best restaurants in Tokyo, no aspect of the perfectly European dining space escapes the weight of its title. Chef Kishida brought his French training at L'Astrance to Tokyo, opening Quintessence in 2006 and earning its first Michelin accolades in 2008. He shows the same intense level of respect for each ingredient's inherent qualities as Japan's best sushi chefs while upholding the intensity of flavor and precision of cuisson demanded by French cuisine's three principles.

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3. Ne Quittez pas (ヌキテパ) / French

1. Michelin (2024 - 25): Selected

There's no other restaurant quite like Ne Quittez Pas, even aside from its Michelin Selections in 2024 and 2025. Run by a former Olympian and operated out of a renovated German Ambassador's quarters, Ne Quittez Pas infuses its French cuisine with a quirky, definitive style. Signature dishes are grilled clams, soupe de poisson, watermelon, and truffle-soil dessert. Notably, the venue serves no red meat, instead drawing heavily on vegetables and seafood. Chef Tanabe's competitive spirit has never waned. The veteran chef gave up athletics, first opening an oden stall and then leaving to study in France for another chance to compete on the world stage, this time, as a chef.

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4. Aroma Classico (アロマクラシコ) / Italian

1. Japan Restaurant Award, Best 100 (2021, 2023)

Aroma Classico's passion for Italian cuisine borders on obsessive in all the best ways. Mere steps from Shinagawa station, Chef Tsutomu Takara shares his love for Italy though heartfelt recreations of the dishes he enjoyed while working throughout the nation. One look at the extensive storytelling found on Aroma Classico home page reveals its dedication. Born during Tokyo's Italian boom, the venue stands apart with its focus on Roman cuisine and signature dishes such as the virgin beef bistecca, a charcoal roasted steak with melt-in-your-mouth softness. This Top 100-winning Italian food is best enjoyed with one of over 200 bottles of Italian wine.

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5. Gyoza Mania Shinagawa (餃子マニア) / Gyoza

1. Japan Restaurant Award, Best 100 (2024)

Rated one of the top 100 gyoza purveyors in Japan for 2024, Gyoza Mania Shinagawa Honten is operated by the same group as Hanare, which achieved Bib Gourmand status in 2019. The gyoza take about 15 minutes, notably longer than the flash-prepared potstickers of typical chinese pubs, because the wrappers and filling are made to order. The freshness of the ingredients can be felt with each bite, and the attention to detail is noticable. For example, the boiled gyoza have a noticeably thinner wrapper than the fried gyoza, further enhancing the delicious differences in texture. Enjoy these bites of chuuka excellence surrounded by charming Chinese kitch of the dining room for a spellbinding drinking session.

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6. Okonomiyaki Kiji Shinagawa (お好み焼 きじ) / Okonomiyaki

1. Japan Restaurant Award, Best 100 (2018 - 19, 22 - 24)

Okonomiyaki Kiji represents the people and flavor of Osaka in Tokyo, where it has been named among the country's 100 best okonomiyaki restaurants in 2018, 29, 22,23, and 2024. The restaurant's story starts in the 1950s, in a humble Osaka shokudo run by the current owner's mother. Flash forward to present day, and Kiji has established itself in Tokyo by building upon the heartfelt service that made its classical Osaka-style okonomiyaki a grand hit. By adding small plates and emphasizing its drink menu, Kiji has added another layer of appeal to its dashi-infused okonomiyaki.

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7. Chuka Soba Waka TOKYO (中華そば 和渦 TOKYO) / Ramen

1. Japan Restaurant Award, Best 100 (2019 - 23)

At 36, Chef Takabashi founded the original Waka in Oimachi. In 2019, the tiny, 6-seater counter moved to Shinagawa and underwent a transformation that would lead to its ranking among the top 100 ramen restaurants in Tokyo. Its classic shoyu ramen features a double-soup and a blend of 5 different soy sauces. The konbu-sui and clam accented tsukemen is unique, a rare and distinctly untampered with expresson of Japan's ramen culture. In 2022, Waka's success led the owner to expand across 3 new stores, attesting to its success. The noodles are all made in house, and the chef is even particular about his choice of chicken and pork.

8. Shinagawa Okina (しながわ翁) / Soba

1. Michelin (2015 - 17): Bib Gourmand
2. Japan Restaurant Award, Best 100 (2021)

A Michelin Bib Gourmand from 2015-2017 and named one of Japan's top 100 soba venues, Shinagawa Okina's story follows the passions of its owner chef from his former life as a salary man to rebirth as a successful deciple of Kunihiro Takahashi, founder of the original Okina. From its pricklingly spicy but refreshing grated daikon zarusoba to the rich dashi and succulent duck nanban, this soba is delicious in chilly seasons or hot ones, satisfying for fans of light or hearty flavors. In addition to slow-ground, made in-house soba, guests are invited to enjoy a range of Japanese small plates, including pickled wasabi and other Edo-inspired dishes.

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9. Curry House Kirari (カレーハウス キラリ) / Curry

Curry House Kirari offers the old fashioned hospitality of a neighborhood restaurant just steps from Shinagawa station. During lunch time, ranks of salary men from nearby offices line up for the generous portions of thick curry and piled-high rice. Shrimp patty cutlet, hamburger, and of course classic curry are unbeatable options, made even more delicious by the free coffee and counterside seasonings. Service is lightning fast during rush hour, with meal tickets available from a hallway vending machine. In the afternoon, free eggs form a hearty side to fried to order cutlets. A favorite among curry fanatics for its nostalgic western-style beef curry, this casual spot rounds out the most recommended restaurants in Shinagawa.