Best Restaurants (Counter Seats) in Japan

Restaurants in Japan

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1GINZA SUSHI BANYA KAI

Ginza Itchome Sta. 44m / Sushi

Enjoy a 10,000 yen omakase sushi experience at the counter in Ginza. Perfect for business meetings and gatherings—private rooms available!

  • JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
  • JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
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  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
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2Shibuya Sushi Sen

Shibuya Sta. 265m / Sushi, Seafood, Izakaya (Japanese style tavern)

3.45

708

  • JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
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  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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Selected for Tabelog Sushi TOKYO "Tabelog 100" 2025

Selected for Tabelog Sushi TOKYO "Tabelog 100" 2025

3Sushi Yuu

Ginza Itchome Sta. 270m / Sushi, Seafood

On Thursday the 10th, there is one seat available at the main counter at 5:30 PM and one seat at the separate counter at 8:00 PM.

  • JPY 30,000 - JPY 39,999
  • JPY 30,000 - JPY 39,999
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  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
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4KITAN HIBIKI

Namba Sta. 236m / Steak, Hamburger

A steak restaurant where you can enjoy dry-aged Wagyu beef (Note: Burgers available for lunch, served from 5 PM to 7 PM)

3.46

145

  • JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
  • JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
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  • Multilingual menu
  • Multilingual staff
  • Credit card accepted
  • Designated smoking area (heated tobacco only)
  • Children welcome
  • Kids menu available
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5Sushi Amato

Nakatsu Sta. 195m / Sushi, Japanese Cuisine, Izakaya (Japanese style tavern)

[Osaka Sushi Reservation Ranking No.1] Enjoy "Aged Edomae Sushi" in a Hidden Gem for Adults <7-minute walk from Hankyu Umeda Station>

  • JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
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  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
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6Ebisu Sushi Hatsume

Ebisu Sta. 518m / Sushi, Seafood, Japanese Cuisine

  • JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
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  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
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7Sushi Yoshikawa Kaido Shinjuku

Nishi Shinjuku Sta. 286m / Sushi, Seafood, Japanese Cuisine

Private reservations available ◆ Be captivated by the large ink painting. Enjoy sushi made with carefully selected ingredients. A culinary experience inspired by Edomae sushi.

  • JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
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  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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8Sushi Amato Ura nanba

Kintetsu Nippombashi Sta. 73m / Sushi, Japanese Cuisine, Izakaya (Japanese style tavern)

Tabelog 【HOT Restaurant Award】 Experience "Aged Edomae Sushi" in a Hidden Gem for Adults <2-minute walk from Nihonbashi Station>

  • JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
  • JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
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  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
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9Kyoto Wagyu Ryouri Isseki Sanchou

Umekoji Kyotonishi Sta. 571m / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ), Sukiyaki (Japanese sweet soy hotpot), Meat dishes

Same-Day Reservations: July 7 (Mon) We welcome same-day reservations! Counter and table seats are available.

  • JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
  • JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
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  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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10Sushi Hana

Higashi Shinjuku Sta. 308m / Sushi, Japanese Cuisine, Seafood

3.41

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  • JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
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  • Monday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
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11Ginza Sushi Sendou

Ginza Sta. 380m / Sushi, Japanese Cuisine, Seafood

  • JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
  • JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
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  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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12Sushi Dokoro Isseki Sanchou

Shiodome Sta. 253m / Sushi, Seafood

Experience unique sushi directly sourced from the region! Enjoy top-notch sushi in a relaxed atmosphere at Shinbashi. Feel free to drop by!

3.47

502

  • JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
  • JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
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  • Multilingual menu
  • Multilingual staff
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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13Keiraku Yakiniku Yabu

Kyoto Kawaramachi Sta. 219m / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ), Tripe, Izakaya (Japanese style tavern)

Just a minute from Shijo Kawaramachi Station and Gion Shijo Station! Enjoy high-quality Kuroge Wagyu and fresh offal selected by a meat-loving chef.

  • JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
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  • Credit card accepted
  • Designated smoking area
  • Children welcome
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Selected for Tabelog Steak・Teppanyaki EAST "Tabelog 100" 2025

Selected for Tabelog Steak・Teppanyaki EAST "Tabelog 100" 2025

14T nakameguro | Wagyu T-bone steak

Naka Meguro Sta. 425m / Steak, Teppanyaki

  • JPY 20,000 - JPY 29,999
  • JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
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  • Multilingual menu
  • Multilingual staff
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
  • Kids menu available
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Selected for Tabelog yakiniku TOKYO "Tabelog 100" 2025

Selected for Tabelog yakiniku TOKYO "Tabelog 100" 2025

15Ushigoro Ginza

Ginza Itchome Sta. 140m / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ), Steak, Tripe

[Limited Seats Available on July 8 (Wed)!] Online reservations open 24/7

  • JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
  • JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
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  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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16Sushi Ebisu Hana Ebisu honten

Ebisu Sta. 200m / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Sushi, Seafood

3.41

423

  • JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
  • JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
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  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
  • Digital menu available
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17Yurakucho Kakida

Yoyogi Sta. 307m / Sushi

[3-minute walk from Shinjuku Station] Enjoy our fresh, whole tuna! Of course, refills are free! Same-day reservations are also welcome!

3.43

539

  • JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
  • JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
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  • Multilingual menu
  • Multilingual staff
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
  • Kids menu available
  • Menu with photos
  • Digital menu available
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18Sumiro Man

Karasuma Sta. 306m / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Robatayaki, Kushiyaki

Enjoy a variety of charcoal-grilled dishes in a traditional Kyoto townhouse near Karasuma and Nishiki Market.

3.37

437

  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
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  • -
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
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19Kyoto Sushi Matsumoto

Kyoto Sta. 476m / Sushi, Japanese Cuisine, Seafood

3.43

336

  • JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
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  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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Selected for Tabelog Sushi TOKYO "Tabelog 100" 2025

Selected for Tabelog Sushi TOKYO "Tabelog 100" 2025

20Sushi Hiroya

Daimon Sta. 317m / Sushi, Japanese Cuisine

Experience authentic Edomae sushi at a hidden gem in Hamamatsucho.

  • JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999
  • JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999
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  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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