Tokyo Izakaya Food Restaurants(39)

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.

Robatasho is an izakaya restaurant where you can savor the theatrical robatayaki style of Japanese barbecue.

The Uredori chicken is the poultry pride of Ninohe City in Iwate Prefecture, renowned for its umami and texture. It is this chicken that is used in yakitori restaurant Higonoya, grilled to perfection right at the counter.

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

A traditional restaurant in an urban hotspot, Wasshoi Dokoro Waku Betsu Atsurae remains true to the legacy of Japanese cuisine while experimenting with ingredients and flavors to invigorate modern appetites.

The Uredori chicken is the poultry pride of Ninohe City in Iwate Prefecture, renowned for its umami and texture. It is this chicken that is used in yakitori restaurant Higonoya, grilled to perfection right at the counter.

Say “kanpai!” at this retro izakaya in Yoyogi. Enjoy classic Osaka-style okonomiyaki, Tokyo-style monjayaki, and the festival favorite yakisoba at this fun gastropub.

A cozy and welcoming underground Izakaya specializing in seasonal dishes.

Ever wanted to be a ninja? Grab a seat in this hidden ninja village for a fun-filled dinner surrounded by shinobi agents.

Interactive dining has never been so wild — catch your own dinner and decide how it’s cooked at this Meguro seafood specialty store.

This classic izakaya specializes in Fukuoka grilled skewers — a pocket of rustic local vibes in glitzy Roppongi.

A classic izakaya in trendy Shimokitazawa with a vibrant, bustling atmosphere — Japanese pub vibes at its best.

A punk izakaya with a subculture theme, relaxed vibes, and delicious dishes cooked up by a long-time rocker chef.

A top Shibuya seafood store where you can try authentic Japanese seafood cuisine, as well as Japanese fish in Western styles.

A great range of sake and delicious small dishes make this Ueno izakaya one of the best places in the area to sample Japanese pub grub.

A classic Japanese pub in Shibuya which raises the bar on casual after-work dining and drinks.

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.

Indulge yourself at this elevated izakaya, where tuna and kuroge wagyu beef take the spotlight, and the sake flows endlessly.

Great pub food and an awesome all-you-can-drink deal make this a perfect place to enjoy Japanese drinking culture.

Enjoy a higher class of izakaya drinking and dining, at a gastropub owned by a famous name in kabuki.

An izakaya which channels the laid-back spirit of Okinawa through fantastic authentic dishes and the islands’ favorite alcohols.

An Okinawan izakaya gastropub with authentic ingredients, excellent regional alcohol, and an unmistakably Okinawan atmosphere.

A Japanese “stamina” restaurant in Shinjuku which serves unconventional dishes claimed to give vitality to diners.

Come enjoy masterful teppanyaki grilling and premium cuts of quality wagyu beef, with vegetable-only options available.

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.

Seafood dining in downtown Tokyo’s vibrant entertainment center, with some literal heaps of fresh fish to enjoy.

This izakaya near Yoyogi Park is the perfect place to learn about Japan’s delicious native alcohols, with fantastic prices all round.

Escape to the sunny isles of Okinawa at this Shinjuku restaurant specializing in the comfort food of the islands.