Where to Eat in Ginza Cheap: Under $5 Restaurants in Ginza
5 Restaurants in Ginza where You can Eat for Under $5
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Ginza is arguably the most expensive district in Tokyo. There are lots of lavish shops and boutiques on the shopping street, and a number of high-end & Michelin-starred restaurants gather in this area. Well, don’t worry, Restaurants in Ginza are not only for rich people. When it comes to dining out, it is very possible to eat in Ginza cheaply. Despite the fact that the majority of stores in Ginza can be more pricey than in other areas, I can tell you that there are some great restaurants where you can eat around 500 JPY ($5)!!! Eat cheap Ginza food but still walk like a queen on Tokyo’s poshest street 🙂
Eating in Ginza
From cozy ramen shops and standing sushi bars to affordable lunch sets at traditional izakayas, Ginza Restaurants has options for every budget, making it a great spot to enjoy quality food without the hefty price tag. Now I am out to list you where to eat in Ginza cheap.
Where to Eat in Ginza Cheap
1. Japone (ジャポネ)
Neopolitan 600 yen
Japone is a spaghetti restaurant located near Yurakucho station. Most of their spaghetti dishes are served around 600 yen. Japon is especially popular because of its generous portion, too. If you wanna make your dish even bigger, take Oomori (+150 yen) or Yokozuna (+250 yen) option!
 Access |
2 minutes walk from JR Yurakucho station Kyobashi exit |
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 Address |
1F Ginza INZ3, 2–2 Ginza Nishi, Chuo-ward |
 Business Hours |
10:30～20:00 (~16:00 on Saturday&closed on Sunday) |
 Genre |
Spaghetti |
2. Fukutei (ふくてい)
Curry 500 yen
Fukutei is a small curry restaurant located in Yurakucho’s under the rail tracks. Their simple curry is served at 700 yen only and toppings can be added at an additional charge. Tonkatsu curry (850 yen) & Sirloin steak curry (840 yen) are the most popular dishes
| Access |
2 minutes walk from JR Yurakucho station |
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| Address |
3–6–7 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ward |
| Business Hours |
11:00～23:00 (~21:00 on Saturday&closed on Sunday) |
| Genre |
Curry |
3. Chaojan (巧匠)
Daily lunch meal 650 yen
Authentic Taiwanese restaurant in the Ginza area. Serving a variety of Taiwanese dishes including dim-sum and noodles at reasonable prices. Their amazing lunch deal is a daily lunch meal (3–4 kinds) served at only 650 JPY with generous portions.
| Access |
5 minutes walk from Higashi Ginza station |
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| Address |
3–14–10 Ginza, Chuo-ward |
| Business Hours |
Lunch 11：30～15：00 /Dinner 17：00～23：00 |
| Genre |
Taiwanese |
4. Warajiya (わらじ家)
Daily lunch meal 750 yen
Warajiya is a small and cozy restaurant located in the basement of the Ginza 9–2 building near Shinbashi Station. Warajiya serves a simple and authentic Japanese set meal “Teishoku” with fish, miso soup, rice, and small condiments. The set meals come with a choice of fish (mackerel, salmon, etc) and are available from 750 yen.
| Access |
2 mins walk from JR Shinbashi Station Ginza exit |
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| Address |
B1F Ginza 9–2 , 8–7 Ginza, Chuo-ward |
| Business Hours |
11:00～21:00 (Closed on Sundays) |
| Genre |
Japanese |
5. Ramen Takahashi
Ramen from 820 yen
The restaurant is renowned for its unique grilled flying fish (ago) salt-based ramen, offering a rich and smoky flavor that sets it apart from typical ramen broths. This distinctive taste has made it a popular dining spot in the Ginza district.
The menu features a variety of ramen options, with prices ranging from approximately ¥820 to ¥2,000. The most affordable dish is the “Shio Ramen” (salt-flavored ramen), priced at around ¥820. This bowl offers a delightful experience of their signature grilled flying fish broth without additional toppings, providing a satisfying and budget-friendly option for ramen enthusiasts.
| Access |
Approximately a 2-minute walk from both Ginza Station (Tokyo Metro Ginza and Marunouchi Lines) and Higashi-Ginza Station (Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line) |
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| Address |
5-10-10 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 104-0061, Japan (Original Dai Ichi Building 1F) |
| Business Hours |
Open daily from 11:00 AM to 4:30 AM (last order at 4:20 AM) |
| Genre |
Ramen |
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For an overview of what Ginza is, check out our All-in-one Guide to Ginza. If you have traveled to Tokyo recently I highly recommend you to read the articles below.
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