On Saturday at 1 pm, I visited a restaurant in Shinjuku Piccadilly to kill time before watching a movie and to have lunch. The restaurant had plenty of available seats when I arrived, but by the time I left around 2 pm, it was starting to get a bit crowded. However, there was no line at that time. I ordered the most popular lunch item, the fried chicken set for 2230 yen (including tax), which was quite delicious and worth the price. I also added an additional side dish of pork with sansho pepper for 250 yen, but it wasn't particularly tasty, so I probably didn't need to add it. I was considering ordering the cheesecake again because it was delicious last time, but it had gone up in price from 450 yen to 550 yen, so I opted for the limited edition Uji matcha terrine for 750 yen. It was also very delicious, but in terms of value for money, the cheesecake might have been a better choice. Both the cheesecake and the Uji matcha terrine were rich and moist yet not too sweet, which I really enjoyed. The atmosphere of the restaurant was a bit casual, with a mix of families and customers from the nearby MUJI store, and the background music included the sound of children crying, making it feel like a cafeteria. Overall, it's a decent place to grab a meal while waiting to watch a movie at Shinjuku Piccadilly. However, I was disappointed to see that the prices had increased significantly in just six months. The cheesecake set used to be 450 yen with a drink for 200 yen, but now it's 550 yen with a drink for 280 yen, a 180 yen increase. The lunch set also changed from a main dish and four sides for 1200 yen to a main dish and one side for the same price, with three fewer side dishes. It feels like the quality has decreased. As a result, I would rate the cost-performance ratio as 3.2 out of 5, down from 3.4.

This cafe is very much appreciated because you can have a healthy meal and choose what you like. The space is also spacious, so you can relax comfortably. It's a casual cafe, so it's perfect for lunch. I would be happy if there were more cafes like this.

The other day when I went to Shinjuku, I decided to look for a restaurant early because I knew it would get crowded by noon. I went back to a place I had been to before and ordered curry. The taste was not bad, but honestly, I didn't feel the same level of goodness as the last time I visited. I don't think I will be going there again for a while.

First visit. Located a 4-5 minute walk from Shinjuku-sanchome Station. It is on the B1F of Shinjuku Piccadilly. The restaurant has a large seating capacity of 130 seats, with many tables. It is a self-service restaurant where you choose dishes from the showcase and specify them to the staff. The main set includes a main dish, salad, rice, and miso soup. With one deli item, it costs 1,200 yen, and with two items, it costs 1,450 yen. Today, I ordered the following: Main - Fish set, Red snapper oven-baked with clam and seaweed in wasabi sauce. Deli - Liver and konjac in mustard mayonnaise dressing. Rice - Multi-grain rice. Miso soup with fried tofu, seaweed, and tofu. The food had a homemade feel with a gentle taste and plenty of ingredients, which was nice. The multi-grain rice was slightly dry, but well-cooked. The salad had lettuce, carrots, spinach, and a tangy dressing that complemented the crunchy vegetables well. The main dish had a slight fishy and seaweed smell, which was a bit disappointing. The clam and seaweed were good, and the liver in the deli was flavorful and well-seasoned. Overall, the portion size may be a bit small for men, but it's adequate if you consider it as a 80% full meal. It's worth trying to find your favorite dish. At this price, you can get a healthy and nutritious meal. It's a shame that the main dish is pre-made, so it tends to be cold. Next time, I want to try the Italian-style stewed pork with cabbage and the vinegar miso salad with small fish and komatsuna. Thank you for the meal.

I went to Café & Meal MUJI in Shinjuku☆.｡.:*・I ordered▷▶︎▷◆Fried Chicken Set (¥950-)◆Thick Rolled Omelette with Green Onions and Edamame (¥250-)◆Liver and Konjac with Spicy Mayonnaise (¥250-)◆Set Drink: Rooibos Tea (¥280-)The concept is "natural food" that emphasizes the taste of ingredients, offering healthy and refined dishes that can be enjoyed even while on a diet✨ Recommended for those looking to improve their diet or those with recent unhealthy eating habits◎ Also popular for cafe use, suitable for families with children or relaxing with friends‍♀️Various occasions to use✩.*˚ People who want to eat healthy food✩.*˚ Can choose dishes to their liking• Review: The point is that you can order as much as you like from the variety of dishes available. You can also choose from white rice or multi-grain rice with adjustable portion sizes. The taste is mild in salt but well-seasoned, complementing the rice well‍♀️ It's so healthy that it feels like zero calories haha. The fried chicken has a sweet chili mayonnaise flavor, and even though it's breast meat, it's tender and juicy with a thin coating that allows you to taste the chili mayonnaise. It's so good with rice! For those who love fried chicken but are trying to cut back, you can enjoy guilt-free fried chicken here‍♀️‍♀️ They also recommend desserts, so I want to go back next time to try them out★∻∹⋰⋰ ☆∻∹⋰⋰ ★∻∹⋰⋰ ☆∻⋰⋰★∻∹⋰⋰ ☆∻∹⋰⋰️Rin's Note️Business Hours: 11:00-21:00 (L.O. 20:30)Open on SundaysClosed on unspecified daysNon-smoking Café & Meal MUJI Shinjuku03-5367-27263-15-15 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo Shinjuku Piccadilly B1★∻∹⋰⋰ ☆∻∹⋰⋰ ★∻∹⋰⋰ ☆∻⋰⋰★∻∹⋰⋰ ☆∻∹⋰⋰

Ordered items: - Main set with 2 deli dishes ¥1,450 - Yuzu squash ¥500 Main dish: - Sweet chili mayo fried chicken Deli dishes: - Thick grilled egg with green onions and edamame - Citrus salad with dried vegetables and small dried fish Land memo: A health-conscious cafe by MUJI. You can customize your main dish and deli dishes according to your preferences. Choose 1 or 2 deli dishes to accompany your main dish. The main dishes include fried chicken, meat, fish, and vegetables, with about 4-6 options. There are around 10 deli dishes to choose from. The flavors are predominantly Japanese with a light seasoning, and everything tasted delicious. It's great to be able to enjoy a healthy lunch that suits your taste. Thank you for the meal, I will definitely visit again ☺️ Recommended for: Solo: ✔️ Friends: ✔️ Workplace: ✔️ Girls' night out: △ Date: △ Atmosphere: The spacious interior has a calming MUJI-like ambiance. Access: - 2 minutes walk from Shinjuku Sanchome Station exit B9 - 4 minutes walk from Shinjuku Station exit R - 5 minutes walk from Seibu Shinjuku Station front exit - 8 minutes walk from Shinjuku Nishiguchi Station exit D5 - 11 minutes walk from Shinjuku Gyoenmae Station exit 1 - 12 minutes walk from Higashi Shinjuku Station exit A3 - 14 minutes walk from Nishi Shinjuku Station exit 1

Strawberry and cherry blossom warabi mochi parfait for 1000 yen Iced coffee for 280 yen Total: 1280 yen With the current trend, most of the regular menu items have been raised in price. If this helps alleviate the crowds even a little, then that's fine.

*Waiting Time* No waiting on Saturday at 7:00 PM *Order & Price* Vegetable set choose one deli item for 1100 yen *Atmosphere* The atmosphere is like a school or company cafeteria. It's not too noisy, bright, and comfortable. *Service* Overall, it's self-service. *Impression* The main dish, fried tofu with tomato mapo sauce, doesn't have a strong tomato flavor. The fried tofu is large and satisfying to eat. The deli option of chicken and rapeseed blossoms with sake lees miso dressing has a strong sake lees flavor and is delicious. The rice is multi-grain and tasty. The small size is 110g. *Expectations* Surprisingly, I got quite full. A meal with one soup and three side dishes is nice. Next time, I want to try the soft serve ice cream or pudding.

- MUJI Cafe & Meal located in the basement of Shinjuku Piccadilly offers a special deal on French cocoa truffles (pistachio) at 2 bags for 290 yen due to a product turnover. - These truffles are incredibly melty, even in winter, and are sold as a limited edition winter chocolate. - The rich flavor and aroma pair perfectly with hot coffee. - Normally priced at 290 yen per bag, the current offer of 2 bags for 290 yen makes it a high-quality truffle chocolate at a great value. - The popular "Marron de Champagne" flavor tends to sell out by mid-February, so get it before it's gone until the next season.

- I went to see the movie "Shikake-nin, Fujieda Bai'an" and while I was there, I bought a 100g box of cocoa truffles for 290 yen at the MUJI cafe and meal located on the upper floor of the same building. The truffles, "Marl de Champagne" from France, have Champagne region grape-based distilled liquor called "Marl" mixed in, so the scent of "Marl" spreads as soon as you open the bag. - I had a feeling it would be delicious even before buying it, and it turned out just as I expected. The texture, melting sensation, scent, and smoothness were all excellent. - It felt like a great deal for 100g at 290 yen. - It's a truffle chocolate that is a definite hit, whether you let it melt slowly in your mouth or chew to savor the texture. - A great product that I would recommend trying if you come across it at MUJI.

I ordered two deli items for 1,300 yen. The portion seemed larger than what I saw in the photos, perhaps because I chose the fried chicken as the main dish. The restaurant is spacious and seems to have a time limit for seating, so the turnover rate seems good. It can get crowded on weekends, but I was able to enjoy a relaxed meal on a weekday evening. From mid-February, the price for choosing two deli items will increase from 1,300 yen to 1,450 yen. It seems that other menu items will also increase in price. Prices are going up everywhere, so the 150 yen increase is quite significant. I'm glad I went before the price hike.

After finishing up some errands in the Shinjuku area, my friend and I decided to have a late lunch. When it comes to MUJI, I always think of environmentally friendly meals with minimal additives. It's been about 1 year and 3 months since my last blog post. I visited with the intention of having a good meal last time, and this time too, I visited for a similar purpose. I always intend to visit for some sweets and tea or coffee in a cafe setting, but I never seem to get around to it. Let's see what deli options they have today. As soon as I entered the store, the first thing that caught my eye was a notice about price revisions. Well, it's inevitable in Japan's current food and beverage industry. The set meal I chose for the day included a choice of main (meat, fish, or vegetables), two deli options (out of 8 choices), a choice of rice (white or mixed grain), and miso soup for 1300 yen. The main dish I chose was pork simmered with grated onions, the deli options were chicken and rapeseed flowers with sake lees miso dressing, and liver and konjac with mustard mayonnaise dressing. I chose mixed grain rice in a medium size portion. The fact that you can have a large portion (200g) for the same price is great! The self-serve mild water was a nice touch. They even provided nostalgic paper towels, which reminded me of those that come with boxed lunches. It's great that they are avoiding plastic. The seasonal vegetable salad is always served on a plate, making it quite substantial. Each dish is meticulously prepared and truly delights the body. The pork simmered with grated onions was delicious, with a comforting flavor that is perfect for home cooking. The addition of eggs made it even better! The chicken and rapeseed flowers with sake lees miso dressing had a healthy and delicious taste. I've been feeling concerned about my stomach and body's coldness since New Year's, so I deliberately chose this deli option. The liver and konjac with mustard mayonnaise dressing was another winner, just like I praised in my previous review. The liver was delicious with no unpleasant odor, and I wonder how they make the mustard dressing. I thoroughly enjoyed the high-quality miso soup as well. I'm looking forward to my next visit for some coffee at the cafe. Thank you for the delicious meal!

On Saturday afternoon, I decided to do some shopping at the Muji store in Shinjuku and then have a meal at this cafe. After waiting at the entrance for a while, I finally got seated and realized that I had to line up to order food, similar to a school cafeteria. I waited again and finally got my turn. I chose the most popular dish, which was the chicken tempura with sweet chili mayonnaise. I also picked a side dish, which was a burdock root salad-like dish. The meal came with multigrain rice and miso soup, all for 1,100 yen. The food was overall delicious. About 90% of the customers were women.

Cream soda with pudding. I was feeling tired, and my body was craving something sweet! Just the right amount of sweetness, at a reasonable price, as expected from Muji! The store is bustling on weekends, but I love stopping by for a quick tea break while shopping. It may be a childish order, but I recommend treating yourself like this once in a while.

I visited a cafe located in the basement of a building where Shinjuku Piccadilly is. I didn't know that Muji was in this building. It was quite crowded, but luckily there were several empty seats. I ordered an iced coffee for 350 yen. The atmosphere was not very calming due to the crowds. It might be a different experience if visited on a less busy day.

Arrived at the restaurant at 12 pm on a holiday. Managed to get a seat just in time. By the time I finished eating, there was a long line waiting. Even though there were plenty of seats, it's amazing how popular this place is. After much deliberation, I ordered a tofu hamburger as my main dish, along with pumpkin and sweet potato salad, thickly cooked egg with mushrooms, kale and hijiki salad, and chicken skin topping. I chose multi-grain rice for my meal without hesitation. The menu seemed to cater to girls' tastes. The flavors were average, but I really liked the relaxed atmosphere and spacious seating of this place!

I went to Shinjuku for lunch the other day. The area around Isetan in Shinjuku was crowded with lines everywhere. I searched and found a MUJI cafe that I had wanted to visit for a while. It was very busy during lunchtime, but the service was smooth and I didn't have to wait much. They have a wide variety of options and it's a very satisfying place to eat. I especially recommend it for women.

Main and Deli Set: Main dish + 4 sides for 1200 yen - Sweet chili mayonnaise fried chicken - Liver and konjac with mustard mayonnaise - Chili con carne - Hijiki and kale Japanese-style salad - Pumpkin and sweet potato salad Drink & Dessert Set: 400 yen - Iced coffee - Half cheesecake Total: 1600 yen

I often use this place when I want to have tea. Even on weekends in the early afternoon, if you wait a bit, you can find a seat, and the cake and drink sets start at around 600 yen, which is very reasonable considering the location. Everything I order is delicious. When everywhere else is crowded and I'm in a bind, I come here.

I visited the second cafe in Shinjuku, Cafe & Meal MUJI Shinjuku store. It seemed like it was operated by MUJI, and the system was a bit confusing at first. It felt like a family restaurant with seating, ordering, dining, and paying. I ended up asking a staff member if I had to order a set meal. I purchased a set of baked pudding and tea for 600 yen. The baked pudding came with whipped cream and was delicious. It was a bit inconvenient to have to line up when entering, ordering, and paying. Thank you for the meal.