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SEAT RESERVATIONSushi Tokyo Ten Shinjuku NEWoMan
Don't travel far for omakase sushi — this high-end omakase sushi restaurant just outside JR Shinjuku Station offers a unique dining experience in an exceedingly convenient location.
COURSE MENUYotsuya Ushiko
Created by a wholesale wagyu beef company, Yotsuya Ushiko provides the most premium cuts of domestic beef at a competitive price range—making wagyu accessible for the average person’s occasional indulgence.
COURSE MENUSushi Yon
Boasting the "best private room in Minato Ward," this sushi restaurant has witnessed countless life-changing moments in a space as stunning as the sushi it serves.
COURSE MENUYakiniku excellent Ginza
The best of Japanese beef is done differently in this upscale Ginza yakiniku restaurant, run by the former executive chef of the legendary Toraji Group. Each cut of beef is dry-aged to perfection for maximum flavor.
COURSE MENUGanko Kyoto Station
Transport yourself into the past at this Kyoto Station fixture, which has an eye-catching facade straight out of the Edo period. Popular with commuters looking for a quick bite, it’s also known to be excellent for sukiyaki or kaiseki courses.
COURSE MENUGanko Kameoka Rakurakusou
Indulge in a succulent sukiyaki or kaiseki course meal beneath the rafters of one of Japan’s Tangible Cultural Properties.
COURSE MENUShabushabu Okaka Shinjuku
By adding bonito flakes just a fraction of a millimeter thick at the last possible second, the specially-prepared dashi broth at Shabushabu Okaka Shinjuku receives a bright burst of flavor—a perfect match for creamy kurobuta shabu-shabu pork.
COURSE MENUAjuta
Few are as particular about their ingredients as Chef Hiroki Ajuta, who ages every single fish for optimal flavor before crafting his nigiri. His impeccable wine knowledge — and huge collection — also attracts connoisseurs from all over the world.
COURSE MENUCRAFEAT
Conceptualized by a team led by a 10th-generation Wajima-nuri lacquerware artisan, CRAFEAT highlights the beauty of Ishikawa Prefecture’s seafood and produce by serving up impeccable kaiseki-style courses on breathtaking traditional tableware.
COURSE MENUYakiniku Toraji Param Caretta Shiodome
Celebrate that special day with a special someone at this yakiniku restaurant overlooking Tokyo Bay. Toraji Group’s award-winning beef is served here in thick, satisfying slices, alongside an assortment of seasonal vegetables.
COURSE MENUKagurazaka Sushi Kokoro
Having built a substantial following over his 15-odd years in the highly competitive Ginza sushi scene, Chef Tsutomu Ooba’s establishment of Sushi Kokoro brought many loyal fans to Kagurazaka, where aesthetic, flavor and heart meet.
COURSE MENUHokkai Shabu Shabu Susukino
Visit the place where Hokkaido lamb hotpot first began. For over 50 years, Hokkai Shabu Shabu’s original Susukino branch has been serving up New Zealand lamb shabu-shabu style, exemplifying the “taste of the north country”.
SEAT RESERVATIONSushi Tempura Gion Iwai
Sushi Tempura Gion Iwai offers a combination rarely found in Kyoto; crunchy tempura with traditional Edomae-style sushi. The head chef uses decades of experience to plan menus that delight the palate with varying textures and flavors.
SEAT RESERVATIONShinjuku Teppanyaki Yokota
The brainchild of Michelin-starred tempura restaurant Yokota, Shinjuku Teppanyaki Yokota continues the tradition of excellence by offering A5-grade kuroge wagyu beef cooked in novel ways, alongside premium seafood like spiny lobster and abalone.
SEAT RESERVATIONTempura Azabu Yokota Shinjuku Bettei
The Shinjuku branch of the legendary Yokota tempura series of restaurants sets itself apart by offering expertly-crafted nigiri sushi alongside its tempura offerings, giving guests the best of both worlds.
COURSE MENUHorumonyaki Koei Honten
The oldest store in the Koei chain of horumonyaki restaurants, this Kabukicho restaurant is said to draw first-time visitors through the smell of grilling offal alone, and make them repeat customers through its affordable — and delicious — menu.
COURSE MENUJukusei Sushi Wagokoro
Almost 30 types of sushi are beautifully sculpted and served here at this Shibuya sushi establishment — each one made with fish that has been aged for the optimal amount of time to bring out its natural umami.
SEAT RESERVATIONHoto Sushi
Conversation flows freely at this six-seat counter, where the chef leads diners on an intimate sushi experience. From meticulous wasabi to hand-crafted soy sauce, each element speaks of dedication and sushi artistry in its purest form.
COURSE MENUTeppanryori Mimitei
Discover Hiroshima’s best-kept secret at this teppanyaki restaurant: Hiroshima beef, which has a melting point so low it literally melts in the mouth.
COURSE MENUSushi Takahiro (Shinjuku)
Witness a prodigy at work. After just 13 years of training, Chef Ikuta Takahiro starts his own restaurant in Shinjuku, having joined the industry at just 18 years of age as an apprentice.
COURSE MENUFujiyoshi
Active for over 60 years, this Tenjin restaurant offers the winning combination of yakitori and sashimi, the latter made from fish kept alive in tanks right up to the moment of preparation.
SEAT RESERVATIONAkihabara Sushi Kamimura
This sushi hideaway offers a strikingly tranquil hideaway in Tokyo's electric town of Akihabara, offering master-level omakase sushi courses.
SEAT RESERVATIONNagoya Sakae Sushitsu
Though it only opened in 2022, Nagoya Sakae Sushitsu has quickly established itself as a prime example of Japanese culinary excellence and hospitality.
COURSE MENUHonten Yamashina
Perched on the top floor of Ginza Place, Honten Yamashina's unparalleled teppanyaki features 40-month-old Omi beef from Ozaki Farm in Shiga Prefecture.
COURSE MENUTenjin Kurogeryu Yakiniku Mitsuboshi
The restaurant by Fukuoka’s riverside area calls itself a “meat scientist,” combining the thrill of live yakiniku grilling with high-quality kuroge wagyu beef sourced from all over the Kyushu region.
COURSE MENUYakiniku Horumon Tasuki Akasaka
Branch off the polished streets of Akasaka and step into Yakiniku Horumon Tasuki Akasaka for a delightful detour, where it offers an enticing journey into the world of yakiniku – the Japanese art of grilling.
COURSE MENUMahoroba Irori Okinawa
In the seaside capital of Okinawa, the gentle glow of "irori" at Mahoroba Irori is a sight the coastal city hasn't seen in years. Here, Okinawa-grown meats are cooked over rustic sunken hearths powered by Tosa Binchotan charcoal.
COURSE MENUYakiniku Niku Tatsu Aoyama
Reasonably priced, perfectly marbled Omi beef, nurtured by pure groundwater from the Suzuka Mountains, is served in cozy private rooms at this sophisticated Gaienmae restaurant, led by a Tokyo-native chef with a deep passion for quality beef.
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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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