Getting to NEWoMan and its food court is not hard. Simply head through the New South Exit ticket gates of the JR Shinjuku Station and it’s right there. It’s also only a short walk away from the JR South Exit of the Koshu Kaido Highway. NEWoMan is a perfect stop before departing or after arriving at Shinjuku Station, as its food court serves dishes early in the morning and late at night.

NEWoMan’s food court is an open space, its five shops are seamlessly connected with each other. From a famous Karuizawa bakery to a Singaporean oyster bar, a bistro, a sushi shop, and more, this state-of-the-art food court tickles your taste buds with diverse delicacies from rich menus, no matter if you want a breakfast, lunch, dinner, or late-night snack!

Sawamura Bakery is one of the most famous bakeries from Karuizawa, and this is Shinjuku’s first. Look forward to savoring bread made with four kinds of homemade yeast and a technique of low-temperature, long-term fermentation to bring out the flavor of the flour just perfectly. Of course, these bread delights and hot beverages such as coffee are available for take-out, but Sawamura Bakery also serves dishes that go well with their baked delights. From breakfast to lunch with daily changing bread and dinner with a glass of wine, the shop is never empty.

Recommended breakfast menu: Try the “Bacon Egg Plate” with thick toast, sunny-side-up egg, salad, seasonal soup, and a choice of coffee or black tea. (1,200 yen, tax excluded)

Recommended lunch menu: The “Fisherman-style Seafood Salad Lunch” with salmon, crisply fried mussels, a special Karuizawa dressing, and a seafood salad with plenty of volume! The bread can be refilled as many times as you want. (1,680 yen, tax excluded)

Recommended dinner menu: Savor some wine (from 850 yen), and several dishes going great with wine (counter-clockwise from bottom left): domestic beef round steak (200g, 3,800 yen), salted tofu with Parmigiano (750 yen), grilled lettuce Caesar salad (1,180 yen), and goulash. (1,100 yen, all prices excluding tax)

Sawamura Bakery & Restaurant
Hours: 7:00 a.m. – 1:00 a.m.
Breakfast: 7:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Lunch: 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Dinner: 5:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m.
*The bakery is open from 7:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.

Tavern on S is a welcoming, cozy diner that evokes the atmosphere of Manhattan’s SoHo. The spacious store offers window seat that let you gaze out in the greenery, a standing bar for a quick drink and snack, glass-enclosed private rooms, and comfortable sofa seats to stretch your legs. The modern maiko mural on the wall further adds a wonderful touch of Japonism to the interior.

Especially popular are Tavern on S’ sandwiches and their exquisite bread, the delicious chicken with a light finish, and the salad with various grains. The restaurant takes great care in selecting the best ingredients, which is one secret to the delicious taste of the many dishes. The menu is an interesting fusion of Italy, Central and South America, as well as Japan, offering a delectable gourmet experience reminiscent of the West Coast.

Recommended breakfast menu: The sandwiches are a fantastic choice for breakfast; their bread is baked freshly by SHIBUichi Bakery. Especially noteworthy is the “Special Egg Sandwich” (750 yen, tax excluded) with plenty of fluffy egg, the specialty of the chef. Coffee refills are free, so don’t hesitate to sit down at the window and lose yourself in the sight for a little while.

Recommended lunch menu: The “Club House Sandwich Set” offers club house sandwiches with plenty of ingredients, French fries, a fresh salad, and a drink (1,250 yen, tax excluded). Pasta and salad lunches are also available in great variety.

Recommended dinner menu: Dinner is popular at Tavern on S and especially the “S Original Fried Chicken” (in the center of the image above, 1,600 yen, tax excluded) has many fans with its mix of several herbs and spices. Fried with carefully selected oil, the chicken is crispy on the outside and wonderfully juicy on the inside!

Tavern on S
Hours: 7:00 a.m. – 1:00 a.m. (last order at 0:30 a.m.)
Breakfast: 7:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Lunch: 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Dinner: 3:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m.

This oyster bar serves carefully raised oysters from production areas all over Japan. The name “wharf” refers to the concept of the smiles of both guests and oyster farmers gathering at the shop. The exquisite taste matches this concept perfectly, with the raw oysters being enhanced with various simple yet effective flavors such as lemon, Lemosco, truffle oil, Scottish whiskey, and so on. Wharf also serves tuna directly from the production areas, so this is the place to go if you’re after a seafood experience!

Recommended breakfast menu: From 7 a.m. in the morning, Wharf offers the “Porridge of You Choice,” easy on the body and perfect to kickstart your morning. There are three kinds of porridge available: one with clam and young sardines (853 yen, tax included), one with oysters from Hyogo and shrimp (928 yen, tax included), and one with oysters from Hyogo, shrimp, and crab (993 yen, tax included). Each spoonful is pure morning bliss!

Recommended lunch menu: Five lunch dishes are available from 10:00 a.m. in the morning in sets with one soup and five side dishes. Especially popular among them is the “Oyster Pot Meal” (1,620 yen, tax included). Oyster rice is served in an iron pot and comes with three kinds of different oysters – grilled, steamed, and fried. Of course, the “Large Fried Oyster Set” is also immensely popular.

Recommended dinner menu: Look forward to fresh large oysters with plenty of minerals and tuna directly from Wakayama’s Katsuura Port! The “Assorted Platter” (3 oysters for 1,380 yen, 6 oysters for 2,480 yen, 9 oysters for 3,580 yen, and 12 oysters for 4,480 yen, tax excluded) is especially recommended. You might also want to try the thickly sliced sashimi (1 for 320 yen, tax excluded) and enjoy some sparkling wine or Japanese sake along with it.

Oyster Bar Wharf
Hours: 7:00 a.m. – 1:00 a.m. (last order at 11:30 p.m.)
Breakfast: 7:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Lunch: 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Dinner: 3:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m.

Salon Butcher & Beer is a counter-style restaurant tickling your taste buds with homemade charcuterie such as ham and sausages, delivering the authentic flavors of the Basque region. The menu was created by Shinichiro Sakurai, chef of the Michelin-starred Lauburu restaurant. This gourmet hot spot lets you savor exquisite cuisine in a laid-back bistro style! Nestled right in the center of the food court, relax with stunning dishes and a glass of craft beer or Basque wine.

Recommended breakfast menu: The “Assitte de Fruits” (800 yen, tax excluded) features seasonal fruits, yogurt fromage blanc, and rusks, while the “Tartine” (1,000 yen, tax excluded) comes with a salad and is just as popular. Pour the hot milk into your coffee and enjoy a café au lait, French style!

Recommended lunch menu: For lunch, we highly recommend the “Pork Hamburg” with saffron rice (1,200 yen, tax excluded), as well as the “Pork Curry” (1,200 yen, tax excluded). These are satisfying lunch options that won’t leave you wanting! If you don’t have the time to sit down, try the take-out sandwiches!

Recommended dinner menu: The highlight of this restaurant is the “Assorted Charcuteries” (the image above, 2,600 yen). It features cured delicacies such as pâté, ham, and various sausages and can also be ordered as a small size. The beers and cocktails on the menu all go excellently well with meat! Another recommendation is the “Paella” (2,500 yen, tax excluded) and the homemade “Apple Cream Puff” (700 yen, tax excluded), sure to satisfy all your cravings!

Salon Butcher & Beer
Hours: 7:00 a.m. – 1:00 a.m. (last order at midnight)
Breakfast: 7:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Lunch: 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Dinner: 5:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Drink bar: 7:00 a.m. – 11:30 p.m. (last order)

Sushi Tokyo Ten is an incredibly popular sushi shop from Nishi-Azabu that now also has a location inside NEWoMan. The clean, modern space is soothing, inviting you to a laid-back sushi experience. The best way to enjoy sushi here is “omakase,” the style of leaving the order up to the chef.

Omakase means getting a full Edomae sushi course hand-made by the skilled chefs. You’ll be served seasonal appetizers in between the sushi delights, pampering you with luxurious flavors while guiding you through Japan’s four culinary seasons. Sip on a glass of liquor of champagne while diving into the world of traditional sushi, prepared right in front of your eyes.

For breakfast, we recommend the “Bara Chirashi” (1,500 yen, tax excluded). This dish is also offered late at night.
Definitely go for the “Omakase Course” (7,000 yen, tax excluded) for lunch and dinner. It’s a more than reasonable price for a full, authentic Edomae sushi course that is prepared right in front of your eyes. A casual chat with the chefs is the cherry on top of this stunning gourmet experience.

Sushi Tokyo Ten
Hours: 7:00 a.m. – 1:00 a.m. (last order at 11:30 p.m.)
Breakfast: 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Lunch: 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Dinner: 5:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Midnight: 9:30 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.