Jiyugaoka, where the Tokyu Toyoko Line and Tokyu Oimachi Line intersect, is known for its chic and tranquil atmosphere, making it a popular spot for adults seeking a sophisticated yet relaxed environment.
In this stylish neighborhood, there are many restaurants that will impress even the most discerning diners with their delicious food and excellent cost performance.
In this article, TOKYO LOCAL has selected 10 must-visit restaurants in Jiyugaoka that serve delicious and affordable lunch options.
If you’re looking to enjoy a slow, fashionable lunch in this peaceful area, be sure to check them out.
Cafe La Boheme
Great taste, great atmosphere, and great cost performance! Café La Bohème stands out in this fashionable area
Located near Jiyugaoka Station, this casual Italian restaurant serves authentic pasta and pizza.
The interior has a stylish, café-like atmosphere, and it also has terrace seating. It’s a great spot if you’re dining alone, offering a comfortable vibe for solo diners.
The pasta here is all excellent, but the “Peperoncino” is highly recommended for its amazing cost performance.
It is topped with shirasu (whitebait), which gives it a subtle Japanese twist.
Another popular dish is “Steamed Chicken with Green Onion in a Japanese-style Sauce” (This is one of the author’s favorite dishes).
The generous amount of green onions adds a delightful touch! It’s also recommended to eat it with grated daikon radish on top.
While you’re here, be sure to try the “Homemade Kitty” drink.
The Kitty is a cocktail made with red wine and ginger ale. At this restaurant, they use homemade ginger ale, giving it a unique and different flavor from other places.
The weekday lunch set offers great value, so it’s also perfect for a casual lunch with friends.
- Cafe La Boheme
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- Location
- 1F/2F. 1-4-8 Jiyugaoka, Meguro Ward, Tokyo
- Access
- 3-minute walk from Jiyugaoka Station
- Business
- Everyday/11:00~23:00(L.O. Food: 22:00/Drinks 22:30)、Lunch/11:00~15:00 *Weekdays only
- Closed
- Open year-round
- Budget
- 【Night】¥3,000~¥3,999【Day】¥1,000~¥1,999
- Note
- The information provided may change due to various circumstances. Please contact the facility or restaurant directly or check their official website for the most up-to-date information.
SHUTTERS
Popular Italian offering signature dishes like tender spare ribs and apple pie.
This popular Italian restaurant in Jiyugaoka has been around for over 25 years.
The signature items here are the “Tender Spare Ribs from Hokkaido” and the famous “Apple Pie à la Mode.”
What recommended is a “Tender Spare Ribs from Hokkaido”
The domestically sourced pork used in these spare ribs is known for its ease of separation from the bone, offering a “falling-off-the-bone” texture that is so tender you can eat it without a knife.
Another popular dish is the “Apple Pie à la Mode.”
Made with domestic apples, the pie has a crispy texture, and the cold ice cream that accompanies it makes for a delicious dessert.
This restaurant works well for both casual meals and romantic dates, so be sure to stop by when you’re in Jiyugaoka.
- SHUTTERS
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- Location
- 5-27-15 Okusawa, Setagaya Ward, Tokyo
- Access
- 1-minute walk from Jiyugaoka Station South Exit (Tokyu Toyoko Line)
1-minute walk from Jiyugaoka Station South Exit (Tokyu Oimachi Line)
- Business
- 【Mon-Fri】11:00~16:00(Lunch)、16:00~22:00(L.O.21:30)【Weekends and Holidays】11:00~22:00(L.O.21:30)
- Closed
- Open year-round
- Budget
- 【Night】¥4,000~¥4,999【Day】¥1,000~¥1,999
- Note
- The information provided may change due to various circumstances. Please contact the facility or restaurant directly or check their official website for the most up-to-date information.
Honke Hinaitei
Lured by the aroma of binchotan charcoal, the limited-time lunch dish “Hinaidori Oyako Don” is a must-try!
This izakaya specializes in freshly sourced Hinaidori chicken, which is a regional specialty.
While lunch is only available on weekends and holidays, this restaurant is so popular that many customers visit every week just for the lunch offerings.
The star of the lunch menu is the “Hinaidori Oyako Don,” made with fresh, locally sourced Hinaidori chicken.
The dish features both the meat and eggs from the rare Hinaidori chicken.
The meat and eggs are cooked to a rare texture, and the aroma of binchotan charcoal adds a distinct and appetizing flavor.
Another popular option is the “Young Chicken Karaage Set Meal,” which is affordable and delicious.
Although the chicken in this dish is not Hinaidori, it is juicy and flavorful, making it a great choice for those who want a hearty meal.
As this restaurant’s weekend-only lunch is incredibly popular, it’s worth stopping by if you’re in Jiyugaoka on the weekend or holiday.
- Honke Hinaitei
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- Location
- Kosugi Building 2F, 2-11-16 Jiyugaoka, Meguro-ku, Tokyo
- Access
- 1-2 minute walk from Jiyugaoka Station (Tokyu Toyoko Line, Tokyu Oimachi Line)
- Business
- 【Mon-Fri】15:00~23:00(L.O.22:30)【Weekends & Holidays】Lunch/11:30~15:00(L.O.14:30)、Dinner/17:00~23:00(L.O.22:30)※Lunch is available until 30 orders are served.
- Closed
- Year-end and New Year holidays
- Budget
- 【Night】¥5,000~¥5,999【Day】¥1,000~¥1,999
- Note
- The information provided may change due to various circumstances. Please contact the facility or restaurant directly or check their official website for the most up-to-date information.
Indian Dining Futaba
At lunchtime, you can enjoy unlimited refills of naan! For curry in Jiyugaoka, no hesitation, this is the place.
An authentic Indian restaurant with a chef from a 5-star hotel in Northern India.
The Indian curry served at lunch is exquisite, and many people choose this restaurant when they want curry in Jiyugaoka.
The interior has both counter and table seating, with warm orange lighting creating a calming atmosphere.
The curry is, of course, superb, but the recommended dish here is the “Basil Cheese Naan.”
The naan, filled with a generous amount of cheese, is so filling that just one serving is enough to make you full. It pairs perfectly with the curry.
Additionally, at lunchtime, naan refills are unlimited.
For less than 1,000 yen, the quantity and quality offer exceptional value for money!
Although it goes slightly over 1,000 yen, the “Full Meal Set,” which includes three types of curry, salad, seekh kebabs, and tandoori chicken, is also a popular choice.
- Indian Dining Futaba
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- Location
- Terrace Jiyugaoka 2F, 5-20-17 Okusawa, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo
- Access
- 2-minute walk from Jiyugaoka Station
- Business
- 【Lunch】11:30~15:00
【Dinner】17:30~24:00(L.O. 23:00)
- Closed
- New Year’s Day
- Budget
- 【Night】¥2,000~¥2,999【Day】~¥999
- Note
- The information provided may change due to various circumstances. Please contact the facility or restaurant directly or check their official website for the most up-to-date information.
ZEN ROOM
A recommended herbal medicine restaurant for health-conscious individuals! Boost your immunity with herbal ingredients.
A casual herbal medicine restaurant near Jiyugaoka Station.
This popular restaurant is known for offering reasonably priced, easy-to-eat herbal medicine dishes.
The clientele consists mostly of women, which is a characteristic feature of this place.
The blackboard on the wall displays information about herbal medicine and recommended herbal ingredients, so you can learn while waiting for your order.
The recommended lunch menu is the “Healthy Noodle Set.”
This menu allows you to customize by choosing your favorite soup, noodles, and ingredients.
In addition, the herbal medicine hot pot set and herbal medicine curry set are also popular choices.
Both options have a gentle, comforting flavor that is easy on the body.
For those looking to enjoy delicious, healthy meals at a reasonable price, this is a must-visit restaurant.
- ZEN ROOM
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- Location
- Jiyugaoka T-One Building 1F, 2-25-17 Midorigaoka, Meguro-ku, Tokyo
- Access
- 304 meters from Jiyugaoka Station
- Business
- 【Lunch】Weekdays/11:30~14:30(L.O. 14:00)、Sat, Sun, Holidays/11:30~15:00(L.O. 14:30)【Dinner】17:00~22:30(L.O 21:30)【Take-out and Delivery】until 21:30
- Closed
- None
- Budget
- 【Night】¥4,000~¥4,999【Day】¥1,000~¥1,999
- Note
- The information provided may change due to various circumstances. Please contact the facility or restaurant directly or check their official website for the most up-to-date information.
Tai Kou Rou Jiyugaoka Store
。An authentic Chinese restaurant serving the “Jumbo Dumplings” that have been loved for over half a century
A restaurant where you can enjoy jumbo dumplings and authentic Chinese cuisine.
The interior has the atmosphere of a traditional Chinese restaurant.
The recommendation here is the restaurant’s signature “Jumbo Dumplings.”
The dumplings, about 12 cm in size, have been loved for over half a century and are a popular menu item.
The dumplings feature chewy skin and juicy filling, making it a delicious dish.
Additionally, the noodle or rice bowl lunch sets come with two dumplings and almond tofu, making it a great deal!
The portions are substantial, making this the perfect spot for those looking to eat until they’re full. It’s one of the must-visit places when you’re in Jiyugaoka.
- Tai Kou Rou Jiyugaoka Store
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- Location
- 6-31-17 Okusawa, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo
- Access
- 5-minute walk from Jiyugaoka Station (East Exit) on the Tokyu Toyoko Line and Tokyu Oimachi Line
- Business
- 【Lunch】11:30~15:00(L.O.14:30)【Dinner】17:00~22:30(L.O.22:00)※The restaurant has a one-time temporary closing every Tuesday. Please confirm directly with the restaurant for details.
- Closed
- Wednesdays
- Budget
- 【Night】¥3,000~¥3,999【Day】~¥999
- Note
- The information provided may change due to various circumstances. Please contact the facility or restaurant directly or check their official website for the most up-to-date information.
pizza17
The secret to its deliciousness is the salt sprinkled in the oven!? Enjoy authentic brick oven pizza at a reasonable price
A popular pizzeria offering authentic brick oven pizza at reasonable prices.
The name is Pizza17 (PIZZA INA).
The lunch menu features the daily recommended pizza, which is written on the restaurant’s sign. Ordering this is the best choice.
It comes with a salad, making it an even better deal.
In addition, the classic Margherita and the hearty Champignon pizza are also popular choices.
The secret to the pizza’s deliciousness lies in the salt sprinkled in the oven.
This salt attaches to the bottom of the pizza dough while baking, resulting in a perfectly balanced level of saltiness.
This unique flavor of salt is something you can’t find elsewhere, so be sure to give it a try.
- pizza17
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- Location
- 2-14-2 Jiyugaoka, Meguro-ku, Tokyo
- Access
- 3-minute walk from Jiyugaoka Station on the Tokyu Toyoko and Oimachi Lines
- Business
- 【Weekdays】Lunch/11:30~14:30(L.O.)、Dinner/17:30~22:00(L.O.)【Sat, Sun, Holidays】Lunch/12:00~14:30(L.O.)、Dinner/17:30~22:00(L.O.)※For weekend and holiday lunches, reservations are only accepted starting at 12:00
※During peak dinner times, the seating may be limited to a 2-hour time limit.
- Closed
- Irregular holidays
- Budget
- 【Night】¥3,000~¥3,999【Day】¥1,000~¥1,999
- Note
- The information provided may change due to various circumstances. Please contact the facility or restaurant directly or check their official website for the most up-to-date information.
Nishoan
You want seafood? Then, this is the place. Offer “special set meal” for tempura, sashimi, and grilled fish
It’s a place where you can enjoy authentic Japanese cuisine in a calm atmosphere.
The restaurant has a charming exterior and a relaxing vibe, making it a peaceful spot.
The lunch menu has a variety of options, but the “braised fish set meal” is especially popular.
The sweet and savory seasoning is delicious, and it’s a dish you crave especially during the colder seasons.
Also, personally, I recommend the “grilled fish set meal.”
This is a dish you’ll crave any time of year.
If you’re looking to indulge in tempura, sashimi, and grilled fish, the “special set meal” includes all of them.
Overall, the seafood is absolutely delicious! It’s a place you’ll want to visit regularly, even if you’re dining alone.
- Nishoan
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- Location
- 2-37-9 Okusawa, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo
- Access
- 244m from Jiyugaoka Station
- Business
- 【Lunch】11:30~15:00(L.O.14:00)【Dinne】17:30~22:00(L.O.21:00)
- Closed
- Wednesdays
- Budget
- 【Night】¥5,000~¥5,999【Day】¥1,000~¥1,999
- Note
- The information provided may change due to various circumstances. Please contact the facility or restaurant directly or check their official website for the most up-to-date information.
Seika
You don’t mind waiting in line! A place to “experience the season through all five senses” with Japanese cuisine
A Japanese restaurant offering delicious dishes under the concept of “experiencing the season through all five senses.”
Restaurant Exterior They always use fresh seasonal ingredients, and their vegetables are organic, making it a place with a strong focus on quality.
One dish you must try here is the “Hoshika Ramen.”
This stylish ramen, elevated to a Japanese dish, features a clear broth made by simmering bones, masterfully prepared Ooyama chicken, dried sardines, and mackerel flakes for over 8 hours.
The ramen has a rich umami taste from the traditional Japanese dashi stock.
Other popular menu items include the “solo hot pot set meal” and the “tororo and saikyo grilled set meal,” both satisfying lunch options.
Though the restaurant can get crowded and you might have to wait in line, the deliciousness is worth it. It’s a great place for a relaxing lunch date.
- Seika
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- Location
- J121 Building B1/1F, 1-21-4 Jiyugaoka, Meguro-ku, Tokyo
- Access
- 585m from Jiyugaoka Station
- Business
- 11:30~14:30(L.O.14:00)、18:00~22:00(L.O.22:00)
- Closed
- Wednesdays
- Budget
- 【Night】¥6,000~¥7,999【Day】¥1,000~¥1,999
- Note
- The information provided may change due to various circumstances. Please contact the facility or restaurant directly or check their official website for the most up-to-date information.
Aen
A natural food restaurant full of vegetables! A creative Japanese restaurant where you can feel the warmth of wood
A creative Japanese restaurant that offers dishes using the best Japanese ingredients.
This is a natural food restaurant where you can eat lots of vegetables.
The interior is beautifully designed with wooden warmth, making it very stylish.
Many of the customers are women.
The dishes are not only beautiful to look at but also stimulate your appetite.
Since the dishes focus on vegetables, it’s a healthy option even when you eat until you’re full, which is a great benefit.
For lunch, popular items include the “vegetable-packed lunch” and the “Aen’s two-eight brown rice wrapped lunch.”
Even with simple seasoning, the dishes here are very delicious and satisfying!
- Aen
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- Location
- 2-8-20 Jiyugaoka, Meguro-ku, Tokyo
- Access
- 6 minutes on foot from the front exit of Jiyugaoka Station (Tokyu Oimachi Line and Tokyu Toyoko Line)
- Business
- 【Lunch】11:00〜15:00(L.O.14:30)【Dinner】Mon-Sat/17:00〜21:30(L.O. 20:30)、Sun, Holidays/17:00〜21:00(L.O. 20:00)
- Closed
- Irregular holidays(Year-end and New Year holidays年始のみ)
- Budget
- 【Night】¥4,000~¥4,999【Day】¥1,000~¥1,999
- Note
- The information provided may change due to various circumstances. Please contact the facility or restaurant directly or check their official website for the most up-to-date information.
Summary
We’ve introduced 10 restaurants in Jiyugaoka where you can enjoy delicious and reasonably-priced lunches.
Did you find a restaurant that piqued your interest?
All of these are highly recommended, so when you visit Jiyugaoka, be sure to stop by and try them out.