Restaurants in Japan(4129)
SEAT RESERVATIONPizzeria Bella Napoli
A Neapolitan nirvana of sunny vibes, wood-fired alchemy, and three different types of pizza margherita to choose from, featuring mozzarella from Italy, Hokkaido and Okayama. This Ryogoku pizzeria is not to be missed.
SEAT RESERVATIONStanding Sushi Jinjin
Sake is Toyama, champagne is Krug and sushi is Tokyo — chef-owner Izumi Kimura’s upscale standing sushi bar packs a punch in the coastal city.
SEAT RESERVATIONSoba Rojina
Recessed from the street by Kyoto Gyoen National Garden, this formidable soba joint has the owner manually grinding the buckwheat in a stone mortar.
SEAT RESERVATIONTour d'Argent Tokyo
Nowhere in Japan can boast the same length of history and heritage as this 430 year old French brand.
SEAT RESERVATIONSky Restaurant 634
The standards are as high as the altitude at Tokyo’s highest restaurant, with fine French-Japanese cuisine and teppanyaki grilling.
SEAT RESERVATIONBird Land Ginza
This famous Ginza grilled chicken restaurant puts Japan’s favorite comfort food at the center of a hearty set menu.
SEAT RESERVATIONSushi Kourin
This Shibuya sushi restaurant has earned accolades from the likes of the Michelin Guide Tokyo and Vogue — but still maintains its reputation as one of Tokyo’s most affordable and casual sushi spots.
SEAT RESERVATIONSake To Sakana DNA
The izakaya’s ode to hyperlocal Kyoto cuisine occupies a warmly lit space in Takatsuji-dori — diners scoot over the counter for the chance to try fish-centric dishes and local sake.
SEAT RESERVATIONYakiniku Jumbo Hongo
Have a bite of the freshest wagyu coated with secret sauce, from parts like the heart and the upper rib.
SEAT RESERVATIONShunseki Suzue
Relax and dine in the sophisticated ambiance of one of Kyoto's most expensive restaurants.
SEAT RESERVATIONYanagiya
Get in touch with your primal side in rural Gifu, at a unique restaurant with private fire pits.
SEAT RESERVATIONKiraku-tei
Munch on the most tender and juicy grilled meats of many varieties.
SEAT RESERVATIONNagahori Izakaya
Handpicked ingredients cooked with the finest technique, all explained to you by the master chef himself.
SEAT RESERVATIONKigawa
This Kyoto-style dining experience in Osaka is a special one, made great by the zest of the artistic touch.
SEAT RESERVATIONImafuku
Take your pick of Kanto or Kansai sukiyaki, and watch your personal cook prepare gorgeous A5 wagyu beef right in front of you.
SEAT RESERVATIONKM Restaurant
A marriage of French and Japanese culinary culture, which presents classic French dishes with Japanese characteristics.
SEAT RESERVATIONLe Coq
A Michelin-recommended French restaurant in Ebisu which presents authentic, classic dishes and a great range of wines.
SEAT RESERVATIONGinza Sushi Fukuju
A return to tradition in the modern district of Ginza. Enjoy Edomae sushi that uses the finest hon-maguro bluefin tuna from suppliers all over Japan, from Hokkaido to Wakayama.
SEAT RESERVATIONSakuragawa
Get into the kaiseki and kappo cuisine at this refined yet traditional Kyoto-style restaurant located in the downtown area of the city.
SEAT RESERVATIONSushi Minazuki
The nigiri at this Osaka sushiya is as mouth-watering as it is inventive, as are the appetizers cooked up by the multi-talented chef.
SEAT RESERVATIONPompompurin Cafe
Experience a one of a kind trip to the cafe with Japan’s favorite cartoon golden retriever, Pompompurin!
SEAT RESERVATIONSushi Ginza Onodera
An international ambassador for sushi culture, and one of the most respected names in the business, Chef Sakagami’s goal is to spread the gospel of Ginza’s fine-dining culture to the world. Visit him on home turf to enjoy the best of his cuisine.
SEAT RESERVATIONEdomae Sengoku
Experience the artistry of Edomae sushi in Kumamoto City during a traditional dining experience where a master chef with over 30 years of expertise prepares exquisite sushi.
SEAT RESERVATIONAsadachi
A Japanese “stamina” restaurant in Shinjuku which serves unconventional dishes claimed to give vitality to diners.
SEAT RESERVATIONIsshin
Experience authentic sushi in one of its most original forms at a Michelin-starred restaurant in the heart of Asakusa.
SEAT RESERVATIONYamazato (Hotel Okura Kobe)
Dine on a variety of Japanese cuisine, from tempura and sushi, in a gorgeous Japanese garden in the middle of the Hotel Okura Kobe. The seasonal course menus change with the picturesque views.
COURSE MENUSushi Tomo
Enjoy Chef Tomonaga Toshiharu’s signature sushi with natural salt from Nagasaki’s Goto Islands and a generous squeeze of citrus juice, made with the finest Fukuoka seafood purchased fresh every morning.
COURSE MENUTsunokamizaka Koshiba
Savor hassun, a dish expressing Japan’s ancient way of life and the essence of kappo cuisine, served on antique dishes that evoke the tastes and aromas of Yayoi kitchens long forgotten.
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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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