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TOKYO

HOMMAGE

Chef Arai Noboru brings unpretentious French cuisine — and two Michelin Stars — back to his hometown of Asakusa, where he pays homage to his teachers and his suppliers by delighting guests with a no-frills approach.
Lunch: ¥18,000-40,000
Dinner: ¥35,000-60,000
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Seiwasou

The beautiful Edo period architecture of Seiwasou draws many guests to its gardens, and the traditional Kyoto-style kaiseki cuisine keeps them at the table.
Lunch: ¥7,000-45,000
Dinner: ¥15,000-45,000
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Kani Kato Asakusa

A veteran kappo chef whips the freshest crabs from Hokkaido, Fukui and Ishikawa Prefectures into stunning course menu spreads that let diners relish the textures, flavors and colors of the season through the avenue of fresh-caught seafood.
Dinner: ¥38,000-65,000
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NARA

Sukiyaki Kappo Kitsune

Just 7 minutes’ walk from Kintetsu-Nara Station, in a back alley, is a sukiyaki restaurant that is reinventing the Meiji-era culinary form with French-influenced starters and local ingredients exclusive to the Nara locality.
Lunch: ¥7,000-18,000
Dinner: ¥18,000-18,000
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TOKYO

Alternative

At this Shirokane restaurant, vegetables don’t play second fiddle, instead being put in the spotlight via Chef Saito Takayuki’s creative French-based cuisine. Menu highlights change seasonally, with sweetfish in the summer and asparagus in spring.
Lunch: ¥7,000-35,000
Dinner: ¥7,000-35,000
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La Luce (Ishikawa)

At this restaurant near the Kenrokuen Gardens, top-quality ingredients from France, Italy and the Kanazawa locality are expertly made into French-inspired Italian cuisine, served atop gorgeous artisanal Imari porcelain.
Lunch: ¥15,000-25,000
Dinner: ¥15,000-25,000
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TOKYO

Yakitori Ginza I

Generous use of seasonal vegetables and inventive twists like foie gras in chicken tsukune set Chef Koichi Inoue’s yakitori restaurant apart. When dining at Yakitori Ginza I, wine pairings from the in-house sommelier are a must.
Dinner: ¥10,000-35,000
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TOKYO

Robata En

Enjoy Chef Kazuki Itahara’s fresh take on an ancient Japanese culinary form, irori-style grilling. He draws on his extensive knowledge of French cuisine to bring out the natural flavors of his ingredients.
Dinner: ¥15,000-25,000
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TOKYO

Tempura Ten Soso Roppongi Hills

Tempura Ten Soso offers a premium tempura experience featuring fresh seasonal ingredients sourced within and outside Japan. The restaurant is headed by Chef Keita Sato, a famous name in the tempura scene.
Dinner: ¥30,000-50,000
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TOKYO

NOURA

Asakusa visitors will find that they won’t have to break the bank for Michelin-standard French food at this bistro. Served up by two France-trained chefs, NOURA’s cuisine is unpretentious, relaxed, and most importantly, absolutely delicious.
Lunch: ¥5,000-10,000
Dinner: ¥10,000-15,000
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TOKYO

Sakana Bar Ebisu

Sakana Bar’s seafood offerings span almost every coastal culinary culture possible, using freshly-caught domestic Japanese seafood. Their oyster tasting comparison course is particularly popular with oyster aficionados.
Dinner: ¥5,000-10,000
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TOKYO

Sushi Koshikawa

Less than a minute from Akasaka Station’s Exit 7, this traditional Edomae sushi restaurant draws a regular crowd for its relaxed and inviting atmosphere, impeccable nigiri creations, and extensive sake offerings.
Lunch: ¥10,000-15,000
Dinner: ¥15,000-30,000
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TOKYO

Sushi Tokyo 81

Intimate with an air of sophistication, this backstreet Gotanda sushi restaurant offers traditional Edomae sushi with premium ingredients, as well as other signature offerings like a sea urchin tasting comparison course.
Lunch: ¥5,000-15,000
Dinner: ¥10,000-20,000
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TOKYO

Sushi Yukinari

Excellence within excellence. Within a private room in Shibuya’s Sushi Hajime lies Sushi Yukinari, a super-exclusive sushi restaurant that only seats seven guests at a time.
Lunch: ¥5,000-15,000
Dinner: ¥20,000-25,000
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TOKYO

Sushi 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.
Lunch: ¥5,000-15,000
Dinner: ¥15,000-30,000
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TOKYO

Makiyaki Ginza Onodera

Michelin-starred French restaurant with touches of Basque cuisine, where the smoky fragrance from their signature wood-fired grill welcomes visitors.
Lunch: ¥10,000-40,000
Dinner: ¥10,000-40,000
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Funaokayama Shimizu

These Michelin-starred kaiseki course menus feature the best ingredients from Japan, but the rice is the real star. Made with Kyoto groundwater from Daitokuji Temple, it is fluffy, fragrant and cooked to perfection in an earthenware pot.
Dinner: ¥13,000-35,000
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TOKYO

Shojin Ryori Daigo

Sample the all-natural, meat-free cuisine of historic Japanese Buddhism at this Michelin-starred restaurant in Tokyo.
Lunch: ¥15,000-20,000
Dinner: ¥25,000-40,000
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KYOTO

Noguchi Tsunagu

Notorious for being nearly impossible to book, the two-Michelin-starred Kyotenjin Noguchi has since opened a sister store in Noguchi Tsunagu, offering the same critically-acclaimed cuisine and stellar quality.
Dinner: ¥20,000-30,000
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TOKYO

Nishiazabu Sushi Shin

Chef Shintaro Suzuki’s attention to detail in his traditional Edomae sushi made his restaurant one of the first in history to receive a Michelin star. See for yourself why his sushi is a cut above the rest.
Lunch: ¥20,000-40,000
Dinner: ¥20,000-40,000
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TOKYO

Hiroo Ishizaka

Located in the upscale neighborhood of Hiroo, Tokyo, Hiroo Ishizaka emerges as a gastronomic sanctuary for sushi enthusiasts.
Dinner: ¥36,000-39,999
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TOKYO

Nishiazabu Noguchi

Chef Shotaro Noguchi’s devotion to kaiseki is shown here at Nishiazabu Noguchi, where he pays homage to his extensive training in Japanese cuisine by adding his own unique touches — a culinary approach that has earned him a Michelin star.
Dinner: ¥20,000-30,000
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TOKYO

Mutsukari

This Michelin-starred gastronomic haven seamlessly crafts the pinnacle of traditional Kaiseki cuisine, creating an atmosphere that mirrors the sophistication of its upscale surroundings.
Dinner: ¥20,000-30,000
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Nihonryori Ichirin

Nihonryori Ichirin employs fresh Japanese produce to create omakase courses that fully represent the country’s beautiful seasons. These dishes are flavorful and paired perfectly with seasonal sake or tea, offering an unforgettable dining experience.
Lunch: ¥10,000-15,000
Dinner: ¥25,000-30,000
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TOKYO

MAZ

Integrating Peru’s rich biodiversity into the creation of every dish, this Michelin-starred restaurant frames its courses on the theme of altitude, taking guests higher and higher on an unforgettable gastronomic journey with every bite.
Dinner: ¥35,000-50,000
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TOKYO

Oniku Karyu

Chef Haruka Katayanagi delights guests with A4- and A5-grade kuroge wagyu made into exquisite course menus at his Michelin-starred restaurant Ginza Oniku Karyu.
Dinner: ¥42,000-51,000
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TOKYO

Imayoshi

The oldest sushi restaurant in Otemachi, Tokyo — get a taste of true sushi tradition.
Lunch: ¥25,000-30,000
Dinner: ¥25,000-30,000
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Tempura Ono

Bite into a personalized set of scrumptious, high-quality tempura made from fresh vegetables and seafood!
Lunch: ¥15,000-35,000
Dinner: ¥15,000-35,000
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Frequently Asked Questions

How to reserve restaurants in Japan?

You can make a reservation at a restaurant in Japan by direct phone call to the restaurant, or in some cases via direct reservation on their website if available. There also are some online reservation platforms but they are often in Japanese, like the restaurant’s website. To avoid the issue of language barriers and time differences, you can place your reservation through a secure platform that helps foreigners to make online reservations, such as byFood. You can use byFood to add filters and narrow down restaurants in Japan, to match the location and food type you are looking for. All you have to do is head to your desired restaurant page and enter your reservation details. If your reservation is successful, you will receive an email confirmation and have your reservation made on your behalf. In the event that the reservation was not successful, you will receive a failed reservation email notification.

Is a reservation required for restaurants in Japan?

Not all restaurants in Japan require a reservation but there are many that do, so this depends on the restaurant. Popular or high-end restaurants generally require a reservation and tend to be totally booked a few months ahead. Some more casual restaurants, bars, and cafes do not require a booking, however if you are with a big group it can be a good idea. Some restaurants like ramen restaurants and izakaya gastropubs do not allow reservations ahead of time.

What is the average cost of a meal at restaurants in Japan?

This depends on the type of restaurant but on average a meal at restaurants in Japan will cost somewhere between 800 yen and 3000 yen for one dish or set meal. More high-class restaurants can start from anywhere between 4000 and 10,000 yen per meal, with more being charged for dinner.

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!”