Tokyo Station Sawamura Weekday Lunch Review | Unlimited Bread, Salad & Coffee (Shin-Marunouchi Building)
Tokyo Mate
“Karuizawa’s famous bakery queue has landed in Tokyo! 🥐
If you’re looking for a Tokyo Station restaurant, SAWAMURA on the 7th floor of Shin-Marunouchi Building is the answer. Unlimited refills of natural yeast bread just like the Karuizawa flagship store, plus main dishes so excellent it’s ranked as tier-1 Marunouchi lunch spot—a true gem.
Today I’ll share my honest review of 2 premium lunch options (Matsusaka Pork & Crab Avocado Pasta), tips to avoid waiting, and complete info on other Tokyo locations.”
Sawamura Business Info & Access
Location: Shin-Marunouchi Building 7F (1-minute walk from Tokyo Station Marunouchi North Exit)
Hours: 11:00 - 23:00 (Sundays until 22:00)
Closed: Open year-round (except January 1st)
Reservations: Lunch time only available for course meals (4,000 yen~) - à la carte is walk-in only
Payment: Credit cards accepted
📌 Tokyo Mate Tip: How about exploring Tokyo Station after your meal to help digest? We’ve compiled everything from Character Street to hidden gems.
👉 Tokyo Station Attractions: Character Street, Restaurants, Night Views, Luggage Storage
🏙️ Tokyo Station View Restaurant, Shin-Marunouchi Building
Step out to the 7th floor terrace seating and Tokyo Station’s red brick architecture unfolds before your eyes. Beautiful during the day, but the evening view is truly spectacular.
Especially if you visit during winter evenings, don’t miss the Marunouchi Illumination spreading outside the windows!
👉 Tokyo Marunouchi Illumination 2025 Period & Hours Complete Guide
🥖 Sawamura Lunch Basic Set
The best value you can get with a 2,000 yen budget.
- Main dish (choose 1)
- Aged yeast bread (unlimited refills)
- Fresh salad
- Coffee or tea
Sawamura Lunch Menu Review
① Matsusaka Pork Tandoori Spare Ribs (1,980 yen)
(松阪ポークのタンドリースペアリブ)
Taste: Using ‘Matsusaka Pork’ from Mie Prefecture, famous as one of Japan’s top 3 wagyu, the meat quality is surprisingly tender. Touch it with a knife and it slides right off the bone.
Features: I worried the tandoori spices might be strong, but the subtle spice aroma only whets your appetite. The savory seasoning pairs perfectly with Sawamura’s light bread—I officially recognize this as a “bread thief” menu item.
② Crab and Avocado Cream Sauce Tagliatelle (2,288 yen)
(蟹とアボカドのクリームソース タリアテッレ)
Taste: The ‘forest butter’ avocado melts into the cream sauce, exploding with richness. Add the umami of crab meat and it can’t help but be delicious.
Noodles: Using wide tagliatelle noodles, the sauce clings generously. You must wipe up the remaining sauce with bread! 😋
🍞 Bread Lovers’ Paradise: Unlimited Bread & Salad
Unlimited Bread: Baguette, campagne, nut bread and more come out randomly. The touching detail is they’re served warm, not cold. Staff circulate to offer refills.
Salad: Not just a token salad, but a fresh, voluminous salad with well-mixed dressing served like a course appetizer.
Coffee/Tea: Choose whether to have it with your meal or after.
⏳ Waiting & Visit Tips
Peak Times: 12:00 - 13:00 (30-60 minute wait possible)
Recommended Times:
- Open run (11:00): Shortest wait
- Late lunch (after 13:30): Crowd thins out
💡 If the wait is too long?
1. Shinjuku NEWoMan Branch (Breakfast Recommended)
Location: NEWoMan Shinjuku 2F
Features: Opens at 7 AM! Perfect for breakfast before Shinjuku sightseeing
2. Toranomon Hills Branch (Meat/Business)
Location: Toranomon Hills Business Tower 2F
Features: Business district location, less crowded
3. Nakameguro Branch (Cherry Blossoms/Cafe)
Location: 5-minute walk from Nakameguro Station
Features: More casual cafe style for enjoying bread and coffee rather than full meals. Essential during cherry blossom season.
4. Hiroo Branch (European Vibes)
Location: Hiroo Station (upscale neighborhood with many expats)
Features: 1st floor bakery, 2nd floor restaurant. Exotic and relaxed atmosphere like a European outdoor cafe—best for enjoying brunch and wine.
📝 Final Verdict: “Perfect Balance of Value, Taste, and Atmosphere”
Value: Early 2,000 yen range gets you brand-name pork, crab pasta, and unlimited bread. Excellent for Tokyo prices.
Taste: The bread being delicious is a given, but the main dish quality exceeds expectations.
Atmosphere: Shin-Marunouchi Building’s unique blend of luxury and energy works for anyone you bring.
If you want a meal near Tokyo Station with no regrets, definitely try the [Spare Ribs + Pasta] combination I had!
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