Craving Hot Food at Midnight? 5 Late-Night Dining Spots on Okubo-dori——24-Hour Korean Izakaya, Late-Night Yakiniku, 24h Gyudon and Convenience Stores with Addresses and Hours
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Okubo-dori doesn't feel empty even late at night.
The following 5 establishments actually operate until late night (mostly 24 hours or closing in the early morning hours), from Korean izakayas to gyudon and convenience stores—whenever you want a late-night bite, there's always something available.
5 Late-Night Destinations
01｜YOSUL（ヨスル）｜24-Hour Korean Izakaya
A retro-style Korean izakaya (pojangmacha) serving late-night snacks, Korean fried dishes, and hot pots. Open 24 hours, so you can enjoy a meal anytime, even in the early morning hours.
Address：1-7-10 Hyakunincho, Shinjuku Ward, MIVIA Shin-Okubo Building 1F｜Access：About 3 minutes walk from JR Shin-Okubo Station｜Hours：24 hours (please check on-site for current hours)｜Price Guide：Around ¥2,000–4,000 per person
02｜Byuljan Shin-Okubo（ビョルジャン 新大久保）｜24 Hours・Seafood Steamed Pot
A popular Korean izakaya on social media, known for its seafood steamed pot, budae jjigae, and appetizers. Open 24 hours with a table charge (otoshi). Walk-ins welcome late at night.
Address：2-32-3 Okubo, Shinjuku-ku, 2F｜Access：About 5 minutes walk from Shin-Okubo Station｜Hours：24 hours (please confirm on-site)｜Reference：Average per person in the evening: approximately ¥3,000–4,000
03｜Korean Cuisine Manito（Manito）｜Late-Night Grilled Meat Until 1:00 AM
Korean BBQ tucked away in a quiet alley, famous for its generous "Akaji Set." Open until 1:00 AM for late-night meat cravings.
Address：1-13-6 Okubo, Shinjuku Ward, Meiyou Building 1F｜Access：About 4 minutes walk from Shin-Okubo Station｜Hours：Evening service approximately 16:00–01:00 the next day (please confirm on-site)｜Note：Evening prices available on-site
04｜Matsuya Okubo Branch｜24-Hour Gyudon
A 24-hour gyudon (beef rice bowl) chain serving gyudon, set meals, and complimentary miso soup—a reliable choice for a solo late-night meal. A late-night surcharge of approximately 7% applies after 22:00. (Note: Shin-Okubo has another restaurant with the same name serving Korean cuisine; this refers to the gyudon chain.)
Address: 1-18-11 Hyakunincho, Shinjuku Ward, Hyakunincho Akiyama Building 1F｜Access: Near both Shin-Okubo and Okubo stations｜Hours: 24 hours (please verify on-site)｜Reference: Gyudon regular size approximately ¥400–500
05｜Lawson Store 100 Shin-Okubo Station Front Shop｜24-Hour Convenience Store
A 24-hour convenience store right in front of the station, stocked with rice balls, hot food, alcoholic beverages, and Korean snacks—the most convenient late-night supply stop.
Address：1-11-22 Hyakunincho, Shinjuku Ward, Lisa Building｜Access：About 1 minute walk from JR Shin-Okubo Station｜Hours：24 hours (please confirm on-site)｜Price Range：Convenience store pricing
Korean restaurant menus may be simplified during late-night hours compared to daytime service. Please check on-site for current offerings.
When hunger strikes in the middle of the night, you'll find food just a few steps away from IGO HOTEL.
※ Business hours, prices, addresses, and menus of the shops mentioned in this article are subject to change without notice. Please check the official website or on-site announcements of each shop before your visit.
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