Nakameguro, an elegant and sophisticated neighborhood along the Meguro River, is famous for its cherry tree-lined streets.
This area, beloved by artists and creators, is home to a variety of dining establishments.
In this article, TOKYO LOCAL carefully selects 10 lunch spots from cafes and restaurants in Nakameguro that offer delicious meals, a great atmosphere, and excellent cost performance.
Whether you’re looking for a unique cafe, a trendy Instagram-worthy restaurant, a stylish eatery, or a place perfect for dining alone, you’ll find a lunch experience that embodies the charm of Nakameguro in this guide.
If you want to spend a special moment in an environment where rich, unique culture and the latest trends come alive, this is a must-read for you.
By reading this article to the end, you’ll discover distinctive cafes, trendy restaurants popular on social media, stylish dining spots, and even places where you can comfortably go alone. You’ll be equipped to enjoy a lunch experience unique to Nakameguro.
Delicious Lunches at Cafes
Huit
A stylish cafe-restaurant located along the Meguro River.
It offers a cute atmosphere that is especially popular with women.
Recommended: “Salad Lunch.”
The salad-based lunch, which is quite rare, is very popular among women.
Other menu options include pasta, curry, and a rotating “main dish of the day” plate lunch. Choose based on your preferences!
The dessert to try is the pudding, which is a must-order!
A popular menu item ordered by many customers.
Additionally, during the cherry blossom season, Huit becomes a hidden gem for flower viewing.
Keep it in mind for that time of year!
Of course, this cafe is recommended during other seasons as well.
- Huit
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- Location
- Riverside Terrace 1F, 1-10-23 Nakameguro, Meguro-ku, Tokyo
- Access
- 4–5 minute walk from Nakameguro Station (Tokyo Tokyu Meguro Line/Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line)
12–13 minute walk from Ebisu Station (JR Yamanote Line)
- Business
- 【Sun-Thu】12:00~22:00 (L.O.21:30)【Fridays, Saturdays, holidays and the day before holidays】12:00〜23:00 (L.O.22:30) ※Cafe service only 16:00-18:00
- Closed
- Year-end and New Year holidays
- 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.
Aloha Table
A cafe that captures the atmosphere of Hawaii, with its main branch in Waikiki, located along the Meguro River.
For lunch, the recommended dish is the Loco Moco.
The “Premium Loco Moco” is especially popular.
This dish has earned a place in the Hall of Fame by winning first place for three consecutive years in the Hawaii Tourism Board’s official program “111-HAWAII Loco Moco Category.”
It’s a truly authentic dish with a carefully selected beef patty topped with Hawaiian-style gravy sauce.
You can also try the “Poke Don” (a rice bowl with seafood mixed with seasonings).
This cafe offers an authentic Hawaiian vibe, so why not visit it once?
- Aloha Table
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- Location
- Aperto Nakameguro 1F, 1-7-8 Kamimeguro, Meguro-ku, Tokyo
- Access
- 2-minute walk from Nakameguro Station (Tokyu Tokyu Meguro Line)
- Business
- 11:00~22:00
- Closed
- None
- 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.
Stylish Lunch Spots Perfect for a Date
Salt Nakameguro
A meat bar near Nakameguro Station, with an elegant atmosphere and dim lighting, making it perfect for a date.
For lunch, the recommended dish is their signature “SBP Bowl.”
This dish features a steak made from the rare shoulder roast cut of beef called “Zabuton” served over a rice bowl.
You can choose the amount of meat depending on your preference.
Other menu options include hearty meals such as steak lunches and hamburger lunches, along with lighter options like salad lunches and pasta lunches.
This stylish meat bar offers reasonably priced dishes and a casual atmosphere.
- Salt Nakameguro
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- Location
- Hills Nakameguro 1F, 2-18-13 Kamimeguro, Meguro-ku, Tokyo
- Access
- 3-minute walk from Nakameguro Station (Tokyu Tokyu Meguro Line, Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line)
- Business
- 【Lunch:Every Day】11:30~14:30(L.O. 14:00)
【Dinner:Weekdays, Sat】17:00~23:30(L.O. 23:00)
【Dinner:Sun, Holidays】17:00~23:00(L.O. Food:22:00/Drinks:22:30)
※If the restaurant is closed, feel free to consult for reservations or parties.
- Closed
- None
- 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.
Colosseo Nakameguro
A popular Italian restaurant with excellent cost performance.
It is well-known for its delicious flavors and generous portion sizes.
The menu is diverse. Pasta and meat dishes are particularly popular.
The bi-weekly changing lunch specials and reasonably priced lunch courses are also highly recommended.
If you’re looking for a hearty meal, the meat-based lunch is ideal, while the pasta-based dishes are perfect if you’re in the mood for classic Italian.
This is a great spot to visit, especially with a female companion, so consider it for a date.
However, be aware that there can often be long lines during lunchtime, so it’s best to come with some time to spare.
- Colosseo Nakameguro
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- Location
- Marumo Building 2F, 2-6-9 Kamimeguro, Meguro-ku, Tokyo
- Access
- 2-minute walk from Nakameguro Station
- Business
- 12:00-15:00(L.O.14:00)、18:00-23:00(L.O. Food: 22:00 Drinks: 22:30)
※Takeout and delivery available. Feel free to inquire.
- Closed
- Open daily, except for December 31 to January 3
- 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.
Seirinkan
An Italian restaurant focused on authentic Neapolitan-style pizzas.
The dough for the pizzas is made only with domestic wheat flour, showing the restaurant’s dedication to quality ingredients.
One unique feature of this restaurant is that, despite its dedication to pizza, they only offer two types of pizza.
This is because the restaurant is evolving the flavors of these two pizzas, and they want customers to enjoy this transformation.
They offer “Margherita” and “Marinara” pizzas.
Both pizzas are simple yet delicious, made with the passion of skilled artisans who have mastered their craft.
The crispy and chewy texture, combined with the melting cheese, makes these pizzas irresistible. If you’re craving an authentic pizza with a delicious crust, be sure to visit.
- Seirinkan
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- Location
- 2-6-4 Kamimeguro, Meguro-ku, Tokyo
- Access
- 5-minute walk from Nakameguro Station
- Business
- 【Weekdays】11:30~13:30(L.O.)、18:00〜20:30(L.O.)【Weekends and Holidays】11:30〜14:30(L.O.)、17:00~20:30(L.O.) ※Close when sold out.
- Closed
- Open daily
- Budget
- 【Night】¥3,000~¥3,999【Day】¥2,000~¥2,999
- 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.
SLOWJAM GARAGE Singaporean cuisine
A well-loved Singaporean restaurant in Nakameguro that has been around for a long time.
Originally named “Five Star Cafe,” the restaurant closed in 2020, much to the disappointment of its fans. However, it later reopened under a new name and location, transforming a garage into a cozy hideaway space.
The recommended dish is “Nankai Chicken Rice.”
The chicken is perfectly cooked, and its flavor is so captivating that one bite will make you a fan. This is a popular dish.
While there is often a line during lunchtime, they continue to serve lunch menus until the evening. If you’re flexible, coming a little later can help you avoid the crowd.
The restaurant is pet-friendly, so dog owners can bring their pets along and make it a destination during a walk.
- SLOWJAM GARAGE Singaporean cuisine
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- Location
- 1-17-3 Kamimeguro, Meguro-ku, Tokyo
- Access
- 3-minute walk from Nakameguro Station
- Business
- 11:00~23:00
- Closed
- Open daily
- 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.
Ti picchio
A popular restaurant where you can enjoy exquisite Italian cuisine prepared by a chef who trained in Naples and along the Amalfi Coast.
The restaurant is particularly known for its delicious “Acqua Pazza.”
The lunch menu includes pasta dishes available only for lunch and a course menu that allows you to enjoy dinner flavors.
The popular pasta dish is “Linguine with Longtail Shrimp.”
A traditional dish from Amalfi, and a favorite choice among many customers.
Depending on the time, it can be easy to get a table, so it’s also a great spot to enjoy delicious Italian cuisine in a more hidden way.
The interior has a fresh, pleasant atmosphere, making it perfect for a visit with female friends or as a date spot for couples.
- Ti picchio
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- Location
- Sakuragarden 3F, 1-16-9 Aobadai, Meguro-ku, Tokyo
- Access
- 5-minute walk from Nakameguro Station (Tokyu-Toyoko Line and Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line)
- Business
- 【Lunch】11:45~15:00【Dinner】18:00~24:00
※Credit cards cannot be used during lunchtime, so please be aware.
- Closed
- Mondays (Open on Monday if it’s a public holiday, closed the following Tuesday)
- Budget
- 【Night】¥8,000~¥9,999【Day】¥2,000~¥2,999
- 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.
For Solo Diner Lunch
Sekiya Spaghetti
A cost-performance-focused restaurant where you can enjoy large, satisfying pasta dishes at affordable prices.
This place is also known for its “Rome Spaghetti” (abbreviated “Romespa”).
The most popular dish is “Napolitan.”
There are also other unique dishes like “Curry Meat Spaghetti” and “Miso Meat Spaghetti,” which are rare to find elsewhere.
This is a perfect spot for those who want to eat a lot.
The portions and ingredients are generous, ensuring a satisfying meal.
The restaurant is easy to enter even when dining alone, so you can visit casually anytime.
- Sekiya Spaghetti
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- Location
- Nakameguro Building 1F, 3-1-2 Kamimeguro, Meguro-ku, Tokyo
- Access
- 3-minute walk from Nakameguro Station
- Business
- 11:00~22:00
- Closed
- Open daily
- Budget
- ~¥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.
AFURI Nakameguro
A ramen shop originating from Mount Afuri in Kanagawa.
It is one of the more basic but highly recommended ramen shops in Nakameguro.
The specialty is “Yuzu Shio Ramen.”
The golden-colored broth is the standout feature.
The flavor is light, with a strong yuzu citrus aroma, making it a dish that even those who don’t typically eat ramen will find delicious.
The restaurant has a stylish atmosphere, making it easy to visit even for those dining alone. It’s a great spot for a recommended ramen experience.
- AFURI Nakameguro
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- Location
- Nakameguro Arena 1F, 1-23-1 Kamimeguro, Meguro-ku, Tokyo
- Access
- 1-minute walk from Nakameguro Station (Tokyu-Toyoko Line and Hibiya Line)
- Business
- 11:00〜23:00(L.O.22:30)
- Closed
- Open daily
- Budget
- ~¥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.
Kitchen Punch
A long-established Western-style restaurant founded in 1966.
It’s a reputable restaurant that has even been selected as one of the top 100 restaurants by Tabelog.
The recommendation is the signature dish, “Omelette Rice.”
A popular dish ordered by many customers.
The eggs are soft and fluffy, with a rich butter flavor.
You can also add a hamburger, which is also recommended.
There are many other topping options, so it’s fun to try different combinations and find your favorite.
The restaurant has a nostalgic Showa-era atmosphere that offers a comforting ambiance, making it an excellent place to stop by for a relaxing meal, especially for those with busy daily lives.
- Kitchen Punch
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- Location
- 2-7-10 Kamimeguro, Meguro-ku, Tokyo
- Access
- 3-minute walk from Nakameguro Station (Tokyu-Toyoko Line and Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line)
- Business
- 【The-Fri】11:30~14:00、18:00~20:30【Sat】11:30~14:30
- Closed
- Mondays, Sundays, and Holidays
- Budget
- ¥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
Above are 10 restaurants in Nakameguro that offer truly delicious and cost-effective lunch options.
Have you found a place that piques your interest?
Each of these restaurants is a must-visit and highly recommended. If you have a chance to visit Nakameguro, be sure to check them out!