Restaurants in Japan(3548)
SEAT RESERVATIONKokyu
Anticipate the freshest ingredients presented on seasonal platters during a kaiseki course at Kokyu.
SEAT RESERVATIONKyou Seika
Taste delicious Chinese delicacies in Hamamatsu City, with a dash of Kyoto essence to season.
SEAT RESERVATIONSushi Rinda
Taste the uniqueness of the sushi rice at this contemporary sushi-ya, just a short train ride from Shibuya.
SEAT RESERVATIONOimatsu Kitagawa
Experience two vastly different cities in one restaurant — historic Kyoto and urban Osaka.
SEAT RESERVATIONLURRA°
Witness the success story of a team of talented professionals, presented in a carefully curated course highlighting Kyoto's gifts.
SEAT RESERVATIONau deco
Indulge in French cuisine at modest costs — a rarity in bright and bustling central Tokyo.
SEAT RESERVATIONFukuya
Using local ingredients like handpicked mushrooms and seafood from nearby Toyama Bay, this former Michelin-starred restaurant serves kaiseki full of the region's terroir.
SEAT RESERVATIONEnye
A perfect example of a Japanese infusion into genuine Spanish cuisine.
SEAT RESERVATIONALTER EGO
Get a taste of Milan presented by Japan's master chef of Italian cookery.
SEAT RESERVATIONPierre Gagnaire
Named for the legendary French chef himself, Pierre Gagnaire Tokyo has proudly displayed its two Michelin stars ever since the first edition of the Michelin Guide Tokyo.
SEAT RESERVATIONKaikatei
Push the boundaries of your palate with experimental, mind-blowing Chinese food.
SEAT RESERVATIONKochouan Senba
Grab a bowl of soba, handmade and rich in flavor, said to be the best in town.
SEAT RESERVATIONNinja Akasaka (NINJA TOKYO)
Ever wanted to be a ninja? Grab a seat in this hidden ninja village for a fun-filled dinner surrounded by shinobi agents.
SEAT RESERVATIONSushi Kuwano
Premium Michelin star sushi dining in Ginza, from a chef who has mastered delicate knife-work and innovative appetizers.
SEAT RESERVATIONGinza Toyoda
Seasonally-sensitive dining in the mold of kyo-ryori (Kyoto cuisine) is the aim of this Michelin-starred kaiseki restaurant in Tokyo.
SEAT RESERVATIONFushikino
Michelin-starred kaiseki dining in Tokyo, from a chef who’s knowledgeable in the traditional arts and philosophy of Japan.
SEAT RESERVATIONRen Mishina
Experience the slow and philosophical approach to Japanese cooking at this 2020 Michelin-starred kaiseki restaurant in Tokyo.
SEAT RESERVATIONAbysse
A young chef with experience at top kitchens in France and Japan cooks up a seafood feast at his heavily-stylized restaurant.
SEAT RESERVATIONGinza Kitafuku
Ginza Kitafuku is one of the best crab specialists in Japan, where you can choose from a full range of different species and enjoy a private room dining.
SEAT RESERVATIONYuan Yamori
Yuan Yamori is one of the best soba restaurants in Tokyo, run by a chef with a great knowledge of the craft and his own unique recipe for fresh noodles.
SEAT RESERVATIONAmber Palace
Experience fine Chinese dining at Amber Palace, a Michelin-starred restaurant which evokes the spirit of old Shanghai.
SEAT RESERVATIONNogizaka Shin
Excellent wine pairing and a focus on fresh ingredients from Tokushima make for a unique kaiseki meal.
SEAT RESERVATIONOryori Tsuji
Bask in the warm hospitality of a husband and wife kaiseki team at Oryouri Tsujii, with excellent seafood and inventive dishes.
SEAT RESERVATIONSumibikappo Shirosaka
One of the most exciting Michelin-starred Japanese restaurants in Tokyo, with a wild and inventive menu to keep you guessing.
SEAT RESERVATIONTempura Maehira
Michelin-starred tempura from a veteran of the craft, with a specialization in wild plants and fresh seafood.
SEAT RESERVATIONAkiyama (Tokyo)
A kappo restaurant with sushiya and izakaya influences — it all ties together into a delicious, fun, Michelin-starred package.
SEAT RESERVATIONKasumichou Yamagami
An authentic kaiseki hideaway in downtown Tokyo — enjoy authentic traditional Japanese dining.
SEAT RESERVATIONJizouzushi
A Michelin-starred sushi meal which will give you a window into the history and tradition of the craft.
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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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