I visited around 1 pm on a weekday. I did the procedure on the first floor and took the elevator to the cafeteria. At this time of year, about 30-40% of the seats are taken, especially the ones facing the window with a view are occupied. There are many tourists as well. I ordered pork shabu-shabu and summer vegetable salad at the ticket machine and received the dishes at the counter. The miso soup was a bit thick, but it made the daikon radish flavorful. The simmered hijiki seaweed side dish had just the right amount of flavor and portion. The main dish, pork shabu-shabu, is mainly vegetables as the salad suggests. You wrap the vegetables with the pork and eat it with rice as a side dish. The portion was normal to slightly small, while the amount of rice was normal to slightly large. The flavor, including the sauce, was light, so the furikake I sprinkled at the counter helped me finish the rice. The taste was similar to a school cafeteria, but it was light and not greasy, so I could eat it comfortably. It's also nice to be able to choose between cold and hot green tea at the self-service tea machine. Depending on where you sit, you can also enjoy the view, and the price is fantastic for what you get.

I was torn between the set meal, ramen, udon, curry, and various other menu options. I decided to order the collaboration set meal from Josai University of Nutrition and the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Ramen. The set meal came with dessert and I was very satisfied! The Tokyo Metropolitan Government Ramen also offers extra noodles as a standard and is cost-effective. The view is outstanding, and the prices are reasonable, so I recommend it to anyone visiting the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building observation deck! You need to check in at the reception before taking the elevator.

I was really torn, but I decided to go with the lunch set supervised by a female nutritionist. It was healthy with barley rice and non-fried cutlets. The view was amazing too! It was delicious. Next door, the café had espresso for only 110 yen, and surprisingly it was quite tasty. It's a shame it was served in a paper cup, but the view was great. I enjoyed it.

Visited the metropolitan government office to renew my license and decided to have a late lunch. Bought a Chinese set meal ticket which included a mini Chinese rice bowl and ramen. Although the price was cheap and the view from the high floors was nice, the taste was honestly not very good. However, there was a sense of superiority in getting a QR code ticket and receiving an entry pass. I recommend everyone to visit at least once.

The staff cafeteria on the 32nd floor of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building No. 1 offers a lunch with a view of the observatory restaurant. Depending on where you sit, you can see Skytree and Shinjuku Central Park, Mount Fuji, or Yoyogi Park. The menu includes a variety of Japanese, Western, and Chinese dishes, with healthy options, Tokyo-sourced ingredients, and collaborations with famous restaurants. The weekly menu can be viewed on the official website in PDF format. There are also affordable set meals and udon/soba starting at 400 yen, as well as a café corner offering coffee for 110 yen and freshly baked pastries starting at 100 yen. I often enjoyed the healthy set meal with barley rice (supervised by Joshi Eiyo University), but the pasta, gratin, and curry were also delicious. I have eaten at the 32nd floor cafeteria more than 20 times and never had a disappointing meal. To enter the building, you need to go through the procedures on the 1st or 2nd floor, which can also be done on the spot or by obtaining a QR code for visitor registration online. However, it is recommended to avoid the peak time between 12:00 and 12:30 as it gets crowded. During summer vacation, it can get crowded with tourists, so if you want to avoid the crowds, the 4th floor cafeteria in Building No. 2 also offers a nice view. ★ For more detailed reviews and menu information, please visit my blog at https://gokigenbiyori.com/ or search for "Shinjuku gourmet Gokigen" online.

2023 Foodie Adventure in Tokyo Battle Edition At the beginning of the "Tokyo Battle Edition" http://kazuuun.blog79.fc2.com/blog-entry-24307.html 2023 Foodie Adventure in Tokyo Battle Edition Part 93 After completing the entry procedures at the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building, I headed to the 32nd floor of the main government building. On the 32nd floor, there is the "Staff Cafeteria" (Shinjuku, Tokyo). The view from the 32nd floor was impressive. I ordered the One Coin Lunch for 500 yen, which was Salted Miso-marinated Chicken and Vegetable Stir-Fry.

Finally, I visited the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building Observation Deck, which I had been wanting to visit for a long time. Despite being afraid of heights, I have a habit of going up tall buildings whenever I see one, so I really wanted to go to the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building, but it had been closed due to the influence of the coronavirus for a long time. I recently heard that it had been reopened, so I visited. When I come to a place like this, I always want to visit the staff cafeteria. I wanted to eat curry made in a large pot like school lunch curry, so I ordered pork cutlet curry. It was already past 1 o'clock, so there were few customers. I was able to order quickly. I secured a seat by the window and enjoyed the curry. The curry, simmered to a thick consistency, was a traditional sweet curry. There was plenty of rice, and the quality was quite good. However, the price was average for a staff cafeteria (I don't remember the exact price, but it was probably around 800 yen), making me think that people in Tokyo must be high earners. I had a fixed idea that the curry in the staff cafeteria would be in the 400 yen range. Thank you for the meal! (^o^)✨

I went to the employee cafeteria on the 32nd floor of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building, a 10-minute walk from Shinjuku Station West Exit, and had pork yakiniku with grated ponzu sauce for 690 yen. Although it is called an employee cafeteria, it is open to the general public if you obtain a temporary pass. I came to the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building to renew my driver's license. I arrived at 11:30 am and the cafeteria was about 20% full. I ordered the recommended menu from the ticket machine, handed the ticket to the counter, and my food was served promptly. The meal included marinated dish, clear soup, and barley rice in addition to the main dish. The food was supervised by the Women's Nutrition University, so it was lightly seasoned and the portions were small. I finished the meal feeling satisfied at about 80% full. Thank you for the meal!

I have visited the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building many times, but I have never been to the cafeteria. On this day, I had a work-related reason to visit the building, so I decided to check out the cafeteria on the 32nd floor of the main building. To enter the cafeteria area on the 32nd floor, you need to register as a visitor on the Tokyo Metropolitan Government website in advance. This registration is open to everyone. The website also displays the menu. I had my eye on the "Chinese rice bowl set" as my first choice. My second choice was the "Yamagata Katsudon". In the end, I got lost and couldn't find the Chinese rice bowl, so I ended up getting both the Katsudon and the Chinese rice bowl (laughs). I visited the place around 12:05. The line extended all the way to the corridor. This time might be the busiest time. There are lines drawn on the floor near the entrance of the cafeteria, indicating "recommended" and "Japanese food". I chose to line up under "recommended", thinking the Chinese rice bowl might be there. But I ended up at the place where the only option was the "Yamagata Katsudon". I thought, "Oh well," and just went with it since I didn't want to line up again. I paid with my transportation IC card. I found a seat and sat down. The view from the window was very nice, as it was on the 32nd floor. It was a sunny day. The Katsudon had a unique sweet and savory sauce on it. It tasted like the typical cafeteria or municipal office food. I could have stopped at half full, but not knowing when I would come back, I decided to give my best and lined up again for the Chinese rice bowl (laughs). This time, I made sure to check the front of the line before lining up. The Chinese rice bowl had a quail egg in it. Good. Also, there were green peas. It had a lot of ingredients. The taste was average. I was satisfied to have tried two dishes at the Tokyo Metropolitan Government cafeteria. The website listed the calories, with the Katsudon set at 848 kcal and the Chinese rice bowl set at 585 kcal. Even combined, it was less than a bowl of Ramen Jiro, so it's all good (laughs). By 12:30, the line had disappeared. In hindsight, if I had waited for 30 minutes, I could have bought my food leisurely. Thank you for the meal.

I had the opportunity to visit the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building, so I decided to check out the staff cafeteria. By registering for a visit on this website (https://visitorsignin.metro.tokyo.lg.jp/), anyone can enter. I confirmed that they were serving fried rice as the daily special today. I headed to the 32nd floor. It may be one of the largest cafeterias in Tokyo, bright, clean, and with a luxurious view from the 32nd floor of the skyscraper in Shinjuku. If you avoid the lunch rush from 12:00-13:00, you have a good chance of getting a window seat. Today's special was shrimp fried rice with fried chicken in a savory sauce, including soup, for 690 yen. The fried rice was pre-cooked and plated beautifully with shrimp, eggs, and green onions. It was surprisingly tasty, resembling a Chinese-style pilaf. The additional fried chicken and soup for 690 yen was a great deal. Overall, a pleasant dining experience at a government building cafeteria.

Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building☆ I mustered up the courage (lol) to go to the government building for lunch. I had some business near Tochomae Station and finished around noon, so I thought about where to have lunch. The government building... I heard that the general public can use the cafeteria, so I bravely headed there (^^)!!!! There are cafeterias on the 4th floor as well, but I decided to go to the one on the 32nd floor. I was a bit lost on where to go. In the end, I bought the wrong meal ticket (lol) It was my mistake... I really am clumsy (^_^;). I had the chicken chashu tonkotsu ramen. The chicken was well seasoned and delicious, and the light tonkotsu broth was great. It was a satisfying meal.

The view is nice, but the taste and quality are a bit lacking. I wouldn't go back again. The price is okay, but I wish the taste could be improved. It's a shame because it's a nice facility, but the staff at the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building are a bit poor.

The observation lobby on the top floor was closed for maintenance on Tuesday. It was crowded at lunchtime and there was a sign saying "Please refrain from saving seats," but some people used items like handkerchiefs to save seats. You line up to receive each dish separately.

Eating in a government building for the first time felt very unusual. I had to register as a visitor downstairs and exchange it for a security pass. I was a bit confused once I went upstairs, not sure how to get food. I eventually found a cheap set meal. The price was really affordable, and the food was good for the price. Overall, it was a very quiet atmosphere.

2023 Foodie Tour Tokyo Battle Edition "Tokyo Edition" begins with a visit to the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building. On the 32nd floor of the first main building, you can find the Staff Cafeteria. The view from the 32nd floor is amazing. I ordered the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building Ramen for 590 yen.

This is a cafeteria located on the 32nd floor of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building. To use this cafeteria, you need to go through the procedure on the 1st floor and receive a pass. It's a simple process where you input your name and reason for visiting on a terminal. From the 32nd floor, you can enjoy a view of the skyscrapers in Nishi-Shinjuku. The seating capacity is good, but it seems more crowded compared to the cafeteria on the 4th floor of the second government building. The menu changes daily and includes recommended dishes, Japanese, Western, curry, noodles, etc. There is a menu board and a ticket vending machine in the central area. You buy a ticket here and receive your food at the designated counter. Even the more expensive items are around 800 yen, so it's relatively cheap for a lunch in Nishi-Shinjuku. On the day of the visit, there was a "Reconstruction Support Lunch Menu" featuring Kitakata Ramen (660 yen) and Iwaidori Chicken Cutlet (710 yen). I tried the Iwaidori Chicken Cutlet (710 yen) which comes with a side of daikon salted kombu. The main chicken cutlet is made with branded chicken, so it's delicious. It's fried in advance due to mass cooking, but it's moist and slightly juicy. The oil is well-drained, making it light and easy to eat. The sauce is typical, but there are condiments next to the drink dispenser, so you can add more if needed. The chicken cutlet is served with shredded cabbage, mizuna, and red cabbage. There's also a lemon wedge for added flavor. The miso soup contains onions and fried tofu as ingredients, with a strong dashi flavor. The rice portion is standard, so you won't overeat. It feels like a regular staff cafeteria, but with interesting event menus. It's enjoyable even with frequent visits.

I decided to have lunch while enjoying the view near the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building. I ordered the daily lunch special for 500 yen, which came with pumpkin croquettes, stir-fried chicken, a side dish, and soup. It was a great deal for the price. Thank you for the meal.

Visited in February 2023. Despite its name, the Diet Members' Cafeteria is open to the general public. On the first floor, you enter your information into a machine, receive a QR code ticket, hand it to the security guard at the elevator entrance to receive an entry pass. You then scan the pass at the elevator gate to ride up to the 32nd floor. Upon arrival, the cafeteria was closed but the cafe was open. I ordered an iced coffee for 110 yen, which was reasonably priced and came in a large cup. Payment was accepted using a Suica card. The cafe is located on the 32nd floor, but the view is somewhat limited due to the height being similar to surrounding buildings. If you're looking for a great view, I recommend visiting a cafe on an observation deck instead. Unfortunately, the restaurant on the observation deck has been closed since before the pandemic, so dining with a view is no longer an option. Currently, you can enjoy a soft serve ice cream at the central cafe.

While at work, I couldn't skip lunch break, so I couldn't find a seat. Finally, I secured a seat and ordered the daily ramen at the ramen corner. It was a taste that made me think, "Well, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government employees must be able to work well with this." The view was nice too, I guess.

I had a meeting scheduled at a facility in the district, so I finished work in the morning and arrived at the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building at 1 pm. My husband suggested eating at the cafeteria in the government building. It was a great choice because it was a convenient location and we could relax after eating. In these times, you usually need to register with a machine to get a temporary pass, but we were able to enter without any issues. Since it was my first time there, I wandered around a bit. I noticed someone ordering stick dumplings at the set meal booth, so I decided to try it for 690 yen. It was quite filling, like having a meal with students during a school trip. I felt satisfied with the meal. I thought it would be nice to come back alone for a casual lunch on another occasion. It's affordable and you can feel comfortable being there, so it's perfect for a simple lunch on a regular day. ♡