Restaurants in Japan(3548)
SEAT RESERVATIONSushi Hidetaka
Clear your mind and unburden your shoulders with one of Sapporo’s best Michelin-starred sushi dinners.
SEAT RESERVATIONToricho
Whether raw or cooked, the chicken here is some of the best in the city!
SEAT RESERVATIONKizuna
An Osaka sushiya which specializes in fresh fish from the nearby islands.
SEAT RESERVATIONL'appartamento di NAOKI
Having moved from its Azabujuban roots to a new location in Ningyocho, one of Tokyo's finest Italian restaurants continues its legacy of excellence and intimate dining atmosphere, thanks to the expertise of head chef Yokoe Naoki.
SEAT RESERVATIONL’Assiette Blanche
Classic French dining in a space which will transport you to the suburbs of Paris.
SEAT RESERVATIONIchiyanagi
Inventive nigiri is at the forefront at this 2018 Michelin-starred Ginza sushi restaurant.
SEAT RESERVATIONMori Bar
World-famous cocktails in the heart of Ginza, served by a master craftsman with over 50 years of experience.
SEAT RESERVATIONSushi Jousuke
The level of dedication in the preparation of this Kobe sushiya’s dishes is crystal clear in every bite.
SEAT RESERVATIONIchikawa
Ichikawa offers seasonal sides and mouth-watering fatty tuna from a Michelin-starred chef in Shirokane.
SEAT RESERVATIONUnafuji
The thick-cut unagi at this restaurant will win any eel fan’s heart.
SEAT RESERVATIONGinza Cobau
Grilled beef approached with the same delicacy as sushi, in the gourmet center of Japan.
SEAT RESERVATIONTokuwo
Enjoy the rich bounty of the earth, with down-to-earth hospitality, by the rivers of central Kyoto.
SEAT RESERVATIONObana
Freshwater eel with a Michelin star in 2020, just 20 minutes from Tokyo Station.
SEAT RESERVATIONJiyu-san
The 20 minute train from Shinjuku is a small price to pay for this top-value, high-quality soba.
SEAT RESERVATIONKotaro
A classic Japanese pub in Shibuya which raises the bar on casual after-work dining and drinks.
SEAT RESERVATIONMiyaba
The only thing that’s better than the fish at this Tokyo sushiya is the value-for-money of their lunch meal.
SEAT RESERVATIONIshibashi (Chiyoda)
Absorb the goodness of fatty wagyu beef at one of the oldest sukiyaki restaurants in Tokyo.
SEAT RESERVATIONBURGAZ ADA
Treat your taste buds to royal Turkish cuisine, inherited from the court culture of the Ottoman Empire.
SEAT RESERVATIONKourakuan
Bask in the sunset on the shores of Lake Biwa, accompanied by premium kaiseki cuisine.
SEAT RESERVATIONSushi Kibatani
Savor the umami flavor of Hokuriku fish presented in Edo sushi style.
SEAT RESERVATIONRakumi (River Retreat Garaku)
This kaiseki restaurant in the luxury hotel River Retreat Garaku uses an abundance of seasonal ingredients from Toyama’s mountains, rivers and sea. Enjoy 50 types of local sake and a complimentary dip in the hotel’s onsen after.
SEAT RESERVATIONTsuruhachi
Be your own chef by putting together your own set-course meal (or leave it up to the experts).
SEAT RESERVATIONChukasoba Nishino
Ramen Koike’s new sister restaurant in Hongo serves fish-based broth for their ramen, light yet redolent with umami. It’s a simple, yet perfect bowl of ramen.
SEAT RESERVATIONComptoir Missago
Wild game gets the artisan treatment at this French restaurant in Nishiazabu.
SEAT RESERVATIONShu Xiang-Xiang
Introducing traditionally-preserved yet individually-tailored Sichuan cuisine.
SEAT RESERVATIONYoroniku
Arguably the most famous yakiniku restaurant in Tokyo, Yoroniku's original Minami-Aoyama outlet is still as popular as ever. Many come for the "silk loin" wagyu beef, sliced thin as the cloth it takes its name from, but exploding with umami.
SEAT RESERVATIONMenya Jikon
Visit Menya Jikon for their famous ramen noodles, immersed in a savory chicken broth.
SEAT RESERVATIONYakumo
The usual soy sauce, pork or chicken ramen is ditched in place of the golden-hued, gentle wonton soups in this ultra-popular ramen-ya in Tokyo that’s flocked by both foodies and the media.
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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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