Intro
Hello, I’m GOK, the editor of Shinjuku local media “Daily Shinjuku.”
This time, I visited Brooklyn Parlor, a cafe restaurant in Shinjuku-3chome, and I’m sharing what it’s like—its atmosphere, menu, and the American-style burger and beers we tried.
A Cafe Restaurant Produced by Blue Note Japan
Brooklyn Parlor is a cafe restaurant produced by Blue Note Japan, built around the concept of “elegant, unnecessary things in life.”
The restaurant is located on B1F of Shinjuku Marui Annex. I visited for the first time on a weekday after 8 p.m.
Interior and Menu
Inside, the space has a brick-walled, diner-like atmosphere that feels like New York.
It’s not just about food and drinks: the venue also features a live stage, sells records, and displays and sells more than 2,500 books—and you can bring a book to your seat to read while you’re there.
There are around 150 seats, including both table and counter seating. It works well for larger group reservations, and I also saw many people dining solo.
Here are some selected items from the menu:
- French fries: 968 yen
- Avocado fritters: 1,045 yen
- Vegetable & fruit pickles: 770 yen
- Fish & chips: 1,650 yen
- Hamburger: 1,980 yen
- Gouda cheese & jalapeño burger: 2,530 yen
- Margherita pizza: 2,200 yen
- Japanese roast chicken: 3,080 yen
- U.S. beef hanger steak (BBQ), 200g: 3,960 yen
For drinks, they offer a wide variety including craft beers such as Brooklyn Session IPA and Brooklyn Lager, as well as highballs, lemon sours, wine, and more.
What We Ordered: Craft Beer, Crab Balls, and a Burger
Here’s what we ordered at Brooklyn Parlor.
Brooklyn Session IPA & Brooklyn Lager
We started with a toast using regular-size Brooklyn Session IPA (968 yen) and Brooklyn Lager (1,023 yen).
Craft beer while listening to quality music feels especially enjoyable in a place like this.
Crab Ball (Tomato Salsa)
For a snack, we ordered the Crab Ball (Tomato Salsa) (880 yen).
It was shaped like an Italian arancini, with tomato salsa laid underneath as the sauce. The inside wasn’t rice—it was filled with crab meat.
Hamburger + French Fries Set
Next, we ordered the simple Hamburger (1,980 yen) with a French fries set (+440 yen).
The fries were thin and crispy, served with ketchup and mustard on the side.
The burger included a patty, lettuce, tomato, and onion, and it came with two sauces: aurora sauce and BBQ sauce.
It’s a bit on the pricey side, but the patty is satisfyingly meaty and the overall portion—along with the vegetables—feels substantial and filling.
We also ordered other beers: Budweiser (825 yen) and Hoegaarden White (880 yen).
Overall, it was a great American-style burger that pairs perfectly with craft beer.
Final Thoughts
That’s it for this visit to Brooklyn Parlor, located on B1F of Shinjuku Marui Annex.
It’s a cafe restaurant where you can enjoy an authentic American-style burger in a space with a great atmosphere. It’s also a convenient stop before or after a movie at Shinjuku Balt 9, or while taking a break from shopping around Shinjuku-3chome.
If it sounds interesting, it’s worth checking out.
Shop Information
Shop Name: Brooklyn Parlor
Address: Shinjuku Marui Annex B1F, 3-1-26 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 160-0022
Access: 1 minute on foot from Shinjuku-3chome Station (118 m)
Hours:
Mon–Fri 12:00–23:00
Sat/Sun/Holidays 11:30–23:00
Closed: Irregular holidays
Power outlets: No
Wi-Fi: Yes
Smoking: No
Notes: About 150 seats, credit cards accepted, e-money not accepted, QR code payments accepted
Tabelog score: 3.49 (as of December 2025)
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Click here to view the Japanese version on Daily Shinjuku（https://daily-shinjuku.tokyo/2025/12/14/marui-brooklyn-parlor-hamburger/）
