[Start Your Day Fullfilled ] Top 6 Places for Breakfast or Morning Meals at Tokyo Station

Have you ever used Tokyo Station for something other than commuting?

Tokyo Station boasts numerous restaurants both inside and near the station, offering plenty of options to fuel up in the morning.

Morning meals at Tokyo Station are becoming a bit of a trend.

In this feature, TOKYO LOCAL introduces six highly recommended morning spots at Tokyo Station.

Each of these places is well-known but stands out from the typical online recommendations. After visiting these spots ourselves, we can confidently say they’re worth returning to.

Whether starting a busy day or spending a leisurely weekend morning, enjoy a delicious breakfast and spend some time recharging your body and mind.

After reading this article, why not plan an outing with friends or a partner?

Incorporating “morning activities” into your routine can bring a refreshing change to your daily life.

Curly’s Croissant TOKYO BAKE STAND

Located inside Tokyo Station (B1F of Gransta Tokyo), this bakery specializes in premium croissants.

Its main store is based in Utsunomiya, Tochigi Prefecture.

This shop offers an eat-in space where you can enjoy freshly baked croissants paired with specialty coffee for breakfast.

The morning set is available until 11:00 AM, with two options.

The “Plain” premium croissant.
The “Ham and Cheese” croissant.

Both come with coffee as part of the set.

Additionally, sweet options like the “Red Bean Butter Croissant” and “Chocolate Croissant” are available (not part of the coffee set).

Many customers purchase these croissants to-go and enjoy them on the Shinkansen during their travels or business trips, a testament to the shop’s popularity.

Tsukiji Sushiko Nagomi Gransta Marunouchi Store

A well-known Edo-style sushi spot offering both counter seating and standing areas.

This authentic sushi shop is located outside the B1F ticket gates at Tokyo Station.

The restaurant serves affordable Japanese breakfast sets from 7:00 AM.

Popular options include:
Breakfast featuring natural tuna.
Sets with “Chirashi Sushi and Pork Soup.”

The highly popular Special Sesame Sea Bream Chazuke.

This dish features sea bream sashimi served over rice, topped with condiments, and finished with a pour of piping hot broth. It’s an ideal way to start your morning.

For a heartier breakfast, options like the “Chirashi Sushi with Pork Soup Set” and the “Grilled Salmon Set” offer satisfying portions and variety.

This spot is perfect for those who prefer a substantial morning meal.

Honnoriya Tokyo Main Strore

The flagship store of a nationwide chain specializing in rice balls.

Located just inside the Yaesu Central ticket gates on the 1st-floor central corridor.

With over 10 varieties of rice balls, the lineup includes classic staples and seasonal limited-edition options.

The “Crispy Plum and Baby Sardines” rice ball is particularly popular among women.

The crisp texture of plum, its refreshing sourness, and the salty touch of sardines make it a perfect choice for breakfast.

Customers can enjoy their rice balls at the eat-in space, where miso soup (sold separately) is also available.

Most people order a set of two rice balls with soup.

Of course, you can order with many different combination you prefer.

Additionally, sides like fried chicken and beverages are available for a more complete meal.

Though lines often form due to its popularity, the fast service ensures you can grab a quick bite.

Simple yet satisfying, this shop is a personal recommendation for a fulfilling breakfast.

Aroma Coffee Yaesu Store

Established in 1970, this coffee shop is a long-standing favorite at Tokyo Station.

It is located outside the ticket gates in the underground Yaesu shopping district (Yaesu Chikagai).

You can order their morning menu from opening until 12:00 noon.

With the “Aroma Blend,” a slice of toast and a boiled egg are included by default. For other drinks, you can add toast and a boiled egg for an additional ¥100.

The toast, perfectly golden and appetizing, comes in a satisfying full slice—offering just the right amount for breakfast, not too much nor too little.

Pair it with strawberry jam, margarine, or sweet red bean paste for a delicious start to your day.

Enjoy a luxurious breakfast experience in the retro-style interior of the café.

Hanbije Gransta Marunouchi Store

This Korean restaurant, with multiple locations across Japan, is located outside the Marunouchi Central ticket gates.

Here, you can enjoy Korean-style breakfast, at reasonable prices with consistently delicious flavors unique to a chain restaurant.

The store offers a variety of Korean breakfast dishes, from quick options like gimbap to hearty set meals featuring grilled pork belly or bulgogi.

My personal recommendation is the “Seven-Ingredient Vegetable Gimbap.”

This gimbap is a delightful mix of textures and flavors, featuring ingredients like carrots, spinach, and pickled radish.

The rice portion is modest, making it perfect for those with smaller appetites.

The breakfast menu includes soup and seasoned vegetables (namul). The warm chicken broth-based soup is particularly comforting and gentle on the stomach in the morning.

Popular among women, this spot is ideal for a girls’ morning out.

Rokurinsha

Known for its long queues, Rokurinsha is a super popular ramen chain with multiple locations across Tokyo.

At Tokyo Station, the store is located in “Ramen Street” within Tokyo Station First Avenue (outside the ticket gates).

They offer a special morning-only menu called, “Morning Tsukemen.”

The tsukemen (dipping noodles) is specially adjusted for the morning, featuring a stronger seafood flavor compared to the regular menu while reducing the richness of the animal-based fat, making it lighter and easier to eat.

As with their regular tsukemen, you can enjoy the soup wari (diluted soup) at the end.

Despite its popularity and frequent queues, the high turnover means you won’t have to wait long.

However, note that the last order for morning tsukemen is at 9:30 AM.

This spot is especially recommended for ramen enthusiasts.

Summary

We’ve introduced, six fantastic morning spots at Tokyo Station, each offering a unique and delicious breakfast experience.

Did any of these catch your eye?

All these shops are highly recommended, so when you visit Tokyo Station, make sure to check them out!