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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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Maisen Omotesando - Tonkatsu
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Maisen Omotesando

Tonkatsu

Iconic tonkatsu restaurant in a converted bathhouse, famous for juicy, tender pork cutlets.

KantoModerate
English Menu
Tonkatsu Suzuki - Tonkatsu
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Tonkatsu Suzuki

Tonkatsu

No-frills tonkatsu shop in Ueno renowned for thick, perfectly fried heritage pork cutlets.

KantoModerate
Butagumi Nishi-Azabu - Tonkatsu
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Butagumi Nishi-Azabu

Tonkatsu

Premium tonkatsu restaurant offering a menu of rare heritage pork breeds from across Japan.

KantoModerate
Yabaton Nagoya - Tonkatsu
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Yabaton Nagoya

Tonkatsu

Nagoya's beloved miso-katsu institution, drenching crispy pork cutlets in sweet red miso sauce.

ChubuModerate
English Menu