Miso Soup Restaurants in Japan
COURSE MENUYakitori Sei
Discover a dream turned reality: a Tokyo yakitori restaurant born from a family legacy. Impeccable ingredients, artful techniques, and a personalized dining experience await around an intimate 16-seat counter.
COURSE MENUShibuya Sushi Lab
Adhering to the Zen philosophy of shuhari, Chef Tahara Ryuichi uses Tsumoto-style aging techniques to elevate the flavor and umami of his Edomae sushi. Supremely affordable prices belie its sophisticated atmosphere and upscale location.
COURSE MENUSushi Hajime (Shibuya)
Fall in love with Edomae sushi at this Shibuya sushi restaurant. It’s the rice that steals the show here: Aizu Koshihikari cooked traditionally in a hagama pot and treated with a proprietary blend of red vinegar made from sake lees.
COURSE MENUEbisu Sushi Kenshin
Only six guests can dine at a time in this intimate sushi venue, led by both a certified sommelier and a sushi master who orchestrates a parade of pristine sushi paired with the best-fitting wines.
Miso soup is probably the most fundamental staple of traditional Japanese cuisine, so much so that you’ll usually find a bowl of its accompanying breakfast, lunch, and dinner. It’s made using dashi stock and miso — a fermented soybean paste — and has a light, salty flavor.
There are hundreds of different kinds of Japanese miso paste of varying colors and textures, and each region has its own preferences, so you could have a new bowl of miso soup every day for a whole year and no two will taste quite the same. If you’re already addicted to this refreshing, rejuvenating soup, then you’ll find no shortage of places to get your fix.
Served alongside rice, noodles, meat dishes, tempura — miso soup really is one of the most versatile dishes in the Japanese cookbook. Our selection of the best miso soup restaurants in Japan lets you find your ideal bowl, and reserve a table within seconds!