Hello to everyone studying at Waseda 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 Waseda University, Toyama Campus.
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い. Cafes with Wi-Fi
ろ. Lunch
は. Dinner
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い. Cafes with Wi-Fi
1. Shirokuma cafe しろくまカフェ
(cited from http://www.shirokumacafe.net)
Wanna experience a modern Japanese-style cafe?
Shirokuma Cafe is a Japanese manga series by Aloha Higa, and this is the official cafe in Takadanobaba.
Everything is designed in the motif of polar bears.
English: http://www.shirokumacafe.net/.en/
Chinese: http://www.shirokumacafe.net/.zh-CN/
2. CAFE tsubame つばめカフェ
(Photo by Deerstory https://tabelog.com/tokyo/A1305/A130504/13109464/dtlphotolst/4/smp2/)
Nostalgic Scandinavian-style cafe.
Chill atmosphere with Bossa Nova music.
English: https://tabelog.com/en/tokyo/A1305/A130504/13109464/
3. Judecafe 10℃カフェ
Stylish cafe with a rentable conference room.
All seats have outlets on the first floor, and you can smoke after 3pm on the second floor.
Japanese: http://judecafe.com
4. R.O.STER ロースター
(Cited from https://tabelog.com/tokyo/A1305/A130503/13194507/dtlphotolst/3/smp2/)
OMG coffee for 100 yen in Takadanobaba with Wi-Fi!
If you wanna study/do something with your laptop for cheap, this is the place to be.
Japanese: https://tabelog.com/tokyo/A1305/A130503/13194507/
5. Whistle Cafe ホイッスルカフェ
(Cited from https://tabelog.com/imgview/original?id=r5863224144197)
Cafe with a cozy atmosphere along a main road.
You can also hold a party here with a reservation.
FB page: https://m.facebook.com/whistlecafe1/
ろ. Lunch
6. homeys
(Cited from https://tabelog.com/tokyo/A1305/A130503/13151157/dtlphotolst/1/smp2/)
Savory American-style burgers.
Avocado Cheese Burger (¥1,250) is the most popular among customers.
FB page: https://www.facebook.com/homeys.americandining
7. Le Cafe RETRO
(Cited from https://tabelog.com/tokyo/A1305/A130504/13006163/dtlphotolst/1/smp2/)
Japanese Omurice (Omelet over rice) is the specialty at Le Cafe Retro.
It is always packed around lunchtime with Waseda students.
Japanese: http://lecaferetro.jp/wp/
8.From Hand to Mouth (FroHan)フロハン
(Cited from https://tabelog.com/imgview/original?id=r5172013776177)
A small cafe/restaurant near the main campus.
You can find a lot of small sweets here as well.
Japanese: https://tabelog.com/tokyo/A1305/A130504/13000052/
9. Good Morning Cafe
(Cited from https://tabelog.com/tokyo/A1305/A130504/13185570/dtlphotolst/4/smp2/)
A cafe/restaurant near the bldg 22nd with terrace.
Opens at 8am; a good start to your day before morning classes.
English: http://www.gmc-waseda.com
10. The Phoenix Cafe
(Cited from https://tabelog.com/tokyo/A1305/A130504/13050039/)
Inexpensive lunch with sizable portions near the Toyama Campus.
Le Cafe Retro is a sister store.
Japanese: http://phoenixcafe.jp
11. Budoka 横浜家系らーめん武道家
(Cited from https://tabelog.com/en/tokyo/A1305/A130504/13038035/)
Ramen shop next to the Waseda Station gate.
It always has a long line of male students during lunchtime.
English: https://tabelog.com/en/tokyo/A1305/A130504/13038035/
12. Toshioka 自家製中華そば としおか
(Cited from https://tabelog.com/tokyo/A1305/A130504/13182315/dtlphotolst/1/smp2/)
Open from 11:00~14:00, or until all sold out.
Selected as one of the top 5000 gourmet on Tabelog, the popular Japanese gourmet info site.
Japanese: https://tabelog.com/tokyo/A1305/A130504/13182315/
13. Gantetsu ラーメン厳哲
(Cited from https://tabelog.com/tokyo/A1305/A130504/13167439/dtlphotolst/1/smp2/)
Ramen with delicious, transparent soup and interesting toppings.
Absolutely worth a try!
Japanese: https://tabelog.com/tokyo/A1305/A130504/13167439/
14. Tokyo Rakkyo Brothers 東京らっきょブラザーズ
(Cited from https://tabelog.com/tokyo/A1305/A130504/13040401/dtlphotolst/1/smp2/)
Sapporo-oriented soup curry place located in Tokyo.
Enjoy with freshly delivered veggies from Hokkaido.
Japanese: http://www.spicegogo.com/shop05.html
15. Asa no Ha 麻の葉
(Cited from https://tabelog.com/tokyo/A1305/A130504/13006146/)
Small, traditional Japanese restaurant with a delicious lunch plate.
Asanoha Bento with lots of mini side dishes in a bento box is also highly recommended.
Japanese: https://tabelog.com/tokyo/A1305/A130504/13006146/
は. Dinner
16. Tonta とん太
(Cited from https://tabelog.com/tokyo/A1305/A130503/13003984/dtlphotolst/1/smp2/)
Oh yes, my favorite place.
Tender Tonkatsu, deep fried pork, prepared by a professional chef.
Open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 6pm, but you’ll have to wait in line at least 30 min before getting seated.
Japanese: https://tabelog.com/tokyo/A1305/A130503/13003984/
17. Narikura 成蔵
(Cited from https://tabelog.com/tokyo/A1305/A130503/13114695/dtlphotolst/1/smp2/)
Known as the Ultimate Tonkatsu.
You should try both Narikura and Tonta to enjoy the best Tonkatsu in Japan.
Japanese: https://tabelog.com/tokyo/A1305/A130503/13114695/
18. red rock
(Cited from https://tabelog.com/tokyo/A1305/A130503/13172881/dtlphotolst/1/smp2/)
Damn.
Roast Beef Don (roast beef over rice) is the best after bouldering (there are two locations near Waseda).
Beefsteak Don is also delicious.
Just check out the link below:
Japanese: https://tabelog.com/tokyo/A1305/A130503/13172881/
19. Thali-ya ターリー屋
(Cited from https://tabelog.com/tokyo/A1305/A130504/13104169/dtlphotolst/1/smp2/)
Yes, it’s really popular with Waseda students for lunch, and located right next to bldg 22.
I recommend this place for an affordable curry dinner.
Japanese: https://tabelog.com/tokyo/A1305/A130504/13104169/
20. Yayoi-ken やよい軒
(Cited from https://tabelog.com/tokyo/A1305/A130504/13157966/dtlphotolst/1/smp2/)
Popular Japanese chain restaurant near Waseda!
Great for lunch too.
English: http://www.yayoiken.com/en/
Everything listed here is recommended by Waseda students, including me! 🙂
Hope you enjoy your student life at Waseda!
Written by Yu, Japan
