Tsubame Grill at Go Shinjuku
Location: Japan, 〒160-0023 Tokyo, Shinjuku City, Nishishinjuku, 1 Chome−1−5 ルミネ新宿1 7F
LUMINE Shinjuku 1
Tsubame Grill is a historic yoshoku restaurant on the seventh floor of Lumine Shinjuku, directly connected to the station's south exit.
Tsubame Grill is a historic yoshoku restaurant on the seventh floor of Lumine Shinjuku, directly connected to the station's south exit.
Tsubame Grill is a historic yoshoku restaurant on the seventh floor of Lumine Shinjuku, directly connected to the station's south exit. Established in 1930, this enduring chain has been perfecting Japanese-style Western cuisine for nearly a century. Its Shinjuku outpost provides a calm, slightly retro dining room above the railway concourse.The restaurant's signature dish is the hamburg steak, a juicy minced beef patty grilled to order and basted in a rich demi-glace sauce. Beyond the headline offering, the menu spans beef stew, sausages, and gratin, all reflecting the comforting yoshoku tradition that Japan has embraced since the Meiji era. Generous portions and consistent quality have made it a favourite among local office workers and travellers alike.
Opening daily from 11:00 to 22:30, Tsubame Grill is ideal for both a leisurely lunch and an early dinner before heading home. Its location inside Lumine 1 means it is sheltered from the elements, with direct underground access from multiple train lines. Reservations are not always necessary, but weekday lunchtimes can draw a queue of nearby salarymen.
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Reviewer DM
A classic Japanese diner taking western influences and making very much their own. You'll find many of these Youshoku spots throughout Japan, most of which serve the iconic Hamburg Steak dish, originating from Germany, spreading to America and now Japan.
Reviewer TH
This restaurant serves delicious hamburger steaks grilled in foil with a sauce that tastes like beef stew. I'd happily go back again.
Reviewer CR
The hamburg steak was quite good, proper comfort food.
Reviewer LP
Delicious, rich, buttery Salisbury steak-beef stew delight. Excellent bread, too.
Reviewer CL
Love the sausage with beer! Frankfurt sausage is strongly recommended! Tomato salad is special and refreshingly tasty!
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Tsubame Grill
Tsubame Grille Exterior
A storefront with brick facade and illuminated signage reading 'つばめグリル' (Tsubame Grille). A glass display case showcases various food items, including plates of dishes and bottles. An A-frame menu board stands outside the entrance.
Tsubame Grill Ginza Entrance
Storefront of Tsubame Grill in Ginza, featuring illuminated signage reading 'つばめグリル SINCE 1930 GINZA'. The entrance includes a tiled wall section and wooden flooring inside. A digital menu board stands outside on the left, while an order kiosk with a screen is positioned near the doorway. Interior lighting reveals warm tones and hanging fixtures.
Restaurant Entrance with Signage and Menu Board
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Tsubame Grill Entrance
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Grilled Food with Rice
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Creamy Shellfish Soup with Napkin
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Garlic Bread on Plate
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Cast Iron Steak Plate with Potato and Sauce
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Freshly Baked Bread on a Wooden Table
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Fried Chicken and Potato Plate
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Caramel Dessert on White Plate
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Food on wooden table
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Dessert with Orange Sauce
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Orange Glazed Dessert on White Plate
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Steak and Rice Meal
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Caramel Custard with Ice Cream
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Sauced Meat Dish with Garnish
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Creamy Soup with Garnish
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Cast Iron Skillet Meal with Steak and Rice
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Cast Iron Skillet Meal with Sweet Potato and Egg Yolk
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Fried Egg with Meat Patty and Side Dish
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Baked Dish with Cheese and Herbs
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Cast Iron Steak Dinner
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Fried Chicken with Lemon and Parsley
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Steak with sides in foil
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Pork Chop with Sauce and Greens
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Restaurant Interior
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Digital Tablet Displaying Japanese Restaurant Menu
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Salad with Ham and Beer
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Lunch Menu Display
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Lunch Menu Display
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Shrimp and Creamy Sauce Dish
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Charcuterie and Bread Plate
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Foil-Wrapped Meat Dish
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Bread and Butter on a Plate
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Garlic Bread on Foil
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Digital Menu Display
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Food on table
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Sauced Meat and Vegetable Dish
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Korean Steak Signage
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Steak with Sauce and Bread Roll
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Hamburger Steak Menu Board
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Dinner Table Setting
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Caramel Custard with Ice Cream
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Digital Menu Display
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Fried Egg and Meat Patty Dish
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Caramel Custard with Ice Cream
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Salad Menu Display
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Digital Menu Display
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Beer Menu Display on Tablet
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Digital Menu Display
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Digital Menu Display
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Salad Menu Display
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Hamburg Steak Menu Display
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