Restaurants in Japan(3548)
SEAT RESERVATIONKizaki
Indulge in well-crafted sushi, handmade by a skilled chef with a renowned reputation.
SEAT RESERVATIONTonkatsu Marugo
Ditch the cardboard-thin, flimsy pork cutlets from everywhere else — tonkatsu won't taste the same after trying the ones at Michelin-approved Marugo in Akihabara.
SEAT RESERVATIONKinoshita
Just minutes from Yoyogi Park, Chef Kinoshita Kazuhiko's Michelin Bib Gourmand French cuisine impresses with uncomplicated presentation and a truly staggering selection of 3,000 wines.
SEAT RESERVATIONUnagi Nishihara
Taste east and west Japan in one place — enjoy Kanto-style unagi in Kansai.
SEAT RESERVATIONPOINT ET LIGNE
Be it a full lunch or a tea time snack, this Ginza bakery has the perfect treats for you.
SEAT RESERVATIONKyourakutei Soba
Slurp soba noodles painstakingly kneaded by the chef himself in the back kitchen.
SEAT RESERVATIONLubero
Advance your classic Italian cuisine with this eatery's modern zest.
SEAT RESERVATIONCurry & Spice Bar
Savor the inventive curry dishes served at a lowkey, underground curry eatery.
SEAT RESERVATIONl'Odorante par Minoru Nakijin
An alternative approach to fusion cuisine awaits at this refined eatery.
SEAT RESERVATIONMie
Dive headfirst into the ancient culture Okinawa, in the area’s biggest city.
SEAT RESERVATIONKukizen
Enjoy a change of scenery, and some outstanding sushi, just an hour from Sapporo.
SEAT RESERVATIONGyosanjin
Munch on the freshest shellfish and seafood while overlooking the vast Kariya Bay.
SEAT RESERVATIONChukasoba Uemachi
The mix of pork and seafood broth to create a well-balanced ramen soup is nothing short of perfection in this favored Osaka ramen joint.
SEAT RESERVATIONKomago
The third-generation owner of this kaiseki restaurant (formerly an inn) provides a relaxing and traditional experience, just a short trip from Kobe and Osaka.
SEAT RESERVATIONUoriki Kaisen Sushi (Shibuya Tokyu Food Show)
The best value sushi deal in Shibuya — this sushi counter offers delicious nigiri and rice bowls which leave you satisfied and your wallet unscathed.
SEAT RESERVATIONMomo Paradise Kabukicho
Sample Japan’s mouthwatering beef at an all-you-can-eat restaurant in Shinjuku.
SEAT RESERVATIONNabezo Shinjuku Meiji Dori
A Japanese hotpot restaurant which offers unbelievable all-you-can-eat deals, and delicious fresh vegetables straight from the farm.
SEAT RESERVATIONGrace Family
At Grace Family, enjoy hotpot in the Chinese style, meaning a huge range of meats and other fillings to gorge yourself on for hours!
SEAT RESERVATIONTor Road Steak Aoyama
A long-running Kobe beef steakhouse, where you can sample A5 grade marbled wagyu meat — and for a crazy good price!
SEAT RESERVATIONOkinawa Paradise
Escape to the sunny isles of Okinawa at this Shinjuku restaurant specializing in the comfort food of the islands.
SEAT RESERVATIONMiyarabi
A Tokyo gastropub with good-time Okinawan island vibes, where you can enjoy authentic dishes and alcohol from the islands.
SEAT RESERVATIONTaketomijima
This Tokyo izakaya presents the best alcohol and food that Okinawa has to offer, and holds the same chilled-out atmosphere inside.
SEAT RESERVATIONSurugaya Kahei
Foodies with an expeditionary spirit will want to tick this seafood restaurant’s strange signature dishes off their list.
SEAT RESERVATIONToriki (Hatanodai)
Yakitori grilled chicken skewers served up in a local atmosphere beloved by the locals of the area.
SEAT RESERVATIONWarayakiya Shinjuku
Get a taste of Kochi Prefecture at an izakaya which uses a historic straw grilling technique to lock in the umami flavor of their dishes.
SEAT RESERVATIONShirubee
A classic izakaya in trendy Shimokitazawa with a vibrant, bustling atmosphere — Japanese pub vibes at its best.
SEAT RESERVATIONKaikaya by the Sea
A top Shibuya seafood store where you can try authentic Japanese seafood cuisine, as well as Japanese fish in Western styles.
SEAT RESERVATIONMisono Shinjuku Branch
Live the literal and figurative high life at this 51st floor teppanyaki grill-house with premium seafood, meat, and vegetables.
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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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