Gastronomic Delights in Urawa Soccer City: 3 Restaurants Loved by Pro Soccer Players

Urawa is known as a soccer city, deeply loved by the locals, and has developed along with the spirit of soccer. And it is home to the Urawa Reds in the top league and the nearby Omiya Ardija in the second league. After the Urawa Reds won the 2023 Asian Champions League, you probably wanted to see their live games at the stadium. Therefore, we are introducing three popular restaurants that professional athletes visit frequently. These athlete-approved establishments excel in taste, portion size, and nutritional value. Take delight in discovering these gourmet delicacies when watching the games at the stadium.

Experience Authentic Chinese Cuisine with Hearty Portions at “Wang Long”

Wang Long offers affordable and authentic Chinese dishes. This bustling restaurant attracts a multitude of customers every day. A popular lunchtime choice is a set meal of Chinese dumplings. These dumplings are big and satisfying, and the juicy filling is addictive. This restaurant is a favorite spot of Urawa Reds football players and staff, and many supporters gather there after games. Conveniently located just a short walk from Urawa Station, you can visit Wang Long to enjoy their delicious dishes before or after cheering on your favorite team.

Hours	11:00AM – 3:00PM / 5:00PM – 11:00PM, (Closed: irregularly )
Address	Highfield Building 1F, 3-2 Higashi-takasago-cho, Urawa-ku, Saitama City, Saitama Prefecture
Access	A 3-minute walk from JR Urawa Station A 5-minute walk from Washington Hotel Urawa

Enjoy the Juicy, Tender Beef Tongue at “Gyutanyaki Tsukasa, Taka Branch”

Gyutan-yaki Tsukasa, Taka Branch is a renowned restaurant serving the most exquisite beef tongue dishes. You can enjoy the finest brand of beef tongue from the United States and Australia. Their Charcoal Grilled Beef Tongue is carefully selected from tender cuts and slow-matured to create a flavorful, sophisticated, and delicious dish. As a specialist, the menu presents various delicious dishes for beef tongue lovers. Football players from the Urawa Reds and Omiya Ardija often visit after games and sometimes interact with the supporters. Having a great time discussing soccer over delicious beef is one of the most enjoyable parts of dining here.

Hours	5:00PM – 11:00PM, (Closed: irregularly)
Address	Maruhachi Building 1F, 1-5-1 Shimocho, Omiya-ku, Saitama City, Saitama Prefecture
Access	From JR Urawa Station (about a 3-minute walk from Washington Hotel Urawa), take a 6-minute JR train ride to Omiya Station, and about a 12-minute walk from Omiya Station

Flavorful “Teuchisoba Teradaya,” a Famous Soba Restaurant with Locals, Visitors, and Urawa Reds Supporters

This restaurant has a long-standing relationship with Urawa Reds, which has the creation of special delivery menu items to the clubhouse. Its handmade soba is smooth, firm, and satisfying, with the aroma of freshly-ground buckwheat. While we recommend savoring the simple soba noodles, we encourage you to explore popular Tempura options. The Tempura is crispy, light, and no-greasy, and you can finish it quickly. One of the most popular set menus is the perfect combination of soba and Tendon (bowl of rice topped with Tempura). As athletes frequent this restaurant, their menu items are very generous in portion size and are sure to satisfy your appetite.

Hours	11:30AM – 3:00PM / 5:00PM – 9:00PM, (Closed on Wednesdays and other non-scheduled holidays）
Address	6-35-12 Kamikizaki, Urawa-ku, Saitama City, Saitama Prefecture
Access	From JR Urawa station (about a 3-minute walk from Washington Hotel Urawa), take a 5-minute JR train ride to Yono station, and a 12-minute walk from Yono station