Izakaya (Japanese Style Pub) / Bar Restaurants(5142)

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HIROSHIMA

Located just a short distance from the city center, this central Hiroshima restaurant is headed by a chef with over 35 years in the restaurant business, serving up local delicacies at reasonable prices.

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This izakaya near Shimo-takaido Station is family-run, and is characterized by its warm and friendly atmosphere — especially its dedicated arm-wrestling station, where the staff take on all comers foolish enough to challenge them.

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An izakaya restaurant where guests can savor the theatrical style of Japanese robatayaki barbecue, and tuck into some of the freshest seafood and produce.

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Located in the heart of Kabukicho, this Edo-period-themed gyoza shop offers handmade gyoza alongside all-you-can-drink options, available 24 hours a day throughout the year.

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TOKYO

A good time, with or without alcohol. Asahi’s latest venture lets guests mingle in a sophisticated Shibuya space, choosing from over 20 low- to non-alcoholic drinks, including artisan cocktails made with a medley of premium ingredients.

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KYOTO

Fresh seafood and Kyoto heirloom vegetables grilled over a charcoal flame evoke both tradition and play at this secreted izakaya in Kawaramachi.

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KYOTO

Choose from an expansive 120 bottle sake collection with varieties from every prefecture of Japan at this Kyoto izakaya in the lively Nakagyo district. Savor each cup of sake alongside an assortment of their specialty smoked dishes.

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TOKYO

Perhaps the most iconic restaurant in action movie history; enjoy a range of traditional Japanese food at the Kill Bill Tokyo restaurant!

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TOKYO

The Uredori chicken is the poultry pride of Ninohe City in Iwate Prefecture, renowned for its umami and texture. It is this chicken that is used in yakitori restaurant Higonoya, grilled to perfection right at the counter.

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TOKYO

Sakana Bar’s seafood offerings span almost every coastal culinary culture possible, using freshly-caught domestic Japanese seafood. Their oyster tasting comparison course is particularly popular with oyster aficionados.

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TOKYO

An intimate 12-seat omakase bar where champagne reigns with sushi — park yourself at the hinoki cypress counter for a multicourse meal featuring day-fresh fish from the market.

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TOKYO

A little slice of Kyushu in Asakusa with a view of the Azuma-bashi Bridge, Basashiya Masashi offers specialties from southern Japan, with their particular specialty being Kumamoto’s signature horse meat sashimi.

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KYOTO

This neo-izakaya in Shijo Karasuma is rewriting Kyoto’s bar scene with creative seafood and small-plate dishes that combine Japanese ingredients with Italian recipes.

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TOKYO

A drama unfolds in the opulent European-style setting of Captain’s Bar at the glamorous Hilton Tokyo Odaiba. Enjoy fresh fruit cocktails and rare Japanese whisky in one venue.

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TOKYO

Among the excitement of Tokyo’s nightlife scene, Hanbey’s hearty serving of nostalgic food and games takes diners on a trip down memory lane to Japan’s Showa era from the heart of Kabukicho.

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OSAKA

At this animated izakaya in Umeda, experience the golden age of Osaka and try the nostalgic sweets and classic cocktails named after sentai action heroes and iconic manga characters.

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TOKYO

There is a hidden, retro space wrapped in nostalgic memorabilia just steps away from Yoyogi Station where diners can enjoy the glimmer of 70s to 90s Japan.

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TOKYO

The reputation of this Ginza venue primarily rests on its impressive 500-plus sake library, enhanced by the allure of a private dining experience and teamed with Hokuriku-Shinetsu-inspired seasonal kaiseki that stands on its own merits.

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TOKYO

Say “kanpai!” at this retro izakaya in Yoyogi. Enjoy classic Osaka-style okonomiyaki, Tokyo-style monjayaki, and the festival favorite yakisoba at this fun gastropub.

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OSAKA

Experience the delightful taste of Miyazaki beef and Kishu Umebuta premium pork, cooked in the shabu-shabu hotpot style. Enjoy a lively and delicious izakaya dining experience in Shinsaibashi.

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TOKYO

One of southern Kyushu’s best-kept culinary secrets, horse meat, or ba-niku, isn’t just supremely nutritious—it’s also an extremely versatile meat bursting with flavor. There’s no better way to experience it than at this Sangenjaya specialist.

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TOKYO

Starting out as a seafood supplier over 80 years ago, Uotake Ebisu has enjoyed almost half a century of success serving kappo-style seafood in the heart of Ebisu. Its riceless atemaki rolls have caught the attention of sushi connoisseurs nationwide.

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TOKYO

Directly outside the station exit is the Gaienmae branch of vaunted yakitori franchise Higonoya — a popular late-night destination made famous for its use of Uredori chickens from Ninohe in Iwate, which are renowned for their umami and texture.

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TOKYO

Enjoy the lively atmosphere, fresh food and excellent drinks at this fish bar in the Hibiya Gourmet Zone. Order sizes range from a few slices to an entire half fish. Enjoy your fish of choice prepared any way, from salt-grilling to acqua pazza.

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TOKYO

Marudori Ruisuke is named for its signature dish, a whole Daisen chicken deep-fried after 11 hours of marinating in the house’s special sauce. Friendly staff and a lively atmosphere draw a large crowd of regulars.

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TOKYO

Taking particular pride in the freshness of the pork offal in their restaurant, this Nishi-Shinjuku motsuyaki restaurant serves up offal sashimi and other hard-to-find meats, like cartilage.

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TOKYO

A traditional restaurant in an urban hotspot, Wasshoi Dokoro Waku Betsu Atsurae remains true to the legacy of Japanese cuisine while experimenting with ingredients and flavors to invigorate modern appetites.

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AICHI

At this downtown Nagoya outlet of a popular crab restaurant chain, indulge in an all-you-can-eat crab course featuring the mildly sweet, highly prized tarabagani (red king crab) or the sweet, fluffy zuwaigani (snow crab).