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Restaurants in Japan

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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Sarashina Horii - Soba
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Sarashina Horii

Soba

One of Tokyo's three great soba houses, established in 1789, known for pure white sarashina soba.

KantoModerate
Nagataya - Soba
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Nagataya

Soba

Well-known soba shop near Zenko-ji Temple in Nagano city, perfecting their craft for generations.

ChubuModerate
Togakushi Soba Uzuraya - Soba
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Togakushi Soba Uzuraya

Soba

Mountain soba in Nagano's Togakushi area, using locally grown buckwheat and fresh spring water.

ChubuModerate
Kanda Matsuya - Soba
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Kanda Matsuya

Soba

Historic soba shop since 1884 in Kanda, beloved for its classic hand-cut buckwheat noodles.

KantoModerate
Honke Owariya - Soba
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Honke Owariya

Soba

Kyoto's oldest soba restaurant, operating since 1465, once purveyor to the Imperial Palace.

KansaiModerate
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Yabu Soba Kanda - Soba
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Yabu Soba Kanda

Soba

Legendary Kanda soba shop since 1880, one of Tokyo's three great soba lineages.

KantoModerate