A first date is something to look forward to, but also something to be a little nervous about. Especially, "Where should we go out to eat? I'm sure many of you are wondering "Where to eat?
For those of you who are wondering where to go for dinner on a first date, this article introduces a carefully selected list of "first date dinners in Shinjuku that you won't want to miss. A place with a good atmosphere, not too noisy, and where it is easy to talk. At the same time, they are not too pretentious, but just “right” restaurants where you can be in a natural state.
This article will give you confidence that you can feel comfortable asking your partner out here and that he or she will be happy to see you.
Please check out these Shinjuku restaurants that will turn the excitement of a first date into a pleasant time.
1.ADDHABIT
Located in a quiet area a short walk from Shinjuku Sanchome Station, Adhavit is a house Italian restaurant perfect for a first date. Located a short distance from the bustling downtown area, the charm of this restaurant is that you can enjoy a relaxing conversation in a calm atmosphere.
The restaurant's warm lighting and wooden interior are impressive, making it feel like a cozy "secret base. The atmosphere at night is also highly recommended!
The menu is centered on classic Italian dishes such as pasta and ajillo, with a gentle taste that makes the most of the flavors of the ingredients. A wide selection of wine is also available.
🍷Precisely what makes a good first date
The “perfect quietness” where you can converse without worrying about the sounds around you.
Casual and warm atmosphere that does not make you feel too nervous even if you are meeting for the first time.
Not too upscale, but a perfect balance of a “nice restaurant” atmosphere.
If you know it, you know it! It is a well-known restaurant among those in the know.
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2.Kakurebou-Shinjuku
It is about a 5-minute walk from Shinjuku Station. Kakurebou Shinjuku is located in a building, but once you step into the restaurant, you will feel as if you are in a Japanese-style inn.
As the name suggests, the restaurant is like a “hideout,” and its main attraction is its private rooms. You can spend a relaxing time alone with your partner without worrying about the eyes of others.
The lighting is soft and the entire space has a quiet and calm tone.
The cuisine is creative Japanese cuisine, with dishes such as sashimi and seared fish using seasonal ingredients, and handmade tofu, all delicate and beautiful, helping you to feel “proper” on a first date.
🍶Points suitable for a first date
Semi-private rooms, private rooms in Kamakura, etc., give you a strong “private” feeling.
You can have a good conversation in a quiet space.
The Japanese atmosphere naturally calms you down = eases your tension.
This is the perfect “safe date spot” for adults when you want to create a special atmosphere.
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3. AfterTaste
After Taste is a dining bar where you can enjoy colorful, creative cuisine and beautiful cocktails in a hidden corner of a building just a short walk from Shinjuku Sanchome Station.
The interior of the bar has comfortable indirect lighting, creating a stylish space where you can spend time without feeling self-conscious while also feeling a little bit out of the ordinary.
The cuisine is centered on appetizers using seasonal fruits and vegetables and elaborate Western-style small dishes.
They all look gorgeous and are a great topic of conversation on a first date.
There is also a wide selection of original seasonal cocktails, a great choice for those who like to drink.
🍸Points suitable for a first date
Food and atmosphere that will make you think “I have good taste”.
Both counter and table seating is available, making it easy to adjust the distance between you and your date.
A wide variety of “fashionable menu items” that will spark conversation.
The perfect balance of food and atmosphere to let your partner know that you have taken the time to choose the right food for them.
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4. Gyokai Italian & Cheese UMI Bar Shinjuku
For those who are not comfortable in a formal atmosphere, we recommend UMI Bar Shinjuku.
It is a “lively” bar featuring mainly seafood and cheese dishes, perfect for a bright and casual first date! Specialties include seafood rice bowls with plenty of sea urchin and salmon roe, Chicago pizza with plenty of cheese, and a variety of other “attractive” dishes.
The counter seats and table seats are also at a good distance from each other, and the atmosphere around you will help you naturally strike up a conversation ◎.
🍤 Points suitable for a first date
Stylish but unpretentious casual bar
Photo-worthy food will keep the conversation going!
A moderately lively atmosphere, so you don't have to worry about awkward silences.
This is a restaurant that can create a cheerful and enjoyable date, where people will say, "I was nervous, but I found myself laughing a lot!
5. Hoshizora no Naka e
If you come here on a first date, you will never forget it.“--
A famous restaurant with many such comments is ”Into the Starry Sky," located on the top floor of the Shinjuku Nomura Building. The night view of Shinjuku from 200 meters above the ground and the fantastic lighting are impressive in this modern Japanese dining room.
The couples' seats in particular are prime seats that create a private moment for just the two of you. Spending time shoulder to shoulder while enjoying the night view will naturally bring you closer together.
The cuisine is mainly creative Japanese cuisine, which is beautiful to look at and a great conversation starter.
The “exquisite specialness” that does not overdo the anniversary feeling is just right for a first date.
🌟Points suitable for a first date
Fantastic night view and fantastic space.
A quiet place where you can talk calmly while still feeling special.
Side-by-side couple seats naturally bring you closer.
This is a place that promises a memorable night that will make you say, "I'm glad we went here on our first date.
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Summaru
How was your first date?
There are many restaurants in Shinjuku that are perfect for a first date, where you can feel special without being too nervous. What is important is that the atmosphere is neither too upscale nor too casual, and that it naturally brings you closer to your partner.
No matter which of the five restaurants introduced here you choose, you are sure to think, "You know a good restaurant.
A first date is the first step in getting to know each other. We hope you have a wonderful time and make it a date that will make you think, "I want to go out to eat with you again.
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