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COURSE MENUSushi Gion Matsudaya
Presenting Edo-style sushi, this restaurant is full of classic dishes combined with the chef’s very own intriguing ideas.
COURSE MENUTatsumi Sushi
Solid fundamentals meet a flourish of Chef Matsuhata Taminobu’s creativity at his Fukuoka sushi restaurant. Here, each nigiri is seen as its own individual course.
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 MENUNiku-Azabu Roppongi
Meat lovers, rejoice — Niku-Azabu opens another branch in Roppongi with plenty of selection of A5 wagyu and high-quality yakiniku at refreshingly affordable prices.
COURSE MENUWagyu Kappo Toraichi
Plenty of elegant little surprises await guests at this rough-hewn, parkside yakiniku-ya, where fine wagyu beef is a given, but flourishes of grace elevate every dish. Tuck into rich stews, A5-grade wagyu, and specially selected wines.
COURSE MENUNyorosuke Roppongi
At Nyorosuke, you can experience authentic Kansai-style charcoal grilled eel dishes such as grilled eel skewers, unaju and unagi-don. Unlike most Tokyo-style eel restaurants, the eel here is not steamed—meaning it’s bursting full of flavor!
COURSE MENUTempura Ginza Onodera Namikidori
This Ginza tempura restaurant’s counter-only seating allows guests to observe masters at work.
COURSE MENUSumiyaki Unafuji Daimaru Kyoto Bettei
At Unafuji, only the best quality blue eels are used, chosen for their high fat content and creamy livers. These are then cooked over a blue-hot charcoal flame to seal in their natural flavor, then coated generously with Unafuji’s secret sauce.
COURSE MENUKappo Yuzuha
A restaurant where the view is just as gorgeous as the food, Kappo Yuzuha’s location on the Meguro River lets diners enjoy traditional seasonal Japanese cuisine with an unmatched view of the famous cherry blossoms. A treat for all the senses.
COURSE MENUmahoroba Teppan Shinsaibashi
The hidden teppanyaki fine diner in Osaka doesn't just settle with live grill theatrics — spare-no-expense standard extends to its selection of premium wagyu beef, spiny lobster and abalone cooked over charcoal and iron plate.
COURSE MENUSushi & Wine Omotesandoria
Bringing a modern sushi-and-wine-bar concept to Omotesando's trendy dining scene, this contemporary restaurant lineup of sushi, creative snacks and sommelier-approved natural wines is nothing short of brilliant.
COURSE MENUChibo Abeno Q's Mall
On the fourth floor of Abeno Q’s Mall, Chibo, the 51-year-old okonomiyaki specialty chain from Osaka, is bringing another perspective to the already vibrant world of okonomiyaki, delighting boutique shoppers with its savory, pan-grilled offerings.
COURSE MENUTeppanyaki Aoyama
Occupying a particularly blessed spot in Roppongi’s back alley, Teppanyaki Aoyama delivers a heartfelt, warm approach to teppanyaki, showcasing the elegant preparation of Matsusaka wagyu and prime seafood on its flat-top grill.
COURSE MENUXEX WEST aburiyaki & sushi An
There are plenty of fine-dining concepts in Osaka, but this sprawling sculptural space on the top floor of Osaka’s Herbis Ent headlines the scene, offering the best sushi and charcoal-grilled dishes the city has to offer.
COURSE MENUBotejyu Flagship Store Dotonbori
The Osaka flagship store where the okonomiyaki legend began almost 80 years ago, and the birthplace of modanyaki. This Dotonbori hotspot continues to be incredibly popular with both locals and visitors.
COURSE MENUMatsumiya
Though the highlight — not the entirety — of Matsumiya’s course is wagyu, this charmingly hidden restaurant fully embraces the simplicity and spirit of traditional Japanese cuisine.
SEAT RESERVATIONTempura Yokota
This Azabu-juban tempura legend has more than earned its stripes, with a Michelin Star for 8 consecutive years and counting. Chef Shogo Yokota carries on the legacy of excellence with family traditions like curry salt and a strict order of service.
COURSE MENUJushu
Kansai-style kappo cuisine that’s earned itself a Michelin star. Simplicity is at the heart of Chef Senzaki Masaaki’s cooking, letting the fresh ingredients from his home prefecture of Saga speak for themselves.
SEAT RESERVATIONPiao-Xiang
Enjoy fiery Sichuan Chinese cuisine with its various spices and cooking techniques. The Michelin-starred Piao-Xiang mixes high-quality Japanese ingredients with Sichuan cuisine’s signature chili and spices to create exciting course meals.
SEAT RESERVATIONKoshikiryori Koki
Koshikiryori Koki offers traditional Hong Kong dishes using locally-grown Japanese produce. From shark fin noodle soup to the store’s specialty crispy chicken, enjoy an international, one-of-a-kind omakase course of the highest quality.
SEAT RESERVATIONnol
Step into the world of culinary innovation at nol, a Michelin award-winning French eatery that redefines gastronomy with each exquisitely crafted dish.
SEAT RESERVATIONKitashinchi Sushi Shiorian Yamashiro
Kanto meets Kansai. With three consecutive Michelin Stars under its belt, famed Ginza sushi restaurant Shiorian Yamashiro brings its Edomae-style sushi to Osaka, taking with it a dedication to excellence in sushi and customer satisfaction.
COURSE MENUKitashinchi Kushi Katsu Bon
The deceptively simple craft of kushikatsu, Osaka’s beloved deep-fried soul food, is elevated to gourmet status in this Michelin-listed restaurant, secreted away in one of the city’s busiest shopping strips.
SEAT RESERVATIONL'Eterre
For food prepared with flair, visit Michelin-starred L'Eterre in Tokyo, where Chef Akira Tagomori uses materials like firewood and straw to bring classic French dishes to life.
COURSE MENUMUNI ALAIN DUCASSE
Set in scenic Arashiyama in Kyoto, Michelin-starred MUNI ALAIN DUCASSE brings to life acclaimed chef Alain Ducasse’s flamboyant French gastronomy through the hands of Chef Alessandro Guardiani.
COURSE MENUTHE 5th by SUMADORI-BAR
A good time, with or without alcohol. Asahi’s latest venture lets guests mingle in a sophisticated Shibuya space, choosing from over 20 low- to non-alcoholic drinks, including artisan cocktails made with a medley of premium ingredients.
SEAT RESERVATIONKakusho
Why settle for less when you can relish vegetarian kaiseki cuisine at the oldest ryotei in the whole of Gifu Prefecture?
COURSE MENUMOSKA by Ginger Garden
This Omotesando cafe boasts gorgeous floral displays, Instagram-worthy afternoon teas and occasional collaborations with some of the cutest Sanrio mascot characters, including My Melody, Kuromi and Hello Kitty.
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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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