It’s not very often you come across great food options inside the paid area of Tokyo’s busy stations. That’s why Newoman Shinjuku Ekinaka has got to be one of Tokyo’s most convenient and welcoming food halls. Part of the Newoman Shinjuku shopping centre, the ekinaka, meaning ‘inside the station’, is inside the ticket gates at JR Shinjuku Station, near the south exit. While it might not be the biggest depachika, the selection here is top notch, giving you plenty of options for sweet souvenirs and hearty bentos.
Have your pick from picture-perfect fruit sandwiches, onigiri rice balls, kaisendon (seafood bowls) and fresh salads. If that’s not enough, there are also gorgeous cakes, pairfaits, vegan muffins, beautifully packaged cookies and wagashi shaped like Mt Fuji.