Shibuya Restaurants - Outback Steakhouse
Shibuya has some great chain restaurants as well. One of my most surprising sites in Shibuya was this big Outback Steakhouse on Udagawacho, a few blocks away from Shibuya Station. There are a few other locations in Tokyo, but this one was the closest to me.
The price is very much the same as in the US, and the food is the exact same as well. The bloomin’ onion goes for 10 bucks, and the burgers and steak meals are around 20 bucks. It’s a great restaurant for a quick good meal.
A kangaroo can survive in the Outback, and so can you. If you need a slice of Americana for a low price it’s a good place to go. Also good to know, is that the entire staff was able to speak English. It’s a bit of a nice change if you’ve been eating a lot of Miso and Soba.
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Shibuya Restaurants - Hokkaido Ramen Ajigen
Hokkaido Ramen in Shibuya
Located on Udagawa-cho, about 5 minutes from Shibuya Station is this great little restaurant. It’s also conveniently located next to a Yoshinoya shop, so it is easy to find.
This is not a restaurant for those looking for intimacy or a romantic time as there are no tables. The shop has one large counter, and that’s it! The counter is completely packed after 5 with businessmen in suits. Why? The food is cheap, tasty, and the service is incredibly fast. The atmosphere is not exactly charming, but the staff is. The owner is usually in the store and he’s quite a nice guy.
The process here is similar to a lot of lower price ramen shops, buy some tickets and hand them to the waiter. The price ranges from about 600 to 900 yen for ramen and 150 yen for Gyoza.
The ramen I tried the first time was spicy Tan-Tan-Men. A spicy soup with ground beef. The large bowl comes filled to the brim with soup, noodles, and a variety of vegetables. The difference between Hokkaido Ramen and other areas seems to be that Hokkaido ramen is more creamy. It will be a great experience for those who haven’t tried it, and at a very low price.
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Shibuya Restaurants - Fujimamas Closed.
Fujimamas, which I recommended a couple weeks ago, has sadly closed their shop in Harajuku, Shibuya-Ku. The failing world economy and rent price was probably too much to handle. They are still open for parties and catering until May 31st.
http://www.fujimamas.com/tokyo.html
This Shibuya staple was a major spot for ex-pats and tourists who wanted a decent meal in Tokyo, and I am sad to see it go. Since 1998 Fujimamas had been serving up excellent and moderately priced meals throughout the day.
Good luck Mark and Lisa in your future endeavors.
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Shibuya Sightseeing - NHK Studio Park
One of the sights in Shibuya that is not always seen is NHK Studio Park. It is located inside the large NHK Broadcasting building on Koen-Dori near Yoyogi Park. It is actually a bit easier to get to from Harajuku Station on the JR Yamanote Line. One can walk from Shibuya Station quite easily, but it may be a bit of a walk.
NHK as many know is the national television service for Japan. NHK has news and sporting events such as Sumo as well as dubbed foreign programs from around the world on basic television, BS Digital Satellite channels and a variety of CS Satellite channels. (paid subscription Satellite TV)
For a mere 200 Yen for adult visitors, one can see the process of creating television and radio programs, and also become part of a talk show audience! One of the main draws is the mock setup of the NHK newsdesk where eager visitors are able to try their hand at the teleprompter… Ron Burgandy wannabes beware!
Television screens can be viewed of all the 21 NHK studios in action, and sets of famous shows from the past and present can also be viewed. One such is the Samurai Drama set where staff will take pictures of visitors in traditional garb. Another interesting site is the 3-D Hi-Vision Theater where 3D images are created without the need for goofy glasses! NHK is the first studio to create such technology.
These are just a few of the attractions inside NHK Studio Park, and for a mere 200 Yen makes a great tourist spot in Shibuya.
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