Kaiser

Snack bar · Tokyo Shinjuku Ni-chōme

A small counter bar on the seventh floor where English, Chinese and Korean are spoken: Kaiser is an accessible way to get to know Ni-chōme’s typical snack bar culture.

• ★ 4.5 on Google (19)
• Multilingual
• Snack bar
• Open late

Address

2-12-15 Shinjuku, 7F
Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 160-0022

Crowd

international, many guests from China, Korea and Taiwan

Getting there

Shinjuku-sanchōme subway station, a few minutes on foot

What makes Kaiser stand out

Ni-chōme has hundreds of small bars, often with just a counter for a few guests and a host, the mama-san. Many of them are geared to Japanese regulars. Kaiser is different: the team speaks English, Chinese and Korean, and even first-time visitors quickly become part of the group.

As is usual in many snack bars, there’s a seating charge. In return you get conversation and company at the counter. Guests particularly rave about host Hiroya.

Atmosphere and crowd

The crowd is international and mainly Asian, with many from China, Korea and Taiwan. Guests report that they quickly felt at home, even when they came alone. The bar opens late and runs until the early hours.

Kontakt & Links

Editorially researched, as of October 2026. Sources: Google reviews (4.5 stars, 19 reviews). Opening hours, prices and programme may change, please check before visiting.