Shinjuku · Food & Drink
Omoide Yokocho
思い出横丁
A smoky alley of yakitori stalls and tiny counter restaurants near the west exit of Shinjuku Station, sometimes called Memory Lane.
Why visit
It is fast, cheap and full of locals — grilled skewers, beer and a proper Showa-era buzz.
Practical tips
- •Seats fill quickly after work hours; go early or queue a little.
- •Most stalls are cash-only, so bring yen.