The attractive, highly stylized food here is dainty but maintains a certain rustic aesthetic, and meals are built by assembling a series of small vegetable-oriented (but not vegetarian) side dishes with brown rice or onigiri. The decor has a matching rough-hewn elegance, and the shop is popular with female diners. Prix-fixe dinners Y2800-3200 or a la carte; lunch from Y1575. [feedback]

Nishi-Shinjuku 1-1-5, Lumine 1 6F. Open 11am-11pm daily.

The dining room is pleasantly decorated and the food here is very well prepared - including some excellent grilled chicken - but the dinner menu is too small and limited to get excited about. Lunch is a better bet, with a Y1600 buffet. Dinner averages around Y2500 without drinks. [feedback]

Nishi-Shinjuku 1-1-5, Lumine 1 7F. Open 11am-2:30, 5-10pm (LO) daily.

Street market-style Thai food (including take-out) from one of Tokyo's best Thai restaurants. [feedback]

Nishi-Shinjuku 1-1-5, Lumine 1, B1F. Open 8am-8:45pm (LO) daily.

Fantastic charcoal-grilled, free-range chicken and choice sake in a comfortable setting. In addition to a la carte, they offer unusual kaiseki-style menus for Y4000-5000 (reserve in advance). [See FULL REVIEW.][feedback]

Nishi-Shinjuku 1-1-5, Shinjuku Lumine 1, 6F. Open 11am-3, 5-11pm daily.

Good, modern Vietnamese cooking from the "Iron Chef" who founded the Queen Alice chain. Their basket of assorted spring rolls is especially recommended. Budget around Y3000 at dinnertime. During the afternoon you can stop in for Vietnamese desserts or a late lunch. [feedback]

Nishi-Shinjuku 1-1-5, Shinjuku Lumine 1, 6F. Open 11am-10:30pm (LO) daily.

Authentic Thai dishes like raw shrimp with garlic and chili; Thai sausage; and various types of okoge. Lunch from Y750, set-price dinner Y5900 for two. They advertise themselves as a "Thai government official restaurant." [See FULL REVIEW.][feedback]

Nishi-Shinjuku 7-7-29, Nishi-Shinjuku Bldg. B1F. Open 11am-3, 5-11pm daily.

Creative Korean cuisine, including a lot of pork dishes, plus an impressive menu of 11 different kinds of makkoli (Korean cloudy sake). Budget Y3000 or so for dinner. [See FULL REVIEW.][feedback]

Nishi-Shinjuku 7-10-10, Nishimura Bldg B1F. Open 5pm-midnight (LO) daily.

Straight from Osaka, this popular national chain offers all-you-can-eat kushi-age - deep-fried grilled fish, meat and vegetables on skewers. Every table is furnished with its own deep-fryer, so you choose what you like from the refrigerated cabinets and then cook it up for yourself. Y2500 covers two hours of deep-fry fun; all-you-can-drink beer and cocktail deals are also available. Lunch served on weekends. [feedback]

Nishi-Shinjuku 1-3-1, Sunflower Bldg 5F. Open 4-10:30pm (LO) daily.

A big selection of small food items - ranging from salads to stews - ready to assemble into a meal or a snack. [feedback]

Nishi-Shinjuku 1-3-14. (on Ome-kaido) Open 11:30am-11:30pm daily.

Serving relatively expensive German beers and decent pub grub in a cavelike basement, this branch of the Franziskaner group is worth knowing about for their late-night hours. [feedback]

Nishi-Shinjuku 1-4-6, Ida Bldg B1F. Open 5pm-5am daily.

Who can resist a restaurant called "Mom's", especially when the kitchen and waitress staff is a squadron of fifty-ish, motherly types who look like they'd be disappointed in you for not finishing your vegetables. But the main draw here is the sake -- they promise a "journey through Japan by sake", and they stock close to 100 brands, from every part of the country, with most varieties running Y500-Y800 per glass. There's also a respectable menu of izakaya-style food, with grilled chicken wings, duck steak, and plenty of seasonal items. No English menu, no English spoken. [feedback]

Nishi-Shinjuku 1-11-11, B1F. (on the side street directly behind Yodobashi Camera honten) Open 11am-3, 4-11:20pm (LO). Closed Sundays.

Seasonal kaga-ryori specialties from Kanazawa, along with 13 different types of sake from Tengumai (a local Kanazawa brewer). The sake ranges from Y400 to Y1,800 per glass, with a Y600-per-person table charge. [feedback]

Nishi-Shinjuku 1-11-11, B1F. (on the side street directly behind Yodobashi Camera honten) Open 5-10pm (LO). Closed Sundays.

The city of Xi'an is located along the historical Silk Road trade route, and the cuisine from that region takes full advantage of the many spices that were part of the trade. The menu here includes well-spiced lamb dishes, Xi'an-style cold appetizers and toshomen noodles, and a number of unusual dimsum items. Around Y3500 at dinnertime. (Formerly known as Toshomensoh - when we went, the old sign was still on the building.) [feedback]

Nishi-Shinjuku 1-12-1, Shinjuku Sanhei Bldg 4F. Open 11:30am-2:30, 5:30-10pm (LO) daily.

Excellent Kyushu food and local sake brands. Often they'll bring the day's fresh seafood to the table for inspection before preparing it. [feedback]

Nishi-Shinjuku 1-14-1, Nisshoku Bldg. Open 5-11pm (LO) daily.

Good grilled chicken, nice fresh fish and a good sake and shochu list. The interior is very pleasant (blond wood furnishings, an open kitchen and a big open bar area), with a nice view looking west. [feedback]

Nishi-Shinjuku 1-26-2, Shinjuku Nomura Bldg. 49F. Open 11:30am-3, 5-11pm daily.

Balinese and other Asian foods plus extravagant tropical decor in this fun party space. Lunch from Y900, dinner from Y1600. It's a good idea to call ahead for reservations. [feedback]

Nishi-Shinjuku 1-26-2, Shinjuku Nomura Bldg. B1F. Open 11:30am-3, 5:30pm-midnight daily.

Reliable Italian cooking in a casual setting. The food ranges from good to excellent, so the large menu warrants some exploration to find your favorites. Full-course dinners from Y3200, but no a la carte service. [feedback]

Nishi-Shinjuku 1-26-2, Shinjuku Nomura Bldg. B1F. Open 11:30am-2, 5:30-9:30pm (LO) daily.

The sumptuous Sunday brunch buffet in the Hilton Hotel lobby includes plenty of breakfast dishes, Japanese breakfast items, a special children's menu and roving clowns. Y3500 for adults, Y1750 for children. There's also a breakfast buffet every day from 6:30 to 10:30am (to 11am on weekends), and a "night owl" menu late at night. [feedback]

Nishi-Shinjuku 6-6-2, Hilton Hotel. Open 24 hours a day.

Artfully arranged izakaya fare paired with a small but well-chosen selection of wine and sake. The decor is stunning, the view is spectacular, and the food is original and well-prepared. Budget around Y4000-6500 for dinner and drinks. [feedback]

Nishi-Shinjuku 1-25-1, Shinjuku Center Bldg. 53F. Open 5-10pm (LO) daily.

Very stylish, with a terrific view from the 49th floor of the Sumitomo Building, this modern izakaya serves an array of creative tapas, some (panko and Parmesan crusted chicken with a balsamic reduction) more successful than others (paella Valenciana flavored arancini). Budget around Y4000 - Y5000. [feedback]

Nishi-Shinjuku 2-6-1, Shinjuku Sumitomo Bldg. 49F. Open 5-10:30pm (LO) daily.

Great charcoal-grilled dishes, seasonal fish and vegetable items and a nice sake selection. The attractive interior is built around an open grill area, taking advantage of the city view. [See FULL REVIEW.][feedback]

Nishi-Shinjuku 2-6-1, Shinjuku Sumitomo Bldg. 50F. Open 11:30am-2, 5-10pm (LO) daily.

Gorgeous modern stone/wood/tatami/glass dining rooms (designed by Yanagiya Manabu), floor-to-ceiling windows, and a world-class view. The original Japanese menu is complemented by the very good sake list. An excellent place to entertain and impress jaded out-of-towners, and also very good value for money; budget around Y4000-6000 for dinner. [See FULL REVIEW.][feedback]

Nishi-Shinjuku 2-6-1, Shinjuku Sumitomo Bldg. 52F. Open 5-10:30pm (LO) daily.

The first restaurant in Japan from Michelin three-star chef Michel Troisgros. Prix-fixe lunches are Y7,900-10,500; dinners are Y14,700-18,900. [feedback]

Nishi-Shinjuku 2-7-2, Hyatt Regency Tokyo 1F. Open 11:30am-2, 6-9:30pm daily.

This simple but stylish Italian cafe-restaurant turns into a relaxed late-night neighborhood bar after 11pm (Tuesday through Saturday nights), with reasonably priced wines and cocktails. Budget around Y4000 at dinnertime. [feedback]

Nishi-Shinjuku 6-16-7. Open 11:30am-2:30, 5pm-4:30am (LO) daily.

The food dishes are small, inexpensive, and very eclectic in origin (pizza, spring rolls, gyoza dumplings, roast potatoes). The decor is dark and chic, with a gently sloping incline so that everyone can enjoy the view. [See FULL REVIEW.][feedback]

Nishi-Shinjuku 2-4-1, Shinjuku NS Bldg. 29F. Open 11am-2, 4:30-11pm daily.

Unlike some skyscraper restaurants, this place has the energy and atmosphere of a down-to-earth izakaya. The food menu is impressively diverse, including soba noodles, kushiyaki (both yakitori and other meats on skewers), homemade tofu, "Kyoto-style oden," and lots of good seasonal specials. There are over a dozen different sakes to try, and you can choose any three as a "tasting set" for Y1000; other drinks include awamori cocktails, shochu, beer and wine. [feedback]

Nishi-Shinjuku 2-4-1, Shinjuku NS Bldg. 29F. Open 11:30am-2, 4:30-11pm daily.

Creative Japanese cooking - a nice balance between traditional dishes and interesting surprises. The flashy decor is a big part of the fun here, as is the nighttime view. [See FULL REVIEW.][feedback]

Nishi-Shinjuku 2-4-1, Shinjuku NS Bldg. 29F. Open 11am-3, 5-11pm daily.

Enjoy chic cocktails in a bamboo grove high in the sky at the Park Hyatt's internationally famous bar and lounge. They also serve afternoon tea, desserts and light snacks. Cocktails start at around Y1600. [feedback]

Nishi-Shinjuku 3-7-1-2, Park Hyatt Hotel 41F. Open 11am-10:30pm daily.

California wines, fabulous cocktails, and live music every night starting at 8pm. Y2000 cover charge after 8pm. [feedback]

Nishi-Shinjuku 3-7-1-2, Park Hyatt Hotel 52F. Open 5pm-midnight daily.

First-rate seasonal Japanese cuisine and well-selected sake in a beautiful setting high above Shinjuku. Dinner around Y20,000 per person. [See FULL REVIEW.][feedback]

Nishi-Shinjuku 3-7-1-2, Park Hyatt Tokyo 40F. Open 11:30am-2, 5:30-10pm (LO) daily.

Excellent French regional cooking in the Park Hyatt's "all-day" brasserie. [feedback]

Nishi-Shinjuku 3-7-1-2, Park Hyatt Tokyo 41F. Open 7am-11pm daily.

Perhaps the best deli counter in town, with a huge selection of cold cuts, pates and salads. Lunches are priced from around Y1000, and breakfast is served on weekdays from 8 to 10:30am. The outdoor terrace seating is pleasant in warmer months. [See FULL REVIEW.][feedback]

Nishi-Shinjuku 3-7-15, Shinjuku Park Tower 1F. Open 8am-8pm (weekends from 11am) daily.

Attached to the Conran furniture shop, this colorful cafe offers light fare like quiches, salads, croques monsieur sandwiches and cakes along with Chinese teas and Hoegaarden beer. Design books fill the cafe's bookshelves. [feedback]

Nishi-Shinjuku 3-7-1, Shinjuku Park Tower 3F. Open 10:10am-7pm. Closed Wednedays.

There's a curry buffet at lunchtime with several different selections. [feedback]

Nishi-Shinjuku 3-7-1, Shinjuku Park Tower B1F. Open 11am-10pm (LO) daily.

A deluxe-edition izakaya from a restaurant chain known for their home-made tofu. The decor is visually stunning, blending traditional and modern Japanese design elements. Unfortunately the overall effect is on the sterile side, and the aloof service doesn't help. The food is good but not outstanding, with a decent selection of sake to go with it. [feedback]

Nishi-Shinjuku 3-7-1, Shinjuku Park Tower B1F. Open 11:30am-2:30, 5-11pm daily.

Japanese steaks, shabu shabu, sukiyaki, teppanyaki - basically everything with beef is on the menu. Shabu-shabu from Y3800; beef-centered kaiseki Y8000. [feedback]

Yoyogi 2-2-1, Odakyu Southern Tower 4F. Open 11am-11pm daily.

A good-quality, inexpensive izakaya with some interesting dishes like beef-tongue gyoza and okara croquettes, plus a whole section of yuba and tofu specialties. Budget around Y3000. [feedback]

Yoyogi 2-1-1, Shinjuku Maynds Tower B1F. (across the street from Shinjuku Southern Terrace) Open 11am-2, 5-10:30pm (LO) daily.

Over 100 different beers by the bottle, mostly Belgian but with a strong German section as well. The food menu is limited, but includes mussels prepared in several different ways. [feedback]

Yoyogi 2-11-20, B1F. Open 5:30pm-2am (Sundays 3-11pm). Closed 2nd Sunday.

This spacious, two-story bar from the Brussels chain serves very good Belgian food along with a wide assortment of beers. [feedback]

Yoyogi 2-20-2. Open 5:30pm-2am (Sat. to 11pm). Closed Sundays.