Long-standing Shinjuku arcade with many retro games mixed in with modern offerings. Fighting game-focused floor that also hosts many events, be sure to support your locals if you're an FGC member!

Some of the best and cheapest kebab you'll find in Shinjuku or even the larger Tokyo area! 350 yen for a kebab sandwich.

Retro-game dedicated arcade with a second floor dedicated to fighting games and neogeo-era coop (metal slug, tetris TGM, raiden, etc.). First floor holds a lot of rare titles that are maintained in great condition and still playable! Time Crisis II, Starblade, Virtual ON, and more. Their mascot is designed by the artist behind Hi-Score Girl.

Try their pork karashiyaki set, with more flavorful pork than you'd ever expect for a dish designed for the Japanese palate. A super locals-only place with hallway-esque seating. A focused chef, flavorful pork, and set meal spaghetti that actually tastes good? What more cofuld you want?

A branch of the original Mikado Game Center in Takadanobaba, worth a visit if you're a fan of retro arcade games! Quite a different selection of classic arcade games compared to the main store, with that same focus on fighting games on their own dedicated floor.

Family-run arcade hosting local events and housing a plethora of arcade classics! They're super receptive to their local customers and are constantly working to add new games/modify cabinets to the customer's liking, go to support their efforts! Also very foreigner-friendly, happy to see you just walk in the door and will try their best to communicate.

Bandai Namco arcade attached to Nakano Broadway! Perfect place to take a break from all the shopping and deal-hunting, and a great spot for Gundam EXVS enthusiasts, with bring-your-own-controller USB ports on every 4th cabinet!

Katsu Curry with Omelet topping is their signature dish, serving free iced coffee with all of their orders as an added bonus!