Best Restaurants (Sake & Counter Seats) in Japan

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
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  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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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
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  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
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3Sushi Kotobuki

Shinjuku Sta. / Sushi, Seafood, Japanese Cuisine

[Reservations available from October 19th] We are now taking reservations for Sushi Sushi's limited Christmas course.

  • JPY 10,000~JPY 14,999
  • JPY 6,000~JPY 7,999
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  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
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4T

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
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  • Monday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
  • Kids menu available
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5Shibuya 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
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  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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6Kyoto 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

190

  • JPY 10,000~JPY 14,999
  • JPY 3,000~JPY 3,999
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  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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7Sushi 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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8Sushi 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
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  • Multilingual menu
  • 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
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  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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10Osaka 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
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  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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11Shibuya 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
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  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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12Yurakucho Kakida

Yoyogi Sta. / Sushi

[3 minutes from Shinjuku Station] We also accept reservations on the day!!

3.42

257

  • JPY 10,000~JPY 14,999
  • JPY 10,000~JPY 14,999
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  • Multilingual menu
  • Multilingual staff
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
  • Kids menu available
  • Menu with photos
  • Digital menu available
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13Shinjuku Sushi Fukuju

Nishi Shinjuku Sta. / Sushi, Japanese Cuisine, Seafood

Ginza restaurant [Fukuju] opens in Shinjuku! The ultimate Edomae sushi prepared by craftsmen. selection course from 7,980 yen

3.41

251

  • JPY 6,000~JPY 7,999
  • JPY 4,000~JPY 4,999
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  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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14Osushi no Joe

Roppongi Sta. / Sushi, Japanese Cuisine, Seafood

Authentic sushi course at a reasonable price in Roppongi

3.20

97

  • JPY 15,000~JPY 19,999
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  • Sunday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
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Selected for Tabelog Tempura "Hyakumeiten" 2023

Selected for Tabelog Tempura "Hyakumeiten" 2023

15Tempura Yokota

Azabu Juban Sta. / Tempura

Listed in the Michelin Guide for 8 consecutive years. Enjoy authentic Tentomi. A new branch store has opened in Shinjuku.

  • JPY 15,000~JPY 19,999
  • JPY 15,000~JPY 19,999
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  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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16SEX MACHINE

Osaka Namba Sta. / Yakiniku (BBQ Beef), Horumon (BBQ Offel), Beef dishes

Enjoy ``Specially Selected Dynamite Loin'' made with 200g of Japanese Black Beef! I wanted to try eating meat like this once.”

3.30

50

  • JPY 4,000~JPY 4,999
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  • Wednesday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
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17YAKINIKU KAPPOU YPRYU Soemon Cho Honten

Nippombashi Sta. / Yakiniku (BBQ Beef), Teppanyaki, Japanese Cuisine

I was impressed by the Japanese-style Yakiniku (Grilled meat) that "won't make you feel heavy in your stomach"! The original "Flower-shaped staircase arrangement" and "Sea urchin wrapping" are trending on social media and TV!!

  • JPY 8,000~JPY 9,999
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  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
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18Namba Teppanyaki Sublime

Osaka Namba Sta. / Steak, Teppanyaki, Japanese Cuisine

Enjoy innovative cuisine and Teppan-yaki at our collaboration restaurant with Azabu Juban Sublime.

3.39

161

  • JPY 8,000~JPY 9,999
  • JPY 3,000~JPY 3,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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19Ikina 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
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20Ougon Dashi Shabu to Edomae Sushi Niku no Asatsu Umeda Ohatsutenjin Ten

Higashi Umeda Sta. / Shabu shabu (Japanese hotpot), Sushi, Hot Pot

[Umeda Ohatsu Tenjin] Enjoy Omi beef shabu shabu and meat Sushi at a great value! Private rooms Private rooms also available◎

3.38

114

  • JPY 6,000~JPY 7,999
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  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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