Mejiro目白

A fifteen-seat set-meal shop that Tabelog has named to its Top 100 for diners. Go for the grilled miso-marinated sablefish or fried horse mackerel set. Weekday-only, so plan around it.

How to book: No reservations; walk in. Closed Saturdays, Sundays and holidays. Cash only.

Listing (Tabelog) ↗ Verified 2026-09-30

A small second-floor soba-and-izakaya room three minutes from the station, with seiro soba alongside stewed eggplant, chilled tofu and tempura. A group-run shop, but a handy and inexpensive choice in a quiet district. Order seiro and a couple of small plates.

How to book: Reservations are taken from the evening; otherwise walk in.

Listing (Tabelog) ↗ Verified 2026-09-30

A Japanese sweets parlour two minutes from Mejiro Station, famous for its shaved ice made from natural Yatsugatake ice with seasonal fruit or zunda. Mochi and other traditional sweets are made in-house. It has held a place in Tabelog's annual top lists for years, and it is the obvious stop if you want wagashi in a quiet residential neighbourhood.

How to book: Reservations by phone or the online link on its Tabelog page; walk-ins are also common. Closed Sundays.

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A counter-only tsukesoba shop with the sweet-sour-spicy dipping sauce of the Marucho lineage. Portions are generous and it closes when the noodles run out. A short walk from Mejiro on the Shimo-Ochiai side.

How to book: No reservations; queue at the door. Cash only, lunch service only.

Listing (Tabelog) ↗ Verified 2026-09-29

A varied oden bar with counter and sunken seating a few minutes down the Shimo-Ochiai side. Dishes go well beyond the usual daikon and egg, with sake to match. Closed on Sundays.

How to book: Phone reservations only in the early evening on weekdays; walk-ins depend on space. Cash only.

Listing (Tabelog) ↗ Verified 2026-09-29

A counter-style Japanese restaurant open since 2021, known for horse meat dishes and a flexible seasonal course. The sake and natural wine list is strong. The website has an English version.

How to book: Online reservation through the official site, or by phone; seat-only bookings carry a seat fee.

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A soba house in a restored century-old home behind a lantern-lit path. The chef works with native buckwheat varieties from different regions and serves seiro, arabiki and gensoba side by side. Michelin-listed; the walk from Mejiro is a little longer than the others here.

How to book: Booking is arranged in advance; check the official site for the current method. Closed Mondays and Tuesdays.

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A twenty-seat tempura counter three minutes from Mejiro's north exit, serving a steady flow of freshly fried shrimp, seasonal vegetables and squid. Quiet and unshowy, which suits Mejiro. Cards accepted, unusual for a place this size.

How to book: Reservations by phone; closed Sundays.

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A counter unagi restaurant under the Mejiro Square building, built around rare Kyomizu eel grilled Kanto style. It has been on the Tabelog 100 list several times. One minute from the ticket gate.

How to book: Online reservation is required for dinner and courses; phone for lunch and takeout.

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Owner-chef Masaya Ozaki trained for twenty-one years at a Takadanobaba sushi house before opening this eight-seat cypress counter on the third floor above Mejiro Station. He buys at Toyosu himself each morning, and the sweet shrimp boiled to order is the signature. The Tabelog page is in English, although the shop's own site is Japanese only.

How to book: Reservation required, via TableCheck, phone or the shop's official LINE account, up to the day before.

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A small kappo with four counter seats and a handful of tables, cooking seasonal fish-led courses two minutes from Mejiro Station. At lunch it does a mini kaiseki and pressed sushi, so it is also the easy way to try a proper kappo in the daytime. Private rooms take up to twenty for family dinners.

How to book: Reservations by phone or online through its Tabelog page; closed Sundays and holidays.

Listing (Tabelog) ↗ Verified 2026-09-30

A six-seat sushi counter that keeps away from trends and gimmicks. The place to go for a quiet, traditional omakase in a residential corner between Mejiro and Zoshigaya. One evening seating.

How to book: Reserve by phone only; the counter has six seats. Closed Wednesday and Sunday.

Listing (Tabelog) ↗ Verified 2026-09-29