Gyu Tongue Lemon Shinjuku
Grilled beef tongue is the focus at this hip yakiniku restaurant with street art on the walls.
Gyu Tongue Lemon Shinjuku is rated 4.7 / 5 from 5,948 Google reviews and sits about 500 m (6 min walk) from Shinjuku station.
General overview
About Gyu Tongue Lemon Shinjuku
Gyu Tongue Lemon Shinjuku (牛タンの檸檬 新宿店) is a casual Japanese restaurant in Nishishinjuku specializing in grilled beef tongue, often served with rice, soup, pickles, and traditional side dishes. It is located in a basement near the Shinjuku area and is suitable for a focused lunch or relaxed dinner. Details below are based on general training knowledge and the supplied official booking link; they are not live-verified.
- Specializes in thick-cut and grilled beef tongue dishes.
- Convenient Nishishinjuku location in a basement restaurant space.
- Popular meal format includes beef tongue with rice, soup, pickles, and side dishes.
- Typically suitable for solo diners, couples, and small groups.
- Reservations may be available through TableCheck.
Things to do here
Grilled beef tongue meal
Order a set meal centered on grilled beef tongue, generally accompanied by rice, soup, pickles, and small side dishes.
Thick-cut beef tongue
The restaurant is particularly associated with substantial, grilled cuts of gyutan rather than only thin sliced yakiniku-style tongue.
Japanese-style casual dinner
Dinner may include à la carte beef tongue dishes, set meals, drinks, and additional Japanese side dishes.
Allow extra time to locate the basement entrance and arrive a few minutes early. Nishishinjuku streets contain many restaurants and similarly named buildings.
Reservation is not necessarily required for every visit, but advance booking is advisable for dinner, weekends, and groups. Use the supplied TableCheck link to check current availability.
This overview is general knowledge, not confirmed against an official source — verify hours, prices and entry rules before you go.
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How to reach
Gyu Tongue Lemon Shinjuku is about 500 m (~6 min walk) from Shinjuku station on the Tokyo Metro.
Before you go
Good to know
Verify tickets, seasonal hours, entry rules, and special events on the official website before visiting.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I get to Gyu Tongue Lemon Shinjuku from Shinjuku station?
Gyu Tongue Lemon Shinjuku is about 500 m (roughly 6 min walk) from Shinjuku station on the Tokyo Metro. Use the directions link on this page for turn-by-turn walking directions.
What is Gyu Tongue Lemon Shinjuku rated?
Gyu Tongue Lemon Shinjuku has a Google rating of 4.7 out of 5 from 5,948 reviews.
What's near Gyu Tongue Lemon Shinjuku?
Also within a short walk of the same station: Omoide Yokocho Memory Lane, Haidilao Shinjuku Branch, Hotel Gracery Shinjuku.
Is there parking near Gyu Tongue Lemon Shinjuku?
Google lists these parking options near Gyu Tongue Lemon Shinjuku: paid parking lot.
Is Gyu Tongue Lemon Shinjuku good for children?
Google does not list Gyu Tongue Lemon Shinjuku as particularly suited to children — check current details before visiting with kids.
Are dogs allowed at Gyu Tongue Lemon Shinjuku?
Google does not list Gyu Tongue Lemon Shinjuku as allowing dogs.
Does Gyu Tongue Lemon Shinjuku have outdoor seating?
Google does not list Gyu Tongue Lemon Shinjuku as having outdoor seating.
What kind of restaurant is Gyu Tongue Lemon Shinjuku?
It is a Japanese restaurant specializing in grilled beef tongue, or gyutan, served in set meals and à la carte dishes.
Do I need a reservation?
Not necessarily for every visit, especially at quieter times, but reservations are recommended for dinner, weekends, and larger parties. Availability can be checked through TableCheck.
How much should I budget?
A reasonable estimate is about ¥1,000–¥2,000 for lunch and ¥3,000–¥5,000 or more for dinner, excluding or depending on drinks. These figures are approximate and not live-verified.
Is the restaurant near Shinjuku Station?
It is in Nishishinjuku, within the broader Shinjuku dining district. The supplied address places it in a basement on Nishishinjuku 7-chome; confirm the best station exit and walking route before departure.
Is English support available?
English support cannot be confirmed. The booking page may provide Japanese-language information, so translation tools may be useful.
Can I visit with children?
Children may generally be welcome, but specific family facilities, seating arrangements, and children’s menu options are not confirmed.
Can I pay by credit card?
Payment methods are not reliably confirmed. Carrying some Japanese yen is prudent, while checking current accepted cards and cashless options at booking or on arrival.
Is there vegetarian food?
Because the restaurant specializes in beef tongue, vegetarian choices may be limited. Contact the restaurant in advance regarding dietary requirements.
Data and photos from Google Places, generated October 27, 2026. Ratings, hours and prices can change — confirm anything time-sensitive before you go.