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SEAT RESERVATIONAbura Hitotsuki
Savor tempura perfection — sometimes with your hands — at Abura Hitotsuki, Hakata's intimate tempura hideaway, where Chef Nakatani crafts light, airy delicacies.
COURSE MENUMarudori Ruisuke
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.
COURSE MENUMotsuyaki Captain
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.
SEAT RESERVATIONSushi Sho (Hotel Zagakukan)
Professionalism and depth exude from the elegant courses offered at this Hakone sushi restaurant, belying its reasonably-priced menus. Convenient accommodations nearby add to Sho’s appeal.
SEAT RESERVATIONRokujo Kawarain San
Storytelling, tradition, and artistry underpin meals at Rokujo Kawarain San, a top-tier kaiseki venue with reasonable prices and seasonal menus.
SEAT RESERVATIONUnagi Komagata Maekawa Marunouchi Branch
Located in the Shin-Marunouchi Building, Maekawa’s unagi is a delicacy that has been passed down for generations. The pairing of Spanish wine and sweet sauce-glazed unagi makes for a combination found in no other restaurant.
SEAT RESERVATIONShirayuki
One of Fukuoka’s most celebrated kappo restaurants, Shirayuki’s chef is dedicated to helping guests discover the beauty of Kyushu seafood by through seasonal fish dishes. Sake and wine pairings are abundant.
SEAT RESERVATIONYugyoan Tankuma Kitamise (Hotel New Grand Yokohama)
Located inside the Hotel New Grand Yokohama, famed Kyoto restaurant Yugyoan brings its brand of Kyoto-style cuisine to Kanto. Here, guests can enjoy both sushi and kappo-style cuisine that’s a treat for both the eyes and taste buds.
SEAT RESERVATIONAzabu Amishiro
Kyoto-style home-cooking comes to fashionable Azabu-Juban. Daily-changing menus feature seasonal vegetables, as well as meat and fish grilled over kishu-binchotan charcoal. Enjoy your meal with your pick from a wide range of sake.
SEAT RESERVATIONSushi Nihonbashi Seamon
Located in Nihonbashi, Sushi Nihonbashi Seamon is an Edomae sushi restaurant offering omakase Edomae-style sushi course menus. It has recently made waves by being one of the rare sushi restaurants to offer sushi and wine pairings.
SEAT RESERVATIONSushi Mikami
Sushi is elevated to another level here at Sushi Mikami. Guests take their seats at the counter to observe sushi chefs craft nigiri with a blend of three types of rice, paired with seafood sourced both from Hokkaido and all over Japan.
SEAT RESERVATIONSushi Urayama Honten
Visit the original location of Sushi Urayama and taste their creative handcrafted sushi dishes that mainly use ingredients from the Hokuriku region.
SEAT RESERVATIONGion Nanba
Tradition at its finest. Secreted within Kyoto’s traditional district, Gion Nanba offers Michelin-quality kaiseki courses, featuring the best quality produce from all over Japan.
COURSE MENUMotsuyaki Captain Yoyogi
Hobo Shinjuku Norengai’s resident motsuyaki specialist, this Yoyogi restaurant takes particular pride in the freshness of the pork offal in their restaurant, to the point where it confidently serves it up sashimi-style.
COURSE MENUSushi Gotoroppo
A traditional Japanese wagashi sweets shop and a premium omakase sushi restaurant rolled into one, Sushi Gotoroppo is at the peak of both culinary art forms. It’s located at the top of 10 flights of stairs, but the rewards are worth it.
COURSE MENUJukusei Sushi Wagokoro
Almost 30 types of sushi are beautifully sculpted and served here at this Shibuya sushi establishment — each one made with fish that has been aged for the optimal amount of time to bring out its natural umami.
SEAT RESERVATIONKitashinchi Mitsutoki
A splendid interior, creative presentation, and thoughtful customization set this Osaka restaurant apart from the highly competitive Kitashinchi eatery scene.
SEAT RESERVATIONSushi Akazu Nagoya
A sushi lover’s childhood dream, finally come to fruition. The restaurant’s secret to success is in the name: akazu, 10-year aged red vinegar mixed into fluffy shari rice, then topped with the freshest fish.
SEAT RESERVATIONWasshoi Dokoro Waku Betsu Atsurae
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.
SEAT RESERVATIONNihonryori Byakuya
Nihonryori Byakuya isn’t content to stick with old ways of thinking and cooking. Set on the trendy Kagurazaka Street in Tokyo, this restaurant creates invigorating dishes based on the foundations of traditional Japanese cuisine.
SEAT RESERVATIONG -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.
SEAT RESERVATIONIharada
This Kyoto restaurant adds a modern twist to traditional Japanese kaiseki cuisine, sourcing high-quality ingredients from their own farm and the local seafood market.
SEAT RESERVATIONTempura Obata
Since 2017, Tempura Obata has made its mark as a high-quality tempura restaurant with an emphasis on fresh, seasonal ingredients and a calming refined atmosphere.
SEAT RESERVATIONImayoshi Kojimachi
Located in the business district of Kojimachi, just west of the Imperial Palace, this Imayoshi outlet provides a sushi experience that employs a traditional approach with signature touches.
SEAT RESERVATIONHibiya Kanimitsu
Welcome to the culinary haven that is Hibiya Kanimitsu in Yurakucho, Tokyo. This refined establishment seamlessly marries traditional Japanese flavors with contemporary culinary artistry, creating an experience that transcends the ordinary.
SEAT RESERVATIONNihonbashi Asada (Mitsui Garden Hotel Nihonbashi Premier)
Situated on the ninth floor of the Mitsui Garden Hotel Nihonbashi Premier, this restaurant is a true gem that seamlessly blends traditional Kaga cuisine with modern culinary artistry for a truly unforgettable dining experience.
SEAT RESERVATIONSougo
Enjoy shojin ryori, a cuisine inspired by Buddhist monks and their reverence for the sanctity of life. Ancient vegetarian cuisine with a modern twist, Sougo lets guests experience a culinary tradition that is hundreds of years old.
SEAT RESERVATIONChakaiseki Zushi
Inspired by both daily and ceremonial meals of old, the chef of this chakaiseki restaurant manifests pre-Edo period dining philosophies to serve his guests a traditional culinary experience steeped in tea and tradition.
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Best Restaurants in Japan
From fresh sushi to crispy tempura, Japan’s diverse restaurant scene excites visitors and locals alike with hundreds of thousands of high-quality Japanese restaurants. Beckoning with drool-worthy plastic replicas in their windows, both contemporary and traditional restaurants offer unique flavors and atmospheres. Enter any restaurant in Japan and immediately be welcomed with a hearty “irasshaimase!”
Many Japanese restaurants focus on one signature dish, like Japanese curry restaurants, ramen shops, or speciality restaurants selling yakitori grilled chicken skewers. Restaurants steam with DIY shabu-shabu hotpots while grill-it-yourself teppanyaki hotplate restaurants sizzle! Find tiny family-owned ramen shops hidden in the backstreets of Kyoto, and yatai street food stalls bustling in alleys of Fukuoka. And let’s not forget, Tokyo alone boasts the most Michelin-starred restaurants in the world!
Throughout the country, fine dining restaurants serving exquisite kaiseki banquets contrast cheap “shokudo” cafeterias meals for salarymen on-the-go. You can order dinner directly from a tablet or even a vending machine, or choose your own sushi pieces trundling past on the belt of a sushi train. Nibble on small plates as you drink up during an izakaya dining experience, seated on tatami flooring and cheersing “kampai!” with the locals. There are so many exciting Japan restaurant options with different foods and local cuisines to try, so don’t waste a moment of your trip looking for a restaurant! Reserve ahead of time at some of the best restaurants in Japan with byFood and secure some of the country’s best cuisine for your taste buds. Don't forget to say, “gochisosama deshita” when you leave any Japan restaurant, meaning “thank you for the meal!”
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