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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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Fuku Yakitori Nagoya - Yakitori
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Fuku Yakitori Nagoya

Yakitori

Nagoya's originator of tebasaki (chicken wing) yakitori, crispy and peppery.

ChubuModerate
Yakitori Tecchan Nakasu - Yakitori
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Yakitori Tecchan Nakasu

Yakitori

Beloved Fukuoka yakitori stall in the Nakasu yatai (street food stall) district.

KyushuBudget
Toriki Meguro - Yakitori
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Toriki Meguro

Yakitori

Intimate 8-seat yakitori counter in Meguro with omakase-style grilled chicken courses.

KantoUpscale
Yakitori Alley Yurakucho - Yakitori
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Yakitori Alley Yurakucho

Yakitori

Atmospheric cluster of tiny yakitori stalls under the Yurakucho rail tracks, a Tokyo institution.

KantoBudget
Birdland Ginza - Yakitori
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Birdland Ginza

Yakitori

Michelin-starred yakitori in Ginza's basement, using exclusively high-grade Okutama shamo chicken.

KantoModerate