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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.

13 restaurants found

Vermillion Espresso Bar Fushimi - Cafe

Vermillion Espresso Bar Fushimi

Australian-style specialty cafe right next to Fushimi Inari Shrine, popular with tourists.

Arabica Kyoto Higashiyama - Cafe

Arabica Kyoto Higashiyama

Minimalist specialty coffee roaster with a stunning view of Yasaka Pagoda in Higashiyama.

Kissaten Chatei Hatou - Cafe

Kissaten Chatei Hatou

Iconic kissaten in Shibuya serving hand-dripped single-origin coffee and homemade cheesecake.

Nishiki Market Food Stalls - Street Food

Nishiki Market Food Stalls

Kyoto's 400-year-old covered market with dozens of stalls selling pickles, skewers, and snacks.

Columbia 8 Osaka - Curry

Columbia 8 Osaka

Pioneers of Osaka's spice curry scene, mixing Japanese dashi with over 20 freshly ground spices.

Sarashina Horii - Soba

Sarashina Horii

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

Nagataya - Soba

Nagataya

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

Togakushi Soba Uzuraya - Soba

Togakushi Soba Uzuraya

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

Ethiopia Curry Jinbocho - Curry

Ethiopia Curry Jinbocho

Legendary Tokyo curry house since 1988, famous for intensely spiced chicken and vegetable curries.

Cafe de Lambre Ginza - Cafe

Cafe de Lambre Ginza

Legendary Ginza kissaten since 1948, known for aged coffee beans and meticulous nel drip brewing.

Kanda Matsuya - Soba

Kanda Matsuya

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

Honke Owariya - Soba

Honke Owariya

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

Yabu Soba Kanda - Soba

Yabu Soba Kanda

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