5 Affordable Korean Restaurants in Shin-Okubo | Full Meal Around ¥1,000

Korean food in Shin-Okubo doesn't have to be expensive.

The following 5 restaurants are all established local favorites, with an average per-person cost around ¥1,000 (hot pots and all-you-can-eat options may be a bit higher). You'll find everything from fresh pork belly to tender tofu stew.

5 Affordable Korean Restaurants

01｜Derika Ondol Shin-Okubo Main Branch｜Charcoal-Grilled Pork Belly・Side Dishes Included

A representative affordable yakiniku restaurant in Shin-Okubo, where complimentary side dishes like kimchi are served upon seating. The signature soy-marinated pork belly in a pot is approximately ¥1,200, with an extensive menu. There is also a 24-hour branch location.

Address：1-3-20 Hyakunincho, Shinjuku Ward｜Access：Approximately 3 minutes walk from JR Shin-Okubo Station｜Hours：Main branch approximately 10:00–24:00 (please confirm on-site)｜Reference：Pork belly approximately ¥1,200, average per person approximately ¥1,200–1,800

02｜Kossam Cold Noodle Specialty Store (Kossam)｜Cold Noodles + Charcoal Grill

A cold noodle specialty restaurant featuring charcoal-grilled meat wrapped with cold noodles. The signature "Bibim Cold Noodle Set" with grilled meat is around ¥1,380—especially perfect for summer.

Address：1-1-26 Hyakunincho, Shinjuku Ward, Daisan Satake Building 1F｜Access：About 4 minutes walk from JR Shin-Okubo Station｜Hours：Approximately 11:00–22:00 (later on weekends; please check on-site)｜Reference：Set around ¥1,380

03｜Myeongdong Norimaki Shin-Okubo（Myeongdong Norimaki）｜Korean Kimbap・24 Hours

Specializing in Korean kimbap, this restaurant also serves spicy stir-fried rice cakes, Korean pancakes, and stone bowl bibimbap, with takeout available. Kimbap starts from ¥600, open 24 hours, and offers the most affordable prices.

Address：1-3-17 Hyakunincho, Shinjuku-ku｜Access：About 3 minutes walk from JR Shin-Okubo Station｜Hours：24 hours (please check on-site for confirmation)｜Reference：Kimbap from ¥600, approximately ¥600–1,200 per person

04｜Sundubu Station｜Soft Tofu Stew Set

Specializing in soft tofu stew sets with rice, offering plenty of options. This is the closest match to the concept of "enjoying a meal for one person around ¥1,000." Pork soft tofu set starts from ¥890.

Address：Shinjuku-ku, Okubo 2-2-2｜Access：About 3 minutes walk from Exit B3 of Higashi-Shinjuku Station｜Hours：Lunch 11:45–15:30, Dinner 17:00–21:00 (please confirm on-site)｜Reference：Set meals from ¥890, Budae Jjigae soft tofu ¥1,200

05｜Korea Takkangmari Shin-Okubo Main Branch (Dakhanmari) | Korean Whole Chicken Soup

Specializing in Korean whole chicken hot pot, where you can customize the broth and enjoy complimentary pancakes—an authentic pot dish experience. A whole chicken typically serves 2 or more people, so ordering individual lunch sets offers better value.

Address: 1-11-25 Hyakunincho, Shinjuku-ku, Villa Renale 2F | Access: About 1 minute walk from JR Shin-Okubo Station | Hours: Weekdays from 5:00 PM, weekends and holidays from 12:00 PM (subject to change) | Price Guide: Lunch ¥1,000–1,999, Dinner ¥2,000–2,999

To save a bit, order individual dishes and avoid all-you-can-eat and hot pot restaurants. Prices and business hours are frequently adjusted by each establishment, so please check on-site for the most current information.

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※ 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.