Restaurants(15973)
Yoyogi-Uehara Yu
The supplier comes first at this Yoyogi-Uehara kappo restaurant. Chef Yusuke Imoto’s culinary philosophy focuses on conveying the hard work and passion of his farmers, ranchers and fishermen to the customer with simple, unadorned dishes.
Shinjuku Teppanyaki Miyabi
The headlining act of Shinjuku Teppanyaki Miyabi is its teppanyaki, featuring wagyu, abalone and spiny lobster. Yet, its gold-standard elegance keeps the experience refined and understated.
Nikusho Gyuko Shinsaibashi
Located in the heart of Osaka’s Shinsaibashi shopping district, the atmosphere, meat quality and wine selection are all top-notch at this yakiniku restaurant — but the best part is its astoundingly affordable prices.
STEREO
Soak in the Tokyo skyline from 38 floors up at STEREO, and dabble on French and Italian dishes while sipping perfectly shaken — stirred — signature cocktails. STEREO brings its A-game, night after night.
Sumibi Kazuya
Fresh seafood and Kyoto heirloom vegetables grilled over a charcoal flame evoke both tradition and play at this secreted izakaya in Kawaramachi.
Shinjuku Makoto Restaurant
A homey sushi spot backed by the team behind the cult-hit Sushi Lab, Shinjuku Makoto surpasses all expectations with uber-fresh nigiri rooted in Edomae techniques — at ridiculously affordable prices.
Nishiazabu Teppanyaki Kichi
Located along a quaint slope in Nishi Azabu, Chef Yoshihara of Nishiazabu Teppanyaki Kichi brings a fresh perspective to the luxurious world of teppanyaki, prioritizing guests and premium ingredients above all.
Itamae Yakiniku Ichigyu Kobe Sannomiya
Experience the pinnacle of yakiniku at Itamae Yakiniku Ichigyu Kobe Sannomiya and witness the chef’s artistry as they prepare cuts of wagyu.
Sushi Tamahime KYOTO
Tokyo sushi in Kyoto — Sushi Tamahime KYOTO serves flawless omakase course with the traditions of Edomae and elegance of Kyoto.
Tonbi Fukushima (Osaka)
Founded 20 years ago, Tonbi Fukushima’s hearty pork degustation features 12 varieties of brand-name pork on any given day, all personally approved by the owner during their travels across Japan.
Littlechef Whitely
Using projection mapping, watch tiny chefs take over your table to create a seven-course dinner at Whitley, a new-concept restaurant in Shibuya overseen by the famed Yakiniku Kappo Note.
Iseju
Once-in-a-lifetime indulgence of hand-cut A5 kuroge wagyu sukiyaki cooked on charcoal and drenched in warishita sauce, prepared with the uncompromising standards expected from Tokyo’s oldest sukiyaki restaurant in Nihonbashi.
Fujiyoshi
Active for over 60 years, this Tenjin restaurant offers the winning combination of yakitori and sashimi, the latter made from fish kept alive in tanks right up to the moment of preparation.
Sushi Tomo
Enjoy Chef Tomonaga Toshiharu’s signature sushi with natural salt from Nagasaki’s Goto Islands and a generous squeeze of citrus juice, made with the finest Fukuoka seafood purchased fresh every morning.
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.
Ginza Yamashina
The head chef and manager at this Ginza yakiniku restaurant purchases an entire cow at a time, choosing each one for the perfect balance of fat and lean meat content — characterized by a deep red “azuki-iro” shade.
Niku-Azabu Ebisu
Niku-Azabu Ebisu draws in a hungry crowd of locals thanks to its winning combination: affordable kuroge wagyu, a quasi-pub ambiance and an impressive array of beers on taps.
Kobe Steak Propeller
Propeller ticks all the boxes for the best steak deals in town: succulent Kobe beef, quirky Americana memorabilia and a prix fixe menu that doesn’t break the bank.
Honten Yamashina
Perched on the top floor of Ginza Place, Honten Yamashina's unparalleled teppanyaki features 40-month-old Omi beef from Ozaki Farm in Shiga Prefecture.
Steak ROKKAKUDO
Indulge in the finest teppanyaki at Steak ROKKAKUDO, a beloved institution since 1973 nestled at the foot of Mt. Utatsu in Kanazawa.
Tenjin Kurogeryu Yakiniku Mitsuboshi
The restaurant by Fukuoka’s riverside area calls itself a “meat scientist,” combining the thrill of live yakiniku grilling with high-quality kuroge wagyu beef sourced from all over the Kyushu region.
Sushi Misuji Nakanoshima Festival Tower West
This Osaka mainstay has its chefs express their love through sushi, using a nigiri-molding technique grounded in 170 years of history to deliver Edomae tradition to Kansai.
Wagyu Yakiniku Kakunoshin Roppongi
Wagyu is elevated to both gastronomic heights at Kakunoshin, one of Roppongi’s most serious and innovative yakiniku hubs, helmed by Japan’s famed “Meat Uncle.”
Sukiyaki Gyunabe Chikarayama Shijo Kawaramachi
Kansai-style sukiyaki and shabu-shabu with A5 wagyu cuts in varying thicknesses — this venue honors the marbled meat with the respect it deserves.
Sushi Yon HANA
Perfection might not exist, but this A-list sushi joint's signature, flower-shaped sushi with sea urchin and gold flecks comes remarkably close.
Yakiniku Aoyama Gaien
A chic yakiniku spot in Aoyama, Yakiniku Aoyama Gaien specializes in serving premium Japanese Black wagyu with no frills — just expertly prepared meat that truly "satisfies the soul."
Kani Kani Land Kyoto Gion
Originally from Niigata, this restaurant brings the famed snow crab and king crab from off the Sea of Japan's frigid waters to the historic geisha district of Gion in Kyoto.
Sushi Benkei Umi Ginza
Niigata’s foremost sushi specialist, this time in Tokyo. This Ginza omakase sushi restaurant next to the Kabukiza Theatre combines the best seafood from Sado Island and the mastery of one of Roppongi’s most famous chefs.


