Restaurants in Japan(3911)
SEAT RESERVATIONHirosaku
The recipient of a Michelin star in 2021, this Shinbashi kaiseki restaurant's humble exterior hides the mastery of culinary technique on display within.
SEAT RESERVATIONHinotori
This Osaka Chinese restaurant draws its recipes from the ancient cookbooks of China for a taste of imperial cuisine.
SEAT RESERVATIONGourmandise
At this late-night luxury bistro in Nishiazabu, enjoy staple French gourmet dishes in a classic setting.
SEAT RESERVATIONLiberty (Ribatei)
Authentic yakitori dining in suburban Yokohama will leave you smiling in total satisfaction.
SEAT RESERVATIONShimizu Sushi
Grab the best premium sushi deal in all of Tokyo, if you’re able to clear the strict entrance policy.
SEAT RESERVATIONSushisai Wakichi
Enjoy Michelin-star sushi in west Sapporo, with some unique Hokkaido delicacies on offer.
SEAT RESERVATIONSushi Mitani
Cheat the system by skipping the waitlist of the most in-demand eatery in Japan (by dining at their sister restaurant).
SEAT RESERVATIONO H T S U
Japanese ingredients are made even more delicious through the French-style cooking of this Mito City brasserie.
SEAT RESERVATIONGINZA KOKORO
Top quality beef, top quality wine, and top quality decor: the perfect Ginza steakhouse combination.
SEAT RESERVATIONIchita
A perfect Michelin-worthy kaiseki experience for all, whether you’re a nervous newbie or a seasoned veteran.
SEAT RESERVATIONSushi Takaoka
Sushi Takaoka serves up top-class sushi just a short trip around Tokyo Bay to Chiba.
SEAT RESERVATIONAki Nagao
Old meets new at this Sapporo French restaurant, where the best of the region is on full display.
SEAT RESERVATIONKUROMORI
Some of Japan's best Cantonese-style cuisine can be found here in the northern region of Tohoku, where award-winning chef Kuromori Yoji uses local Miyagi ingredients to craft exquisite dishes to great critical acclaim.
SEAT RESERVATIONU s h i m a r u
Taste delicious Italian dishes featuring the best products of Chiba, located just two hours from central Tokyo.
SEAT RESERVATIONKawamura
A delicious steak dinner prepared single-handedly by a multi-talented chef.
SEAT RESERVATIONAjihiro
Come to Ajihiro for seafood dining in Tsukiji, the beating heart of Japan’s seafood industry for decades.
SEAT RESERVATIONAnkyu
Get an education in fine Kyoto dining at one of the city’s most friendly kappo restaurants.
SEAT RESERVATIONRyoriya Stephan Pantel
East meets West at this outstanding French restaurant near Kyoto’s Imperial Palace.
SEAT RESERVATIONYamanekoken
The twists and turns of this internationalist chef’s menu make for an amazingly entertaining meal.
SEAT RESERVATIONHaramasa
You’ve never had kaiseki dishes like these before — made with a creative streak which remixes tradition with modern flair.
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 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 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.
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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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