Food & Dining— Page 16

Branch of the famous duck-and-onion ramen near Shinjuku west exit, serving a clear, intensely aromatic duck and scallion broth.

Self-service sake tasting bar in central Shinjuku with over 100 labels, all-you-can-pour pricing and a calm, social atmosphere.

Halal-friendly sushi and wagyu izakaya in east Shinjuku offering all-you-can-eat sushi, A5 wagyu and a dedicated halal-certified course.

Halal wagyu ramen and beef specialist near Shin-Okubo serving rich, beef-bone-based bowls from the same butcher family as Beef Tei.

Morning-butcher fresh horumon-yaki izakaya in Ho-Shinjuku Norengai serving grilled offal skewers, miso nikomi and meat sashimi.

Lively neo-izakaya near Seibu-Shinjuku with a Showa-retro vibe, oysters, sake sours and all-you-can-drink party courses.

New-school Shinjuku tsukemen and seafood ramen counter known for rich pork-bone seafood broth, wholegrain noodles and house sancho pepper.

Calm Shinjuku cocktail and beer bar three minutes from the station with seasonal fruit cocktails, half-price happy hour and private booths.

Minimalist coffee stand near Shinjuku Sanchome serving strong espresso-based drinks at some of the most approachable prices in the district.

Calm, hideaway izakaya in Nishi-Shinjuku with a sake-heavy list, seasonal small plates and a quiet after-work crowd.

Bright Italian restaurant in Shinjuku Southern Terrace serving Marche-region pasta, wood-fired pizza and a friendly Umani Ronchi wine list.

Bustling, affordable izakaya one minute from Shinjuku Station West Exit serving fresh seafood, lemon sour and English-friendly service.