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SEAT RESERVATIONTonta
The mouthwatering pork at this Tokyo eatery is a cut(let) above the rest, just a few minutes on the train from Ikebukuro.
SEAT RESERVATIONGatagataya
Get an education in great Nihonshu while enjoying some delicious kappo eats at this Kawasaki sake paradise.
SEAT RESERVATIONSaeki Hanten
Relaxed Chinese counter dining just south of Ebisu, serving authentic tastes of Canton.
SEAT RESERVATIONSakagawa
Treat yourself to a fun and friendly culinary show at this traditional restaurant right in the heart of Kyoto’s sightseeing center.
SEAT RESERVATIONMomen Osaka
Do away with the intimidation factor and enjoy traditional Japanese dining with no pressure or worries, only enjoyment.
SEAT RESERVATIONYamasa Ryokan
Cooking up a “suppon” (turtle) extravaganza, this Kyushu inn has long been known as one of the best spots for sampling the unique delicacy.
SEAT RESERVATION4000 Chinese Restaurant
From shark fin to swallow’s nest, there isn’t a top Chinese delicacy which doesn’t find its way onto the plates of this downtown Tokyo restaurant.
SEAT RESERVATIONIsshinzushi Koyo
Miyazaki’s favorite restaurant is the best place to try their local take on classic Japanese sushi.
SEAT RESERVATIONAhbon
Feast your eyes on the colorful array of ingredients on display here, transformed into delicious fried skewers you’ll be craving for weeks.
SEAT RESERVATIONVilla AiDA
Get a taste of the good life at this countryside retreat restaurant, where all of the organic produce is produced in the town.
SEAT RESERVATIONRantei Bibian
A taste of Kyoto in Koriyama, by way of Ginza — here you can enjoy the best of the region’s natural splendor.
SEAT RESERVATIONSteak House Kitchen Ribbon
You’d be hard pushed to find a thicker cut of prime black wagyu beef in all of Nagoya.
SEAT RESERVATIONAkasaka Kitafuku
Try every style of crab you could ever imagine, cooked so fresh that you can watch every step of the process from tank to plate.
SEAT RESERVATIONIDEA GINZA
Charcoal grilled wagyu beef, done to perfection in the heart of downtown Tokyo
SEAT RESERVATIONSALONE 2007
Don’t settle for the same old Italian dishes — treat yourself to some innovation at this Yokohama local favorite.
SEAT RESERVATIONSushi Takahashi
An oasis of calm in a city of noise — let yourself unwind over some of the best sushi of your life at Sushi Takahashi.
SEAT RESERVATIONTeruzushi
Grab your ticket to see the greatest (sushi) showman in action at his super famous Kitakyushu restaurant.
SEAT RESERVATIONSatoburi DA
Satoburi DA is the most chill and welcoming little store under the umbrella of Tokyo’s top yakiniku brand.
SEAT RESERVATIONRenge
Rub shoulders with some of the capital’s top chefs at the counter of this inventive Ginza Chinese restaurant.
SEAT RESERVATIONSushi Yasukichi
Provenance and local pride are key to the success of this Michelin-starred sushi restaurant in Fukuoka.
SEAT RESERVATIONSushi Nakano
Fine sushi dining which is extremely foreigner-friendly, within walking distance from Shibuya Station.
SEAT RESERVATIONTokuyama
An accessible entry point into the often inscrutable world of Japanese haute cuisine, Tokuyama is just minutes from Nishiazabu Station.
SEAT RESERVATIONHiwatashi
Classic Japanese hospitality will leave you feeling like royalty at this kaiseki restaurant near Kyoto Palace.
SEAT RESERVATIONCôte D'or
True classicism is the name of the game at Côte D'or, cooked by one of Tokyo’s most studious disciples of authentic French cooking.
SEAT RESERVATIONGrill French
Grill French serves unpretentious French dining right next to Nijo-jo Castle, with a price tag that won’t drain your budget.
SEAT RESERVATIONL'Octave Hayato KOBAYASHI
Enjoy the showmanship and flair of an ex-musician chef at this Kita Sando French restaurant.
SEAT RESERVATIONBleston Court Yukawatan
Dine in an atmosphere of sophistication and natural vitality, with the mountains and trees of Nagano surrounding you.
SEAT RESERVATIONSushi Osamu
Try some uniquely Japanese ingredients you’ve likely never had before at one of Kyushu’s best sushi restaurants.
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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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