Shibuya in Tokyo is known for its vibrant atmosphere, youth culture, and an active nightlife. However, this popular tourist destination is also taking steps to become more environmentally friendly. One such initiative is a new test of the Megloo service, which will provide takeout and delivery in multi-use packaging to eateries in the area around the Shibuya Cast building near Shibuya Station.

The Megloo service is operated by Kaman Co., Ltd. Kaman will be working with food truck operator Workstore Tokyo Do and delivery service Wolt Japan to test the use of multi-use packaging for takeout and delivery from 19 restaurants and 5 food trucks in the Shibuya area from January 24th to February 23rd, 2023.

If you're currently staying or planning your trip to Japan with accommodations in walking distance of Shibuya Station and you care about the environment, you may be interested in knowing which establishments and food trucks are participating and where you can return the Megloo containers once you have completed your meal. Below, in this article, you'll find the list as well as a map, so you can make more informed decisions during your stay in Shibuya.

The Megloo cycle (clockwise from top left): Customers who order from participating eateries receive their food in Megloo multi-use packaging. They enjoy their meal, lightly rinse the packaging, then deposit it into a Megloo return box. Megloo collects the containers, and returns them to participating eateries, who wash them thoroughly and use them again.

A Megloo return box

Kaman hopes to build a system that will make it easy for customers to return used containers to participating restaurants and food trucks so that they can be used again. Through this trial, Kaman aims to further expand the number of participating establishments and make the reusable container infrastructure more widely available throughout Shibuya Ward.

Moreover, since awareness of environmental issues is rising among Japanese businesses and consumers, this initiative may continue beyond this trial.


Participating Shibuya eateries

Takeout with Megloo containers

Close to Shibuya Station

Contrail Shibuya | コントレイル渋谷

  • Genre: Western/Italian dining & wine bar with jazz
  • Address: 東京都渋谷区道玄坂1-15-7セントラル道玄坂1階 (1F Central Dogenzaka 1-15-7 Dogenzaka Shibuya-ku, Tokyo)
  • Hours: Lunch 11:30 AM to 3:00 PM (L.O. 2:30 PM), Dinner 6:00 PM to 11:00 PM (L.O. 10:30 PM)
  • Tel: 03-6433-7991
  • Website
  • Megloo container return: Yes

Marked Shibuya | Marked 渋谷

  • Genre: cafe
  • Address: 東京都渋谷区渋谷1-23-21 渋谷キャスト 1F (1F Shibuya Cast, 1-23-21 Shibuya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo)
  • Hours: 9 AM to 7 PM
  • Tel: 03-6427-3855
  • Instagram
  • Megloo container return: Yes

Food Trucks at Shibuya Cast Garden

  • Genre: various, rotates daily
  • Address: 東京都渋谷区渋谷1-23−21 (1-23-21 Shibuya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo)
  • Hours: 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM
  • Payment: Cash and PayPay, no credit cards
  • Website: Check here for schedule.
  • Megloo container return: Yes, see return boxes in Shibuya Cast below

Hanazen | 花ぜん

  • Genre: bento (prepared meals)
  • Address: 東京都渋谷区神宮前5-30-3 (3-30-5 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku Tokyo)
  • Hours: 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM, closed on weekends and national holidays
  • Tel: 03-3499-4906
  • Instagram
  • Megloo container return: Yes

Harajuku / Omotesando Area

Marusei | まるせい

  • Genre: bento (prepared meals)
  • Address: 東京都渋谷区神宮前6-9-13 (6-9-13 Jungumae Shibuya-ku, Tokyo)
  • Hours: 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM (closed Sundays)
  • Tel: 03-3400-6501
  • Page on Tabelog
  • Megloo container return: Yes

Yoyogi Area

Alishan Park Cafe

  • Genre: Organic and vegetarian
  • Address: 東京都渋谷区代々木5-63−1 (5-63-1 Yoyogi, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo)
  • Hours: 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM (closed on Wednesdays and Thursdays)
  • Tel: 090-9680-7331
  • Instagram
  • Megloo container return: Yes

Wolt delivery with Megloo containers

Tip: If the establishment doesn't come up in Wolt when you search for it, use the Japanese name provided below.

ABURA NOODLE TOKYO RAIJIN | 油そば東京雷神

  • Genre: Brothless ramen
  • Delivery Hours: 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM / 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM (to 9:00 PM on Sundays)
  • Tel: 03-6455-0400

Torisoba Juban 156 Hiroo Branch | 鶏そば十番156 広尾店

  • Genre: ramen (chicken broth)
  • Delivery Hours: 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM
  • Tel: 03-3447-5050

Itadaki Malatang Shibuya Branch | 頂マーラータン 渋谷店

  • Genre: Spicy hot pot (麻辣烫 málàtàng)
  • Delivery Hours: 11:30 AM to 8:00 PM
  • Tel: 03-6416-3312

Mijuri | 味酒里

  • Genre: Korean home cooking
  • Delivery Hours: 11:30 AM to 11:45 PM
  • Tel: 03-5738-1431

Spicy Tacorice Cafeteria “S” Omotesando

  • Genre: Taco rice*
  • Delivery Hours: 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM (closed on Tuesdays)
  • Tel: 03-6721-0755

* an example of modern Okinawan cuisine, "taco rice" is taco-flavored ground beef served on a bed of rice, frequently served with shredded cheese, shredded lettuce, tomato and salsa

WithGreen Ebisu Branch | WithGreen 恵比寿店

  • Genre: Salad bowls
  • Delivery Hours: 11:00 AM to 8:30 PM
  • Tel: 03-6721-6002

Return boxes

  • Shibuya Modi (渋谷モディ) next to Epos (エポス) on 1F: 東京都渋谷区神南1-21-3 (1-21-3 Jinnan, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo)
  • Shibuya Cast (渋谷キャスト): 東京都渋谷区渋谷1-23-21 (1-23-21 Shibuya Shibuya-ku, Tokyo) Two boxes, one inside the entrance at the top of the large stairs and one through the automatic doors at the foot of the large stairs.

Map

All the locations mentioned in this article are shown on this map.

Please note that the information above is valid for the test period between January 24th and February 23rd, 2023. The establishments may continue their arrangements with Megloo beyond this time, but you should call in advance to be sure. Moreover, the establishments will begin the test on a staggered schedule within this period. If you read Japanese, you can also check Megloo's Twitter account for updates.


By - grape Japan editorial staff.