Creative Cuisine / Fusion Food Restaurants(148)

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TOKYO

Makiyaki Ginza Onodera

Wood-fired wagyu steaks take center stage here at this Michelin-starred restaurant in Ginza, flawlessly blending French and Japanese grilling technique.

Lunch: $93.90-144.47
Dinner: $252.82-339.50
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TOKYO

HOMMAGE

Chef Arai Noboru brings unpretentious French cuisine — and two Michelin Stars — back to his hometown of Asakusa, where he pays homage to his teachers and his suppliers by delighting guests with a no-frills approach.

Lunch: $151.69-361.17
Dinner: $267.27-361.17
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Exquisite gourmet dish featuring meat, asparagus, and pesto
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TOKYO

Yamagata San-Dan-Delo

Run by a Japanese chef who trained in northern Italy, Yamagata San-Dan-Delo marries the dishes and techniques of Italian cuisine with the bountiful vegetables and seafood of Yamagata prefecture.

Lunch: $43.34-65.01
Dinner: $72.23-151.69
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Gourmet steak sandwiches on rustic wooden board
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TOKYO

Ginza CAVE

Unwind with wine and home-style fusion cooking here at this Ginza hideaway. Only 10 of the restaurant’s signature wagyu chateaubriand sandwich are made every day, with in-house baked bread so soft, it can be bitten through with only one’s lips.

Dinner: $108.35-115.57
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TOKYO

nol

Step into the world of culinary innovation at nol, a Michelin award-winning French eatery that redefines gastronomy with each exquisitely crafted dish.

Dinner: $144.47-216.70
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TOKYO

Azabu Asai

Located in one of Tokyo’s most glamorous districts, this 21-seater Nishi-Azabu establishment transforms ingredients sourced directly from head chef Taichi Asai’s hometown into a masterful mixture of French-tinged Kyoto culinary tradition.

Lunch: $86.68-151.69
Dinner: $187.81-281.71
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TOKYO

Sushi Sugahisa

Chef Kan Masahiro brings his dual backgrounds as a chef in a Thai restaurant and a sushi chef together in his Toranomon Hills restaurant concept, fusing the two to make beautiful Thai-inspired sushi.

Lunch: $216.70-223.93
Dinner: $216.70-223.93
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TOKYO

Metis Roppongi

Get acquainted with Roppongi’s fusion cuisine scene with Metis Roppongi, blending Japanese cuisine with French techniques in the spirit of “wakon-yosai”. Enjoy an original omakase course with unique twists on Japanese and French cuisine.

Dinner: $144.47-180.58
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NARA

Kuramoto Ryori Maruto Shoyu

Time, innovation, and flavor converge in an old soy sauce brewery that’s earned a Michelin Green Star. Kuramoto Ryori Maruto Shoyu is revitalizing taste buds while preserving a slice of Nara's history with every perfect dish.

Lunch: $36.12-72.23
Dinner: $72.23-108.35
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Gourmet beet salad with roe and microgreens on elegant plate
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TOKYO

Requinquer

At his Shirokanedai restaurant, Chef Souichi Furuya transforms ingredients that other chefs might typically overlook into haute French cuisine. Cuisine like galettes made from discarded vegetable parts have consistently earned him Michelin Stars.

Lunch: $65.01-151.69
Dinner: $151.69-238.37
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SAITAMA

cucina salve

Local Chichibu produce meets Italian food. With an exacting attitude towards allergen-safe, organic and natural food, chef Hiroshi Tsubouchi uses over 150 kinds of vegetables to craft a dazzling array of fusion food, all personally grown on his farm.

Dinner: $72.23-144.47
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ISHIKAWA

La Luce (Kanazawa)

At this restaurant near the Kenrokuen Gardens, top-quality ingredients from France, Italy and the Kanazawa locality are expertly made into French-inspired Italian cuisine, served atop gorgeous artisanal Imari porcelain.

Lunch: $130.02-158.91
Dinner: $130.02-158.91
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HYOGO

Seikaiha Koshunoya

With one of the best views of the Harima-nada Sea, the sunset vista from Seikaiha Koshunoya draws crowds of visitors every month. But even more come for the extensive selection of sake, wine and shochu from more than 100 breweries all over Japan.

Dinner: $43.34-50.56
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Gourmet dish with steak, vegetable, and sauce on a rustic plate
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MIYAGI

Graal

Savor French flair with Japanese finesse. Front-row counter seats offer a view of the expert chef and sommelier at work. Bon appétit!

Dinner: $130.02-137.24
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Gourmet chicken roulade with sauce on white plate
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HYOGO

BOTTEGA BLUE

Italy meets Japan in Ashiya, Hyogo. Embark on a sustainable culinary adventure, relishing homemade delights made with passion.

Dinner: $72.23-108.35
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TOYAMA

Ahora Aqui

Tucked beneath the eaves of Takaoka City’s historic Sano Family House, the head chef of Ahora Aqui leverages a wealth of experience accrued from overseas to breathe new life into Hokuriku delicacies.

Lunch: $79.46-86.68
Dinner: $231.15-238.37
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Gourmet smoked beef dish with floral garnish on elegant white plate
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TOKYO

NonTitle NARITAYUTAKA

In his pursuit of perfection, esteemed chef Yutaka Narita rejected 30 varieties of wagyu beef before discovering the Tosa Akaushi, now the centerpiece of every menu at his eponymous restaurant.

Dinner: $166.14-245.60
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TOKYO

Bel Sogno

Born in Miyazaki and trained in Italy, Chef Yuji Nakamoto writes a love letter to both through his fusion cuisine. Inventive dishes like matcha tiramisu and eel risotto not only showcase his skill, but the quality of the Miyazaki-sourced ingredients.

Dinner: $130.02-166.14
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TOKYO

Courage

Don’t let the psychedelic exterior of this Azabu-Juban establishment fool you: Courage’s strength is unpretentious, back-to-basics French cuisine at its finest, with an emphasis on sustainable ingredients.

Dinner: $93.90-173.36
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SAITAMA

Restaurant MARUJU

Previously the 100-year-old Maruju Pharmacy, this Meiji-era building in the center of Chichibu City has since been repurposed into a chic restaurant-hotel that serves up creative French cuisine.

Lunch: $43.34-50.56
Dinner: $72.23-79.46
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TOKYO

Bistro BrainStorming

There’s no better match for Tottori Prefecture’s famous wagyu beef than some of the best whiskies from all over the world. The man behind this meeting, BrainStorming’s owner and head chef, cut his teeth at some of Japan’s most famous French eateries.

Dinner: $79.46-108.35
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SHIZUOKA

Atami Miyu Honten

The youngest challenger to appear on Iron Chef Japan, celebrity chef Miyuki Igarashi uses her extensive knowledge of Chinese cuisine to craft Izu Peninsula ingredients into wildly original dishes, like her signature kuroge wagyu katsuobushi steak.

Lunch: $166.14-173.36
Dinner: $166.14-173.36
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TOKYO

Alternative

At this Shirokane restaurant, vegetables don’t play second fiddle, instead being put in the spotlight via Chef Saito Takayuki’s creative French-based cuisine. Menu highlights change seasonally, with sweetfish in the summer and asparagus in spring.

Lunch: $202.25-281.71
Dinner: $202.25-281.71
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TOKYO

Miavato

Iwate Prefecture’s famous beef takes center stage at this Tokyo cafe-turned-meat bistro, alongside other regional specialties and favorites from all around the world — including zucchini bread and charcoal-roasted coffee.

Dinner: $57.79-101.13
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KYOTO

Kyo-Suiran

Embark on a culinary journey that intertwines cultural heritage, creative cuisine, and the beauty of nature in Arashiyama, Kyoto. Traditional Kyoto cuisine and French gastronomy combine for an unforgettable dining experience.

Lunch: $36.12-72.23
Dinner: $108.35-144.47
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Elegant sashimi platter with colorful radish garnishes
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TOKYO

G -WA Selection- (Tokyo Marriott Hotel)

Billed as authentic Japanese cuisine with a French twist, the Tokyo Marriott Hotel’s G ~WA Selection~ feels just as sophisticated as its name thanks to its stylish treatment of Japanese classics in a luxurious space.

Lunch: $36.12-108.35
Dinner: $36.12-108.35
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TOKYO

Blue Lily Steak House & Chinese Restaurant

Located amidst Ginza's flagship stores, Blue Lily dazzles with its dynamic fusion of East-meets-West and exciting spread of dim sums and premium wagyu steaks.

Dinner: $158.91-397.29
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NARA

Masala an Takumi

Nestled in a renovated traditional farmhouse in Nara, Masala an Takumi defies expectations as a Michelin-approved Indian fusion spot with its smart reinterpretations of spice blends and warm, home-bound hospitality.

Lunch: $7.22-36.12
Dinner: $36.12-72.23
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