Shin-Okubo is famous as a tourist destination for shopping and Korean food. In this issue, we will introduce some of the most popular restaurants in Shin-Okubo, including those with SNS-worthy menus, that are affordable, unpretentious yet stylish, and easy to take out on a first date.

1.Makkori no Monogatari

Makkolli no Monogatari is a Korean restaurant located a 5-minute walk from Shin-Okubo Station.

The menu boasts a full range of dishes, including the “Thick-sliced Samgyopsal Set” and other popular dishes such as the “Shrimp Roll Samgyopsal Set” and “Cheese Takkarbi,” as well as an all-you-can-drink menu.

Particularly recommended is the bath tub muscat chamisul!

The large bath tub is filled with Chamisul and Muscat fruits and looks great on SNS. The ease of drinking Chamisul and the delicious taste of Muscat will make your drinks go down a storm and will surely make your first date a lot of fun.

Makkori no Monogatari

住所	1-16-24, Okubo 1F, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
電話番号	03-3207-4820
営業時間	10:30-5:00
営業日	No mid-year break
公式サイト	https://www.instagram.com/makkori.story/

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2.YOSUL

YOSUL, located a 2-minute walk from Shin-Okubo Station, is a cosy restaurant with a set menu.

All-you-can-drink for 980 yen, and if you order a set meal as well, it is very hearty.

The Jukmisumgyeopsal set shown in this image is 4,480 yen and includes samgyeopsal truffle, potato pancakes, tamago chimi, and tobikko fried rice to finish the meal, a very satisfying amount!

The menu is also available in a variety of ways, making it perfect for those who want to eat a variety of Korean dishes in a great atmosphere.

Open 24 hours a day, it is also a good place to visit for the second time.

YOSUL

住所	MIVIA Shin-Okubo Building, 1-7-10 Hyakunincho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
電話番号	03-6233-7573
営業時間	Lunch 8:00-16:00, Dinner 16:00-8:00 the next morning
営業日	No mid-year break
公式サイト	https://www.instagram.com/yosul2022/

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3.Pung Geum Shin-Okubo Honten

Pung Geum has been a favorite in the fast-changing Shin-Okubo area for 10 years, and offers a wide variety of menu items that are not only high quality in taste, but are also photo-worthy.

It also features the largest interior of any Korean restaurant in Shin-Okubo.

We recommend the Pungmulita series here.

Various flavors of john day are now available as colorful cocktails... The appearance of the bottles stuck directly into the bottle makes a big impact!

It looks cute and tastes delicious, and the drinks go down a treat. It is a great place to relax on a first date.

The restaurant is spacious and clean, so it is recommended for a relaxing conversation.

Pungumu Shinokubo Honten

住所	2F, 1-10-15 Okubo, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
電話番号	03-3208-3338
営業時間	11:00-23:00
営業日	No mid-year break
公式サイト	https://www.pungumu.com/

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4.Dance

One minute walk from Shin-Okubo Station! Dance, which is easy to miss because it is located on the opposite side of the main street, is a popular bar.

The prices are astonishingly low: 250 yen for a highball and 350 yen for a horse-meat sashimi.

The menu has a wide range of dishes from yakitori to gratins, so it is easy to invite a girl who often goes to Shin-Okubo and only eats Korean food, but might want to try something different once in a while.

The restaurant's interior, with its glittering neon lights and mirror balls, is also a good place to take pictures.

It is also a good place to go for a second dinner since there is a wide variety of drinks and it is an unpretentious place to go.

Taishu Sakaba Dance

住所	CO Bldg. 1F, 1-10-12 Hyakunincho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
電話番号	03-6279-1533
営業時間	16:00-2:00
定休日	the New Year's holiday
公式サイト	https://www.instagram.com/taishusakaba_dance/

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Summary

What did you think of the cosy restaurants in Shin-Okubo that are easy to ask out on a first date?

It becomes easier to ask someone out when there are drinks and menus that look good.

Please enjoy Shin-Okubo in a cosy atmosphere.