Restaurants in Japan(3848)
SEAT RESERVATIONJfree
Freedom is expressed through playful yet refined French dishes that create a dialogue between many schools of gastronomy in Jinnai Tsubasa’s MIchelin-selected Jfree.
SEAT RESERVATIONDepTH Brianza
In the wake of international success, Chef Okuno’s creative stage acts as an outlet for surprising, innovative Italian courses that highlight local producers in his Michelin-selected namesake.
COURSE MENUHokkaido Chimney Ginza
Far-flung ingredients from Hokkaido and beautifully conceived food come together at Hokkaido Chimney Ginza, a high-luxe powerhouse that feels as cozy as it is cosmopolitan.
SEAT RESERVATIONSushidokoro Kurosugi
Edomae sushi made with the simple formula of subtraction by none other than Kurosugi Akihiro, whose friendly disposition and authenticity earn him a Michelin feature.
SEAT RESERVATIONSushi Take (Chef Hiro Restaurant)
At the immensely popular Nagoya restaurant of the famous YouTube and TikTok sensation Chef Hiro, guests will find that the sushi in his videos truly tastes just as good as it looks.
SEAT RESERVATIONAjidokoro Takasaki
One of Kanazawa’s most storied seafood establishments, this restaurant near the Kenroku-en Gardens and Nagamachi Samurai District has been delighting locals with seafood and sake since 1971.
SEAT RESERVATIONSukiyaki Asai
Escape the Tokyo bustle to a zen-inspired space and enjoy premium Omi beef served in personally sized sukiyaki sets in this Michelin-selected restaurant.
SEAT RESERVATIONNebuka
Michelin-recognized and founded by a wine bar owner, Nebuka presents a case study of human connection, personal flavors of game meat and fresh vegetables, and Franco-Japanese sensibility.
SEAT RESERVATIONJoujouka
The foundations of French cuisine are celebrated at Joujouka, a Michelin-guide restaurant near Tokyo Tower that has gone mostly unsung since its opening, despite receiving high critical reviews.
SEAT RESERVATIONHiyoko Sushi
There is nothing fussy at this family-run sushi establishment. What it lacks in palatial appearance, it makes up with some of the best bang-for-your-buck omakase sushi in Kyoto.
COURSE MENUFORTUNE GARDEN KYOTO
Arch-shaped entrance, round windowpanes and a lush bamboo grove define this French-accented bistro in central Kyoto, housed in a 1927 building designed by the “Father of Kansai Architecture.”
SEAT RESERVATIONNijo Yamagishi
Michelin-starred chef Yamagishi Takahiro of Tominokoji Yamagishi breathes new life into a 140-year-old townhouse in Kyoto to serve the hotpot-driven multicourse meal — the “nabe kaiseki.”
SEAT RESERVATIONSushidokoro Kurosugi Shinkan
The name “shinkan” means to “pour my heart into every piece of sushi.” It’s why this in-demand sushi spot in Osaka tailors sushi to guests’ preferences despite its Michelin status.
SEAT RESERVATIONLe Becasse
One of Japan’s leading gastronomic figures, Shibuya Yoshinori, transforms his spontaneous ideas into refined French menus, boldly embracing the unfinished and in-the-moment.
SEAT RESERVATIONTempura Taku
There’s the promise of cleverly executed, light tempura delivered that never stagnates when Masuda Takumi relocated his eponymous, Michelin-selected joint to Tokyo’s “Little Paris” in Kagurazaka.
SEAT RESERVATIONMa Poule
With its charming yellow facade, Ma Poule is Ichioka Tetsuya's love letter to Jura — a small, distinctive wine region in France — in an effort to bring its riffs to Tokyo’s culinary scene.
SEAT RESERVATIONAbbesses
Effortless and stylish, just like the Parisians — this Michelin-selected bistro keeps the Gallic spirit alive with its smart delivery of French classics in chic Ebisu and swoon-worthy veneer.
SEAT RESERVATIONSushi Yuki
One man’s loss is another’s gain. When Sushi Yuki moved from Yokohama to Hiroo, Tokyo welcomed them with open arms and high expectations for exceptional sushi. They’ve certainly delivered it fair and square.
SEAT RESERVATIONEsprit C. Kei Ginza
A rare opportunity to order Michelin dishes a-la-carte — Esprit C. Kei Ginza, operated by Michelin-starred Kei Kobayashi, experiments with French culinary format in an upscale dining room atop the Toraya Ginza building.
SEAT RESERVATIONDan
Style meets taste at this intimate yet welcoming Michelin-selected restaurant in Daizawa. Owner-chef Takada spent a decade mastering French cuisine before gaining the confidence to strike out on his own.
SEAT RESERVATIONRistorante La Primula
With its reputation-defining tagliolini pasta and a love for everything Venitian, this intimate, six-seat Italian fine dining in Hiroo is inspired by the canals of Venice.
SEAT RESERVATIONWokotote
Connection between food and people is at the heart of this stunning kaiseki restaurant, located in the peaceful streets of Nezu, Tokyo.
SEAT RESERVATION124. Kagurazaka
Despite being nestled in the already-saturated gourmet hub of Kagurazaka, 124. Kagurazaka stands out with one undeniable trump card: the exceptional Date chicken.
SEAT RESERVATIONLe Bistrot Des Bleus
A young, dynamic crew serves old-school, home-cooked French dishes with a refreshing touch of Parisian bistro charm in this Michelin Bib Gourmand bistro in Hiroo.
SEAT RESERVATIONMisola
Art meets Italian at Misola, a Michelin-selected venue where dining is surrounded by dancing magpies, sky-blue walls and a Venice-trained chef.
SEAT RESERVATIONKappo Muroi
Tributing its name to his father, Muroi Go emerges in Nishi-Azbu to bring Kappo Muroi, where he offers Michelin-starred, counter-style multicourse dining.
SEAT RESERVATIONTasogare
As dusk falls, Michelin-featured Tasogare opens its doors to reveal a culinary fusion of French and Japanese flavors, creating a cozy and inviting bistro in upscale Azabu Juban.
SEAT RESERVATIONGyukatsu Motomura Tachikawa Granduo
Skip the usual lines at the viral Gyukatsu Motomura and enjoy stone-grilled, tender beef cutlets prepared to your liking at the Tachikawa branch, one of the few locations that accepts reservations.
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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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