Restaurants in Japan(3431)
COURSE MENUGenkiya
This izakaya near Shimo-takaido Station is family-run, and is characterized by its warm and friendly atmosphere — especially its dedicated arm-wrestling station, where the staff take on all comers foolish enough to challenge them.
COURSE MENUGenpin Ginza 1-chome
Starting out as a humble shop in Fujiidera, Osaka, this tora-fugu specialist restaurant now has over 70 branches scattered all across Japan. Every day, its chefs transform this famously poisonous fish into delectable dishes like tecchiri hotpot.
SEAT RESERVATIONL’Eterre
For food prepared with flair, visit Michelin-starred L’Eterre in Tokyo, where Chef Akira Tagomori uses materials like firewood and straw to bring classic French dishes to life.
SEAT RESERVATIONPiao-Xiang
Enjoy fiery Sichuan Chinese cuisine with its various spices and cooking techniques. The Michelin-starred Piao-Xiang mixes high-quality Japanese ingredients with Sichuan cuisine’s signature chili and spices to create exciting course meals.
SEAT RESERVATIONnol
Step into the world of culinary innovation at nol, a Michelin award-winning French eatery that redefines gastronomy with each exquisitely crafted dish.
SEAT RESERVATIONHiroo Ishizaka
Located in the upscale neighborhood of Hiroo, Tokyo, Hiroo Ishizaka emerges as a gastronomic sanctuary for sushi enthusiasts.
SEAT RESERVATIONDen
Home-style cooking meets Michelin-worthy gastronomic flare right in the very heart of Tokyo.
COURSE MENUTanimoto
A focus on simplicity and delicacy have landed Tanimoto a star in the Michelin Guide for two years. Relying on the basics, owner-chef Tanimoto Seiji wows diners with little more than rice, dashi-based dishes, and fresh seasonal ingredients.
COURSE MENUKawaramachi Izumiya
Opened in 1887, this riverside restaurant has become a Gifu institution renowned for its charcoal-grilled sweetfish, the highly prized fish delicacy often nicknamed "the queen of clear rivers."
COURSE MENUJushu
Kansai-style kappo cuisine that’s earned itself a Michelin star. Simplicity is at the heart of Chef Senzaki Masaaki’s cooking, letting the fresh ingredients from his home prefecture of Saga speak for themselves.
COURSE MENUNihonryori Takayama
At this traditional Japanese restaurant in Hiroshima, Chef Takayama pulls out all the stops to present an omakase course meal using local seafood, with the mission to “make people happy."
COURSE MENUHakata no Ouka
From the first mouthwatering sizzle of steak hitting the teppanyaki grill, to the final tender bite, expect the highest quality experience at this specialty Kobe beef restaurant in Fukuoka.
COURSE MENUKawabun
The oldest restaurant in Nagoya, a meal at Kawabun is a cultural experience in its own right. Enjoy fine traditional dining in the surroundings of a ryōtei which has entertained the Nagoya elite for over 400 years.
COURSE MENUNishinakasu Yakiniku Kiraku
Set in the riverside district of Nishinakasu, this yakiniku restaurant makes its way from Roppongi to Fukuoka, offering the same top-notch wagyu beef and luxurious atmosphere as the original Tokyo outlet.
COURSE MENUSushi Yon
Boasting the "best private room in Minato Ward," this sushi restaurant has witnessed countless life-changing moments in a space as stunning as the sushi it serves.
COURSE MENUSushi Wasabi
Omakase courses built from the chef’s expertise and fine-tuned to suit each guest perfectly makes the sushi at Sushi Wasabi more than just a fine-dining experience. The open, relaxed space invites diners to savor and unwind together.
COURSE MENUKiraku (Kagurazaka)
Welcome to Kiraku, a historical dining spot along the stone-paved streets of Kagurazaka. Here, you can experience “Tsumoto-style” aged sushi, where fresh fish is skillfully prepared using the renowned Tsumoto method to enhance its delicate flavors.
COURSE MENUGanko Kyoto Station
Transport yourself into the past at this Kyoto Station fixture, which has an eye-catching facade straight out of the Edo period. Popular with commuters looking for a quick bite, it’s also known to be excellent for sukiyaki or kaiseki courses.
COURSE MENUGanko Kameoka Rakurakusou
Indulge in a succulent sukiyaki or kaiseki course meal beneath the rafters of one of Japan’s Tangible Cultural Properties.
COURSE MENUCourage
Don’t let the psychedelic exterior of this Azabu-Juban establishment fool you: Courage’s strength is unpretentious, back-to-basics French cuisine at its finest, with an emphasis on sustainable ingredients.
COURSE MENUUSHIHACHI Ueno
The perfect way to end a day at Ueno Park: high-quality wagyu beef at Ushihachi Ueno, which aims to be the most cost-effective yakiniku in the country. “No meat, no life” is written on the wall—and after eating here, you’ll be inclined to agree.
COURSE MENUUSHIHACHI Akihabara
Visitors to Akihabara may spend most of their budget on computer parts or anime merchandise—but the high “cospa” of this yakiniku specialist means that they’ll still be able to afford a high-quality wagyu beef dinner at the end of the day.
COURSE MENUYoyogi-Uehara Yu
The supplier comes first at this Yoyogi-Uehara kappo restaurant. Chef Yusuke Imoto’s culinary philosophy focuses on conveying the hard work and passion of his farmers, ranchers and fishermen to the customer with simple, unadorned dishes.
COURSE MENUCRAFEAT
Conceptualized by a team led by a 10th-generation Wajima-nuri lacquerware artisan, CRAFEAT highlights the beauty of Ishikawa Prefecture’s seafood and produce by serving up impeccable kaiseki-style courses on breathtaking traditional tableware.
COURSE MENUSumiyaki Unafuji Daimaru Kyoto Bettei
At Unafuji, only the best quality blue eels are used, chosen for their high fat content and creamy livers. These are then cooked over a blue-hot charcoal flame to seal in their natural flavor, then coated generously with Unafuji’s secret sauce.
COURSE MENUXEX ATAGO GREEN HILLS / tempura & sushi An
Located in one of the most cosmopolitan areas of Tokyo, this restaurant has an Iron Chef with over 20 restaurants founded as its advisor. Combined with seafood from the finest suppliers in Toyosu, XEX ATAGO GREEN HILLS is an unmissable destination.
COURSE MENUXEX TOKYO / Teppanyaki An
Teppanyaki An’s course menus supplement grilled beef, seafood and seasonal vegetables with Motoshiro Saito’s revered Japanese-style Western offerings. Enjoy intimate tableside grilling high above the Tokyo city center.
COURSE MENUKagurazaka Sushi Kokoro
Having built a substantial following over his 15-odd years in the highly competitive Ginza sushi scene, Chef Tsutomu Ooba’s establishment of Sushi Kokoro brought many loyal fans to Kagurazaka, where aesthetic, flavor and heart meet.
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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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