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SEAT RESERVATIONGinza Ibuki
Be served the best bonito Japan has to offer, prepped to bring out the deep, earthy nature of its flavors.
SEAT RESERVATIONHeritage by Kei Kobayashi
Triple-Michelin-starred maestro Kobayashi Kei teams up with Murashima Teruki to reach new heights of forward-thinking French cuisine at the Ritz.
SEAT RESERVATIONSushi Nakamura
Switch off the noise of the city and dine in Zen.
SEAT RESERVATIONBar Rocking Chair
Get cozy by the fireplace of a machiya townhouse, sipping on a cocktail made by one of Japan's top bartenders.
SEAT RESERVATIONFURUYA
Experience nostalgic, classic French cuisine with modern and alternative twists.
SEAT RESERVATIONCelaravird
Witness the transformation of ingredients into an artisan's work of edible, seasonal art.
SEAT RESERVATIONDaruma
Relish multiple-dimensions of flavor in just one single bowl of ramen.
SEAT RESERVATIONHashimoto (Nihonbashi)
Experience the whole authentic kaiseki dining experience for less with this value deal.
SEAT RESERVATIONTempura Takeuchi
Luxuriate in a mix of crispy tempura and fresh sushi in one full course.
SEAT RESERVATIONYamaji Yosuke
The cosmopolitan spirit of France has been transported to this quiet corner of Gion where a Michelin pedigree proves its worth.
SEAT RESERVATIONRistorante La Ciau
Japanese essence in Italian dishes: this is one of the best Japanese style ristorantes in Tokyo.
SEAT RESERVATIONRamen Hayato
Arguably the best miso ramen in Osaka, the queue at Ramen Hayato often extends to nearby stores before opening and stretches to two hours.
SEAT RESERVATIONSALLE À MANGER de Hisashi WAKISAKA
Classic dishes from Lyon are the focus at this authentic French restaurant in Ginza.
SEAT RESERVATIONraffinato
An Italian restaurant which brings the best ingredients in the world straight to you.
SEAT RESERVATIONTornvento
Get swept away by the delicacies of Italian cuisine made in a special way that's unique to northern Italia.
SEAT RESERVATIONIzariya
Go back in time during a meal at one of the few places serving original Tosa cuisine.
SEAT RESERVATIONPhilippe Mille Tokyo
Turn the tables around and let the dishes support the champagne instead at this Midtown restaurant.
SEAT RESERVATIONOkuniya Manbei
Specializing in Kansai-style unagi served in a clay pot with rice, with unrivaled service, Okuniya Manbei is no ordinary eel restaurant.
SEAT RESERVATIONUzumaki
A modern take on classic Chinese dishes with the use of local ingredients, in Tokyo’s most elegant dining suburb.
SEAT RESERVATIONRamenya Toy Box
With the carcass as the base, the breast as a topping and the skin as flavorful oil, experience the nose-to-tail approach that creates one of Tokyo’s Michelin-approved chicken ramen bowls.
SEAT RESERVATIONBAR HOSHI
Get a taste of Japanese spring by sipping on a sweet cocktail in Tokyo’s shopping and dining center.
SEAT RESERVATIONPekin Yuzen
At Pekin Yuzen, they don’t mess about when it comes to authenticity. Come to enjoy some of the best Chinese food in the whole of Tokyo.
SEAT RESERVATIONUnagi Yamanochaya
Escape bustling Tokyo at this Chiyoda Ward hidden gem serving exquisite kabayaki dishes.
SEAT RESERVATIONTempura Araki
Simplicity doesn't mean average — the tempura at this Sapporo eatery is testament to that.
SEAT RESERVATIONSobahouse Konjiki Hototogisu
Grab a bowl of umami-packed shellfish ramen from one of the handful of Michelin Bib Gourmand-awarded ramen eateries in the world, located in the thick of Shinjuku.
SEAT RESERVATIONCambusa
Expect twice the already-delicious Italian dishes under the care of a famous chef.
SEAT RESERVATIONJibundoki
Step away from the usual okonomiyaki choices and pick some adventurous ones, at this next-level Michelin-acknowledged Osaka eatery.
SEAT RESERVATIONBouquet de France
Take in the truest essence of French cuisine in the heart of Roppongi.
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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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