Restaurants in Japan(3913)
SEAT RESERVATIONGentil H
Preserving the craft of French cuisine, while utilizing ingredients sourced from Japan.
SEAT RESERVATIONMuromachi Kaji
Muromachi Kaji has a winning way with Kyoto-style kaiseki, which pairs well with its impressive selection of sake
SEAT RESERVATIONHaguruma
Be impressed by the telepathic skills of the bartender, who will conjure up the perfect drink just for you.
SEAT RESERVATIONSteak & Trattoria Carnesio
Grab a steak for a power lunch without breaking the bank.
SEAT RESERVATIONSeijuken
Munch on local treats from one of the original wagashi stores in the city of Tokyo.
SEAT RESERVATIONRamenya Mitsuba the Second
The thick, creamy broth of this Nara noodle shop sets a whole new standard for ramen.
SEAT RESERVATIONMargotto e Baciare
Edit your favorite French dishes with customisable touches of truffle luxury.
SEAT RESERVATIONMino
Experience the exceptional quality that shines from Sendai's much-loved sushi eatery.
SEAT RESERVATIONBAR PROOF
Hokkaido’s biggest city is home to its coolest icy cocktail.
SEAT RESERVATIONKimiya
Be pleasantly surprised at the tenderness of meat that's so soft, a fork can be used to cut it!
SEAT RESERVATIONMaruyasu
In peak fugu season, get yours prepared at one of the best fugu restaurants in the country.
SEAT RESERVATIONOrlando
Be intrigued by the unconventional Italian offerings on this restaurant’s ever-changing a la carte menu.
SEAT RESERVATIONGion Endo
If it’s fresh fish you want, go straight to the suppliers themselves at their own boutique restaurant.
SEAT RESERVATIONMAGICAMENTE
Be greeted by the best Italian food, with some rare dishes you won’t find elsewhere in Japan.
SEAT RESERVATIONOnjiki
Taste traditional local cuisine that's bursting with the foreign influences of Kobe.
SEAT RESERVATIONNojima
Why go for average, classic sushi when innovative options are there for the taking?
SEAT RESERVATIONTerasawa
Discover Iwate prefecture in decorated bites of its seasonal produce.
SEAT RESERVATIONNukumi
Once the highest rated restaurant in the Michelin Guide Hokkaido, this kaiseki restaurant continues to bring a legacy of excellence to its new location in central Sapporo, at the top of Nakajima Park.
SEAT RESERVATIONKamejuu
Go back in time to the old residential neighborhoods of Tokyo for a bite of classic Japanese sweets.
SEAT RESERVATIONSirotae
Join the queue of Tokyo locals eagerly waiting for their slice of cheesecake heaven.
SEAT RESERVATIONHimitsudo
Cool down with a refreshing bowl of shaved ice topped with fresh and fruity goodness.
SEAT RESERVATIONTonakatsu Yamaichi
Small in space, but big in portion sizes: a good trade off for a tonkatsu restaurant.
SEAT RESERVATIONBackstube Zopf
Grab a beloved local treat, curry bread, at the best place to try it in Kanto.
SEAT RESERVATIONPainduce
A heaven for all things baked, from flaky pastries to rare sweets from all over Europe.
SEAT RESERVATIONKuuya
Everyone has to try the specialty sweet of this legendary wagashi shop in Tokyo at least once.
SEAT RESERVATIONUdon Sakaeda
There's no more authentic Japanese lunch experience than building your own udon bowl.
SEAT RESERVATIONMadai ramen Mengyo
Slurp a snapper-based broth, or go out of your ramen comfort zone and try an experimental fish broth.
SEAT RESERVATIONTopca Kanda
Lovers of both spicy and mild curry can unite at this Tokyo curry eatery that serves both.
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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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