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Ramen, sushi, izakaya, street food, and more — your guide to eating in Japan

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Japan is a culinary paradise — home to more Michelin-starred restaurants than any other country, and equally famous for its ¥500 ramen shops and bustling street food stalls. From the sushi counters of Tsukiji to Osaka's takoyaki alleys, every prefecture has signature dishes waiting to be discovered. Our curated guide covers restaurants across all price ranges and cuisine types, with details on English menus, vegetarian options, and local specialties. Use our filters to find exactly what you're craving — whether it's a late-night izakaya, a refined kaiseki experience, or the best tonkatsu in town.

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Robatayaki Bansan - Izakaya

Robatayaki Bansan

Atmospheric robatayaki in Sapporo's Tanukikoji, grilling Hokkaido seafood over open coals.

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Gindako Dotonbori - Izakaya

Gindako Dotonbori

Popular takoyaki chain in the heart of Dotonbori, serving crispy-outside soft-inside takoyaki.

Yoroniku - Izakaya

Yoroniku

Legendary yakiniku izakaya in Minami-Aoyama known for creative meat presentations.

Toriki Kyoto - Izakaya

Toriki Kyoto

Refined charcoal-grill izakaya in Kyoto's Gion district with seasonal Kyoto ingredients.

Isomaru Suisan Shibuya - Izakaya

Isomaru Suisan Shibuya

24-hour seafood izakaya with tabletop grills, popular for late-night fresh shellfish.

Uoshin Gotanda - Izakaya

Uoshin Gotanda

Renowned seafood izakaya in Gotanda offering ultra-fresh sashimi and grilled fish.

Torikizoku Shinjuku - Izakaya

Torikizoku Shinjuku

Massively popular all-items-same-price yakitori izakaya chain loved by locals and students.

Kushikatsu Daruma - Izakaya

Kushikatsu Daruma

Osaka's most famous kushikatsu izakaya in Shinsekai, with a strict no-double-dipping rule.