Sushi Maru Shinjuku

East of the station, Shinjuku’s landscape shifts from department stores to a grid of restaurants and shopping streets shared by offices, residents and visitors. Sushi Maru is at 3-31-6 Shinjuku, a short walk from Shinjuku Station and close to Shinjuku-sanchome. Its presence on a busy street does not make it a street-food counter: the official site presents a sushi restaurant with lunch, dinner menus and options for gatherings. For anyone ending a day among shops or theatres, lunch is the most accessible entry to its offer.

The published weekday lunch menu starts at ¥1,320 and includes choices such as chirashi and assorted sets; other pages feature nigiri, seasonal fish and dinner menus. The restaurant also highlights fish connected with the Saganoseki area of Oita, though availability and price depend on season and menu. The format differs from Sushiro: there is counter seating and tables across several floors, including tatami rooms for group meals, while evening dining or a set course can cost more than a regular lunch.

Public comments for this branch highlight fresh fish, attentive service and a calmer atmosphere than its central location might suggest; lunch comments about portion size and value help explain its appeal. Other reviews indicate that the bill depends substantially on what is ordered, so the lunch starting price should not be mistaken for the average dinner cost. The listed telephone number is +81 3-3356-7077. Google lists extended hours, but the restaurant notes that some items may sell out; arriving before the kitchen winds down is sensible.

For a budget comparison, Sushiro Nishiguchi is the more predictable option: plates from ¥150 and quick service beside the station. Sushi Maru is better understood as a sit-down meal, with an affordable lunch if diners choose the daytime menu and a more expensive experience when ordering specials or dinner. We found no confirmed restaurant-owned parking, so Shinjuku-sanchome or Shinjuku stations are the practical arrival points. The choice depends on whether you want to count plates and leave quickly or spend longer over a sushi meal.