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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: ¥12,100-18,150
Dinner: ¥29,290-39,930
TOKYO

Takumi Sushi Owana

A heavyweight of the Tokyo sushi scene, now at the helm of his own Michelin-starred sushi restaurant in Ebisu.
Dinner: ¥30,000-30,000
EHIME

Kiyomizu

The chef at this Michelin-starred restaurant values people, produce, and provenance — come enjoy his fantastic value kaiseki menu at Kiyomizu.
Lunch: ¥5,000-9,999
Dinner: ¥10,000-14,999
OSAKA

Taian

Three Michelin star kaiseki restaurant in Osaka, run by a chef with a forward-thinking philosophy.
Dinner: ¥20,000-29,999
KYOTO

Kinobu

Experience a nostalgia in taste mixed in the revolutionizing flavors of the kaiseki dishes at this ryotei.
Lunch: ¥6,000-7,999
Dinner: ¥15,000-14,999
TOKYO

Tempura Kondo

Dine at one of the world's most popular tempura restaurants, where famous people have vied for a seat at the counter.
Lunch: ¥8,000-9,999
Dinner: ¥20,000-29,999
TOKYO

LA TABLE de Joël Robuchon

Let all five of your senses be awakened by contemporary French cuisine with a dash of Japan influence.
Lunch: ¥10,000-14,999
Dinner: ¥20,000-29,999
OSAKA

Yakitori Ichimatsu

Michelin-starred street food served up at the counter: this Osaka yakitori shop is the best place to try this local cooking style.
Lunch: ¥8,000-9,999
Dinner: ¥10,000-15,999
TOKYO

Karyu

Help yourself to a beef feast, in an atmosphere specially designed to help you enjoy every single moment and bite.
Dinner: ¥20,000-29,999
KYOTO

Soujiki Nakahigashi

Enjoy wild food gathered by the chef in a seasonal set course to be remembered.
Lunch: ¥20,000-29,999
Dinner: ¥20,000-29,999
TOKYO

YAKINIKU FUTAGO 17th St.

Yakiniku Futago is a slick speakeasy serving up sizzling steaks from New York to Shimbashi using their own secret technique.
Dinner: ¥16,000-22,000
KYOTO

Tozentei

Dedicated and high standard, Tozentei does not settle for less when it comes to providing the best of Kyoto kaiseki cuisine in the heart of the city.
Lunch: ¥5,000-5,999
Dinner: ¥15,000-19,999
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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!”

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.