Restaurants in Japan(3548)
SEAT RESERVATIONLa Paix Nihonbashi
At La Paix Nihonbashi, expect an honestly-priced fusion feast, showcasing the best elements of French and Japanese gastronomy.
SEAT RESERVATIONMOTOÏ
Paris by way of Kyoto, with a brief stop in Shanghai: this Kyoto bistro combines the best of both worlds.
SEAT RESERVATIONTOBIUME
Tour the mountains, coasts, and forests of Kyushu with one of the island’s best kappo chefs.
SEAT RESERVATIONAlchimiste
Spellbinding experimental haute cuisine in the authentic French style, by a chef with the golden touch.
SEAT RESERVATIONMiyamoto
Dignified dining at one of Osaka’s best traditional Kyo-ryori restaurants.
SEAT RESERVATIONNabeno-ism
French cuisine seen through Japanese eyes from a disciple of Robuchon, near the iconic Tokyo Skytree.
SEAT RESERVATIONShichubo Yung
East meets West at this innovative Chinese restaurant in Tokyo, where Cantonese classics are reinvented.
SEAT RESERVATIONItamae Kappo Hanaichi
Top kaiseki dining in Nagoya, from perhaps the most humble Michelin-starred restaurant owners in the country.
SEAT RESERVATIONTenjinbashi Aoki
The bounty of the mountains and oceans find their way to the plates of this 2-star Osaka institution.
SEAT RESERVATIONKochuten
Excellent French dining in Nagoya, from a Michelin-starred chef who believes in staying true to himself.
SEAT RESERVATIONSimplicite
Less is most certainly more at this stylish Daikanyama French restaurant, which specializes in inventive seafood.
SEAT RESERVATIONBottega
Michelin-starred pasta is the specialty at this Italian restaurant to the east of Ebisu.
SEAT RESERVATIONWagokoro Izumi
Taste the difference made by directly-sourced meat and fish, transformed into authentic Kyo-ryori dishes.
SEAT RESERVATIONFureika
Listen to a live musical soundtrack while you dine on Chinese cooking with a Michelin star.
SEAT RESERVATIONLa Floraison de Takeuchi
Health-conscious diners will love the organic French dishes (and the wines) at this fantastic Nagoya restaurant.
SEAT RESERVATIONZurriola
Authentic Basque cuisine and close to a thousand bottles of wine — what more could you want?
SEAT RESERVATIONOryori Sato
Two Michelin-starred kaiseki restaurant which presents the dishes of Kyoto in distinctly Kyushu styles.
SEAT RESERVATIONSincere
A phoenix of the Tokyo culinary scene, the chef here is a favorite of locals for his playful French-Japanese fusions.
SEAT RESERVATIONShinbashi Sasada
World-class Japanese-style dining is the order of the day at this central Tokyo restaurant, alongside ultra-fresh produce.
SEAT RESERVATIONZeshin
Top cooking and service tick all the boxes at this Michelin-starred restaurant in Osaka with exciting inventive dishes thrown in for good measure.
SEAT RESERVATIONAji Arai
Premium seafood kappo dining which draws from the rich waters off the shore of Kyushu and beyond.
SEAT RESERVATIONTsukuta
A double Michelin-starred father and son team lead the pack of sushiya in their hometown of Karatsu.
SEAT RESERVATIONTakagaki no Sushi
At Takagaki no Sushi, one of the best sushi deals in Tokyo, visitors will have the benefit of jumping on a top new sushiya before its fame explodes.
SEAT RESERVATIONL'ecrin
A long-running institution on the Ginza restaurant scene, you’ll be glad you opted to trust its experience and reputation.
SEAT RESERVATIONAgnel d'Or
Agnel d’or offers a minimalist showcase of fine French dining to suit any budget.
SEAT RESERVATIONAlarde
Expect Basque-style grilling from Osaka’s master of Spanish-style cuisine.
SEAT RESERVATIONTakada Hassho
True greats never stop learning, which is why this Gifu restaurant is among the best kaiseki restaurants in the country.
SEAT RESERVATIONNijojo Furuta
You won’t be bored for a single second when you sit at the counter of this creative kaiseki restaurant in Kyoto.
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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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