Restaurants in Japan(3905)
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 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.
SEAT RESERVATIONYanagiya Nishiki
Taste the best of the mountains of Japan, without all the hassle of leaving the city.
SEAT RESERVATIONSECRETO
Performance art or fine dining? This Kagurazaka restaurant pulls off both beautifully.
SEAT RESERVATIONSato Briand Sangou
Enjoy the famous beef master’s take on Japanese hot pot at his new Asagaya branch.
SEAT RESERVATIONKoketsu
A traditional Japanese restaurant in Osaka where everyone's an expert on wine.
SEAT RESERVATIONSushi Otowa
Enter the home of a sushi power couple in residential Yokohama.
SEAT RESERVATIONHoshinoya Taketomi Island Dining
Paradise will seem a whole lot sweeter when you try the authentic island cuisine at this south Okinawa resort.
SEAT RESERVATIONGamou
A factory-cum-diner for some of the best chewy udon in Kagawa.
SEAT RESERVATIONAir
Affordable French gastronomy in Ginza is a rare thing to be savored.
SEAT RESERVATIONBar Barns
It’d take you years to sample all the great alcohol on offer at this classy Nagoya speakeasy.
SEAT RESERVATIONDon Bravo
Classic Italian cooking with Japanese characteristics, set to the sounds of a crackling wood-fired oven.
SEAT RESERVATIONSushi Murase
You haven’t tried aged Edomae sushi until you’ve had a bite of the excellent nigiri at this sushi restaurant in Roppongi.
SEAT RESERVATIONShinbashi Kyuu
A well-concealed hideaway in Shinbashi, with excellent fried and grilled seafood.
SEAT RESERVATIONRODEO
Barbecue grilling with an Italian slant at one of Nakameguro’s most social dining spots.
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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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