Tokyo Omurice Guide: 10 Best Omurice in Tokyo

The upbeat, tenacious, and loud city of Tokyo offers the perfect ambiance for the most authentic omurice.

Japan’s response to the Middle East’s shawarma and Mexico’s taco, this dish is a beloved comfort food in the country. 

A serving of omurice consists of a thin, softly cooked omelet wrapped around a mound of ketchup-flavored fried rice, not just any type of rice, also often referred to as “chicken rice.” Some varieties are even made with ham and bacon, while other vegan options have no meat at all.

Tokyo’s malls are ostentatious with restaurants serving Japanese flavors, and these omurice dishes subtly wave to you on the food menu. Or, find them in friendly alleyways around this destination.

Let’s get to know the best omurice restaurants in Tokyo, 10 of them.

1. grill GRAND

Near Tokyo’s Senso-ji Temple and the Nakamise Shopping Street is a homely omurice restaurant that will make your senses indulge to something grand. Their omurice is cut above the rest, consisting of beef, onions, and mushrooms in a decadent sauce of tomato and, get this, red wine. 

Price: From 2,000 yen

Hours: 11:30 AM-2 PM, 5-9 PM (closed on Mondays and Sundays)

Contact: +81 3-3874-2351

Address: 3-24-6 Asakusa, Taito City, Tokyo 111-0032, Japan

2. Rengatei

Rengatei is listed on Time Out’s best omurice restaurants in Tokyo. Rumor has it that this restaurant is one of the originators of the dish. Probably, as it is centuries old, established in the 1890s! In fact, the chefs make the dish slightly distinct. Instead of the usual wrap style, the eggs are mixed with the filling before cooking. The ingredients really do the talking. 

Price: From 2,000 yen

Hours: 11:15 AM-2 PM, 5:30-8 PM (closed on Sundays)

Contact: +81 3-3561-3882

Address: 3-5-16 Ginza, Chuo City, Tokyo 104-0061, Japan

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3. Kurofunetei

Founded in the early 1900s, Kurofunetei may be priced way higher than those of the other restaurants here, but they can compensate for it. Their omurice features a deliciously classic ketchup-flavored rice with tasty onions, carrots, chicken, and shrimp fillings. The chefs make sure the egg wrapping is cooked thoroughly to preserve its firm shape and texture. Then, more ketchup is added.

Price: From 6,000 yen

Hours: 11:30 AM-9:45 PM (closed on Sundays)

Contact: +81 3-3837-1617

Address: 2-13-13 Ueno, Kikuyabiru 4F, Taito City, Tokyo 110-0005, Japan

4. Taimeiken

It is interesting to note how most of the restaurants on this list had been established several decades ago. Taimeiken has been doing business for around 80 years already. 

Their signature omurice variety is the Tampopo Omurice wherein, unlike others, the omelet is on top of fried rice rather than the rice stuffed inside. “Tampopo” literally means “dandelion” and got that name because of how the omelet blossoms like a flower when sliced. 

Price: From 1,000 yen

Hours: 11:30 AM-3 PM, 5-9 PM (closed on Sundays and Mondays)

Contact: +81 3-3271-2463

Address: 1-8-6 Nihonbashimuromachi, Chuo City, Tokyo 103-0022, Japan

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5. Pumpkin

Omurice is a Westernized Japanese dish, so there’s no better way than to eat it at Pumpkin! This old-school eatery’s omurice is also flavored with ketchup, then filled with mushrooms, onions, and oh-so-satisfying chicken. Try the demi-glace option, too, and taste for yourself!

Price: From 2,000 yen

Hours: 11:30 AM-3 PM (closed on Wednesdays)

Contact: +81 3-3326-2944

Address: 1-11-5 Sengawacho, Chofu City, Tokyo, Japan

6. Azabu Shokudo

Azabu Shokudo’s signature omurice features three various sauce-based choices: the classic ketchup version for adults and kids, the demi-glace, and the white sauce option, with the latter two being more popular for the more mature eater. 

Price: From 1,000 yen

Hours: 11:30 AM-2 PM, 5:30-8 PM (closed on Mondays and Sundays)

Contact: +81 3-3409-4767

Address: 4-18-1 Nishiazabu, AZABU WEST-B1, Minato City, Tokyo 106-0031, Japan

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7. Shokukobo Aladdin

That name sounds interesting, and the restaurant located at the heart of Shibuya looks interesting. Similarly, their omurice will send shivers down your spine in a good way, of course. Ailnoir specializes in a style of omurice in the Japanese capital that has become popular on Japanese TV, too. As for how it tastes, visit the restaurant to try it.

Price: From 10,000 yen

Hours: 11 AM-2:30 PM, 5:30-10:30 PM Monday to Friday; 11 AM-2:30 PM Sundays (closed on Saturdays)

Contact: +81 3-5420-0038

Address: 2-22-10 Ebisu, Hiroo Riverside G G1F, Shibuya, Tokyo 150-0013, Japan

8. Kissa You

Serious about that name? They are. Kissa You’s omurice is secondary on its menu, but this restaurant has been serving coffee, light meals, and tipples for four decades now. Their take on the popular omelet rice sandwich is legendary. 

Price: From 1,000 yen

Hours: 11 AM-4 PM (closed on Wednesdays)

Contact: +81 3-6226-0482

Address: 4-13-17 Ginza, Takano Building 1F・2F, Chuo City, Tokyo 104-0061, Japan

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9. Shiseido Parlour

Is that the name of a beauty brand? Yes, it is because Shiseido Parlour is owned by Shiseido itself! Yes, the beauty brand! No frills. Situated in Ginza, it has been in operation for over 150 years, and its menu is passed down from generation to generation. The look of their omurice is simply beautiful. They also serve desserts.

Price: Visit their official website

Hours: 11 AM-8:30 PM 

Contact: +81 3-5537-6241

Address: Shiseido Building, 8-8-3 Ginza, Chuo City, Tokyo 104-0061, Japan

10. Kitchen Punch

Living up to its very name, Kitchen Punch serves an omurice that’s just heavenly. Never forget to try their pork cutlets and hamburger steaks, likewise. 

Price: From 1,000 yen

Hours: 11:30 AM–2 PM, 6–8:30 PM Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday; 11:30 AM–2 PM Thursday and Saturday (closed on Sundays and Mondays)

Contact: +81 3-3712-1084

Address: 2-7-10 Kamimeguro, Meguro City, Tokyo 153-0051, Japan

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Omurice will also remind you of what the empanadas of the Ilocos region in the Philippines look like. Sure, omurice is a product of Western influences, just like how that dish was influenced by Spanish cuisine. Today, omurice is also a homemade dish prepared by moms for their children, capable of recalling fond childhood memories. See you in Tokyo for this omurice!

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