New store of Rurubu Kitchen. Located between Victoria Sports and a ticket shop in Shinjuku. Stand-up style. The ticket exchange system is for preventing the spread of COVID-19. No cover charge and tax included, so it's reasonably priced. They have a wide variety of alcohol and snacks from all over Japan. You can also just shop without dining in. They are currently featuring products from Awaji Island's Sumoto City, and the lettuce sour drink with fresh lettuce overflowing from the cup was amazing! The marinated tsumaki snack was delicious. I bought melon and kiwi juice as souvenirs, which made my kids very happy! It seems like a great place for pre-drinks or after-parties, and since they have extra tickets, I might use them for regular visits. They are planning to open a second floor soon, looking forward to it.

I visited during the hojicha fair. The sign girl Sachan appeared in a hojicha maiden cosplay! She looked even cuter! Hojicha was used in various dishes and drinks, with a completely new menu! I had a fun time drinking without getting bored of the repeated visits. They had changed to spring sake, and the pink bottle was so cute ❤️ It was easy to drink, so I ended up drinking too much! I will definitely visit again!

I came back to this place after taking a bus from Iida to Shinjuku. It's a standing bar where you take the sake out of the fridge and bring it to the counter to be poured, and you pay at the end. The place is run by a travel guide company, so they had a lot of sake from Awaji Island in Sumoto City. There were about 10 different types of sake in the fridge, so I decided to try the sake from Ueda City in Nagano Prefecture. It was a Junmai Ginjo sake, very fruity with hints of apple and a rich sweetness like chocolate. The finish was clear with a sweet persimmon-like taste. Looking at the menu, they had various dishes made with Awaji's famous Ebusu pork, including a meat and potato stew. The next sake I tried was from Kariho in Akita. It had a fruity taste but also a nostalgic richness, like milk candy. Surprisingly, the finish was dry. Lastly, I had a sake from Tagayasu in Mie, but I forgot to take a picture so I don't remember the specific type. It had a good balance of acidity and rice flavor, with a hint of alcohol but not overpowering, with a muscat-like aroma and acidity. They also accept payment through Aupay and PayPay, so you don't need to bring your wallet. Thank you for the meal!

It has an image like a combination of an antenna shop and a standing bar. Also known as "kaku-uchi," it has four folding chairs available. The seating area is not very spacious, maybe around 10 people standing. Payment is done through a slip and settled afterwards. Orders are taken at a dedicated counter, and food is also picked up there. Dishes are brought back to the counter for cleaning. It's mostly self-service. They mainly feature dishes from Awaji Island in Sumoto City all year round, but currently they are having a fair featuring dishes from Kushiro Town in Hokkaido. Sake is available in 720ml bottles (starting from 500 yen for 90ml) and one-cup servings (180-200ml) for 500-700 yen. The food menu includes potato salad for 300 yen and Awaji beef tomato sukiyaki for 1200 yen. The sukiyaki features slightly thicker slices of meat, and there is a good amount of it. It was a bit tough but still delicious. The staff is able to explain things well and is very friendly, making for a pleasant dining experience.

Shinjuku Lulubu Kitchen Sakadokoro Dochikochi Address: Sarubu Kitchen Building 1F, 4-2-8 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 160-0022 Tabelog Rating: ⭐️3.08⭐️ Business Hours: 13:00-23:30 Access: 2 minutes walk from JR/Toei/Keio Line Shinjuku Station East Exit or Miraina Tower Exit, 4 minutes walk from Subway Toei Shinjuku Sanchome Station Price Range: Up to ¥999, ¥2,000-¥2,999 Travel guidebook publisher JTB Publishing operates this standing Izakaya "Sakadokoro Dochikochi" where you can enjoy a variety of souvenirs and snacks collected from all over the country. They offer both retail and dining experiences. Despite being a standing bar, you can enjoy authentic dim sum and local dishes, as well as a rich lineup of refined Japanese sake recommended by the buyer. Each snack was carefully prepared and had a gentle flavor. The freshly made Chimaki and Shumai were outstanding. There were also many types of sake that I had never seen before, making it even more enjoyable to try different ones.

The first antenna shop-style standing bar in the country, this is not just any standing bar! It's a standing bar where you can enjoy dishes, snacks, drinks, and souvenirs from all over the country, curated by the editors of the well-known travel information magazine "Rurubu"! The system is so interesting. You can pick up your favorite dishes, snacks, and drinks from the 200 available options and start eating right away without having to order. The menu items listed can be ordered from the staff. The clean and tidy standing bar attracts many female customers, making it a great recommendation for solo female visitors like me. They feature a different region each month, and this month they are showcasing Awaji Island in Hyogo Prefecture, known for its culinary treasures in Sumoto City! The menu from Sumoto City was extensive. I ordered the following dishes today, which are must-tries from Awaji Island: - Sliced onion: made with onions from Awaji Island Vegetable Club, it is soft and sweet, topped with bonito flakes. - Today's boiled edamame: made with salt from Sumoto City in Awaji Island, it has a mild saltiness. - Seasonal boiled greens (komatsuna): crunchy and delicious, topped with bonito flakes. - Tomato boiled greens: cold, sweet, and delicious, I had a whole tomato. - Specialty Gyohohihohi dim sum: Chive dumplings with plenty of chives, chewy and tasty with a strong seasoning. For drinks, I had Awaji Beer Pilsner and Awaji Island Lemon Ale using Eureka lemons from the island. Since I have work tomorrow, I stopped at two bottles. There were also plenty of souvenirs available.

♡ Dochikochi (Wherever you go) Shinjuku When it comes to standing bars in Shinjuku, this is the place to be! This time, I went for a solo drink - even used it as my first stop! ¥3000 for smoked mackerel, tamago salad (recommended), Ebi Sumo, Pork Meat Tofu, Sliced Green Onions, Xiao Long Bao, Tomato Ohitashi, Awaji Island Chikuno Menma, Oolong Tea. The food made with ingredients carefully selected from different regions and producers, and the drinks are also top-notch. The food menu was a collaboration with Awaji Island. They were also having a Fukuoka Fair in the store, where you can buy local gourmet foods from all over Japan. This place offers a taste of traveling in Shinjuku, and it's the best izakaya where even a university student girl can enjoy a solo drink comfortably. It's great for the first stop, and just looking around the store is fun. You can also casually browse through travel pamphlets for a quick break. I feel like I want to try all the items on the menu. A must-visit place! #Rurubu Kitchen #Rurubu #Dochikochi #Shinjuku #Shinjuku Sake #Shinjuku Gourmet #Shinjuku Standing Bar #Shinjuku Izakaya #Travel Gourmet #Local Cuisine #University Student Solo Drink #Solo Drink #Girl's Solo Drink #University Student Girl's Solo Drink #Shinjuku Dinner #Travel #Gurume #Yuttan Gourmet

I visited a standing bar called "Sakado Dochiko" located right near Shinjuku Station. This bar follows the "corner standing" style, where you can buy sake from a glass case and drink it inside the bar. You can also order additional drinks and food. If you're looking for a quick drink or want to relax and enjoy, this place is recommended. For a more leisurely experience, "Rurubu Kitchen Nikutabito" is a great option. Operated by JTB Publishing, known for the travel guidebook "Rurubu," this place is filled with travel elements, making you feel like you're drinking in a foreign place. The must-try items here are local gourmet dishes and authentic dim sum. I ordered xiaolongbao, leek buns, and chimaki, all of which were delicious. The chimaki with plenty of salmon was particularly outstanding. During my visit, they were having a Hyogo Prefecture Sumoto City Fair, so I also got to enjoy some local specialties. The grilled pork dumplings made with Ebisu Mochi pork were juicy and flavorful. I tried a cider called "I Love Ne" for my drink, which is a local product from Awaji Island. Made with the famous spring water from Awaji Island, it had a refreshing and pleasant sweetness. The bar also offers a variety of local retort curries and snacks, perfect for buying souvenirs. This experience made me realize how many places and foods in Japan I have yet to explore. It sparked my desire to travel more and discover new worlds.

This standing bar is not just any ordinary place, as it offers a wide variety of recommended Japanese sake chosen by the buyers. It is operated by a company that publishes the lovely travel guidebook "Rurubu," so the editors have gathered souvenirs and snacks from all over the country. The shop is an antenna shop and offers dishes such as tomato salad, smoked mackerel with sliced onions, xiao long bao, shrimp rice cakes, pork tofu, and Spam and lettuce peperoncino.

Antenna shop style standing bar operated by the Rurubu, where you can enjoy local ingredients from all over the country. Each month, they offer original dishes made with regional products that you can choose self-service style from the items inside the shop. With about 200 varieties available, you might find it difficult to decide! - Potatoes Salad (300 yen): Tower-shaped presentation of potatoes with a good mix of vegetables and a hint of pink pepper. - Saba Jaga (700 yen): A dish made with a whole can of Iwate's CAVA, resembling a cross between nikujaga and saba misoni, spicy and goes well with alcohol. The potatoes are fluffy and delicious. - Spam Yakisoba (800 yen): Made with onions from Awaji Island, crispy and sweet. - Crispy Grilled Dumplings (300 yen): Chewy dumplings with a slightly burnt taste and a hint of sweet and salty flavor. - Apple Juice Better than Apples (500 yen): Aomori's 100% apple juice with no additives or preservatives, an original juice from Rurubu. - Island Snack Boneless Grilled Tebichi (500 yen): A product from Okinawa Ham, using 5-year-old awamori, no chemical seasoning, crispy and plump texture of canned pork feet, with the flavor of awamori seeped into the meat, your skin will become plump with each bite. #Rurubu Kitchen #Rurubu #Dochikochi #NewShinjuku #Shinjuku Sake #Shinjuku Gourmet #Shinjuku Standing Bar #Shinjuku Izakaya #Travel Gourmet #Local Cuisine #Foodie #Retty #Google #MeatLovers #FoodReview #MutualFollow #FoodieCommunity #WantToConnectWithFoodies

This shop, produced by the travel magazine "Rurubu," handles delicious ingredients from all over Japan. It's like an antenna shop where you can help yourself, grab drinks and snacks from the fridge or shelves, inform the staff, and enjoy standing and drinking freely. There are also a few foldable chairs, so you can actually sit down, but it's mainly a self-service setup. The selection of famous sake available for just a coin is amazing! If you're unsure about the snack menu, the recommended choice is the "Let's Start with This!" set, which includes a snack assortment and a drink of your choice for ¥1000. With items like potato salad, konjac, pickled plums, Spam, and homemade roasted pork, along with onions from Awaji Island, the variety is satisfying. There are also monthly fair menus, with this month featuring "Awaji Island, Sumoto City." Dishes made with Awaji Island onions and branded meat "Ebisumochi pork" are plentiful. The Ebisumochi pork shumai for ¥600 is a fluffy, tender type with a hint of sweetness from the onions. It's steamed fresh in a steamer, so it takes about 15 minutes, so ordering early is recommended. The Ebisumochi pork simmered rice cake for ¥600 is generously filled with large pieces of simmered pork, making it a hearty dish. With two pieces, you can even take one home if dining alone. The Spam yakisoba for ¥800 is not just a snack but also a substantial meal option. Made with Okinawan specialty Spam, the salt yakisoba with slightly thicker noodles was to my liking. For a limited time, downloading the Rurubu app gets you a free glass of Japanese sake! I selected the local sake from Ehime, "Jukishin Junmai Daiginjo," which was refreshing and easily drinkable, earning a spot on my favorite sake list. The bright, cafe-like atmosphere makes it a place you'd want to visit alone. I'm looking forward to next month's fair menu! Follow me on Instagram for more gourmet information! @yumikohappylife https://www.instagram.com/yumikohappylife/

"dochikochi_rurubu travel site JTB's standing bar izakaya! You can casually stop by alone and it's almost self-service, so it's great that you can create your own space! (Food eaten) - Potato salad ¥300 - Nikujaga (meat and potato stew) ¥600 - Mapo tofu ¥600 - Highball ¥600 (Store details) Rurubu Kitchen Sakaba Dochikochi 050-5457-5098 1F Rurubu Kitchen Building, 4-2-8 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo https://tabelog.com/tokyo/A1304/A130401/13250698/ #RurubuKitchen #Rurubu #dochikochi #NanikataKokokata #Shinjuku #ShinjukuSake #ShinjukuGourmet #ShinjukuStandingBar #ShinjukuIzakaya #TravelGourmet #LocalCuisine"

I visited the trendy "Rurubu Kitchen" located just a few minutes' walk from the south exit of Shinjuku Station in Tokyo! You can enjoy local gourmet dishes and local sake, as well as homemade chimaki and xiaolongbao, so I was very satisfied. If you're interested, be sure to check it out!

Located in a narrow alley near the southeast exit of Shinjuku Station, "Rurubu Kitchen Sakaba Dokokono Koko" is a unique standing bar known as an antenna shop. Run by JTB Publishing, the same company behind the travel guidebook "Rurubu," this establishment offers a new style of clean and inviting standing bar where you can enjoy a variety of local delicacies from all over Japan. The curated selection includes souvenirs and snacks gathered by editors from different regions, making it a great place for both shopping and dining. Despite being a standing bar, you can enjoy authentic dim sum and local dishes. The shop boasts a wide range of local alcohols, sake, and soft drinks. With over 200 items to choose from, you can pick your favorite dish, snack, or drink from the shelves and enjoy it on the spot. The menu changes monthly to feature ingredients from different regions. The refrigerator also stocks various local drinks and alcohols. Some highlights include Awaji Island Lemon Beer, Apple Juice from Aomori, and seasonal dishes like homemade roast pork, pork and onion meat tofu, and melt-in-your-mouth shrimp dumplings. The cozy atmosphere and delicious local offerings make this standing bar a welcoming spot where even solo female diners can feel comfortable.

I went to a standing bar called "Sakadokoro Dochikochi" operated by JTB Publishing, which publishes the travel guidebook "Rurubu," where you can experience a travel mood in Shinjuku! This antenna shop-style standing bar offers 200 types of dishes, snacks, drinks, and souvenirs collected from all over Japan by the editors of "Rurubu," allowing you to immerse yourself in a travel mood just by looking at them. You can try the items that catch your eye on the spot, making for a lively conversation topic! I decided to try the New Bell and Kumopan that stood out in the store! They are Instagram-worthy sweets from the popular store "cu-mo" in Hakone. The New Bell is a smoothie with apple and banana topped with fluffy cotton candy and butterfly pea sauce inside! The Kumopan has a fluffy dough with miso cream! They serve it freshly steamed, so it was delicious and warm. There are many other ways to enjoy "Sakadokoro Dochikochi"! They feature a different region each month, and this month's theme is "Sumoto City" in Awaji Island, Hyogo Prefecture. They also sell souvenirs from Sumoto City, which I haven't been to but now I'm very interested in visiting! It's only a 2-minute walk from Shinjuku Station, so it's perfect for stopping by casually. I definitely want to visit again!

Today, I went to a place called "Sakudokatakochikata (Shinjuku Izakaya)" in Shinjuku, where I ate some Instagram-worthy food from the "rurubu Kitchen"! It's a beautiful restaurant that looks like an antenna shop, located just a short walk from Shinjuku South Exit. I had been wanting to try this for a while after seeing it on TV. I tried their special "Newbell (smoothie)" and "Kumopan (sweet bread)". These are from the new spot called "CU-MO Hakone" at the Owakudani Station of the Hakone Ropeway. The cafe sweets are so cute and fluffy like clouds! The Kumopan has butterfly pea flower mixed in, giving the dough a tropical feel. It's so Instagrammable and delicious! The smoothie has banana, apple, and cornflakes, making it very tasty. It's a produce item from rurubu Kitchen, which is great to find in Shinjuku! The Kumopan is also very satisfying with its soft and fluffy texture, very delicious! I also tried the "Narai-san's ripe onion gratin soup xiaolongbao" and the "Narai-san's ripe onion and shrimp su-mochi pork stew". The stew with su-mochi pork from Awaji Island was amazing, with a rich flavor and tender meat. The potatoes at the bottom were also moist and delicious. This month's fair at "rurubu Kitchen" features ingredients from Sumoto City, Hyogo Prefecture. You can enjoy dishes made with Sumoto City's ingredients in the restaurant even outside of this month. Check it out! ❤️

I can't believe there's such a great shop in Shinjuku. Just a 2-minute walk from the south exit of Shinjuku Station, you can enjoy adorable sweets at Lulubu Kitchen. They offer sweets from the popular Hakone shop "cuーmo" that are so cute you'll want to take a picture. The New Bell Apple and Banana Smoothie topped with fluffy cotton candy is a cute treat. It also has cornflakes inside, giving it a nice crunch. The Kumo Pan is a steamed bun filled with custard cream, inspired by a spider web. It comes in a set of two and is both delicious and affordable. Both items are limited until December 25th, so I was lucky to try them just in time! Lulubu Kitchen is a standing bar where you can casually drop by. They open from daytime and you can also purchase vegetables from the storefront. Inside, you'll find a variety of delicious foods from all over Japan. Just looking at the selection made me feel like I was on a trip tasting the best foods from all over the country.

At the southeast exit of Shinjuku Station, there is a place called "Sakaba Dochikochi" where you can enjoy various sake and snacks from all over the country. The shop features specialty products selected by the editors of "Rurubu" magazine, and you can casually drink while enjoying them as accompaniments in a standing bar style. Payment is made in advance by purchasing tickets in denominations of 1000 yen, which can be exchanged for local beers, sake, and homemade snacks inside the shop. It may seem a bit complicated, but it reduces the need to handle money, which is good for COVID-19 prevention. They have a variety of local beers lined up, but I personally recommend the rich Oyster Stout paired with Chinese chimaki. Also, the matcha drink looks great for photos. It's a great place to stop by casually in Shinjuku, so I recommend it for meetings or as a second venue for drinks!

This is a shop located in a back alley very close to Shinjuku Station. It seems to be operated by Rurubu, and they offer local gourmet food and drinks. The featured region changes every month, and this time it was Sumoto City in Hyogo Prefecture. You order by selecting the alcohol from the refrigerator and requesting it. I tried the Ayumasaomae and Kaiun Junmai Ginjo sake. For snacks, I ordered the recommended Shumai. It was made with Ebisu Mochi pork, and they serve it freshly steamed. It was a bit too soft, possibly due to excess water during steaming, but I appreciated the hot steaming basket presentation. This place is a hidden gem where you can easily drop by. It's not crowded, so I'm looking forward to visiting again next time. Thank you for the meal.

Shinjuku's new style standing bar "Dochikochi"! A standing izakaya operated by the company of the travel guidebook "Rurubu"! The drink selection is half-self style which was fun to choose. The location is quiet and has a calm atmosphere. - Awaji beef tomato sukiyaki - Seasonal ohitashi with komatsuna and tomato, you can choose the amount of bonito flakes to sprinkle yourself! - Smoked mackerel and egg salad finished with smoked olive oil! A unique taste, my second favorite! - Ebisu mochi pork tofu, sweet and juicy tofu with plenty of meat, very satisfying, my favorite! - Shrimp and eggplant ravioli, dim sum style with a gentle seasoning! - Crab miso potato salad using crab miso vinaigrette sauce with a nice touch of black pepper! - Ebisu mochi pork shumai, juicy and delicious! - Cheese spring rolls with plenty of cheese cream inside! Recommended to eat while hot! I chose a large bottle of apple juice this time, so I couldn't try the other drinks, but they have a wide variety of drinks, perfect for a casual drink!

Located quietly near the south exit of Shinjuku Station, this hidden gem is just 2 minutes away from Shinjuku, yet offers a unique dining experience. You can enjoy local gourmet dishes while standing, creating a perfect setting for food lovers to enjoy a fun night out. Lemon sour and lettuce sour are served as "yakan sour," where you pour the drink and add lemon yourself, making the process enjoyable. The bruschetta, topped with large pieces of simmered squid similar to shirasu, is incredibly delicious and pairs well with drinks. Other must-try dishes include "kani miso potato" with crab miso bagna cauda, juicy shrimp and pork shumai, "ikazukuri" made with konjac, and "awajibeer" that you can enjoy while standing or sitting. The friendly staff adds to the enjoyable experience, making it a great place to casually drop by.