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SHIBUYA is a shopper’s paradise – you could spend an entire day browsing stores like Shibuya 109 and Tokyu Hands, not to mention the large department stores, vintage clothing and vinyl shops. There’s no need to go hungry while you’re at it, either, as most of the shopping malls have eat-in restaurants. Here are ten dishes that’ll boost your energy, whether you’re looking for a filling lunch, light snack or sweet treat.
HANDS CAFÉ / Combo set, ¥1,000
Shopping at Tokyu Hands can be a dizzying experience. Catch your breath at the top-floor café, which is markedly different from the rest of the store in terms of decor and atmosphere. Enjoy dim lighting and rustic decor while snacking on a tuna sandwich on sesame bread. The combo set is good value and comes with French fries, salad and a choice of coffee or soup.
7F Tokyu Hands Shibuya. 10am-8.30pm.
HONKE SHIBUSOBA / Kakiage-soba, ¥480
Long ago, people in Tokyo ate sushi standing up, since sushi was seen as fast-food. Honke Shibusoba keeps up this tradition as a standing soba shop (although they do have seats if your legs need a break). You’ll be impressed not only by the speed with which your soba dish is served but also by the speed with which Japanese businessmen slurp up their noodles. We recommend their most popular dish, kakiage-soba.
2F Tokyu Department
Store Toyoko Store South. Mon-Fri 7am-11pm, Sat, Sun & pub hol 7am-9pm.
ITOEN at Toyoko Noren-gai /
Ichibancha Horebore, ¥1,134
Pressed for time but still need one more omiyage (souvenir gift)? Hurry down to Shibuya Station’s depachika (basement department store) and you’ll find a food heaven bustling with shoppers and foodies alike. You’ll also find carefully selected Japanese products, from cute cans of Toyoko-Hachiko-themed Japanese tea to individually wrapped sembei crackers that work well as small souvenirs. Be warned, it’s easy to get distracted and lose complete track of time.
B1F Tokyu Department Store Toyoko Store. 10am-9pm.
HOSHINO COFFEE / Souffle Pancake (Double),¥700
Starbucks isn’t the only spot for having a snack while looking out over Shibuya’s scramble crossing. Those with a sweet tooth will enjoy the soufflé pancakes here – they’re an excellent combination of sweet, fluffy batter and maple syrup. Naturally, the café is generally packed with teenage girls who only have eyes for their pancakes.
2F 109Men’s. 10am-11pm (last order 10.30pm).
Shibuya takes the top spot when it comes to opening a new restaurant. At least, that’s according to Tokyo’s purveyors of food and drink who believe there is no place better than trend-setting Shibuya to start up something new.
Source: reviews by 飲食店.com
People gather here from all over the world, possibly because this district has more international food than any other. If you’re yearning for the tastes of home, you’ll find anything from borscht soup to falafel to rare tequila.Source: Tokyo Restaurant Search
From Shibuya Station, bear right at Shibuya 109 and keep going, with the Tokyu Department Store Honten Store on your left. This is where Tokyo’s hippest gather to enjoy the many old and new eateries tucked away among the backstreets. Try Uoriki for its special plates of fresh fish, and Fuglen Tokyo for its coffee and unique decor.
