Shibuya is a center of youth culture and fashion with many izakaya (Japanese-style pubs) and Japanese restaurants, but first-time visitors to Shibuya may be at a loss as to where to go.
There are a wide variety of izakaya in Shibuya, from authentic luxury dishes to reasonably priced foods for young people, specializing in variety meats, and local cuisine.
Here are 5 izakaya where travelers want to stop by and enjoy delicious Japanese food at reasonable prices around Shibuya Station.
渋谷ハイボールバー / Shibuya Highball Bar
Located a 1-minute walk from Shibuya Station, "渋谷ハイボールバー / Shibuya Highball Bar" is izakaya that offers a strongly carbonated splash highball tower, which is rare in Japan.
Why don't you try a refreshing highball at the "Carbonated Splash Tower"?
It’s said to be the strongest in the history of Black Nikka.
2-hour all-you-can-drink is popular.
Local Guide’s Point of View
They offer a variety of snacks that match highballs, Japanese dishes, meat dishes, and Western dishes such as cured ham and Neapolitan at reasonable prices.
Popular Dishes
1. Special Fried Chicken
After ordering a splash highball or Japanese whiskey, be sure to order their homemade fried chicken.
This popular dish is crispy on the outside and juicy and tender on the inside.
2. PIZZA ＆YAKISOBA
It is a popular dish that cooks the classic Japanese food "yakisoba noodles" on a pizza griddle.
Try Japanese whiskey with Black Nikka Clear or Black Nikka Rich Blend.
Facilities & Services
Open until 5 am on weekdays and Saturdays, this izakaya attracts a large crowd until the early hours of the morning.
There are also private rooms, table seats, and counter seats, making it ideal for parties with a large number of people.
とりいちず 渋谷 / Toriichizu Shibuya
"とりいちず 渋谷 / Toriichizu Shibuya" is an izakaya that offers the taste of an exceptional chicken restaurant at a reasonable price.
Mizutaki which is slow-cooked chicken stew made with chicken bones and water for more than 8 hours, and yakitori are the most popular dishes.
Local Guide’s Point of View
You can add all-you-can-drink such as draft beer, lemon sour, highball, and shochu for 1,000 yen or less, which goes well with deep-fried dishes such as chicken karaage and gyoza dumplings.
Popular Dishes
1. Chicken Specialty Restaurant with 2 hours of All-You-Can-Drink
"2 hour all-you-can-drink course" offers popular dishes such as the excellent Mizutaki with plenty of collagen.
And including yakitori and chicken skin skewers with sweet and spicy sauce.
2. Mizutaki
The most popular "Mizutaki" is also available.
The reason for its popularity is the tender flavor of slow-cooked chicken bones, which brings out the umami of chicken and bones.
Facilities & Services
The "Deka Chicken Karaage" which won the gold medal at the Karaage Grand Prix, and the "Secret Kawa Skewers" with a delicious sweet and spicy sauce are unique items you cannot find anywhere else.
Almost all items on the menu can be taken out.
焼鳥 月見 / Yakitori Tsukimi
"焼鳥 月見 / Yakitori Tsukimi" is a restaurant specializing in jidori chicken dishes using ingredients directly from Kyushu.
This is the perfect izakaya for those who want to fully enjoy chicken and pork skewers, and for those who want to have a casual meal in Shibuya.
Local Guide’s Point of View
The restaurant is crowded with many group customers and cheerful staff.
Open until 5:00 AM.
You would like to choose it when having a party with a group, such as a birthday or anniversary.
Popular Dishes
1. Yakitori Yametan Sodori Chicken Special Five Kinds
Fukuoka Prefecture's brand-name chicken “Yametan Sodori” is a juicy chicken meat with concentrated chicken flavor.
The yakitori that is slowly and carefully grilled over a charcoal fire is so exquisite that you will order many sticks.
Try it!
2. Luxurious Course with a Full Flavor of Chicken and Pork
A great value course with 10 dishes where you can enjoy both free-range chicken dishes sent directly from the farm and carefully selected high-quality Iberian pork.
“Chicken sukiyaki" using chicken meat and udon noodles filled with soup stock are available as a la carte menu items.
Facilities & Services
For couples, there are 4 counter seats, and a private party for up to 39 people is also possible.
This is the perfect place for celebrations and birthday parties in Shibuya.
万作 渋谷店 / Mansaku Shibuya
"万作 渋谷店 / Mansaku Shibuya" is an izakaya that serves Miyazaki cuisine prepared by artisans using carefully selected seasonal ingredients from Kyushu and Miyazaki Prefecture.
Reservations are required for the luxurious and delicious course meals, which are available only for a limited time and in limited quantities.
Local Guide’s Point of View
Enjoy Miyazaki's specialty cuisine in Shibuya, using authentic Miyazaki ingredients, established 80 years ago.
Enjoy classic Japanese cuisine, Washoku, Wagyu beef, and Jidori chicken with Japanese whiskey, shochu, and sake for the best dinner experience.
Popular Dishes
1. IRODORI Chicken Course
"Irodori Chicken Course" is a great value that offers small portions of Miyazaki chicken, Miyazaki beef, sushi and sashimi using fresh seafood.
2-hour all-you-can-drink with Japanese whiskey and shochu is also available.
2. Grilled Miyazaki Chicken Thigh
Grilled Miyazaki Jidori Chicken with Grilled Momo is a gem of a dish, with its meat tight and full of flavor the more you put it in your mouth and chew it.
Facilities & Services
The restaurant has private rooms for 4 people and larger rooms for up to 16 people, all of which offer a relaxed atmosphere.
You can enjoy leisurely Miyazaki cuisine in Shibuya!
土間土間 渋谷道玄坂店 / Domadoma Shibuya Dogenzaka
For those who want to try a variety of Japanese and Western dishes with beer in Shibuya, "土間土間 渋谷道玄坂店 / Domadoma Shibuya Dogenzaka" in Shibuya Dogenzaka will satisfy you.
After 22:00, they offer an all-you-can-drink until morning, making it the perfect izakaya for parties with a large number of people.
Local Guide’s Point of View
"土間土間 渋谷道玄坂店 / Domadoma Shibuya Dogenzaka" attractions include a wide variety of Western-style single dishes such as yakitori, cream cheese, French salad with prosciutto ham and green curls.
Popular Dishes
Stone-roasted Fried Rice with Salmon and Salmon roe
Rice with salmon roe and salmon grilled in a stone pot is a gem that you want to order at the end of the meal.
In addition to draft beer, highballs, sours, cocktails, fruit wines, you can also choose from many non-alcoholic cocktails.
Carbonara Creeping Noodles
"土間土間 渋谷道玄坂店 / Domadoma Shibuya Dogenzaka" offers a wide variety of original dishes that combine Japanese and Western cuisine.
“Carbonara Kishimen” is a popular menu item that is different from pasta and has a delicious elasticity.
Facilities & Services
"土間土間 渋谷道玄坂店 / Domadoma Shibuya Dogenzaka" will satisfy children and adults, as it offers a wide variety of menus, including seafood, meat, and plenty of vegetables.
It is available for private parties of up to 100 people.
Features of Izakaya in Shibuya
Many izakaya in Shibuya are open until the early hours of the morning, making them ideal for people who want to have a long party with a large number of people or enjoy a late-night meal.
I hope you will find your favorite restaurant during your trip.
Written by Alyssa
From New Mexico, USA
Lived in Japan for 2 years
Instructional coordinator at a language school in Shibuya.
My hobbies are collecting natural stones and reading healing books.
I love Japanese red bean ice cream, shaved ice and anmitsu.
Here are my favorites list of restaurants and izakaya in Shibuya.