Dining Sakura

A short walk from Nogata Station on the Seibu Shinjuku Line toward the residential streets, Dining Sakura is a Japanese eatery where guests can fill up on hearty set meals or affordable drinks bites. At lunchtime, daily sets rotate between meat and fish centerpieces, served standard teishoku-style with small side dishes and pickles tailored to each menu.

A signature appeal is enjoying dishes that take extra effort at home, such as deep-fried fish coated generously in a sweet-and-sour mushroom sauce. Beyond the rotating daily specials, the kitchen keeps staples like fried prawn, tonkatsu, and pork piccata on hand, giving diners dependable choices when hunger calls for something substantial.

In the evening, the space shifts toward lingering over small plates with a beer or other drink. With comfortable table seating, it functions just as well for a settled meal as it does for dropping in solo for a quick bite. Payment is cash only, so having money prepared in advance is recommended.