Best Restaurants (Sake & Hidden Gem) in Japan

The Tabelog Award 2024 Bronze winner

The Tabelog Award 2024 Bronze winner

Selected for Tabelog 焼肉 TOKYO "Hyakumeiten" 2024

Selected for Tabelog 焼肉 TOKYO "Hyakumeiten" 2024

1Yoroniku

Omote Sando Sta. / Yakiniku (BBQ Beef), Horumon (BBQ Offel)

A new generation of meat restaurant that has overturned the concept of Yakiniku (Grilled meat) and created a new trend

  • JPY 10,000~JPY 14,999
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  • -
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
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2BLUE BIRDS ROOF TOP TERRACE

Osaka Business Park Sta. / BBQ, Cafe

[1 minute walk from Osaka Castle Tower] A rooftop Barbecue Restaurants with a panoramic view of Osaka Castle Park!

3.35

129

  • JPY 8,000~JPY 9,999
  • JPY 5,000~JPY 5,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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3Sushi 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
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4Kyoto Yakiniku Gyurakutei

Shijo Sta. / Yakiniku (BBQ Beef), Horumon (BBQ Offel), Izakaya (Tavern)

[3 minutes walk from Shijo Station] The finest Yakiniku (Grilled meat) made with A4 or larger Japanese black beef. Semi-private rooms available for up to 24 people

3.37

98

  • JPY 5,000~JPY 5,999
  • -
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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5Sushi Kotobuki

Shinjuku Sta. / Sushi, Seafood, Japanese Cuisine

[Reservations available from October 25th] 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
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6Seafood Buffet Dining Ginza Happo

Shimbashi Sta. / Yakiniku (BBQ Beef), Sushi, Izakaya (Tavern)

NEWOPEN on February 9th! Enjoy an elegant moment at Yakiniku (Grilled meat) and Japanese, Western, and Chinese buffet with top-quality ingredients, space, and taste.

3.41

274

  • JPY 8,000~JPY 9,999
  • JPY 8,000~JPY 9,999
  • -
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
  • Vegetarian options
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7Yakiniku Kitan Hozenji

Osaka Namba Sta. / Yakiniku (BBQ Beef)

[Kitan Hozenji] Trial course for a la carte has started [reservation on the day OK]

  • JPY 8,000~JPY 9,999
  • JPY 1,000~JPY 1,999
  • -
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
  • Kids menu available
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8Shibuya 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

342

  • JPY 6,000~JPY 7,999
  • JPY 3,000~JPY 3,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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9Sushi 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
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Selected for Tabelog 焼肉 WEST "Hyakumeiten" 2024

Selected for Tabelog 焼肉 WEST "Hyakumeiten" 2024

10Yakiniku Kitan Minamisenba

Yotsubashi Sta. / Yakiniku (BBQ Beef), Horumon (BBQ Offel)

[Near Shinsaibashi Station] Private room Yakiniku (Grilled meat) for anniversaries ☆ We are accepting reservations♪ 050-5597-4184

  • JPY 5,000~JPY 5,999
  • JPY 1,000~JPY 1,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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11Yakiniku Motoyama Shinjuku Ten

Shinjuku Nishiguchi Sta. / Yakiniku (BBQ Beef), Horumon (BBQ Offel), Korean

To celebrate the opening of Yakiniku Motoyama Akihabara store on Friday, November 15th, a special campaign will be held at all stores!

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

12Shibuya 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

317

  • JPY 10,000~JPY 14,999
  • JPY 5,000~JPY 5,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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13Yakiniku Inoue Ginza Ten

Ginza Itchome Sta. / Yakiniku (BBQ Beef), Horumon (BBQ Offel), Innovative

A completely new Yakiniku (Grilled meat) experience that will surprise and impress you in a house in Ginza

  • JPY 15,000~JPY 19,999
  • JPY 3,000~JPY 3,999
  • -
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Separate smoking area
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
Online reservationCheck availability

14Sushi Hanaoka Shibuya

Shibuya Sta. / Sushi, Seafood, Japanese Cuisine

[Hidden hideaway in Shibuya] Enjoy sushi including fish that can only be tasted here in Tokyo, as well as seasonal shrimp and sea urchin tuna.

  • JPY 15,000~JPY 19,999
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  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
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15Osaka Kyobashi Sushi Kuroshio Kaiko

Kyobashi Sta. / Sushi, Japanese Cuisine, Seafood

A restaurant listed in the Michelin Guide opens in Kyobashi◆Enjoy authentic Edomae Sushi and Kaiseki cuisine

  • JPY 10,000~JPY 14,999
  • JPY 4,000~JPY 4,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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16Ginza 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

17KIWAMI

Higashi Ginza Sta. / Sushi, Seafood, Japanese Cuisine

Individual orders are accepted. Private rooms for 4, 6, and 8 people are available. We are now taking reservations for our Christmas course.

3.37

182

  • JPY 6,000~JPY 7,999
  • JPY 4,000~JPY 4,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
Online reservationCheck availability

18Kyoto Sushi Matsumoto

Kyoto Sta. / Sushi, Japanese Cuisine, Seafood

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

3.44

189

  • JPY 10,000~JPY 14,999
  • JPY 3,000~JPY 3,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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19Ichiki

Ginza Sta. / Sushi, Seafood, Japanese Cuisine

[Reservations available from 10/25] We are now taking reservations for Ichiki's limited-edition Christmas course.

  • JPY 15,000~JPY 19,999
  • JPY 10,000~JPY 14,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
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20Hyoto Shijo Karasuma Ten

Karasuma Sta. / Shabu shabu (Japanese hotpot), Japanese Cuisine

[4 minutes from Karasuma Station and Shijo Station] From spacious table seats to private rooms. Enjoy shabu shabu kaiseki in a stately restaurant.

  • JPY 8,000~JPY 9,999
  • JPY 6,000~JPY 7,999
  • -
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Separate smoking area (heated tobacco only)
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
  • Kids menu available
  • Vegetarian options
Online reservationCheck availability