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SEAT RESERVATIONGion Matayoshi
Dramatic yet dignified dining — that’s what’s on offer at this 2 Michelin star kaiseki restaurant in Kyoto’s historic Gion.
SEAT RESERVATIONCenci
Retreat into luxurious Italian dining at one of Kyoto's best kept culinary secrets.
SEAT RESERVATIONNana Cho Me
Yakitori grilled chicken skewers have never tasted as good as at this sophisticated Michelin-starred eatery.
SEAT RESERVATIONNakashima
The only three Michelin-starred restaurant in Hiroshima is a haven of all-natural, relaxing, delicious dining.
SEAT RESERVATIONSushi Gyoten
One of only five 3 Michelin starred sushi restaurants in Japan, this Fukuoka sushiya is run by the youngest chef among them.
SEAT RESERVATIONMuromachi Wakuden
Witness your meal take shape during each step of the way at this performative kaiseki powerhouse.
SEAT RESERVATIONSushi Ohata
Careful blends of red and white vinegar will surprise even the most seasoned sushi veterans at this Osaka sushi shop, which riffs on the traditions of Tokyo.
SEAT RESERVATIONKashiwaya Osaka Senriyama
Few kaiseki restaurants can claim three Michelin stars, but this Osaka institution is one of them.
SEAT RESERVATIONHigashiyama Yoshihisa
Eclectic doesn't begin to describe the ever-changing menu at this Kyoto kaiseki, where the menu jetsets around the globe.
SEAT RESERVATIONSushi Sempachi
Enjoy the world-class sushi skills of a young chef who already has two Michelin stars.
SEAT RESERVATIONKikunoi Honten
There’s simply nowhere with the history, tradition, and quality of this three Michelin-starred palace of Kyoto fine dining.
SEAT RESERVATIONSushi Kanesaka
This Ginza sushi restaurant's hyperfixation on detail has earned it a regular feature in the Michelin Guide.
SEAT RESERVATIONSushi Hijikata
One of Nagoya’s few 2 Michelin-starred sushi restaurants, this is a top place to try Edomae sushi with some little local twists.
SEAT RESERVATIONENOTECA PINCHIORRI Nagoya
The wine cellar at this Nagoya Italian restaurant is one of the best in the country.
SEAT RESERVATIONTamawarai
Arguably the most famous Michelin-starred soba in Tokyo, Tamawarai is located just off the equally famous Cat Street in the stylish Harajuku district, and serves painstakingly hand-ground soba noodles with soba-mae small plates.
SEAT RESERVATIONGinza Kojyu
Pamper your five senses with the true authenticity of seasonal Japanese cuisine.
SEAT RESERVATIONTorisho Ishii
Level up your skewered-meat adventure with a full-course yakitori-only meal!
SEAT RESERVATIONAji Fukushima
Aji Fukushima provides an omakase course that walks you through the culture of Kyoto.
SEAT RESERVATIONEdomae Shinsaku
Savor the crispiest tempura dishes crafted by a self-taught master chef.
SEAT RESERVATIONShinsen Kappo Sanoya
Sign up for a less-formal experience of traditional Japanese dining.
SEAT RESERVATIONUbuka
Dine on the finest cooked shellfish in Japan’s capital.
SEAT RESERVATIONSeiju
Try out the unconventional pairing of wine and tempura, then wonder why it hasn’t been done before!
SEAT RESERVATIONMasuda
Masuda mixes the past and future into one full kaiseki meal.
SEAT RESERVATIONKikunoi Roan
Experience the four seasons with a twist through well-decorated kaiseki courses in the heart of Kyoto.
SEAT RESERVATIONAkordu
Get a taste of Nara through Spanish dishes, while overlooking the blooming trees of Nara Park.
SEAT RESERVATIONNishi-Shinsaibashi Yuno
Relish outstanding kaiseki dining located in Japan's second-largest city.
SEAT RESERVATIONChi-Fu
Revolutionary Chinese cuisine that still holds on to its traditional roots.
SEAT RESERVATIONKanda
Receiving three Michelin stars in the first-ever Michelin Guide Tokyo, Kanda has held on to them for more than 15 years, thanks to the expert skill and dedication of head chef Kanda Hiroyuki.
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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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