The Nishitsu editorial office is located in Shukugawa, and Shukugawa actually has a surprisingly large number of restaurants. Even on weekday afternoons, the area is lively, especially with local moms.
There’s a wide range of places too, from stylish restaurants to more casual spots.
Another feature of the area is that it has many “hidden gem” restaurants that may not stand out at first glance but are seriously delicious.
So for this lunch feature, we’ve put together a list of restaurants around Hankyu Shukugawa Station that Nishitsu has visited so far.
There are currently 36 restaurants on the list.
Why not enjoy an elegant lunch in Shukugawa once in a while?
目次
- 1 Italian & Cafe “Trinity”
- 2 Restaurant & Bar “夙川マール”
- 3 “CAFE ATIK”
- 4 “Da Cencino”
- 5 “夙川中屋”
- 6 Shinshu Soba “以知川”
- 7 “夙川さくら亭”
- 8 “pas à pas…”
- 9 “cosi cosi”
- 10 Italian Small Dishes “江坂”
- 11 Yomentei “さんれも”
- 12 Okonomiyaki & Teppanyaki “アザミヤ”
- 13 Galette Specialty Shop “クレープリー・ルポ”
- 14 “あんばい”
- 15 Casual Dining “Ta”
- 16 “ラヴェニール チャイナ”
- 17 “YORKYS BRUNCH”
- 18 Italian Table “FIORE GIARDINO”
- 19 Chiso “侘助”
- 20 “辯財門”
- 21 “The Kitchen HILLTOP”
- 22 “葉音”
- 23 “HUT juneberry”
- 24 “Yamazaki（フランス料理山崎）”
- 25 “JTRRD cafe SHUKUGAWA”
- 26 “夙川カレー食堂 trinity”
- 27 “貴味蛸”
- 28 Japanese & Western Drinks and Cuisine “河童”
- 29 “旬彩ゆずや”
- 30 Sushi & Seasonal Cuisine “葵”
- 31 Nishinomiya Coworking “コワクラ”
- 32 “Angel Cafe SANTA CRUZ”
- 33 Cafe “シャンブル・ド・イチカワ”
- 34 “le benaton”
Italian & Cafe “Trinity”
This Italian restaurant is located north of Hankyu Shukugawa Station, with a chef trained in the authentic style showing off their skills.
The restaurant is known for its “ultimate hamburg steak.”
Read the article here↓
Restaurant & Bar “夙川マール”
This restaurant is based on the concept of a “parent-and-child restaurant.”
It’s an easy place to visit even with small children.
Read the article here↓
“CAFE ATIK”
Although it’s a cafe restaurant, it serves authentic Spanish and Italian cuisine, and it’s always bustling with people at lunchtime.
Read the article here↓
“Da Cencino”
This Italian restaurant recently opened along the Yamate Kansen road.
You can enjoy Ozaki Beef, a branded wagyu beef.
Read the article here↓
“夙川中屋”
This restaurant is located along the Hankyu railway tracks.
It’s a yakitori izakaya, but it also serves lunch.
The recommended dish is the “Chicken Nanban,” which has even been featured on TV.
Read the article here↓
Shinshu Soba “以知川”
It’s located on the 2nd floor of Shukugawa Green Town.
The menu is extensive, with soba of course, as well as rice bowls, tempura, and more.
Read the article here↓
“夙川さくら亭”
This is a Chinese restaurant located under the Hankyu elevated tracks.
It’s now a little away from Shukugawa Station, but it originally had locations inside Green Town and in front of Shukugawa Station.
Read the article here↓
“pas à pas…”
This French restaurant is located along the Yamate Kansen road, a little east of Shukugawa Station.
You can enjoy authentic French cuisine in a casual setting.
Read the article here↓
“cosi cosi”
This Italian restaurant is located a little east of Hankyu Shukugawa Station.
Its signature “white pizza” is a popular menu item.
Read the article here↓
Italian Small Dishes “江坂”
This Italian restaurant has long been loved by locals.
In addition to classic Italian dishes, it also serves Western-style dishes such as curry and hamburg steak.
Read the article here↓
Yomentei “さんれも”
This spaghetti and omurice restaurant is located in the basement of Shukugawa Green Town.
They also have curry and doria, making for a very extensive menu.
Read the article here↓
Okonomiyaki & Teppanyaki “アザミヤ”
This teppanyaki restaurant is located in the basement of Shukugawa Green Town.
Okonomiyaki is the main focus of the menu, but you can also enjoy many other teppanyaki dishes.
Read the article here↓
Galette Specialty Shop “クレープリー・ルポ”
This galette specialty shop is located in an alley on the north side of Hankyu Shukugawa Station.
The chef is the only Japanese person recognized in the authentic home of galettes.
Read the article here↓
“あんばい”
This is a juwari soba restaurant on the north side of Hankyu Shukugawa Station.
It has even been listed in the Michelin Guide.
Read the article here↓
Casual Dining “Ta”
This casual dining restaurant uses pesticide-free vegetables grown on its own farm.
In addition to operating as a restaurant, it also sells vegetables.
Read the article here↓
“ラヴェニール チャイナ”
This casual Chinese restaurant is located a little west of Hankyu Shukugawa Station.
You can enjoy authentic Chinese cuisine in a stylish interior.
Read the article here↓
“YORKYS BRUNCH”
This cafe restaurant is popular for its pancakes, but it also has a solid lunch menu.
They also serve items like hamburgers.
Read the article here↓
Italian Table “FIORE GIARDINO”
This Italian restaurant is located on the 6th floor of a building along the Yamate Kansen road.
You can enjoy authentic Italian cuisine along with the view from the 6th floor.
Read the article here↓
Chiso “侘助”
This is a sister restaurant of the soba restaurant “土山人” in Ashiya.
At lunchtime, the “侘助膳” lunch set is a good deal.
Read the article here↓
“辯財門”
This restaurant is located right in front of Hankyu Shukugawa Station.
Their tonteki pork steak and curry are said to be popular.
Read the article here↓
“The Kitchen HILLTOP”
This restaurant is on the 1st floor of a building called “アルペジオ夙川” in front of Hankyu Shukugawa Station.
You can enjoy hearty set meals at reasonable prices.
Read the article here↓
“葉音”
This tonkatsu restaurant has been loved by locals for many years.
They also have shrimp and chicken cutlets.
Read the article here↓
“HUT juneberry”
This is a Western-style restaurant, which is surprisingly rare in the Shukugawa area.
You can enjoy popular yoshoku dishes like hamburg steak and fried oysters, prepared with a proper restaurant touch.
Read the article here↓
“Yamazaki（フランス料理山崎）”
This French restaurant is located along the Yamate Kansen road, a little east of Hankyu Shukugawa Station.
It’s an authentic French restaurant, but it has an approachable feel.
Read the article here↓
“JTRRD cafe SHUKUGAWA”
This smoothie shop only recently opened, but it also serves a small selection of food.
There are two dishes: “Papricurry” and “Papriome,” both served inside a bell pepper with rice.
Read the article here↓
“夙川カレー食堂 trinity”
This is a curry specialty shop recently opened by Trinity.
It’s located on the 2nd floor of Shukugawa Green Town.
Read the article here↓
“貴味蛸”
Located a little south of Hankyu Shukugawa Station, this restaurant serves tamagoyaki and Taiwanese cuisine.
Lunch used to be available only on weekends, but recently they often serve lunch on weekdays as well.
Read the article here↓
Japanese & Western Drinks and Cuisine “河童”
This restaurant is located directly below “ラヴェニールチャイナ.”
It has an izakaya-like feel, but it also serves lunch.
Read the article here↓
“旬彩ゆずや”
This restaurant recently opened on the south side of Shukugawa Green Town.
It looks like an izakaya from the outside, but it also serves lunch.
Read the article here↓
Sushi & Seasonal Cuisine “葵”
This hidden-away sushi restaurant is located a little southwest of Hankyu Shukugawa Station.
In addition to sushi, they also offer items such as bento.
Read the article here↓
Nishinomiya Coworking “コワクラ”
This is a rare coworking space where you can also have lunch.
It’s located on the 3rd floor of Shukugawa Green Town.
Read the article here↓
“Angel Cafe SANTA CRUZ”
This cafe is attached to an obstetrics and gynecology clinic called “SANTA CRUZ,” but anyone can use it.
You can try an unusual dish called naan pizza.
Read the article here↓
Cafe “シャンブル・ド・イチカワ”
This cafe is located on the 1st floor of Shukugawa Green Town.
It’s in a prominent spot and has plenty of space, so it’s often used by locals as a place to meet up or hold casual meetings.
Read the article here↓
“le benaton”
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