Restaurants in Japan(4113)
SEAT RESERVATIONChiba Takaoka
Chef Takaoka Chiharu is so dedicated to his prefecture of birth that he even goes back to Chiba on his days off to personally fetch spring water. He forgoes the typical trips to Toyosu Market in favor of seafood from Chiba’s best fishing ports.
COURSE MENUSushi Himitsu
Unusually for a sushi restaurant, Chef Hirayama Yasumitsu offers kappo-style small plates alongside premium seasonal nigiri, thanks to his extensive background working in both sushi and kappo restaurants.
COURSE MENUBekkan Nakameguro Rokkakutei
The Nakameguro branch of this famed kushiage restaurant upholds the original’s excellent reputation with premium seasonal skewers and a varied selection of wine and sake.
COURSE MENUDaikanyama Rokkakutei
This kushikatsu restaurant just off Shibuya has been serving high-quality ingredients like kuroge wagyu black beef and Japanese tiger prawn for over 40 years.
COURSE MENUNiku-Azabu Roppongi
Meat lovers, rejoice — Niku-Azabu opens another branch in Roppongi with plenty of selection of A5 wagyu and high-quality yakiniku at refreshingly affordable prices.
SEAT RESERVATIONKiku Zushi
Kiku Zushi serves up sushi rice at its finest, prepared by a wizard of the craft.
SEAT RESERVATIONGion Nishikawa
Gion elegance in every moment, this kaiseki restaurant holds a well-deserved place in the top-tier of Kyoto’s food scene.
SEAT RESERVATIONMuromachi Wakuden
Witness your meal take shape during each step of the way at this performative kaiseki powerhouse.
SEAT RESERVATIONFukutatei
Try oven-roasted steak, heated by the highest grade of binchotan charcoal.
SEAT RESERVATIONSeisoka
Be rejuvenated by the peaceful atmosphere while dining at the most outstanding traditional kaiseki restaurant.
SEAT RESERVATIONKakusho
Why settle for less when you can relish vegetarian kaiseki cuisine at the oldest ryotei in the whole of Gifu Prefecture?
SEAT RESERVATIONOryori Horikawa
Enjoy the full seasonal spirit of kaiseki cuisine and a bright and welcoming atmosphere at this Michelin-starred restaurant in Osaka.
SEAT RESERVATIONShoroku
Enjoy the rich flavors of Osaka cuisine in seasonal kaiseki dishes from a father-son kitchen team at Michelin-starred Shoroku.
SEAT RESERVATIONSushidokoro Hitoshi
Premium sushi dining for less at a Michelin-starred Hiroshima sushiya with incredible value lunch sets — one of the best deals in town!
SEAT RESERVATIONYashu Taku
One of Hiroshima’s best-value Michelin-starred traditional restaurants, with excellent fresh fish and counter dining.
SEAT RESERVATIONRyoriya Shogetsuan
A refined Michelin-starred kaiseki restaurant with some English support, a refined atmosphere, and beautiful seasonal dishes.
SEAT RESERVATIONOryori Hatano
A kaiseki which respects the traditions of the craft, and received two Michelin stars for its efforts.
SEAT RESERVATIONTenryuji Temple Shigetsu
Stop by Shigetsu for a unique Buddhist dining experience with nutritious and delicious vegan and vegetarian-friendly dishes.
SEAT RESERVATIONSushi Kojima
For a truly unforgettable sushi experience, this one Michelin-star restaurant in Tokyo is worth visiting.
SEAT RESERVATIONSazanka
From the top floor of The Okura Hotel, panoramic views frame a display of culinary skill and flavor. Guests will be enthralled by the wagyu’s rich flavor and Sazanka’s chefs’ prowess with the teppanyaki grill.
COURSE MENUTennosachi Yamanosachi
Every bite is a blessing from both heaven and the mountains here at this Osaka wagyu beef specialist. Perfectly-marbled Omi and Miyazaki beef are available in various forms, from sukiyaki hotpot to hotplate-grilled steak.
COURSE MENUMinokichi Karasuma Shijo
An institution with over 300 years of history behind it, Minokichi’s Karasuma Shijo branch holds the same reputation for luxurious Kyoto-style kaiseki cuisine as the original, with decadent dishes like softshell turtle hotpot and grilled Kobe beef.
SEAT RESERVATIONSushizen
A few blocks away from Kyoto’s Nijo Castle, this Bib Gourmand eatery is a lesson in chirashizushi — or “scattered” sushi.
SEAT RESERVATIONTaiho
Father-and-sun duo in this Kyoto locale serves Michelin-approved "Kyoto Chinese” — a fiery twist where family-down recipes meet spice and punchy Sichuan flavors.
SEAT RESERVATIONGion Ichiho
Already getting traction for their picture-perfect, petite sushi rolls served in a bento box, Gion Ichiho presents a new type of sushi that echoes the beauty of its geisha district.
SEAT RESERVATIONL'Osier
Founded in 1973, this three-Michelin-starred restaurant by the Shiseido Group is Ginza's French cuisine par excellence, thanks to the leadership of expert chef Olivier Chaignon.
SEAT RESERVATIONLa Cime
A perfectly balanced experience, this inventive and stylish French restaurant delivers on every level.
SEAT RESERVATIONKamigamo Akiyama
A visit to Kyoto is never truly complete without a trip to this restaurant, which encapsulates the city’s very essence.
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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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