Best Creative, Innovative

1Kushiyaki Manten - Shijo Karasuma

Karasuma Sta. / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Creative, Yakitori (Grilled chicken skewers)

Reopening on October 9! Enjoy our signature vegetable-wrapped skewers in a spacious four-story building with a total of 109 seats!

3.42

333

JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
-
-

Credit card accepted
Non smoking
Wi-Fi available
Children welcome

Online reservationCheck availability

2HAUTE COUTURE CAFE OMOTESANDO

Omote Sando Sta. / Cafe, Cake, Creative

3.49

568

JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
-

Multilingual menu
Credit card accepted
Non smoking
Children welcome

Online reservationCheck availability

3cocon

Naka Meguro Sta. / French, European, Innovative

3.57

Very good

77

JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999
JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
Wednesday

Credit card accepted
Non smoking
Children welcome

Online reservationCheck availability

4Ginza Kiwagiwa

Ginza Sta. / Japanese Cuisine, Creative, Restaurants

More than an Izakaya, less than a Kappo. Mastering the "edge" of ingredients and techniques—A renowned Japanese restaurant nestled in the back streets of Ginza.

3.44

268

JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
-
-

Credit card accepted
Non smoking

Online reservationCheck availability

5Tokyo Yakiniku Inoue Ginza Ten

Ginza Itchome Sta. / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ), Tripe, Innovative

Experience a unique and special time at Inoue, the pinnacle of Yakiniku, reopening on August 1st!

3.56

Very good

1024

JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999
JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
-

Credit card accepted
Designated smoking area
Wi-Fi available
Children welcome

Online reservationCheck availability

6kaikaya by the sea

Shinsen Sta. / Seafood, Creative, Japanese Cuisine

3.43

289

JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
-
Wednesday

Multilingual menu
Multilingual staff
Credit card accepted
Non smoking
Wi-Fi available
Children welcome
Gluten-Free options

Online reservationCheck availability

Selected for Tabelog yakiniku TOKYO "Tabelog 100" 2025

7Yakiniku Oboshimeshi

Akasaka Mitsuke Sta. / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ), Innovative, Korean

Full-Service Yakiniku Restaurant

3.82

Very good

433

JPY 20,000 - JPY 29,999
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-

Credit card accepted
Non smoking
Children welcome

Online reservationCheck availability

8barrier

Hokutetsu Kanazawa Sta. / Japanese Cuisine, Creative, Seafood

3.23

35

JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
-

Multilingual menu
Credit card accepted
Non smoking
Children welcome
Vegan options
Vegetarian options

Online reservationCheck availability

9Teppanyaki Shiroya Ginza Tei

Higashi Ginza Sta. / Teppanyaki, Creative, Steak

A hidden gem in a back alley of Ginza, savor the flavors of aged Kita Satsuma beef and Ise lobster with all your senses at this teppanyaki restaurant.

3.54

Very good

292

JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
-

Credit card accepted
Non smoking
Wi-Fi available
Children welcome

Online reservationCheck availability

The Tabelog Award 2025 Silver winner

Selected for Tabelog French WEST "Tabelog 100" 2025

10NH

Kitashinchi Sta. / French, Innovative

A culinary space of French innovative cuisine, wrapped in the seasons.

4.35

Excellent

244

JPY 20,000 - JPY 29,999
JPY 20,000 - JPY 29,999
Monday

Credit card accepted
Non smoking

Online reservationCheck availability

The Tabelog Award 2025 Bronze winner

Selected for Tabelog French EAST "Tabelog 100" 2025

11AKI NAGAO

Susukino Sta. / French, Innovative

Experience free and delicate French cuisine in the heart of Sapporo.

4.20

Excellent

226

JPY 40,000 - JPY 49,999
JPY 40,000 - JPY 49,999
-

Multilingual menu
Credit card accepted
Non smoking
Wi-Fi available
Children welcome
Kids menu available

Online reservationCheck availability

Selected for Tabelog Chinese TOKYO "Tabelog 100" 2024

12Renge Equriosity Shinbashi

Ginza Sta. / Chinese, Innovative

A New Act at Nishioka Theater: Creative Chinese Cuisine Beyond Boundaries

3.79

Very good

369

JPY 20,000 - JPY 29,999
JPY 20,000 - JPY 29,999
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Credit card accepted
Non smoking

Online reservationCheck availability

13Warayaki Robata Seafood

Hakata Sta. / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Seafood, Creative

[SNS Buzz] 100% Cost Price! Ocean Treasure Box for JPY 550! Fresh seafood delivered directly from local fishermen, featuring our specialty: Wara-yaki.

3.46

435

JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
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-

Credit card accepted
Non smoking
Children welcome
Vegetarian options

Online reservationCheck availability

14Kufuku ±

Suehirocho Sta. / French, Innovative

The winter course has started! The theme is "Fukutoku Mankitsu".

3.61

Very good

513

JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
Monday, Tuesday

Credit card accepted
Non smoking
Children welcome

Online reservationCheck availability

15Sakenonki Maruko

Shibuya Sta. / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Seafood, Creative

[5-minute walk from Shibuya Station] Enjoy fresh seafood, grilled dishes with straw, and drinks featuring Setouchi lemons at this slightly upscale izakaya.

3.44

166

JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
-

Credit card accepted
Non smoking
Children welcome

Online reservationCheck availability

16Ukiyo

Yoyogi Uehara Sta. / Innovative, Bar

3.16

50

JPY 20,000 - JPY 29,999
JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
Monday, Sunday

Multilingual menu
Multilingual staff
Credit card accepted
Non smoking
Vegetarian options

Online reservationCheck availability

The Tabelog Award 2025 Silver winner

Selected for Tabelog Innovative/Creative Cuisine "Tabelog 100" 2025

17Bia

Nogizaka Sta. / Innovative, Japanese Cuisine, Thai

4.36

Excellent

444

JPY 30,000 - JPY 39,999
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-

Credit card accepted
Non smoking
Wi-Fi available
Children welcome

Online reservationCheck availability

Selected for Tabelog Innovative/Creative Cuisine "Tabelog 100" 2025

18Metis Roppongi

Roppongi Itchome Sta. / Innovative, French, Steak

Featured in the Michelin Guide Tokyo 2026, this counter-style French restaurant has earned a one-star rating for three consecutive years, specializing in wood-fired dishes.

4.12

Excellent

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