Restaurants in Japan(3548)
SEAT RESERVATIONKitashinchi Kushikatsu Bon
A favorite with visitors and Kitashinchi locals alike, Kushikatsu Bon elevates the kushikatsu experience by pairing staple skewers with high-quality ingredients like foie gras and wagyu beef, deep-fried to perfection right in front of guests’ eyes.
SEAT RESERVATIONFugu Club Miyawaki Bettei
Blowfish dining at its finest. Fugu Club Miyawaki Bettei offers several creative and delicious fugu dishes, to be enjoyed in a beautiful kominka-style house.
SEAT RESERVATIONAzekura (JW Marriott Hotel Nara)
Teppanyaki, sushi, and traditional kaiseki menus satisfy a variety of guests at this excellent hotel eatery. The JW Marriott Hotel Nara proudly offers guests a unique dining experience in the heart of one of Japan’s most historic cities.
SEAT RESERVATIONTempura & Soba Miwa
From frying its tempura in rice oil, to using fresh seafood from the local waters of Osaka Bay, the small touches in this Kitashinchi restaurant make it stand out.
SEAT RESERVATIONPot-Bouille
This Hiroo bistro lives up to its name as a melting pot of world cuisine. While offering French staples like lobster civet, guests are invited to try more eclectic fare like Thai tom yam goong ramen and Japanese monaka with caviar.
SEAT RESERVATIONKurosaki
Formerly a Michelin-starred sushi restaurant based in Shibuya, Kurosaki’s new Omotesando location continues Chef Kazuki Kurosaki’s reputation for excellent modern interpretations of the traditional Edomae sushi form.
SEAT RESERVATIONYakitori Sanka
Yakitori Sanka is an endeavor of love: Chef Yamanaka Takamasa’s love for his home prefecture of Kochi. The restaurant uses Tosa-jiro chicken in its skewers, grilled over Tosa binchotan charcoal and finished with traditional Kochi sun-dried salt.
SEAT RESERVATIONSushi Yoshino (Nakano)
Edomae sushi at its finest, run by three generations of sushi masters for over 70 years, and a regular recipient of the Michelin Bib Gourmand.
SEAT RESERVATIONTonkatsu Enraku
For a hearty meal, look no further than Tonkatsu Enraku, which has been satisfying Tokyo tonkatsu enthusiasts with over 70 years of excellence.
SEAT RESERVATIONMatsunozushi
The Michelin-recognized craftsmanship behind Matsunozushi’s classic Edomae-style sushi, paired with a homely atmosphere, makes this tiny Shiinamachi restaurant a must-visit for avid sushi fans.
SEAT RESERVATIONSoba Osame
Pairing rustic soba with regional small plates, Soba Osame mirrors the idyllic glades and Thoreauvian mountain towns of Japan through its menu.
SEAT RESERVATIONNegima
Negima-nabe finds its long culinary history well suited to the short menu at a restaurant of the same name. This rare dish is proudly preserved in the kitchen of Negima’s solo female chef, alongside homemade pickles and fine sake.
SEAT RESERVATIONRoku
Cakes and parfaits presented by a top-class patissier meet elegant French dining in this treat for the senses. A world tour of tastes inspired by the founding principles of French cooking, right in the heart of Tokyo.
SEAT RESERVATIONfalo
This Michelin Bib Gourmand restaurant in Daikanyama offers guests the deeply communal experience of a bonfire. Enjoy traditionally grilled foods like warayaki straw-grilled fish and slow-cooked porchetta.
SEAT RESERVATIONWashokuya Taichi
The owner-chef of this Michelin Bib Gourmand-awarded Jiyugaoka izakaya shows off his skills by expertly balancing flavor profiles and seasonality, elevating izakaya food to new heights.
SEAT RESERVATIONYoshoku Wine Fritts
This Ginza yoshoku restaurant’s menu highlights the best hybrid Japanese and Western comfort dishes. Distinct touches of French inspiration have earned the restaurant a coveted Michelin Bib Gourmand award.
SEAT RESERVATIONSushi Toyotaka
This Shinsaibashi restaurant whisks patrons from Osaka’s busy streets to a serene and stylish atmosphere. High-quality seasonal ingredients and premium sake ensure that omakase sushi courses leave a long-lasting impression.
SEAT RESERVATIONKenrokutei
Dine like a wealthy feudal lord in the tranquil beauty of Japan's oldest fountain in Kenrokuen, where history meets culinary excellence.
COURSE MENUTendan Gion Honten
One of the last bastions of Kyoto-style yakiniku, Tendan’s original Gion outlet near Gion-shijo Station has been serving perfectly grilled cuts of meat in Kyoto’s characteristic dashi-like sauce for almost 60 years.
COURSE MENUTosho
A beautiful garden and traditional sukiya-style architecture serve as the perfect backdrop for the seasonal kaiseki meals here at this Hiroshima restaurant, which aims to preserve the country’s storied culinary and architectural traditions.
COURSE MENUAkisaryo
The perfect union between the land and the sea — Akisaryo celebrates the Hiroshima region's lush produce and the finest catches from the Seto Inland Sea, at its restaurant in central Hiroshima.
SEAT RESERVATIONYamaoka Pizza
Find the Michelin-featured pizzeria after a hilly journey to Mt. Ikoma, where the chef uses local spring water and less salt content to bake rustic, wood-fired pizza.
SEAT RESERVATIONYoshokuya Fujiya
Since 1935, this family-friendly restaurant in Osaka has been serving comforting Japanese-Western cuisine known as yoshoku, consistently attracting a loyal clientele who crave a taste of home cooking.
SEAT RESERVATIONAsperge Blanche
Guests at this Kyoto restaurant will be surprised to find no oven or stove in the kitchen: all the traditional French fare here is grilled over kishu-binchotan charcoal, in accordance with its back-to-basics philosophy.
SEAT RESERVATIONNoto Toto Teuchisoba Tabiki
No-photography soba joint where the owner grows his own buckwheat berries to craft hand-kneaded noodles.
SEAT RESERVATIONIshii Jr.
Three local chicken breeds from Kumamoto, Wakayama and Akita are the backbone of the ever-busy grill at Ishii Jr., the laid-back sibling of the Michelin-starred Torisho Ishii in Osaka.
SEAT RESERVATIONAu Soleil Couchant
Auvergne and Bouchon repertoire, bourgeois classics and regional French delights at this charming French eatery helmed by a France-trained young couple.
SEAT RESERVATIONMugito Mensuke
On the corner of a quaint street near Nakatsu Station, luxurious ramen with wagyu-stuffed wontons await in an elegant, traditional dining space.
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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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