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SEAT RESERVATIONSheep Sunrise
The delicious and tender meat at this Azabujuban shop will blow all of your mutton assumptions out of the water.
SEAT RESERVATIONL'EAU
Freshness and clarity flow through every dish at this creative French kitchen.
SEAT RESERVATIONUosada
Who would have thought that a humble izakaya would have become one of Osaka’s best gourmet seafood eateries?
SEAT RESERVATIONTrois Fleches
Quality steak in a classic atmosphere, with some exquisite appetizers to complete the luxury experience.
SEAT RESERVATIONAmegen
Almost 200 years of history are behind the quality of this outstanding Kyushu seafood kappo.
SEAT RESERVATIONMaruta
Reconnect with your primal instincts over delicious firewood cooked meats at this unique west Tokyo grillhouse.
SEAT RESERVATIONgiueme
Visit Italia via Akita, with the best of the region’s produce transformed into classic Italian dishes.
SEAT RESERVATIONMuroi
From earth to plate in under half a day — you won’t find fresher vegetables in all of Kyoto!
SEAT RESERVATIONKen's Cafe Tokyo
No chocolate fan should leave Tokyo without sampling the decadent, life-changing cakes at this bakery.
SEAT RESERVATIONIbuki
Lovers of seafood-flavored ramen need to visit this Itabashi store, where they serve the tastiest fish broth in town.
SEAT RESERVATIONLa Barrique Tokyo
One of the most respectable wine cellars in Tokyo is sure to make your meal here a memorable one.
SEAT RESERVATIONTamura Udon
A must-visit on any udon tour of Kagawa, Tamura Udon is among the best places to try the region’s signature noodles.
SEAT RESERVATIONMadam Toki Restaurant
If you need a retreat from city living but don’t have the time to actually leave, this Shibuya restaurant is the place to go.
SEAT RESERVATIONLa Blanche
A granddaddy of Tokyo’s French gastronomic scene, this restaurant is a great place to dine in class and comfort.
SEAT RESERVATIONOsteria Oliera
One of the best Italian restaurants in Shinjuku, where guests can enjoy some of the most top-quality seafood in Tokyo.
SEAT RESERVATIONTokyo meat shabu-shabu house
You can’t leave Japan without trying its outstanding hot pot dining, and this is one of the best places to do so.
SEAT RESERVATIONRomantico
A mix of European cuisines and Japanese produce proves to be a winning combination at this local Shirokane restaurant.
SEAT RESERVATIONSushi Jousuke
The level of dedication in the preparation of this Kobe sushiya’s dishes is crystal clear in every bite.
SEAT RESERVATIONPrevenance
Even the highest expectations are topped by the warm and attentive service at this Aoyama French restaurant.
SEAT RESERVATIONEbisu Kuroiwa
Settle in for a display of culinary showmanship just south of Shibuya, dressed in the garments of tradition.
SEAT RESERVATIONPatisserie Paris S'eveille
Coffee and cake have never tasted as good as at this trendy Jiyugaoka patisserie.
SEAT RESERVATIONRamenya Iidashouten
Taste the magic in their ramen alchemy, just an hour down the coast from Tokyo.
SEAT RESERVATIONAvranches Guesnay
An authentic taste of the sweets of Normandy, near Tokyo’s museum hotspot.
SEAT RESERVATIONHinode Seimenjo
Go straight to the source for the freshest udon noodles possible, made with water from the Seto Inland Sea.
SEAT RESERVATIONIndian cuisine sitar
The curries at this shop just a half hour from central Tokyo are the real deal, with recipes straight from the streets of Delhi.
SEAT RESERVATIONZaichi
Enjoy Hida beef in dozens of forms at this local grilled beef favorite.
SEAT RESERVATIONBar Noble
Cocktail-making meets tea ceremony: getting drunk has never felt so classy.
SEAT RESERVATIONRistorante Pegaso
Solid Italian ristorante dining, perfect for any celebrations in Tokyo.
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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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