Restaurants in Japan(3809)
SEAT RESERVATIONAl Ceppo
Savor a true Italian experience with delicious food, perfectly paired wines, and a steaming cup of coffee, all without breaking the bank at the Michelin Bib Gourmand-awarded Al Ceppo in Shirokane.
SEAT RESERVATIONKyosaimi Nomura Nishiki
The gold standard of traditional Kyoto obanzai small plates. The Nishiki branch of Kyosaimi Nomura keeps the culinary tradition alive with time-honored cooking methods and fresh domestic produce.
SEAT RESERVATIONDialogue
Engage in a dialogue between you and your dining companions, Michelin-recognized French culinary expertise, and an impressive selection of expertly curated wines.
SEAT RESERVATIONYamazato (Hotel Okura Fukuoka)
Step back in time, as you enjoy the essential flavors of Japan’s seasons in this retro hotel dining room. Celebrate with the locals as you tuck into a homey space, fragrant with memories and fresh food.
SEAT RESERVATIONAkekure (Hotel Kaie)
Taste the passion and history of Japanese craftsmanship behind every meal at this restaurant in the Hotel Kaie. Surrounded by exquisite woodwork, the essence of Japan’s flavor and art come to life with every bite.
SEAT RESERVATIONSushi Ito Ichiro
With over 27 years of service in its Akasaka location, this famed Edomae sushi restaurant continues its dedication to quality ingredients and exquisite craftsmanship in the Kichijoji Excel Hotel Tokyu.
SEAT RESERVATIONNihon Ryori Wakabayashi
One of Tokyo’s foremost examples of Japanese fine dining. Wakabayashi’s head chef brings his years of experience in Michelin-starred restaurants into their original course dishes, highlighting the tastes of the seasons.
SEAT RESERVATIONIshiusubiki Teuchi Kyorakutei
With its name literally meaning “thin-pulled hand-rolled soba”, this Kagurazaka soba shop serves rare, Michelin-standard hiyamugi thin noodles — among other noodle types — at shockingly affordable prices.
SEAT RESERVATIONZarai Oita
Located in the fashionable district of Ginza, Zarai Oita celebrates almost 20 years of bringing the finest seafood, wagyu and culinary treasures of Oita Prefecture to the heart of Tokyo.
SEAT RESERVATIONSushi Tanamachi
Situated on one of the quieter roads of Kita, Osaka’s downtown hub, Tsukasa Tanamachi blends meticulous sushi craftsmanship with homely charm.
SEAT RESERVATIONKitaohji Shinagawa Saryo
With their private dining rooms, traditional Japanese hospitality and hearty dishes, Kitaohji Shinagawa Saryo creates an unforgettable family-style kaiseki dining experience for locals and newcomers alike.
SEAT RESERVATIONTonami
Experience the blend of traditional charm and contemporary flair at Tonami, a white-walled kaiseki restaurant nestled in Kagurazaka.
SEAT RESERVATIONTOGO'S
Modern washoku cuisine reaches new heights at Kenchiro Togo's namesake restaurant, which blends tradition with modernity and a touch of global flair.
SEAT RESERVATIONPizzeria Trattoria Magazzino
One of the greater pizzerias in Japan hides in the foot of Mt. Nijo in Nara Prefecture, where owner Hironori Noda grows his own vegetables and flies his cheese in from Italy.
SEAT RESERVATIONMacauda
There are a lot of things that are attributed to Akihiro Hamaguchi’s Michelin accolades and rise to culinary fame in Osaka — but his mastery of Sicilian and Puglian-style seafood pasta might just be it.
SEAT RESERVATIONDeli a Casa
If the flagship restaurant, Il Centrino, is the sophisticated older sibling, then Deli a Casa is the free-spirited younger sister that charms its casual Italian cooking and selection of natural wines.
SEAT RESERVATIONAozora Blue
You’ll always find noodle enthusiasts lining up during lunchtime in front of this Michelin-recognized restaurant, where the owner applies traditional soba-making techniques to make udon from scratch.
SEAT RESERVATIONSushi Shirokane Saeki
A legend of Kansai’s sushi scene, Chef Saeki Hiroshi expands his operations from his Ginza store to the basement of the Sheraton Miyako Hotel Tokyo, serving the same beautiful seasonal sushi.
SEAT RESERVATIONThe New World
The sio group brings their trademark genre-defying cuisine to the basement of Shinsaibashi Parco with this modern, trendy izakaya. Drinking snacks and traditional Japanese fare are elevated to Michelin Bib Gourmand level.
SEAT RESERVATIONGastroteka Bimendi
Basque cuisine in the heart of Osaka’s commercial Honmachi district. This Basque gastroteka uses Iberico pork and anchovies from spain, letting guests enjoy traditional pintxos with a glass of traditional Basque cider.
SEAT RESERVATIONBenikurage
The husband-and-wife duo behind this izakaya visited breweries across Japan to find the perfect sake curration — food is geared around its compatibility, and soft drink, wine or whiskey is offered.
SEAT RESERVATIONTrattoria da Takeshi
Affordable Italian cuisine in the Toyama mountains, with homemade desserts as the real standout.
SEAT RESERVATIONKushikatsu Gojoya
Traditional kushikatsu is reimagined with global flavors like French mille-feuille and Korean samgyeopsal, paired with Italian wines, in this Michelin-listed joint.
SEAT RESERVATIONVegan Ramen Uzu Kyoto
With striking, monochrome interiors designed by Tokyo art collective teamLab, a meal at this Kyoto vegan ramen restaurant is a feast for all the senses. A zero-waste initiative ensures every part of every ingredient is used.
SEAT RESERVATIONNikomi Kimura
The unpretentious izakaya housed in a renovated folkhouse has earned its Michelin Guide spot through a solid roster of stews and an excellent selection of booze.
SEAT RESERVATIONA Votre Sante
French haute cuisine without the haute price tag — A Votre Sante blends nostalgic countryside charm and moderately priced French fare to Ikoma.
SEAT RESERVATIONBerangkat
Legendarily difficult to get a seat at, this central Kyoto izakaya incorporates culinary influences from Southeast Asia and beyond in its Michelin Bib Gourmand-awarded cooking.
SEAT RESERVATIONYi Pan Cai Tanaka
Tucked away in an Kyoto back alley, this Chinese restaurant and bar serves eclectic, Michelin Bib Gourmand dim sum from a chef with 20 years of experience in Cantonese cuisine.
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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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