Restaurants in Japan(3548)
SEAT RESERVATIONFuguryori Tomoe
The chef’s dedication to mastering fugu cuisine has made this restaurant one of the most famous pufferfish restaurants in Japan.
SEAT RESERVATIONFujii
A kaiseki restaurant which exemplifies the philosophical nature of Kyoto cuisine, situated near the aptly-named Philosopher's Path.
SEAT RESERVATIONTempura Tenko Honten
A father and son team will serve you up one of the best tempura meals of your life at this 2020 Michelin-starred restaurant in Hiroshima.
SEAT RESERVATIONFuji Tempura Idaten
A tempura restaurant located near Lake Kawaguchi in Yamanashi Prefecture, Idaten impresses with sizable portions and reasonable prices.
SEAT RESERVATIONHoto Fudou
At Hoto Fudou, you can try delicious homemade hoto noodles that will warm your heart and body. If you visit Lake Kawaguchiko, try this local specialty!
SEAT RESERVATIONLa Luce (Kawaguchiko)
Local Yamanashi ingredients like Koshu kuroge wagyu black beef and Shingen-dori chicken are transformed into signature Italian dishes at this Fujikawaguchiko restaurant.
SEAT RESERVATIONSanrokuen
At Sanrokuen, you can try traditional Robatayaki cuisine and local specialties of Yamanashi such as hoto noodles.
SEAT RESERVATIONL'Ensoleiller
Immerse yourself in the laidback countryside of Toyama and enjoy French dishes made using local ingredients at Michelin-starred L'Ensoleiller.
SEAT RESERVATIONYuikaji
Enjoy Okinawan cuisine, including Ishigaki Island’s Misaki beef, and live shamisen performances at Yuikaji.
SEAT RESERVATIONMitakien
Mitakien is located in the middle of the mountains in Tottori prefecture, where you can savor traditional Japanese mountain vegetables, called “sansai.”
SEAT RESERVATIONCafe de Honoka
At Cafe de Honoka, you can enjoy your meal with a view of the natural green scenery, while feeling the fresh breeze blowing in from Lake Ryokusui.
SEAT RESERVATIONPa cherry b. GELATERIA
At pa cherry b. GELATERIA, you can savor fresh gelato that uses seasonal fruits and other ingredients that are locally sourced.
SEAT RESERVATIONAcchan
Acchan is a local Japanese restaurant where you can enjoy teishoku set meals and other izakaya dishes.
SEAT RESERVATIONHATCOFFEE
HATCOFFEE is a trendy, hole-in-the-wall coffee shop located in Tokyo, specializing in 2D and 3D latte art.
SEAT RESERVATIONKagurazaka Saryo
Discover the warm embrace of Kagurazaka Saryo – where a cozy atmosphere, delicious green tea, and traditional Japanese desserts await you.
SEAT RESERVATIONShiro-Hige’s Cream Puff Factory
Travel off the beaten path to the famous Totoro cream puffs at Shiro-Hige’s Cream Puff Factory in Setagaya.
SEAT RESERVATIONSapporo Genghis Khan (Main Shop)
Savor the highest quality beef and mutton grilled over charcoal at Sapporo Genghis Khan in Sapporo.
SEAT RESERVATIONSushi Ryujiro
The holder of a Michelin star, this Minami-Aoyama sushi restaurant serves tuna from legendary wholesaler Yamayuki, sourced fresh from Toyosu Market every morning.
SEAT RESERVATIONNumata
Experience another level of tempura in this 2-Michelin-star restaurant nestled among Osaka’s finest food places.
SEAT RESERVATIONCuisine Kichijoji Waltz
Relax with a glass of sake while enjoying the cityscape views from Cuisine Kichijoji Waltz. Colorful, seasonal dishes feature fresh ingredients that pair perfectly with a wide variety of sake.
SEAT RESERVATIONTamba Sasayama Kinmata
Cuisine fit for an emperor: seasonal kaiseki dishes which showcase the best fish, wild game, and wild plants from the surrounding valleys.
SEAT RESERVATIONMusashi by Aman
A premium sushi restaurant housed inside a 5-star city center hotel, Musashi by Aman uses ingredients grown and selected by the chef himself. Chef Musashi marries the highest grade of fresh seafood with rice grown in his very own personal fields.
SEAT RESERVATIONAzabujuban Hatano Yoshiki
Let Chef Yoshiki's expertise and passion take you on a culinary adventure, where every bite is bursting with umami. Discover the true essence of sushi at its finest, meticulously crafted to perfection.
SEAT RESERVATIONKamakura Waku
Experience the essence of natural Japanese cuisine in Kamakura—delight in the flavors of carefully selected ingredients, embodying the four seasons and twenty-four “sekki” (solar terms).
SEAT RESERVATIONSushi Tou
Experience the essence of Edomae sushi, preserved alongside creative twists. Fresh fish from the Tsukiji Market are selected every morning for exceptional nigiri sushi.
COURSE MENUGinza Ishizaki
Ginza Ishizaki hits every mark of elegance with domestic uni and wasabi, and wagyu so high-quality that it barely needs to be touched by heat to offer melt-in-your-mouth succulence.
SEAT RESERVATIONJunimatsu Rokuzaemon
A surprising find in the suburbs of Osaka awaits to delight guests with excellent wagyu beef and thoughtful touches for fun and family. Settle into the impressive wooden interior to experience courtesy and cuisine like nowhere else.
COURSE MENUSakuragi
Right next to Tsukiji Station and the former market, the newly Michelin-recognized Sakuragi is founded on the principle of freshness, committing to kaiseki meals prepared right before guests at an eight-seat counter.
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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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