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SEAT RESERVATIONKanda Nishikicho Sushi Takaharu
A young sushi store by a young chef, Sushi Takaharu in Kanda Nishikicho is quickly gaining traction thanks to its refreshing spin of Edomae sushi and the friendly service of its English-savvy owner.
SEAT RESERVATIONNew York Grill (Park Hyatt Tokyo)
Located on the 52nd floor of Park Hyatt Tokyo, New York Grill is a NYC-inspired, big-city restaurant with flawless steaks, live jazz music and sweeping vistas of Tokyo’s skyline.
SEAT RESERVATIONAkasaka Misuji
As the sister restaurant to the famous Yoroniku, Akasaka Misuji’s menu focuses on the premium top blade while emphasizing a la carte meat dishes.
SEAT RESERVATIONElm Garden
Experience a memorable dining journey at Elm Garden, where the captivating beauty of Sapporo’s changing seasons sets the stage for a magical, Hokkaido-inspired kaiseki course.
SEAT RESERVATIONNamaiki
As the sister restaurant to the renowned Yoroniku in Minami Aoyama, Namaiki is putting a bigger focus on serving high-quality, raw red meat dishes.
SEAT RESERVATIONLamb Pirika
Centered on the concept of nose-to-tail lamb dining, Lamb Pirika in Sapporo showcases its ability to entice diners with mutton, proving that this often-overlooked meat can be just as celebrated as wagyu.
SEAT RESERVATIONGion Senryu
Wrapped in a crisp blanket of barely-there batter, Chef Yamada Aki’s a-la-carte-meets-omakase tempura shines with Gion gold in her Michelin-featured venue.
SEAT RESERVATIONSushi no Kura
Leading the charge at Sapporo's Sushi No Kura is a visionary chef who redefines the art of nigiri by grilling it with a soldering iron.
SEAT RESERVATIONSushi Shota
A taste of Tokyo without leaving Hokkaido — at its home in Sapporo, Sushi Shota is showing locals that Edomae sushi has a place among its local cuisines, with an omakase that spotlights the Toyosu-hailed tuna.
SEAT RESERVATIONSushi Sohei
In Sohei Matsukura’s independent concept in Hokkaido, he marries Tokyo's Edomae technique with Hokkaido's freshest fish, securing his place among Maruyama’s elite sushi restaurants.
SEAT RESERVATIONAsari Honten
Started as a butcher shop in Hakodate in 1901, Asari Honten has since blossomed into an institution that serves flawlessly executed yet affordable wagyu sukiyaki with a Hokkaido edge.
SEAT RESERVATIONNumata Sou
With one chef manning the general counter and the other leading the private service, Numata Sou delivers a two-of-a-kind vibrancy to the royal family of Osaka tempura.
SEAT RESERVATIONIzakaya Rishiri
The popular izakaya in Hokkaido has become one of the hardest places to secure a reservation on weekends, thanks to its perfect blend of home-away-from-home charm and the allure of Japanese bar drinks and hearty grub.
SEAT RESERVATIONBeef Kin
The gluten-free steakhouse Beef Kin debuts in Sapporo with a health-conscious approach and a connection to the rare Japanese Red wagyu.
SEAT RESERVATIONSumiyakitori Sato
An omakase-style yakitori specialist that draws out the full anatomical potential of the coveted Otaru Jidori chicken, chef Sato Seiichi’s venue is every bit stalwart and dedicated.
SEAT RESERVATIONSushi Yashiro
After a successful 10-year tenure at a local hotel in Sapporo, Sushi Yashiro has established new roots in Maruyama with a laser-focused assignment of making its sushi even more delicious, friendly and comfortable.
SEAT RESERVATIONItsukichaya Arashiyama Main Store
Dining with a balmy view of the Katsura River and Togetsukyo Bridge, it’s hard to know what to savor first at Itsukichaya Arashiyama — the scenery or the food.
SEAT RESERVATIONKamimura Bokujo Kamata
With just a few taps on the touch panel, A4-plus wagyu will zip right to your table from the express lane at this all-you-can-eat yakiniku restaurant in Kamata.
SEAT RESERVATIONSushi Ebisu Main Branch
A stylish bar in a stylish neighborhood, Sushi Ebisu is showing that sushi can be both traditional and trendy through its selection of Edomae nigiri, “black” sushi rice and a library of natural wines.
SEAT RESERVATIONOryori Fujita
Sapporo’s Oryori Fujita invites diners to slow down in today’s fast-paced world through its fresh kaiseki dining experience.
SEAT RESERVATIONKappo Kisuwo
Cozy up in one of the six counter-seats and enjoy seasonal Hokkaido cuisine crafted with precision and passion in this intimate kappo in Sapporo.
SEAT RESERVATIONRistorante Canofilo
Since opening its doors in 2002 in Sapporo, Ristorante Canofilo aims to step up its Italian cooking by rolling out a tableau of fresh, regional interpretations using Hokkaido-grown and Italian-flown ingredients.
SEAT RESERVATIONHosakaya
Savor authentic unagi and Izakaya dishes in Jiyugaoka's Hosakaya, a minute from Tokyu Station. Famous for its vintage counter seating and eel skewers.
SEAT RESERVATIONJunidanya Hanamikoji Branch
A4 Wagyu shabu shabu in historic Gion, Kyoto. Savor roll omelets in Japan's traditional shabu shabu birthplace.
SEAT RESERVATIONSushi Matsuura
At his Shirokane venue, Matsuura Osamu strikes the Michelin gong with a dynamic omakase course and his signature rice vinegar blend, made from Wakayama’s Junmai Daiginjo sake lees.
SEAT RESERVATIONSushi Okuyama
The hallmark of up-and-coming Sushi Okuyama lies in its flavors and textures — or rather, the exploration of it.
SEAT RESERVATIONSushi Koji
Sushi Koji is located in the tranquil district of Hirao, Fukuoka. Known for its sushi crafted with fresh, local ingredients and an intimate counter setting, it's a top choice for sushi enthusiasts.
SEAT RESERVATIONFry-ya
Customizeable mixed-fry set meals, a variety of cooking oils and bread crumbs and Michelin Bib-gourmand quality keeps this fried food specialist store in Takadanobaba exciting.
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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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