Izakaya (Japanese Style Pub) / Bar Restaurants(5481)
Sumibi Kazuya
Fresh seafood and Kyoto heirloom vegetables grilled over a charcoal flame evoke both tradition and play at this secreted izakaya in Kawaramachi.
Tenpu Tempura and Wine Shijo Karasuma
Is it a wine bar? A tempura shop? A Japanese washoku restaurant? Serving creative tempura that goes well with wine, Tenpu Tempura and Wine in Kyoto is all of this and more.
Bar ODIN
This staunch, basement-level gem is part of Ebisu's new-wave cocktail movement, where inventive concoctions are formulated with organic fruits and some of the world’s rarest spirits.
To Shijo Karasuma
This modern Japanese izakaya in Kyoto offers picture-perfect favorites like oden potato salad, pot-cooked rice and lemon sours, all set in a dazzling new space.
OH! TORO KITCHEN Tamachi
Located across Tamachi Station, this casual “tuna bar” is known for serving some of the best fresh tuna from Toyosu Market, with a menu that’s anything but ordinary.
OH! TORO KITCHEN Shinbashi
Working alongside Yonekawa Suisan, a Toyosu Market wholesaler with over 85 years of history, OH! TORO KITCHEN Shinbashi in Tokyo serves ultra-fresh tuna with an enviable selection of cuts like cheek meat and heart.
Wamon Kyoto Station
Located in front of Kyoto Station, Wamon is a modern Japanese-style izakaya that serves up creative kushiage skewers and reimagined Kyoto dishes, all focusing on bringing “everyday luxury.”
To To Seven Kyoto Station
Bottomless fruit cocktails, Tsumoto-style aged fish from Miyazaki Prefecture and a stylish fit-out make this chic izakaya one of Kyoto’s most exciting late-night spots.
Osakana Sohonke Tsukijima
Flame-kissed fish, straw-glled bonito and a fantastic selection of local sake are the three things Osakana Sohonke Tsukijima swears by to keep the evening vibrant and unforgettable.
Keisuke Kyoto Station
From affordable alcohol to winter-exclusive hot pots, this Japanese restaurant and bar delivers a multi-faceted spot for fun group dining late into the night.
Fish & Smoked Delicacies Sanbanya Mukonoso
Smoked seafood, live fire and infused highballs come together at Sanbanya Mukonoso in Hyogo, where the primitive power of smoke is used to enhance everything from its cheese and alcohol to seasonings.
Horse Meat Kiba
A quaint restaurant in Gotanda by an former J-pop star, serving up horse meat so delicious even monks “would break their vows for a taste."
Yakiniku Isseki Sancho Shimbashi
This hidden gem offers a relaxed yet refined dining experience centered around high-quality kuroge wagyu. The combination of exceptional meat, expertly crafted dishes, and attentive service creates a memorable experience for any occasion.
Unagi Hamamatsu Gozaro
An acclaimed seafood and izakaya spot in Hamamatsu, Goza Ro offers fantastic Enshu dishes with a luxurious setting near Hamamatsu Station. Fresh local delights await.

Little TGV
This Japanese izakaya bar offers delicious food, creative drinks, and an atmosphere that train lovers and maid cafe fanatics alike can enjoy.

Ninja Akasaka (NINJA TOKYO)
Ever wanted to be a ninja? Grab a seat in this hidden ninja village for a fun-filled dinner surrounded by shinobi agents.

Nagahori Izakaya
Handpicked ingredients cooked with the finest technique, all explained to you by the master chef himself.
Jomon Roppongi
This classic izakaya specializes in Fukuoka grilled skewers — a pocket of rustic local vibes in glitzy Roppongi.
Shokudo Akari
Minamoto Fumimasa's deep love for his hometown in Wakayama Prefecture stirs up Osaka's dining scene, giving rise to one of the city's rare Michelin-approved izakayas.
Acchan
Acchan is a local Japanese restaurant where you can enjoy teishoku set meals and other izakaya dishes.
Takumi Gotanda
Indulge yourself at this elevated izakaya, where tuna and kuroge wagyu beef take the spotlight, and the sake flows endlessly.
Okinawa Paradise
Escape to the sunny isles of Okinawa at this Shinjuku restaurant specializing in the comfort food of the islands.
Taketomijima
This Tokyo izakaya presents the best alcohol and food that Okinawa has to offer, and holds the same chilled-out atmosphere inside.
Warayakiya Shinjuku
Get a taste of Kochi Prefecture at an izakaya which uses a historic straw grilling technique to lock in the umami flavor of their dishes.
Dachibin
An Okinawan izakaya gastropub with authentic ingredients, excellent regional alcohol, and an unmistakably Okinawan atmosphere.
Umaya
Enjoy a higher class of izakaya drinking and dining, at a gastropub owned by a famous name in kabuki.
Unjami
An izakaya which channels the laid-back spirit of Okinawa through fantastic authentic dishes and the islands’ favorite alcohols.
Washokuya Taichi
The owner-chef of this Michelin Bib Gourmand-awarded Jiyugaoka izakaya shows off his skills by expertly balancing flavor profiles and seasonality, elevating izakaya food to new heights.




