Square Enix Cafe Shinjuku Officially Opens With Final Fantasy, NieR, Fullmetal Alchemist and Dragon Quest Inspired Menu
The new officially licensed Square Enix Cafe & Shop Shinjuku finally opened its doors to the public on June 12, 2026, bringing fans an immersive themed dining experience based on hit series including Final Fantasy, NieR:Automata, Fullmetal Alchemist and Dragon Quest.
Operated by Newton and produced directly by the iconic video game publisher, this permanent Shinjuku establishment provides a fantastic new venue for passionate fans to gather and celebrate.
The impressive multi-floor layout features dedicated dining spaces on the second and third floors, alongside a dedicated merchandise storefront on the ground level.
Visitors dining in the cafe can enjoy a permanent grand menu filled with creative culinary dishes directly inspired by some of Square Enix’s most popular franchises.
Let’s take a look at the full menu for the new Square Enix Cafe & Shop Shinjuku!
- Dragon Quest A Slime Appeared! Jiggly Sweets Plate
- Price: 1,210 yen (approx. $8 USD / £6 GBP)
A sweet gelatinous dessert plate featuring a wobbly Slime staring back at the diner.
- Dragon Quest Bubble Slime Taco Rice Style Hamburger Plate
- Price: 1,760 yen (approx. $12 USD / £9 GBP)
A unique taco rice dish accompanied by a hamburger patty shaped like a toxic-looking but perfectly safe Bubble Slime.
- Dragon Quest Healslime Burger Basket
- Price: 1,760 yen (approx. $12 USD / £9 GBP)
A comforting burger meal presented in a basket alongside the bright smile of a helpful Healslime.
- Dragon Quest Pudding Parfait (DQ ver.)
- Price: 1,430 yen (approx. $10 USD / £7 GBP)
A layered pudding parfait decorated with a cute Slime marshmallow to look like a standard in-game exploration field.
- Dragon Quest Journey’s Recovery Set
- Price: 990 yen (approx. $7 USD / £5 GBP)
A thematic beverage pairing meant to resemble a recovery herb and magic water to replenish low vital stats.
- Final Fantasy Chocobo & Friends Burger Plate
- Price: 1,430 yen (approx. $10 USD / £7 GBP)
A customizable burger platter where guests can choose and build their own favorite ingredients alongside the iconic avian mascot.
- Final Fantasy Chocobo and Moogle Spice Curry
- Price: 2,200 yen (approx. $15 USD / £11 GBP)
A deeply flavored curry combining two distinctly colored mounds of rice with an assortment of vibrant toppings.
- Final Fantasy Moogle’s Kids Curry
- Price: 1,210 yen (approx. $8 USD / £6 GBP)
A mild curry poured around a cute Moogle that is exclusively available for children under elementary school age and includes a glass of orange juice.
- Final Fantasy Chocobo’s Balance Salad
- Price: 1,320 yen (approx. $9 USD / £7 GBP)
A healthy protein and vegetable plate styled after a Chocobo nest and inspired by Gysahl Greens.
- Final Fantasy Pudding Parfait (FF ver.)
- Price: 1,430 yen (approx. $10 USD / £7 GBP)
A charming sweet treat topped with a decorative Chocobo marshmallow.
- Final Fantasy Potion
- Price: 990 yen (approx. $7 USD / £5 GBP)
A creative recreation of the signature healing item served in a small vial to be poured over the glass before consuming.
- NieR:Automata Locally Procured Barrage Pasta
- Price: 2,200 yen (approx. $15 USD / £11 GBP)
A playful noodle dish designed to mimic the chaotic bullet-hell combat sequences found in the action game.
- NieR:Automata 2B’s YoRHa Skirt Style Crepe Salad
- Price: 1,540 yen (approx. $10 USD / £8 GBP)
A dark crepe modeled after the flowing fabric of 2B’s signature outfit that lets diners wrap up their favorite fresh salad ingredients.
- NieR:Automata Pudding Parfait (NieR ver.)
- Price: 1,650 yen (approx. $11 USD / £8 GBP)
A dramatic pudding dessert topped with an Emil clone marshmallow to evoke the heavy emotional weight of the story.
- NieR:Automata Lunar Tear Milk Tea Float
- Price: 1,100 yen (approx. $7 USD / £6 GBP)
A soothingly sweet milk tea float designed to capture the beauty of the symbolic white flower.
- Fullmetal Alchemist Ed’s Custard Bun
- Price: 770 yen (approx. $5 USD / £4 GBP)
A warm steamed bun packed with a sweet custard filling representing the main alchemist hero.
- Fullmetal Alchemist Al’s Stew Bun
- Price: 770 yen (approx. $5 USD / £4 GBP)
A savory steamed bun filled with a rich comforting stew inspired by a traditional grandmother’s recipe.
- Fullmetal Alchemist Flame Alchemy Pasta
- Price: 2,200 yen (approx. $15 USD / £11 GBP)
A bright red shrimp and mozzarella tomato soup pasta honoring Roy Mustang.
- Fullmetal Alchemist Pudding Parfait (Fullmetal Alchemist ver.)
- Price: 1,430 yen (approx. $10 USD / £7 GBP)
A sweet layered dessert complete with a customized Edward Elric marshmallow topper.
- Fullmetal Alchemist Dwarf in the Flask (Homunculus)
- Price: 1,100 yen (approx. $7 USD / £6 GBP)
An interactive drink where guests can carefully mix strawberry sauce and lemon juice into their glass to concoct their preferred flavor.
- Square Enix Common Sleeve Drink
- Price: 770 yen (approx. $5 USD / £4 GBP)
A choice of standard cold beverages including iced coffee, cola, or melon soda served with a customizable franchise sleeve.
- Square Enix Common Latte Art Drink
- Price: 880 yen (approx. $6 USD / £4 GBP)
A hot coffee or tea featuring customizable character art from the visitor’s favorite title.
To make the dining experience even more rewarding, the venue is offering an array of collectible novelty items.
Guests will receive a random coaster featuring one of 11 designs matching the specific game franchise of their ordered menu item.
Alongside the themed culinary offerings, the venue features a dedicated merchandise area located on the first floor.
Fans can browse a wide selection of official products representing Dragon Quest, Final Fantasy, NieR, Fullmetal Alchemist, Black Butler, and Kingdom Hearts.
This retail section is completely open to the general public regardless of whether they choose to dine at the cafe, though entry and purchase limits may be restricted during peak business hours.
Fans looking to visit Square Enix Cafe & Shop Shinjuku can find the storefront located within the Paselabo Tower at 3-36-1 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo.
The cafe operates every day from 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM, with the final entry and last order for the cafe spaces set at 9:20 PM.
Cafe seating heavily prioritizes advance reservations, which can be placed via the official website, though walk-in guests are welcome if seats are naturally available.
All cafe visitors are subject to a 90-minute time limit and a mandatory 1,200 yen (approx. $8 USD / £6 GBP) charge fee per person.
This seating charge includes one customizable drink, one random coaster, and one random B4-sized paper placemat corresponding to their chosen franchise.
Diners must also adhere to a one-order minimum policy, requiring every guest to purchase at least one additional food or drink item beyond the initial seating charge through the convenient mobile QR code ordering system.
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