Best Creative, Innovative in Japan

Creative, Innovative in Japan

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

  • JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999
  • JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
  • Wednesday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
Online reservationCheck availability

4Tokyo 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!

  • 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

5Teppanyaki 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.

  • 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

Selected for Tabelog yakiniku TOKYO "Tabelog 100" 2025

Selected for Tabelog yakiniku TOKYO "Tabelog 100" 2025

6Yakiniku Oboshimeshi

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

Full-Service Yakiniku Restaurant

  • JPY 20,000 - JPY 29,999
  • -
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
Online reservationCheck availability

7barrier

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

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

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

8Metis 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.

  • JPY 20,000 - JPY 29,999
  • JPY 20,000 - JPY 29,999
  • Sunday, Public Holiday
  • Multilingual menu
  • Multilingual staff
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
Online reservationCheck availability

9kaikaya by the sea

Shinsen Sta. / Seafood, Creative, Japanese Cuisine

3.43

290

  • 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

10Nijo Kizuki

Kyoto Shiyakusho Mae Sta. / Sushi, Creative, Japanese Cuisine
  • JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
  • JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
  • Sunday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
Online reservationCheck availability

Selected for Tabelog Chinese TOKYO "Tabelog 100" 2024

Selected for Tabelog Chinese TOKYO "Tabelog 100" 2024

11Renge Equriosity Shinbashi

Ginza Sta. / Chinese, Innovative

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

  • JPY 20,000 - JPY 29,999
  • JPY 20,000 - JPY 29,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
Online reservationCheck availability

12Ginza 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
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13Kufuku ±

Suehirocho Sta. / French, Innovative

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

  • JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
  • JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
  • Monday, Tuesday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
Online reservationCheck availability

14HIKARI

Ikebukuro Sta. / French, Innovative, Steak

Discover the elusive Wagyu beef, Ozaki-gyu. Experience elevated casual French cuisine.

  • JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999
  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
  • -
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
Online reservationCheck availability

Selected for Tabelog Japanese cuisine TOKYO "Tabelog 100" 2025

Selected for Tabelog Japanese cuisine TOKYO "Tabelog 100" 2025

15Hiroyuki

Higashi Ginza Sta. / Japanese Cuisine, Creative, Seafood

Savor home-cooked dishes with a touch of fine dining, paired with wine and playful creative Japanese cuisine.

  • JPY 20,000 - JPY 29,999
  • JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
  • Monday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
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

Selected for Tabelog Italian TOKYO "Tabelog 100" 2025

Selected for Tabelog Italian TOKYO "Tabelog 100" 2025

17sel sal sale

Daikan yama Sta. / Italian, Creative, Japanese Cuisine

The business at Mishuku has ended. We will be relocating to Ebisu, 1-16-7 starting after the Golden Week in May.

  • JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999
  • JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
  • Monday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
Online reservationCheck availability

18MOSS okinawa

Miebashi Sta. / French, Innovative

"Japanese, Ryukyu, and Western Fusion"

3.36

32

  • JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999
  • -
  • Wednesday
  • Multilingual menu
  • Multilingual staff
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
Online reservationCheck availability

19Shaoxiao

Shichijo Sta. / Chinese, Creative

  • JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
  • JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
Online reservationCheck availability

20Sendai Gyutan Sen Rikyu Ginza Novo Ten

Ginza Sta. / Gyutan (Beef tongue), Creative

3.14

150

  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
  • JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
Online reservationCheck availability