SHINJUKU: Cona Shinjuku Branch... think they hired a very inexperienced Pizza Chef.

Who doesn't love the amazing 500yen Pizza's at Cona!  I've been a regular at the Shibuya branches and my absolute favorite is Ura-CONA... but I now realize not all Cona's are equal. 

Shinjuku Cona has a great English Menu... 

... But just as a warning there are very little ingredients listed so if you don't care for Mayonnaise sauce in place of Tomato Sauce you should confirm with the watier~

All drinks are an easy 500yen and friend of mine went with the Atsu-kan (heated sake) that wasn't listed on the menu.

My trusty Guinness

Our first Mexican pizza arrived... visually it looked fairly undercooked and simply looked less appealing than any Cona pizza I've had in Shibuya.  One bite and I realized the center was still raw dough... hmm.

Spicy olive oil is always a nice kick.

Thats our Pizza Chef in the back with eye-glasses...

And our 2nd pizza came out... Avocado Pizza with yup Mayo sauce... oops, I shoulda double checked.  This was simply burnt all around and the center was raw.  Honestly the pizza chef at Shinjuku Cona really sucks.  They really need to send him to Ura-Cona for some training 

http://tokyobelly.blogspot.jp/2011/11/shibuya-ura-cona-500yen-pizzas-and.html

Inside was a full house but for the 500yen price point its probably a given.  Space is very tight but several types of seating... Counter, Long Table shared with about 10 customers and individual tables for 2-4 people.

I have never stopped at just 2 pizza's at Cona... but I just didn't want to eat any more burnt under-cooked pizza's.  I won't be back to support Shinjuku but will definitely only hit up Shibuya for my Cona cravings.  Should have taken the lowly 3.21 foodie score to heart.

http://r.tabelog.com/tokyo/A1304/A130401/13122366/

Shop: Cona Shinjuku Branch

Gnavi Website: http://r.gnavi.co.jp/gags300/

Foodie Website: http://r.tabelog.com/tokyo/A1304/A130401/13122366/

Address J: 東京都新宿区新宿3-11-12 永谷テイクエイト １Ｆ

Address E: Tokyo, Shinjuku-ku, Shinjuku 3-11-12

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SHINJUKU SAN-CHOME: Bistro Gomaya for 1,000yen 2hr drinks!

There are few places that I've found in Tokyo that will let you do an all-you-can-drink for a fixed amount without having to go for a set menu course.  But my random search in Shinjuku for an inexpensive spot led me to Bistro Gomaya!

And there it was... 2hrs of drinks for only 1,000yen and you can order Ala'Carte too~.  No fixed meal plan that normally accompanies All-You-Can-Drink or in Japanese "Nomihoudai."

Most of the menu is in Japanese... but I'd suggest stepping outside to look at all the pics...

Food pictures at the entrance of the shop~... very helpful!

Friend Terry tried out the Goma (Sesame Seed) Shochu with Hoppy... 

Fried chicken with Goma seasoning... hmm...

Nice Avocado Tuna tartar with Goma sauce... tasty!

For kinds of Potatoes... As you can see we really weren't there for the food... just drinks and catching up.

You'll definitely have to try the Goma-Shochu... very smooth!

Even included  real mid-size bottled beer in the 1,000yen drink menu... not the inexpensive Happoshu.  

Interior was very clean and comfortable... there is a little buzzer in the booths to call on waiters.

Interesting umbrella stand...

Well worth the trip in a city where draft beer can go for 1,000yen.  If you are in Shinjuku and on a budget you'll have to give this place a try.

Oh!  Most important... for the 1,000yen 2hr drink special you have to enter the restaurant by 6:30pm... then you are good for the 2hrs!  Last call will usually come around the 1.5hr mark if the waiters are not too busy to notice...

Shop: Bistro GOMAYA (Shinjuku Sanchome station exit C3)

Shop Website: http://www.jack-pot.co.jp/map/

Gnavi Website:  http://r.gnavi.co.jp/g203606/ 

Foodie Website: http://r.tabelog.com/tokyo/A1304/A130401/13024639/

Address J: 東京都新宿区新宿3-4-1 カルムビル ５Ｆ

Address E: Tokyo, Shinjuku-ku, Shinjuku 3-4-1,  CALME Bldg 5F
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