Restaurants in Japan(3874)
SEAT RESERVATIONToshi Yoroizuka Roppongi
Be one of the few to witness a live performance by one of the top three pastry chefs in Japan.
SEAT RESERVATIONKadoya Shokudou
Relish in a classic, mouth-watering bowl of shoyu ramen — the best in all of Osaka.
SEAT RESERVATIONLe Sucre Coeur
There's no need to look any further for the best French bakery in Osaka.
SEAT RESERVATIONHaru Noodles
Snag the best bowl of ramen from one of the top ramen shops in town, which assures quality ingredients all-round.
SEAT RESERVATIONOkasen
Take a bite of light and crispy tempura shrimp while sipping rich udon broth.
SEAT RESERVATIONMishima-tei
Take a trip through time into the Showa era while being treated to the finest sukiyaki in town at this long standing restaurant.
SEAT RESERVATIONShiva Curry Wara
Nothing can beat a perfect naan dipped in a range of delicious curries.
SEAT RESERVATIONBoulangerie Seiji Asakura
Inexpensive and genuine in flavor, what else can better this French bakery?
SEAT RESERVATIONGinza Ibuki
Be served the best bonito Japan has to offer, prepped to bring out the deep, earthy nature of its flavors.
SEAT RESERVATIONL’Art et la Maniere
Gain access to one of the best private stashes of wine in Japan while you enjoy top-class French dining.
SEAT RESERVATIONBar Ishinohana
This revolutionary cocktail bar will make you reevaluate your cocktail standards.
SEAT RESERVATIONCantonese en KEN TAKASE
Revel in the nutrition and wholesomeness of hearty Cantonese cooking.
SEAT RESERVATIONKashiwaya Shamo
Rack up dozens of wooden sticks as you devour skewer after skewer of juicy meat.
SEAT RESERVATIONSio
Tucked away in Yoyogi-Uehara is a restaurant which offers a fusion of Japanese and French cuisine, while also aiming to change the gourmet world as we know it.
SEAT RESERVATIONKouan
Relax within close proximity to Fuji-san, and enjoy a full kaiseki dining experience.
SEAT RESERVATIONTakumi
Pay attention to the original combination of seasonal ingredients, beautifully presented.
SEAT RESERVATIONSALONE TOKYO
Revel in a traditional Italian feast with the Imperial Palace and Hibiya Park as the backdrop.
SEAT RESERVATIONRen Shan
A little bit of spiciness goes a long way, especially at this underrated traditional Chinese restaurant.
SEAT RESERVATIONl'algorithm
Explore an algorithmic approach to inventive cooking, in the hands of a culinary Einstein.
SEAT RESERVATIONIwakura
Delve in a mixture of protein, carbs, and nutrients, formed into a single dish using the famous Japanese cooking style.
SEAT RESERVATIONAmour
Make your taste buds sing with the dishes at Amour, enjoying dishes infused with French finesse and Japanese ingredients.
SEAT RESERVATIONKawasemi
Allow yourself to be pampered by exclusive kaiseki cuisine, served Kawasemi-style.
SEAT RESERVATIONBarron Steak House
Dive into a true fine dining experience with perfectly grilled meat and a wide range of wines.
SEAT RESERVATIONHagi
Allow yourself to be surprised by daily fresh picks from Iwaki farms served beautifully in carefully thought-out daily menus.
SEAT RESERVATIONBrasserie VIRON
Take a trip to Paris on the streets of Shibuya at this fully French-decorated boulangerie-brasserie.
SEAT RESERVATIONChinese Noodle Yotsuba
Think outside of the box with the out-of-this-world ramen combos at a Saitama ramen laboratory.
SEAT RESERVATIONL'avenue
Skip the airfare to France — their unparalleled confectionery can be found right here in Japan!
SEAT RESERVATIONGimpachi-tei Yawaza
Fill yourself up with a tasty bowl of buckwheat noodles from the best soba-ya in all of 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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