Yellow Shimokitazawa
オムライス専門店 yellow 下北沢
Shimokitazawa · Restaurant
New omelette-rice specialist in Shimokitazawa (on the second floor above Flour Water). Known for rich "maximum egg" dishes: double-cheese hamburger omelette rice, thick drinkable French toast with maple syrup, and colorful animal drinks.
⚠️ Note: Post mentions 11:00–23:00 hours, but Google Places shows 11:00 AM–10:00 PM daily. Hours may differ; verify before visiting.
As seen on Instagram
Original post by @ron._tokyocafe
How to visit
- Address
- 2-34-34 Kitazawa, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo
- Hours
- Daily 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
- Price
- $$
- Rating
- 4.7 ★ (108 reviews on Google Maps)
- English (?)
- Yes
- Reservations
- Not required
- Payment
- Credit cards, Debit cards, NFC
Place data via Google Maps
First-timer tips
- Best for
- Omurice enthusiasts seeking rich "maximum egg" tableside egg-cutting; casual walk-ins welcome, English-friendly, upstairs above Flour Water
- Avoid if
- Avoid peak lunch (11:30–13:00) and dinner (17:00–20:00) due to queues; cashless payment only; limited seating
- Nearby pairing
- Pair with Youshuu To Koohii Tsumujikaze (5 min south)
What makes it special
Yellow is an omelette-rice specialist that recently expanded to Shimokitazawa. The signature draw is their use of premium “maximum egg” — notably rich and thick — that gives the yolk a notably rich, runny consistency. Signature dishes include the double-cheese hamburger omelette rice (¥2,396) and a thick, drinkable French toast with maple syrup (¥1,309). Rated 4.7★ from 108 reviews on Google Maps. The casual, contemporary venue sits on the second floor above Flour Water café, making it an easy add-on to a Shimokitazawa café walk.
How to visit
Located upstairs at Flour Water on Shimokitazawa’s main street. Open daily 11:00 AM–10:00 PM. Cashless payment only. No reservation needed, but expect queues during peak hours (lunch 11:30–13:00, dinner 17:00–20:00). Limited seating.
FAQ
What's the signature dish?
The double-cheese hamburger omelette rice (¥2,396). Made with premium "maximum egg" that's notably rich and runny.
Do they take reservations?
No. Cashless payment only. Walk-ins welcome, but arrive early or off-peak to avoid wait times.
What drinks do they offer?
Colorful "animal drinks" (as featured in the post), plus mango-soda float (¥759) and strawberry-milk float (¥869).