Eating Cheap Late at Night! A Guide to 24-Hour Budget Restaurants

Late nights after overtime, post-night-shift hunger, night-owl lifestyles... When hunger strikes at midnight, do you know your options beyond convenience store bento?

■ 24-Hour Budget Chains

Matsuya — Most locations are open 24 hours. Beef rice bowl (regular) 460 yen. Warm meals at the same price, even late at night. Free miso soup. (Source: Nikkei Shimbun, April 2025)

Sukiya — Also widely open 24 hours. Beef bowl (regular) 450 yen. Note the late-night surcharge (7% added between 4:00-5:00 AM). (Source: Sukiya official website)

Yoshinoya — Has 24-hour locations. Beef bowl (regular) 498 yen. Slightly pricier, but consistently good quality. (Source: Ryutsu News, April 2025)

Fuji Soba — Many 24-hour locations, mainly in central Tokyo. Kake soba from 420 yen. Perfect for a quick late-night bite. Prices vary by area. (Source: Netatopi, January 2025)

Hidakaya — Many locations open late. Chinese noodles 420 yen. (Source: ASCII, 2025)

McDonald's — Has 24-hour locations. Hamburger 190 yen, McChicken 190 yen — cheap even late at night. (Source: McDonald's official, February 2026 price revision)

■ Tips for Eating Cheap Late at Night
- Chain restaurant app coupons work at night too
- Avoid late-night izakaya hours (many add late-night surcharges)
- Chain restaurants are warmer and a better deal than convenience stores

Find nearby late-night restaurants on KetchUP's map.

* Listed prices are as of 2025. Prices may vary by location and season. Please check the latest prices at each restaurant.