Restaurants in Japan(3548)
COURSE MENUSandaime Wakihiko Shouten
This exclusive, members-only yakiniku restaurant can only be accessed as a guest of a member, or by booking on byFood. A new type of yakiniku restaurant, they serve their meat without alcohol to allow guests to enjoy the pure taste of yakiniku.
COURSE MENUKaiseki Mita Basara Bettei
Enjoy the fine cuisine and wine list that put Mita Basara on the map, plus location exclusives like donabe-cooked rice and the master chef’s own special creations.
COURSE MENUShabu Shabu "Let Us" Shibuya Center Gai
A fully customizable shabu-shabu hotpot experience in the middle of Shibuya. Eight different soups and 29 mouthwatering sauces to choose from mean that every hotpot is unique. A free flow of wagyu beef and all-you-can-drink plans round things out.
COURSE MENUTakumi Gotanda
Indulge yourself at this elevated izakaya, where tuna and kuroge wagyu beef take the spotlight, and the sake flows endlessly.
COURSE MENUChiso Kondo
The best cuisine is often the hardest to find—and at this signless restaurant in a corner of Arakicho, this adage definitely holds true. Here, themed menus are crafted around seasonal ingredients, making each one the star of its own show.
SEAT RESERVATIONJapanese Cuisine Sakuragaoka
With a range of delectable options to choose from, this modern kaiseki restaurant – located in a 5-star hotel – offers a chance to experience premium Japanese cuisine in a stylish, contemporary setting.
SEAT RESERVATIONAman Kyoto Taka-An Restaurant
The course menus at this resort restaurant perfectly embody the delicate artistry of kaiseki cuisine. In the serene surroundings of the northern Kyoto foothills, guests can relax and unwind with a meal that’s perfectly in sync with the seasons.
SEAT RESERVATIONMonya
Making use of seasonal ingredients from all over Japan, Monya celebrates the best of Toyama cuisine by pairing exquisite kaiseki with high-quality wine and sake.
SEAT RESERVATIONthe SUSHI
Premium sushi dining at an intimate bar in Andaz Tokyo. Enjoy Edomae sushi while soaking in the nighttime view of the Tokyo skyline from the 52nd floor.
SEAT RESERVATIONJapanese Wine Umi to Tsuchi
An exposition on an exciting pocket of the Japanese wine industry, this restaurant serves bottles from 10 of Yamanashi Prefecture's best wineries. These complement inventive fusion dishes that combine Japanese techniques with European flair.
SEAT RESERVATIONJapanese Restaurant Benkay
Offering something to suit the tastes of every member of your group, this fine-dining staple inside the 5-star Hotel Nikko Osaka is a perfect spot for a celebration. Enjoy master-crafted sushi, exquisite kaiseki, and more.
COURSE MENUSukiyaki Kushikatsu Haruna Honmachi
Said to have wild boar’s flavor without its gamey smell, while still retaining the glorious fatty texture of domestic pig, Ibu Biton pork is one of the wonders of Wakayama. Have it sukiyaki or shabu-shabu style at this downtown Osaka joint.
SEAT RESERVATIONSushi Ryuichi
Inside the elegant interior of this 8-seat Ginza sushiya, guests enjoy premium Edomae sushi in a relaxed atmosphere. Seafood connoisseurs will relish the chance to try multiple different styles of sushi, on top of the classic nigiri and sushi rolls.
SEAT RESERVATIONShin-Gi-Tai Wolf Hakata
Soft-shell turtle hotpot and grilled blowfish are novel menu items for even seasoned foodies, but Shin-gi-tai Wolf makes these dishes feel as accessible and tasty as home cooking in its cleanly designed dining space.
SEAT RESERVATIONKyobashi Basara
Tomato sukiyaki and Miyazaki wagyu beef teppanyaki bring guests to Basara for an unforgettable meal dripping red with juicy umami. Chef Kan carries on his grandfather’s legacy with his own style of kappo and kaiseki.
SEAT RESERVATIONYAMAHA Resort Katsuragi Hotel Kitanomaru
From the restored walls of an ancient Japanese home to the exclusive audio spaces designed by its proprietors, dining at Kitanomaru offers a sense of time and place that transcends even the excellent kaiseki courses offered here.
SEAT RESERVATIONSushi Takehiro
Person-focused may be the best way to describe this Hiratsuka sushi restaurant, which delights guests with cheerful service, reasonable prices, fresh seafood and vintage sake.
SEAT RESERVATIONSushi Kappo Kakihachi
Sapporo boasts access to some of Japan’s best seafood, with the cold waters of Hokkaido yielding many of the rarest delicacies. At Sushi Kappo Kakihachi, these are crafted into picture-perfect nigiri, and enjoyed in a welcoming, laid back atmosphere.
SEAT RESERVATIONFukui Bouyourou
200 years of history goes into the menu at Fukui Bouyourou, where guests enjoy the very same Echizen snow crabs enjoyed by the royal family of Japan. It’s a meal to remember for any true seafood fan.
SEAT RESERVATIONFukunoi Ichinomatsu
Located a short walk from Fukui Castle Ruins, this traditional kaiseki restaurant strives to showcase the best of local seafood, meats, and produce. Enjoy the best Fukui has to offer, presented in delicate, refined dishes.
SEAT RESERVATIONMasago Saryo
An ideal venue for a celebration meal, this Yokohama kaiseki restaurant offers refined course menus served at its counter, or in private banquet rooms. Their special experience meals are one of a kind.
SEAT RESERVATIONYoshizawa
A traditional Kyoto experience in the lavish Roppongi district, this kaiseki restaurant keeps its guests on their toes with a new array of dishes each month. The sukiya-style design of the restaurant sets a homey yet sophisticated ambience.
SEAT RESERVATIONSushi Gintomi
Continuing the legacy of his restaurateur father, Chef Takahashi serves premium Edomae sushi crafted to pair with vintage sakes. He focuses on balancing the flavors of his seafood, sushi rice, and drink pairings to enhance the experience of each.
SEAT RESERVATIONSenbazuru (New Otani Hotel)
A perfect place for celebrating an occasion, this high-end kaiseki restaurant offers only private rooms. Guests can bask in the heritage of traditional art and furnishings as they enjoy the very best of Japanese traditional cuisine.
SEAT RESERVATIONJapanese Restaurant Maisen (Hotel New Akao)
Located by the top of the Atami Ropeway, this traditional Japanese restaurant enjoys beautiful aspects out over the Sagami Sea. Its seasonal course menus are packed with the bounty of these waters.
SEAT RESERVATIONChiso Takayama
Chef Takayama’s innovative contemporary kaiseki utilizes premium ingredients from all around Japan. His intimate Minami-Azabu restaurant is known as a sophisticated hangout for epicurean connoisseurs in Tokyo’s beating entertainment heart.
SEAT RESERVATIONHitoshizuku
Located in central Nara, just a short walk from the city’s most famous attractions, this kappo counter restaurant offers unbeatable value for fine Japanese course meals. A comfortably modern setting and attractive price point make it a must-visit.
SEAT RESERVATIONSushi Akazu Mochizuki
This intimate 7-seat sushi restaurant in Osaka offers classic Edomae sushi using premium ingredients sourced from all around Japan. In a relaxed atmosphere, guests enjoy course menus highlighting the best seasonal seafood that Kansai has to offer.
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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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