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COURSE MENUSumiyaki Kaminari Tatemachi
This legendary Hiroshima yakitori restaurant uses a combination of “tohbi” distant-fire charcoal grilling to seal in the flavor, as well as a tashi-tsugi sauce that has been continuously added to for over 40 years of operation.
COURSE MENURobataya Jiro
This Oku-Kagurazaka robatayaki restaurant offers the freshest fish from all over the country and Omi wagyu beef, prepared by a chef with decades of experience in a number of different culinary styles.
COURSE MENUHakata Nakasu Rokusantei
With over 60 years of history, this Nakasu riverside restaurant serves the deadly poisonous fugu in various forms from hotpot to sashimi, alongside other local Fukuoka delicacies. Expert chefs prepare it at the counter right before guests’ eyes.
COURSE MENUSushi Kunimitsu
With a pedigree from some of the finest restaurants in Japan, America and Germany, Sushi Kunimitsu’s head chef enthralls guests with the combination of impeccable sushi and fluent English.
COURSE MENUKagurazaka Tempura Tenko
Chef Arai Hitoshi’s family has been making tempura at his Kagurazaka restaurant for almost 50 years, and he has lectured on the subject from Paris to New York. His secret ingredient? A focus on hospitality.
COURSE MENUMinokichi Shinsaibashi Midosuji
The best of seasonal Kyoto-style cuisine rightfully enjoyed in traditional, folk-craft-filled dining rooms.
COURSE MENUShimakawa
This Hakata restaurant has "conveying the seasons" with fresh seafood from the Genkai Sea for over 30 years, with local delicacies at the forefront like pufferfish, longtooth grouper, pike conger and devil stinger.
COURSE MENUHakata Hodoyoshi
Active in the competitive Hakata restaurant scene for over 60 years, this restaurant serves up local seafood delicacies like longtooth grouper and fugu pufferfish, alongside Kagoshima kuroge wagyu beef and kurobuta pork.
COURSE MENUSushi 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.
COURSE MENUBlue 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.
SEAT RESERVATIONOsteria La Cicerchia
Chef Kumiko Muraji's charming Italian eatery in Osaka brings the soul of Marche's home cooking to a cozy neighborhood setting that earns it a Michelin Bib Gourmand award.
SEAT RESERVATIONMasala 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.
COURSE MENUTendan Saiin
For a taste of Kyoto-style yakiniku, Tendan has been serving perfectly grilled cuts of meat in Kyoto’s characteristic dashi-like sauce for almost 60 years. The Saiin branch’s location makes it popular with sightseers en route to northern Kyoto.
COURSE MENUChunagon Osaka Ekimae No. 3 Building
Overlooking the stunning Osaka Port, Chunagon invites guests to commemorate life's milestones with unforgettable dining centered around the culinary jewel of its crown: the lobster.
COURSE MENUChunagon Kobe Sannomiya Main Branch
Founded in 1974 by Tsutsumi Sei-ichi, families spanning generations gather at Chunagon for a luxurious meal where lobster reigns supreme — and prepared a thousand and one ways.
COURSE MENUChunagon Kobe Harborland
Whether it's a fun-filled daytime adventure or a serene evening escape from Kobe Harborland, Chunagon promises an unforgettable dining experience with one item in mind: lobster.
COURSE MENUChunagon Tokyo Omori Bellport
To the city’s delight, the famed Chunagon debuts in Shinagawa, offering an all-private dining experience centered around an exquisite spread of Japanese spiny lobster.
COURSE MENUNiku-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.
COURSE MENUKobe Steak Merican
Along the stretch of Motomachi Shopping Street, find this homey steakhouse known for its premium rib eye and lean steaks from Kobe.
COURSE MENUNiku-Azabu Futako-Tamagawa
A go-to spot for local meat enthusiasts, Niku-Azabu debuts in Futako-Tamagawa with its hallmark offering: top-notch A5 wagyu cuts sizzling on table-top grills and delicious yakiniku at the best price.
COURSE MENUKobe 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.
COURSE MENUSukiyaki Sasaki
The beautifully marbled beef for Suiyaki Sasaki’s hotpot dishes stems from the restaurant’s unique heritage as a former commercial meat wholesaler in Nihombashi in 1919.
COURSE MENUYakiniku Lee-en Nakano
More than three decades of operations in the popular Nakano area have made this yakiniku restaurant a mainstay of residents and visitors alike. Traditional Korean dishes like soft tofu soup and cold noodles accompany top-quality wagyu.
COURSE MENUSuigun No Sato
"Freshness" takes on a whole new meaning at this traditional restaurant in Hiroshima's sake district — fish is sourced daily from the market and kept live until served.
COURSE MENUWARAYAKI funsista
Tradition meets change at this Gotanda restaurant, where seasonal fish, meats and vegetables are grilled over straw in traditional Kochi style. Ingredients are seared with intense but carefully controlled heat to bring out a delightful, smoky aroma.
COURSE MENUHonten 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.
COURSE MENUGinza Yamashina Hanare
Tucked like a hidden club behind Ginza Yamashira, this upscale yakiniku restaurant purchases a whole 40-month-old Omi cattle from Shiga Prefecture for its decadent beef cuts.
COURSE MENUILBrio Azabu
The highlight of this Azabu-Juban restaurant is the melt-in-your-mouth Hida beef, cut into thick, satisfying slices. Premium seasonal ingredients from all over Japan are crafted into immaculate course menus.
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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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