Hayashiya

Within the flashing neon lights and clutter of Shinjuku, you can take refuge in the calm, old-worldly charm of Hayashiya, tucked into the 5th floor of a high-rise building. It serves yoshoku – Japanese-style Western food – and the menu has barely changed since it opened in 1949. Signature dishes include the omurice (¥950), a paper-thin omelette cocooned around chicken fried rice and drizzled with ketchup, the hamburg with egg (hamburger patty, ¥980) and the cheese hamburg (¥1,180). An extensive drinks list features wine from all over the world as well as Japanese craft sake.