Restaurants in Japan(3809)
SEAT RESERVATIONOtome Sushi
Rich flavors of the ocean flow through every dish at this Kanazawa sushi powerhouse.
SEAT RESERVATIONSushi Yuu
The former Michelin-starred Roppongi sushi restaurant has now moved to new premises near Ginza-itchome Station, but brings with it the same excellent sushi technique, fresh ingredients and English-speaking service.
SEAT RESERVATIONSushiEn
Well-aged fish can be even more delicious than freshly-caught, as proven at the workshop of Okayama’s sushi grandmaster.
SEAT RESERVATIONSumibi Yakiniku Nakahara
Dine with confidence, knowing you’re getting the best Japanese wagyu beef there is at this trendy new spot for the modern carnivore.
SEAT RESERVATIONFugu Makino
Catch a bite of Japan’s most iconic winter delicacy, fugu pufferfish, at one of the country’s top purveyors.
SEAT RESERVATIONTorishige
Witness the whole panorama of Japanese grilled delicacies at one of the capital's best traditional grill houses.
SEAT RESERVATIONTamura
Take yakiniku grilled beef to new heights with premium beef and well-crafted sauces.
SEAT RESERVATIONARMONICO
Rustic Italian grilling brings out the best in the seafood of Japan at this stylish Daikanyama spot.
SEAT RESERVATIONHomemade Ramen Muginae
At this top ramen shop close to downtown Tokyo, fast food is slowed down in the pursuit of incredible flavors, with every component given patient attention unheard of elsewhere.
SEAT RESERVATIONTempura Matsu
Tempura heritage forms the base of this inventive Japanese restaurant, in Kyoto's most Zen neighbourhood.
SEAT RESERVATIONAladdin
High-quality French cuisine (minus the intimidation factor) at one of downtown Tokyo’s longest-running French favorites.
SEAT RESERVATIONTakumi Shingo
Formidable sushi skills, displayed by a chef who apprenticed at the venerated kitchen of Sushi Sho.
SEAT RESERVATIONRyotei Yamadaya Usuki
Arguably the most famous name in fugu pufferfish, this Oita restaurant is where the legacy began.
SEAT RESERVATIONSaryo Miyasaka
A fully Japanese experience: sample some of Tokyo’s finest kaiseki dining in a teahouse atmosphere, with matcha tea to finish.
SEAT RESERVATIONNagata in Kanoka
Savor thick and chewy udon noodles -- the main delicacy of this noodle-crazy prefecture that’s considered the birthplace of udon.
SEAT RESERVATIONLa Bonne Table
Accessible French haute cuisine, with an admirable commitment to sustainability, in downtown Tokyo.
SEAT RESERVATIONMASA'S KITCHEN EBISU
You’ll love how European techniques add unique layers to classic Chinese dishes at this restaurant in Shibuya ward.
SEAT RESERVATIONTorisawa
Put yourself in the safe hands of a top grillmaster to enjoy the finest chicken that east Tokyo has to offer.
SEAT RESERVATIONICARO miyamoto
Transportive cooking conjures up the foothills of northern Italy in the middle of Meguro.
SEAT RESERVATIONShangu
The brainchild of two masters of Cantonese cuisine, there are only a few places this authentic in all of Tokyo.
SEAT RESERVATIONAmaki (Nagoya Kanko Hotel)
Those who appreciate the aesthetics of good sushi will fall in love with the nigiri at this outstanding Nagoya sushiya.
SEAT RESERVATIONSushi Hidetaka
Clear your mind and unburden your shoulders with one of Sapporo’s best Michelin-starred sushi dinners.
SEAT RESERVATIONToricho
Whether raw or cooked, the chicken here is some of the best in the city!
SEAT RESERVATIONKizuna
An Osaka sushiya which specializes in fresh fish from the nearby islands.
SEAT RESERVATIONL'appartamento di NAOKI
Having moved from its Azabujuban roots to a new location in Ningyocho, one of Tokyo's finest Italian restaurants continues its legacy of excellence and intimate dining atmosphere, thanks to the expertise of head chef Yokoe Naoki.
SEAT RESERVATIONL’Assiette Blanche
Classic French dining in a space which will transport you to the suburbs of Paris.
SEAT RESERVATIONIchiyanagi
Inventive nigiri is at the forefront at this 2018 Michelin-starred Ginza sushi restaurant.
SEAT RESERVATIONMori Bar
World-famous cocktails in the heart of Ginza, served by a master craftsman with over 50 years of experience.
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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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