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From traditional washoku dishes to modern fusion cuisine, Japan boasts a wide range of food options to choose from. In the late 19th century, Western food was introduced to Japan, and a variety of western-style dishes are served at restaurants across the country today. Omurice is one of the most popular western-influenced dishes and was invented in Japan around 1900. This perfect combination of fluffy eggs covering a flavorful rice filling is a much-loved comfort food for all generations and might become your new favorite, too. To make sure you don’t miss out, we’ve listed the 10 best omurice restaurants in Tokyo for you to try!
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1. Rengatei
Established in 1895, Rengatei is a classic western-style restaurant which is famous for serving some of the best western dishes in Tokyo! This restaurant is also widely known as the birthplace of omurice. What makes their omurice so special is their unique recipe which probably cannot be found anywhere else. Instead of cooking the filling, rice and eggs separately, they mix each ingredient and fry them together! Typical ingredients include fresh onions, mushrooms and minced meat. The eggs are cooked quickly to prevent them from setting, which allows them to remain soft. Their fried rice is then coated with the eggs, combined with a savory sauce to add a final touch. Rengatei also serves a variety of western-influenced dishes such as pork cutlet, hayashi rice (hashed beef with rice) and fried shrimp.
How to get there
The restaurant is located about a 3 minutes’ walk from Ginza Station (Tokyo Metro Ginza Line)
Opening hours (lunch)
11am – 2:30pm, 5:30 – 9pm (Mon-Sat)
Closed on Sundays
Official Website: Rengatei
2. Kurofunetei
Located only a short walk from JR Ueno station, Kurofunetei is a 100-year-old western-style restaurant which has attracted passionate foodies since being founded in 1916. They serve a delicious omurice which features a classic ketchup-flavored rice with tasty onion, carrot, chicken and shrimp fillings. The egg wrapping is cooked well in order to preserve its shape, resulting in a firm texture. Each omurice is finished with a savory ketchup sauce to add a hint of sourness. For children and those with a smaller appetite, Kurofunetei also offers half-sized omurice dishes so that every customer’s omurice desires can be satisfied.
How to get there
The restaurant is located about 4 minutes’ walk from Ueno Station
Opening hours
11:30am – 9:45pm
Official Website: Kurofunetei
3. Azabu Shokudo
Azabu Shokudo is famous for their signature omurice offered with three different sauce-based variations. The ketchup version is their classic staple dish, popular with adults and children alike. This freshly flavored, tomato sauce compliments their buttery omurice perfectly, and is packed with minced onions, green peppers and chicken. Their second and third sauce options include a demi-glace and white sauce, both of which tend to be more popular among their adult audience. The demi-glace sauce is surprisingly thin, but balances perfectly with the ketchup-infused rice and the savory fillings. The white sauce option is both thick and creamy, topped with bell pepper powder, resulting in a visually appealing meal arrangement of flavors and colors. Azabu Shokudo also offers a large portion version of all their meals in order to satisfy big eaters!
How to get there
The restaurant is located about 10 minutes’ walk from Hiroo Station (Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line)
Opening hours (lunch)
11:30am – 2pm, 5:30pm – 8pm
Closed on Mondays, Sundays and national holidays
4. Taimeiken
Taimeiken’s omurice is best known for its beautiful appearance and the classic taste. Unlike the the typical omurice with fried rice and fillings wrapped in egg, Taimeiken serves what they call “Tampopo Omurice”. Tampopo means dandelion in Japanese, which perfectly represents the unique appearance of their omurice. The dish features a fluffy, bright yellow omelet made from three eggs which is served on top of ketchup-flavored rice shaped like a mound. As you cut open this thick omelet, it opens up just like a dandelion flower!
How to get there
The restaurant is located about a 2 minutes’ walk from Mitsukoshi-mae Station (Tokyo Metro Ginza Line)
Opening hours
11am – 9pm (Tue-Sat)
11am – 8pm (Sundays and national holidays)
Closed on Mondays
Official Website: Tameiken
5. Restaurant Azuma
Located in the Asakusa area, Restaurant Azuma has been in operation for over 110 years since its establishment in 1913. Their highly praised omurice is worth every penny. It features an incredibly fluffy omelet, homemade demi-glace sauce and fresh green peas on top. The fresh ketchup-flavored rice is delivered straight to your table and finished with a perfectly-cooked omelet straight from the frying pan. Top tourist attractions such as Senso-ji Temple and Tokyo Skytree are located nearby, so this is a perfect spot for lunch if you are planning a day trip to Asakusa!
How to get there
The restaurant is located about 3 minutes’ walk from Honjo Azumabashi Station (Toei Subway Asakusa Line)
Opening hours
11:30am – 9:20pm (Mon-Sat)
11:30am – 8:50pm (Sun)
6. @Homecafe
If you want to experience both Japanese food and pop culture at once, there is no better place to go than Akihabara! Akihabara is widely known as “Tokyo’s geek mecca”, a world of its own filled with otaku culture and unforgettable experiences! This bustling area is also home to a wide range of eateries, with @Homecafe being one of them. Here, you can find a truly Instagram-worthy omurice! @Homecafe is a typical maid café where customers can chat with the friendly staff dressed in maid uniforms, enjoy their song and dance performances, play simple games and take photos. The café also offers a range of food and drink items. If you order their omurice, you can ask the staff to use the ketshup to draw a picture of your favorite character or animal top. They have three locations throughout Akihabara, and all of them are conveniently located within walking distance from JR Akihabara station.
How to get there
All their locations are easily accessible from JR Akihabara Station
Opening hours
11am – 10pm (Mon-Fri)
10am – 10pm (Sat-Sun)
Official Website: @Homecafe
7. Kitchen Punch
Located in the peaceful neighborhood of Nakameguro, Kitchen Punch is a long-established western-style restaurant. Originally founded in 1966, they serve up a variety of western-influenced dishes. Their dishes are loved by locals for the simple, but unforgettable flavors that have stayed the same for decades. They serve a classic omurice which features a golden egg wrapping, filled with flavorful ingredients, and topped with savory ketchup sauce. Their omurice is rather large, but if you want more to satisfy your appetite, there’s also various side dishes available which can be added at an extra cost. Popular side dish options are fried eggs, hamburg steak, fried shrimp and minced meat cutlet.
How to get there
The restaurant is located about 3 minutes’ walk from Nakameguro Station (Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line)
Opening hours
11:30m – 2pm (Tue-Fri)
11:30am – 2:30pm (Sat)
Closed on Mondays and Sundays
Official Website: Kitchen Punch
8. Kitchen Taka
This family-owned restaurant is consistently featured in guidebooks and chosen among the best restaurants in Tokyo. Kitchen Taka’s mouth-watering dishes are available for a mere 1000 yen despite their large size. Their omurice comes in three variations, including a classic one and two other gorgeous options featuring homemade cheese or demi-glace sauces. Inside the fluffy omelet you will find buttery rice that has been skilfully cooked with the finest ingredients. Kitchen Taka is particularly busy during lunchtime so you may have to wait in line, but their dishes are definitely worth it!
How to get there
The restaurant is located about 4 minutes’ walk from Yotsuya Sanchome Station (Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line)
Opening hours
11am – 8pm (Mon-Fri)
11am – 3pm (Sat)
Closed on Sundays and national holidays
Official Website: Kitchen Taka
9. Kissa You
Kissa You is a cozy Japanese-style coffee shop which has been in business in the Ginza district since 1970. The shop’s retro interior reminds customers of the nostalgic atmosphere of the Showa period. Kissa You specializes in classic kissaten dishes ranging from reasonably priced sandwiches to tasty napolitan (a ketchup-based spaghetti dish invented in Japan). Their signature omurice is topped with an extremely fluffy and buttery omelet. The surface of the omelet is silky with a perfectly soft-cooked interior similar to that of scrambled eggs. Their omurice is also known as a favorite of many professional kabuki actors who have left their autographs on the wall inside the shop.
How to get there
The restaurant is located about a short walk from Higashi-Ginza Station (Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line)
Opening hours
11am – 4pm
Closed on Wednesdays
10. Grill Grand
Located in Asakusa, Grill Grand is a western-style restaurant with many celebrities among their regular customers. Their delicious dishes are often featured in the media as well as in gourmet magazines. They serve a delectable omurice featuring a homemade demi-glace sauce which takes a full two weeks to prepare. The recipe includes beef bones, vegetables and red wine that are carefully simmered, resulting in a mouth-watering delight. The rich taste and slight bitterness of the sauce pairs perfectly with their skillfully cooked eggs and the ketchup-flavored rice. If you prefer a classic, more reasonably priced option, try their standard omurice which comes with a thin egg coating, filled with tasty chicken rice, and a ketchup sauce on top!
How to get there
The restaurant is located about 8 minutes’ walk from Asakusa Station (Tokyo Metro Ginza Line)
Opening hours
11:30am – 2pm (lunch)
5pm – 9pm (dinner)
Closed on Sundays and Mondays
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