DINER 5GALLONS is a dining bar located on 8th Street of Shinjuku Golden Gai, established as the second location of the long-standing bar '5GALLONS' on the area's 3rd Street. Compared to the first location, this spot offers a more spacious and relaxed interior, with no cover charge — making it easy on the wallet and completely transparent in pricing. Its American-style, open atmosphere is welcoming even to first-time Golden Gai visitors and tourists. The star dish is the 'Ultimate Beef Tendon Curry,' which was highly praised on the TV program 'Matsuko's Unknown World' during its Golden Gai special — rich and sticky with collagen, and carrying a satisfying, lingering heat. The '5GALLONS Burger,' made with natural yeast Mineya buns and a handmade 100% beef, 150g patty, is another crowd-pleaser with a loyal following among international repeat visitors. A wide selection of drinks — cocktails, beer, shochu, and whisky — rounds out the menu, with an average spend of ¥1,000–¥2,000 per person.
* Bars located in the same alley row.
Shinjuku Golden Gai is Tokyo's most iconic bar district — 295+ unique bars packed into six narrow alleys in Kabukicho, Shinjuku. A 5-minute walk from Shinjuku Station East Exit, next to Hanazono Shrine. Featured in the Michelin Green Guide, it has been a cultural institution since the 1950s.
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