Information provided by: Akira Karasawa (School cafeteria researcher, university lecturer)
Karasawa Akira: He has eaten at cafeterias on a total of 350 campuses across the country and is also involved in providing the menus. He has supervised many books, including "Cheap and Delicious Student Cafeterias."
The third boom! Recommendations for the Reiwa era's "New School Cafeteria"
University cafeterias are experiencing a third boom in lunch menus, and the Reiwa era is also seeing a revolution! In the Showa era, cafeterias competed on volume and low prices, while in the Heisei era they competed on deliciousness and high quality. In the Reiwa era, many cafeterias have been competing on stylishness and surprising appearances. From cafeterias to restaurants, and gourmet food.
The university offers an original lunch menu, and even displays the calories for your convenience, truly putting students first. Shin Gakushuku has become a popular oasis of relaxation, with Japanese and Western cuisine, Italian, Chinese, salads, desserts, freshly baked bread, and more! Enjoy to your heart's content!
Aoyama Gakuin University
Ichinana Shokudo has earned a reputation for being "cheap, delicious, easily accessible, with a cheerful atmosphere, and open to the public," and is a hall of fame student cafeteria ranking. Recommended dishes include "Aoyama Monogatari," which changes its menu every two days, and "Omotesando," which has a daily set menu, allowing you to enjoy different menu items without getting bored. The excellent Ichinana curry is also available in retort pouches.
Address: 4-4-25 Shibuya, Shibuya-ku map
Taisho University
The campus' famous restaurant, Za Gamor Classic Kamodai Shokudo, is run by a former Prince Hotel chef and is open to both students and non-students. There are seven types of reasonably priced "one-tray lunches." One of the attractions is the ability to enjoy authentic cuisine made with fresh ingredients at a low price.
Address: 3-20-1 Nishisugamo, Toshima-ku, Tokyo, Building 5, 8th Floor map
Tokyo University of Agriculture
The student cafeteria, Cafeteria Green, offers not only delicious food but also a wide variety, generous portions, and a sense of novelty—you'll never get bored. With daily and weekly specials, a diverse selection of bento boxes, and more, there's something for everyone. You can also enjoy dishes made with ingredients grown by students during their practical training, such as those related to agricultural projects.
Address: 1-1-1 Sakuragaoka, Setagaya-ku map
