Hello to everyone studying at Keio University!

Some of you may have just arrived in Japan and are excited to start your new life here.

日本へようこそ！(Welcome to Japan!)

I will recommend 20 of the best theme restaurants and cafes around Keio University, 日吉(Hiyoshi) campus.

 

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い. Cafes with Wi-Fi

ろ. Lunch

は. Dinner

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い. Cafes with Wi-Fi

 

1. Number 3 cafe&dining

 

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Feel the West Coast vibe at Hiyoshi.

Bar time is also nice for chilling with your friends.

English menu available!

 

Japanese: https://tabelog.com/kanagawa/A1401/A140204/14064849/

 

2. Cafe Marimo Hiyoshi 喫茶まりも

 

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Rare old-school cafe with wi-fi.

Their cream cheese cake and pudding a la mode are worth a try!

 

Japanese: https://tabelog.com/kanagawa/A1401/A140204/14028558/dtlphotolst/1/smp2/D-normal/1/

 

3. 旅湾喫茶 TA TA TEA

 

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Tasty bubble tea at a popular Taiwanese cafe/restaurant.

Their food also receives endorsement from Taiwanese students.

 

Japanese: https://tabelog.com/kanagawa/A1401/A140204/14052232/

 

4. Unwind

 

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The concept of this place is お家ごはん (at home meal).

Make yourself at home and enjoy talking with your friends(:

 

Japanese: http://unwind.heteml.jp/concept

 

5. Espresso Americano 東急日吉店 (Tokyu Hiyoshi)

 

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Only 2 minutes away from Hiyoshi station.

English menu available!

 

Japanese/English: http://www.espresso-americano.jp/index.html

 

 

ろ. Lunch

6. Tonkatsu Mita とんかつ三田

 

 

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A great place for lunch, with large portions and low prices!

Free refills on rice and miso soup.

 

Japanese: https://tabelog.com/kanagawa/A1401/A140204/14009143/

 

7. HI, HOW ARE YOU

 

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Rare Pakistan-style curry in Japan!

Spice up your life 🙂

Check out their cute website:

 

English: http://www.trillcurry.com/menu.html

 

8. HOA HOA

 

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High-quality Vietnamese lunch.

Recommended you make a reservation for Saturday lunch time.

 

Japanese: http://hoahoahiyoshi.web.fc2.com

9. Hiyoshi Shokudo 日吉食堂

 

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Keio students have a long-time love affair with this place.

If you want to experience Japanese Shokudo (a place which serves in traditional Japanese set-menu style) you should come here.

 

Japanese: https://tabelog.com/kanagawa/A1401/A140204/14050914/dtlphotolst/1/smp2/

 

10. Musashiya 武蔵家

 

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You can choose the amount of noodles and fat, as well as how you want your noodles done.

Popular ramen place that always has a line until nighttime.

 

Japanese: https://tabelog.com/kanagawa/A1401/A140204/14007923/dtlphotolst/1/smp2/

 

11. Rasta らすた

 

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620 yen ramen with lots of dried seaweed on top! (though not in this picture)

This place is also popular among students and packed until midnight.

 

Japanese: https://tabelog.com/kanagawa/A1401/A140204/14000095/

 

12. Hamatora ハマトラ日吉

 

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Unique interior, music and bowls for ramen.

Black noodles in chicken-based soup.. interesting.

 

Japanese: http://hamatora.co.jp/hiyoshi/

 

 

13. Butaboshi 豚星

 

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Ramen mountain challenge!

The noodles are flatter than normal ramen and go along well with the soup.

 

English: https://tabelog.com/en/kanagawa/A1405/A140504/14058333/

14. Restaurant Hakucho  レストラン白鳥

 

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Thick Omurice (Omelette stuffed with rice) for lunch!

Looks huge but you will quickly gobble this up.

 

English: https://tabelog.com/en/kanagawa/A1401/A140204/14000093/

15. Asian Bistro Dai アジアンビストロ Dai

 

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Bistro-style Thai restaurant.

Reasonable pricing such that students often eat here for dinner.

 

English: https://tabelog.com/en/kanagawa/A1401/A140204/14050931/

 

16. vendor×vendor

 

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Chicken over rice inspired by a NYC vendor!

Saffron rice with chicken and spicy sour cream sauce for 600 yen!

 

English: https://tabelog.com/en/kanagawa/A1401/A140204/14037451/

 

17. Gyoshin ぎょしん

 

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Delicious sushi lunch plate for 787 yen!

They also have a Half Don (sashimi over rice) for which you get to choose two types of sashimi to add on top for only 510 yen plus tax.

 

English: https://tabelog.com/en/kanagawa/A1401/A140204/14045389/

Japanese lunch menu: https://www.sushi-gyoshin.com/お品書き/ランチ/

 

18. Khukuri クークリ

 

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Try the curry lunch set at this Nepali restaurant.

You’ll get a drink and salad or ice cream to go with your meal for lunch time.

 

English: https://tabelog.com/en/kanagawa/A1401/A140204/14022649/

 

19. Kitchen Kuri no ki キッチンくりの木

 

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Japanese teishoku restaurant (traditional set menu style) popular among male Keio students.

You can order one more bowl of rice (you choose the size) and a raw egg with your lunch for no additional charge.

豚の生姜焼き “Buta no Shogayaki”, pork fried with ginger is the most popular dish.

 

English: https://tabelog.com/en/kanagawa/A1401/A140204/14000625/

Japanese: http://www.kurinoki-1985.com/home02/

 

20. Gyutan Keisuke 牛タン圭助

 

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Chain gyutan (beef tongue) restaurant in Hiyoshi.

A bit pricey compared to other lunch places, but beef tongue is really popular in Japan so it’s absolutely worth a try.

The picture above is tender Gyu Harami teishoku (beef skirt steak plate), for 1,280 yen.

 

English: https://tabelog.com/en/kanagawa/A1401/A140204/14054309/

 

は. Dinner

21. Gyoza place Mikaduki 餃子処三日月

 

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Small restaurant serves gyoza dumplings: domestic veggies, pork and garlic wrapped in homemade gyoza dough.

Get there at 5pm sharp or else you might have to wait in line.

 

English:https://tabelog.com/en/kanagawa/A1401/A140204/14018056/

Japanese: http://gyoza-mikaduki.jp 

 

21. Tonkatsu Waguri とんかつ和栗

 

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This is also a Tonkatsu place popular among Keio students.

特上ロースとんかつ Tokujyo roosu tonkatsu (Deluxe pork loin cutlet plate) is 1,500 yen.

 

English:https://tabelog.com/en/kanagawa/A1401/A140204/14057269/

Japanese: http://www.kurinoki-1985.com/dinner/

 

22. Yanagawa Seinikuten (やながわ精肉店)

 

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Hamburg steak with cheese inside is the specialty of this restaurant, but their ローストビーフ丼 (roast beef over rice) is gaining popularity as well.

 

English: https://tabelog.com/en/kanagawa/A1401/A140204/14061323/

23. Puku Puku tei プクプク亭

 

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Old school hamburg restaurant.

特製ハンバーグ special hamburg steak is made with beef tongue so that you can enjoy the unique taste and texture.

 

English: https://tabelog.com/en/kanagawa/A1401/A140204/14042473/

 

24. Al Pino アルピノ

 

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Popular Italian restaurant rated as the best in Hiyoshi.

Recommended for lunch too.

 

English: https://tabelog.com/en/kanagawa/A1401/A140204/14000353/

 

25. Tatsukichi たつ吉

 

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Rare soba restaurant in Hiyoshi.

せいろ Seiro, cold standard soba, is 600 yen.

Good for a light meal!

 

English: https://tabelog.com/en/kanagawa/A1401/A140204/14020911/

 

26. Tsukemen Abisuke (つけめん あびすけ)

 

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Rated as the best miso ramen in Kanagawa Prefecture!

Super thick noodles in super creamy miso ramen soup.

 

English: https://tabelog.com/en/kanagawa/A1401/A140204/14003662/

 

27. Terrace and living

 

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West Coast-style interior with a sofa on the terrace.

Red wine-stewed spareribs is the specialty!

 

English: https://tabelog.com/en/kanagawa/A1401/A140204/14053991/

 

28. MADE IN HANDS

 

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New burger diner, opened 2016!

Fruity sweet and sour sauce goes well with the 100% beef patty.

 

English/Japanese: https://www.made-in-hands.com 

 

29. Mon GATTO

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New Italian place, opened 2014!

Try their relatively inexpensive lunch options first.

 

English: https://tabelog.com/en/kanagawa/A1401/A140204/14056881/

 

30. Ryuka 龍華

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Authentic Chinese restaurant.

Pan-fried soup dumpling is worth a try!

 

English: https://tabelog.com/en/kanagawa/A1401/A140204/14011914/

 

 

 

Everything listed here is recommended by Keio students! 🙂

Hope you enjoy your student life at Keio!!

 

Yu / JAPAN