Saitama Stadium 2002 sits in the Midori and Iwatsuki wards on the outskirts of Saitama City, so there’s no major commercial district, but neighborhood restaurants are scattered around. Distances and ratings come from Google Maps.
Italian・Fam Saitama
207 Nakanoda, Midori Ward, Saitama · Mon & Wed-Sun 11:30 AM-3:00 PM & 5:30-9:30 PM, closed Tuesdays. An Italian restaurant. Note it’s closed Tuesdays.
バン ブー(Bamboo)
150-1 Kaminoda, Midori Ward, Saitama · Tue-Sun 8:00 AM-2:30 PM, closed Mondays. A pork bowl and handmade bread specialist known for its spicy green onion pork bowl. Note it’s closed Mondays.
中華料理 福燕
34 Kaminoda, Midori Ward, Saitama · Mon-Tue & Thu-Sun 11:00 AM-3:00 PM & 5:00-10:30 PM, closed Wednesdays. A Chinese restaurant open late into the evening. Note it’s closed Wednesdays.
一代元 浦和上野田店
185-3 Kaminoda, Midori Ward, Saitama · Daily 11:00 AM-9:30 PM. A ramen shop serving ramen, tsukemen, and Chinese dishes.
和洋レストランしみず
Nanburyōtsuji 3686-1, Midori Ward, Saitama · Mon-Wed & Fri-Sun 11:00 AM-3:00 PM & 5:00-8:30 PM, closed Thursdays. A neighborhood restaurant serving Japanese-style Western food (wayoshoku). Note it’s closed Thursdays.
焼肉中華 けやき
618 Ogasaki Shinden, Iwatsuki Ward, Saitama · Tue-Sun 11:00 AM-2:00 PM & 5:00-9:00 PM, closed Mondays. A restaurant serving both yakiniku and Chinese dishes. Note it’s closed Mondays.
射光どっと
461-1 Daiyama, Midori Ward, Saitama · Mon-Sat 11:30 AM-3:30 PM, closed Sundays. A cafe and set-meal restaurant known for its vegetable-packed “Nagomi Teishoku.” Note it’s closed Sundays.
さきたま商店
1038-2 Sasakubo, Iwatsuki Ward, Saitama · A neighborhood diner. Check hours before visiting.