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SEAT RESERVATIONMuromachi Yui
In the spirit of “one of a kind”, Michelin-starred chef Maeda Kazuteru pursues individuality in everything he does, weaving once-in-a-lifetime dishes together into beautiful kaiseki course meals.
SEAT RESERVATIONRyoriya Inaya
Artisan salt, quality bonito, and regional ingredients form the backbone of this traditional Japanese restaurant.
SEAT RESERVATIONSawada (Osaka)
Settle for nothing less than technique-driven seasonal courses and expert sake pairing at this one-Michelin-starred kaiseki restaurant.
SEAT RESERVATIONMizuno
Be like water. Veteran chef Mizuno Takahiro applies this philosophy to his Michelin-starred restaurant near Gion’s famous Hanamikoji Street, juxtaposing luxury with simplicity through menu items like Japanese spiny lobster and curry rice.
SEAT RESERVATIONLa Buche
Chef Mori Shohei’s love for his hometown of Ohara is immediately evident in every menu at his Michelin-starred restaurant, where he proudly serves local produce and game — even wild boar — wood-fired in La Buche’s central fireplace.
SEAT RESERVATIONChugokusai Naramachi Kuko
This double-starred Michelin restaurant whips out fun Sichuan-meet-Cantonese dim sums using vegetables harvested from its own garden and farm.
SEAT RESERVATIONPrimo Passo
In a prime location between Ginza and Tsukiji, Michelin-starred Primo Passo adds umami to classic Italian cuisine, with a tapestry of pasta dishes forming the foundation of the chef’s omakase courses.
SEAT RESERVATIONYakitori Takahashi
Yakitori Takahashi in historical Nihonbashi has earned a cult following and one Michelin star for its simple yet delectable yakitori using premium-raised game fowl and chicken carefully grilled and lightly smoked to perfection.
SEAT RESERVATIONYama
The dessert-only kaiseki course at Tokyo’s Michelin-starred Yama introduces new layers of sophisticated sweetness with plates centered on seasonal fruits.
SEAT RESERVATIONBang Bang
One of Niseko Hirafu ski resorts’ first Japanese izakaya, Bang Bang offers yakitori and fresh and seasonal Hokkaido seafood and vegetables in an intimate, mountain hut-style venue at the bottom of the slopes.
SEAT RESERVATIONMonk
Featured on the Netflix series Chef’s Table, the wood-fired pizzas at this riverside restaurant near Ginkaku-ji Temple are made with love and local ingredients, including foraged mushrooms and hunted wild boar.
SEAT RESERVATIONMain Dining Room The Fujiya
From its 6-meter coffered ceiling to dramatic sculptures, this all-day French dining space inside the Fujiya Hotel serves classic French supper and harnesses major brasserie energy.
SEAT RESERVATIONTokyo Kappo Terunari
From the Michelin-starred chef behind Suzunari, Tokyo Kappo Terunari manages to puzzle together French cooking with kaiseki in a way that is both brilliant and precise.
SEAT RESERVATIONKagurazaka Chuuzann
Kagurazaka Chuuzann pairs traditional Kyoto cuisine with European wines, offering a dining experience that embraces the contemporary to showcase the richness of Japanese culinary traditions.
SEAT RESERVATIONUkai Chikutei
Year-round mountain views and an air of exclusivity set Ukai Chikutei apart from the casual hiker’s stop around Mt. Takao. Dine privately at the chef’s exclusive counter top, where guests can get close enough to watch every knife stroke.
SEAT RESERVATIONShihouan
Slip into luxury at this fine-dining haven in the middle of Tokyo. Seated in private tatami rooms, guests enjoy a slow and contemplative dining experience, highlighting the intangible nuances that underpin traditional Japanese culinary philosophy.
SEAT RESERVATIONGion Bengara
Gion Bengara offers diners the quintessential Kyoto experience in both atmosphere and food. Chef Noishiki Haruyuki creates beautiful courses that perfectly represent the old capital’s historic cuisine.
SEAT RESERVATIONShabu Zen Shibuya
Experience a quintessential Japanese dinner at the renowned Shabu Zen in Shibuya, where you can indulge in all-you-can-eat shabu shabu and even try the revered wagyu.
SEAT RESERVATIONSugita
Dive into artistic sushi created with a precise hand, and a respect for tradition.
SEAT RESERVATIONMatsukawa
This kaiseki dining restaurant raises the bar for elite eateries with its extreme privacy and unconventional, one-of-a-kind creations.
SEAT RESERVATIONDoujin
If you can get your foot in the door at this in-demand Gion kaiseki restaurant, you’ll never want to leave.
SEAT RESERVATIONHoshino
The tastes of Kyoto presented with total authenticity by one of its best ever culinary exports.
SEAT RESERVATIONHonkogetsu
If you’re looking for a historic taste of Japan in Osaka, Honkogetsu is the place to go.
SEAT RESERVATIONTenzushi Kyomachi
Marvel at the stunning nigiri of Kyushu’s own ostentatious sushi style, perfectly prepared in the place it was born.
SEAT RESERVATIONMIta
Enjoy the cuisine of Kyoto’s historic high society before taking a look at the palace where it originally flourished.
SEAT RESERVATIONKataori
Kanazawa runs through every fiber of this top-class kaiseki, which celebrates the region at its best.
SEAT RESERVATIONHashiguchi
One of the best hidden gems on the Tokyo sushi map, located in the vibrant neighborhood of Akasaka.
SEAT RESERVATIONYamaguchi
A unique kaiseki experience which subs out the usual Kyoto fare for delicious Italian creations.
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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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