Best Restaurants (Counter Seats) in Japan

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1Sushi Dokoro Isseki Sanchou

Shiodome Sta. / Sushi, Seafood

[10/18 (Fri) same-day seating available! (Telephone also available)] 2 minutes from Shinbashi. First-class sushi in a relaxed and frank atmosphere.

  • JPY 10,000~JPY 14,999
  • -
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
Online reservationCheck availability

2Sushi Noboru

Higashi Ginza Sta. / Sushi, Seafood, Japanese Cuisine

There are 12 seats at the counter and 2 seats in a private room. We are now taking reservations for Noboru's limited Christmas course.

  • JPY 15,000~JPY 19,999
  • JPY 10,000~JPY 14,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
Online reservationCheck availability

3Sushi Kotobuki

Shinjuku Sta. / Sushi, Seafood, Japanese Cuisine

[Reservations available from October 20th] We are now taking reservations for Sushi Sushi's limited Christmas course.

  • JPY 10,000~JPY 14,999
  • JPY 6,000~JPY 7,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
Online reservationCheck availability

The Tabelog Award 2024 Gold winner

The Tabelog Award 2024 Gold winner

Selected for Tabelog Sushi TOKYO "Hyakumeiten" 2022

Selected for Tabelog Sushi TOKYO "Hyakumeiten" 2022

4Nihonbashi Kakigaracho Sugita

Suitengumae Sta. / Sushi

Nigiri sushi conveying the essence of Edomae sushi to the present day. Authentic Edomae sushi with ever-evolving craftsmanship and meticulous attention to detail.

  • JPY 40,000~JPY 49,999
  • JPY 40,000~JPY 49,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking

5Kyoto Sushi Momonoki

Kyoto Sta. / Sushi, Seafood

[Just a short walk from Kyoto Station] We fuse Japanese tradition and art to provide the highest quality sushi and a delicate culinary experience.

  • JPY 10,000~JPY 14,999
  • JPY 4,000~JPY 4,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
Online reservationCheck availability

6Shibuya Sushi Sen

Shibuya Sta. / Sushi, Seafood, Izakaya (Tavern)

[3 minutes walk from Shibuya Station] Enjoy up-and-coming Edomae sushi in a quiet counter and luxurious private room.

3.44

334

  • JPY 6,000~JPY 7,999
  • JPY 3,000~JPY 3,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
Online reservationCheck availability

7Shibuya Sushi Matsumoto

Shibuya Sta. / Sushi, Seafood, Japanese Cuisine

Akasaka's famous restaurant, which received one star in the Michelin Guide for two years in a row, has opened in Shibuya.

3.46

318

  • JPY 10,000~JPY 14,999
  • JPY 5,000~JPY 5,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
Online reservationCheck availability

The Tabelog Award 2024 Bronze winner

The Tabelog Award 2024 Bronze winner

Selected for Tabelog Sushi TOKYO "Hyakumeiten" 2022

Selected for Tabelog Sushi TOKYO "Hyakumeiten" 2022

8Umi

Gaiemmae Sta. / Sushi

Enjoy the ultimate Edomae sushi created by the skill of our master chefs. We have opened a branch in Ginza.

  • JPY 30,000~JPY 39,999
  • JPY 20,000~JPY 29,999
  • Wednesday、Public Holiday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
Online reservationCheck availability

9Sushi Tempura Gion Iwai

Gion Shijo Sta. / Sushi, Japanese Cuisine, Seafood

■A restaurant in Ashiya, Hyogo that is difficult to reserve■ A restaurant listed in the Michelin Guide for two consecutive years [Ashiya Iwai] has opened a new store in Kyoto.

3.41

160

  • JPY 8,000~JPY 9,999
  • JPY 3,000~JPY 3,999
  • -
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
Online reservationCheck availability

10Kaiten Sushi Ginza Onodera Hon Ten

Omote Sando Sta. / Kaiten sushi (Conveyor belt sushi)

1 minute from Omotesando Station◆Enjoy authentic Edomae sushi made with high quality in a rotating sushi style.

  • JPY 4,000~JPY 4,999
  • JPY 4,000~JPY 4,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
  • Kids menu available

11Sushi Oumi

Shinjuku Nishiguchi Sta. / Sushi, Dining bar, Seafood

Authentic Edomae sushi made possible by 20 years of experience. We also have sister stores in Aoyama, Shinagawa, and Kitashinchi, Osaka.

  • JPY 15,000~JPY 19,999
  • JPY 5,000~JPY 5,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
Online reservationCheck availability

12Ikina Sushi Dokoro Abe Aoyama Ten

Omote Sando Sta. / Sushi, Seafood, Japanese Cuisine

Regarding lunch menu price changes

3.45

172

  • JPY 10,000~JPY 14,999
  • JPY 2,000~JPY 2,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
Online reservationCheck availability

13T

Naka Meguro Sta. / Steak, Teppanyaki, Bistro

A restaurant specializing in the legendary Omi beef T-bone Steak, which is acclaimed worldwide and cooked right in front of you

  • JPY 20,000~JPY 29,999
  • -
  • Monday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
  • Kids menu available
Online reservationCheck availability

14IDATEN

Osaka Namba Sta. / Donburi (Rice bowl)

A specialty bento restaurant that uses the highest quality Wagyu beef

3.27

35

  • JPY 2,000~JPY 2,999
  • JPY 2,000~JPY 2,999
  • Monday
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
The Tabelog Award 2024 Gold winner

The Tabelog Award 2024 Gold winner

Selected for Tabelog Sushi TOKYO "Hyakumeiten" 2022

Selected for Tabelog Sushi TOKYO "Hyakumeiten" 2022

15Sushi Arai

Ginza Sta. / Sushi

After working at Kyubey and Sushi Sho, he went independent at the tender age of 33. A new generation of Ginza sushi chef with a focus on "nigiri"

  • JPY 50,000~JPY 59,999
  • JPY 50,000~JPY 59,999
  • Wednesday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
Selected for Tabelog すき焼き・しゃぶしゃぶ "Hyakumeiten" 2024

Selected for Tabelog すき焼き・しゃぶしゃぶ "Hyakumeiten" 2024

16Pretty Pork Factory & Katsu Puripo

Meiji Jingumae Sta. / Shabu shabu (Japanese hotpot), Tonkatsu (Pork cutlet), Korean

Enjoy shabu-Pork Cutlet, Japanese-style samgyeopsal, and pork shabu shabu made with the best pork in Harajuku.

  • JPY 8,000~JPY 9,999
  • JPY 2,000~JPY 2,999
  • -
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
Online reservationCheck availability

17Sushi Ginza Onodera

Higashi Ginza Sta. / Sushi, Japanese Cuisine, Seafood

“From Ginza to the World” I want to create drama with every bite.

  • JPY 30,000~JPY 39,999
  • JPY 8,000~JPY 9,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
Online reservationCheck availability

18Ginza Umi

Ginza Sta. / Sushi, Japanese Cuisine, Seafood

■A restaurant that has been awarded two Michelin stars for 10 consecutive years■The difficult-to-reserve restaurant [Aoyama Umami] opens in Ginza.

  • JPY 20,000~JPY 29,999
  • JPY 15,000~JPY 19,999
  • Monday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
Online reservationCheck availability

The Tabelog Award 2024 Bronze winner

The Tabelog Award 2024 Bronze winner

Selected for Tabelog Tonkatsu "Hyakumeiten" 2024

Selected for Tabelog Tonkatsu "Hyakumeiten" 2024

19Tonkatsu Narikura

Minami Asagaya Sta. / Tonkatsu (Pork cutlet)

Our aim was to bring out the charm of pork to the utmost. The white Pork Cutlet was arrived at after much trial and error.

  • JPY 5,000~JPY 5,999
  • JPY 5,000~JPY 5,999
  • Monday、Tuesday、Friday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking

20ESPRESSO D' WORKS yellow

Shibuya Sta. / Cafe, Pancake, Dining bar

[3 minutes walk from Shibuya Station] Omelette Rice and Pancakes shop

3.24

385

  • JPY 2,000~JPY 2,999
  • JPY 1,000~JPY 1,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome