Izakaya (Japanese Style Pub) / Bar Restaurants(1196)
SEAT RESERVATIONShunzentamusake Soan
An izakaya with a relaxed but dignified atmosphere, where you can really get to grips with the intricacies of sake and traditional Japanese food.
SEAT RESERVATIONAcchan
Acchan is a local Japanese restaurant where you can enjoy teishoku set meals and other izakaya dishes.
COURSE MENUTakumi Gotanda
Indulge yourself at this elevated izakaya, where tuna and kuroge wagyu beef take the spotlight, and the sake flows endlessly.
SEAT RESERVATIONBenikurage
The husband-and-wife duo behind this izakaya visited breweries across Japan to find the perfect sake curration — food is geared around its compatibility, and soft drink, wine or whiskey is offered.
SEAT RESERVATIONBerangkat
Legendarily difficult to get a seat at, this central Kyoto izakaya incorporates culinary influences from Southeast Asia and beyond in its Michelin Bib Gourmand-awarded cooking.
SEAT RESERVATIONYi Pan Cai Tanaka
Tucked away in an Kyoto back alley, this Chinese restaurant and bar serves eclectic, Michelin Bib Gourmand dim sum from a chef with 20 years of experience in Cantonese cuisine.
SEAT RESERVATIONKei Collection Paris
Make sure to dress to impress here — half swanky bar, half gourmet grill haven, Kobayashi Kei teams up with Masatsugu Kubo to introduce Tokyo's latest high-luxe hotspot in gleaming Toranomon.
SEAT RESERVATIONEitaroya
In this kappo izakaya, savor Kyoto-style drinking snacks and traditional sake under the convivial service of the owner.
SEAT RESERVATIONNihonshuzammai Utsutsuyo
Beer might be the first order of business for a customary toast, but at one of the best bars in Osaka, sake is the name of the game — and what you should order next.
SEAT RESERVATIONIzakaya Tokitame
Close to Fukushima Station, this low-key izakaya might no longer be a secret address, but the couple who run it still serves homespun dishes and pub grubs with an international flair.
SEAT RESERVATIONSumiyakisosaitoriya Hitomi
This two-story yakitori spot has been recognized as a Michelin Bib Gourmand hotspot for its great charcoal-grilled skewers and charming service led by Chef Hitomi.
SEAT RESERVATIONHiiragitei
Father opens the shop, mother handles the service and son helms the yakitori — Kyoto obanzai is carried with honor and tradition in this Michelin-featured shop near Kyoto’s Chionin Temple.
SEAT RESERVATIONSuigyo Murabayashi
In a dining landscape seemingly obsessed with going above and beyond, the owner-chef strikes an unusual chord among food critics with his admiration for fish at its most pared back.
SEAT RESERVATIONShokudo Akari
Minamoto Fumimasa's deep love for his hometown in Wakayama Prefecture stirs up Osaka's dining scene, giving rise to one of the city's rare Michelin-approved izakayas.
SEAT RESERVATIONSakeya Sakana Yoshimura
Run by a sake-loving couple in Osaka, this izakaya’s ascent to fame was inevitable, driven by word-of-mouth acclaim until its Michelin Guide debut cemented its reputation.
SEAT RESERVATIONShunsai Chuka Bar Mitsukan
Just about the coolest way to taste Nara-made Sichuan fares in a bright-lit bar with a Chinese resto fit-out, there’s a reason why this award-winning izakaya earns its Michelin status.
SEAT RESERVATIONBang Bang
One of Niseko Hirafu ski resorts’ first Japanese izakaya, Bang Bang offers yakitori and fresh and seasonal Hokkaido seafood and vegetables in an intimate, mountain hut-style venue at the bottom of the slopes.
SEAT RESERVATIONGinza Nominokoji Yamagishi
Operated by a venerable Kyoto kappo venue, this upscale Izakaya in Ginza serves a Michelin-selected menu in an elegant setting late into the night.
SEAT RESERVATIONKabukizaura Masashi
A nondescript grey facade behind the KabukizaTheater in Ginza conceals a vibrant tapestry of traditional Japanese dishes and carefully selected sake.
SEAT RESERVATIONAkita Kawabata Isariya Sakaba
Discover Akita's culinary heritage at Akita Kawabata Isariya Sakaba with its renowned kiritanpo and local sake pairings in the Kawabata District.
SEAT RESERVATIONJisaku
Jisaku in Nozawa Onsen offers classic izakaya fare with local ingredients, charming ambiance, and warm service, a delightful taste of traditional Japan.
SEAT RESERVATIONIl Forno D'Oro
Il Forno D'Oro in Kikuchi serves authentic Italian pizza with locally flavored touches, like the famed Margherita. Conveniently located near Kikuchi's hot springs.
COURSE MENUMiyazaki no Daidokoro Akaneya
Calling itself “Miyazaki’s kitchen,” this izakaya is a proud showcase of the tropical prefecture’s delicacies. Every table is private room seating, and generous all-you-can-drink plans make it the perfect place to celebrate down south.
SEAT RESERVATIONRobata Yaki Sakaba Isshin Yamato Yagi Branch
Enjoy traditional robatayaki and seafood flavors at Robata Yaki Sakaba Isshin in Nara's lively Kashihara district, near Yamato Yagi Station.
SEAT RESERVATIONShunsen Daidokoro Hinoe
Discover award-winning cuisine at Shunsen Daidokoro Hinoe in Sakae, Nagoya. Enjoy izakaya favorites, exquisite shabu shabu, and a vast shochu selection.
SEAT RESERVATIONWine To Tempura Maeyashiki
Savor artistic tempura and exquisite wines at Kagoshima's charming Wine To Tempura Maeyashiki, where tradition meets contemporary elegance.
SEAT RESERVATIONTeppan Yana.
Teppan Yana in Nishinakajima combines izakaya charm with teppanyaki precision. Its signature Oita Wagyu Steak is a must-try for any food lover visiting Osaka.
SEAT RESERVATIONMokube Shirogane Branch
Embark on a culinary journey at Mokube in Tamachi, Iwaki City, Fukushima. Enjoy signature dishes like motsu nabe in a newly renovated and cozy space.
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