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Best Bar (Counter Seats) in Japan

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1Yakitori Tsukada Shibuya

Shibuya Sta. / Yakitori (Grilled chicken skewers), Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Wine bar

[3 minutes walk from Shibuya Station] Enjoy a course meal of yakitori from rare local chicken cuts that only 1% of the chicken is in circulation, and wine!

3.41

224

  • JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
  • -
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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2Sushi Bar Nigirite

Shinjuku Nishiguchi Sta. / Sushi, Bar, Seafood

☆Just a 3-minute walk from Shinjuku West Exit☆ Enjoy fresh sushi with ingredients directly from Tsukiji, starting at just ¥75 per piece!

3.53

Very good

482

  • JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
  • JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
  • Sunday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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3Sumibi Yaki MARU

Naka Meguro Sta. / Yakitori (Grilled chicken skewers), Oyako-don (Chicken and egg bowl), Wine bar

The most luxurious Oyakodon in Japan! Enjoy grilled chicken and natural wine at night with the Kumamoto Amakusa Daio Chicken, and savor chicken soba and Oyakodon during the day.

3.48

640

  • JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
  • JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
  • Digital menu available
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4Sumibi Yaki Lily Shibuya Ten

Shibuya Sta. / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Sushi, Japanese sake bar

3.52

Very good

636

  • JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
  • -
  • -
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Smoking allowed
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Digital menu available
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5AVAYA YAKIIMO&BAR+RAMEN

Myoko Kogen Sta. / Ramen, Bar

-

  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
  • -
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
AVAYA YAKIIMO&BAR+RAMEN
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6Sushi & Bar Fujiro Shinmarubiru Ten

Tokyo Sta. / Sushi, Bar, Seafood

3.47

311

  • JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
  • JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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7YAKINIKU PONGA PREMIUM

Roppongi Sta. / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ), Korean, Wine bar

Tokyo Tower View Pair Seats Private Rooms Luxurious Space Carefully Selected Yamagata Beef Just 1 Minute from Roppongi Station

3.56

Very good

370

  • JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999
  • -
  • -
  • Multilingual menu
  • Multilingual staff
  • Credit card accepted
  • Designated smoking area
  • Wi-Fi available
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8BISTRO MEATMAN

Shibuya Sta. / Bistro, Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Wine bar

3.51

Very good

556

  • JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
  • -
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
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9Gion Katana

Gion Shijo Sta. / Yakitori (Grilled chicken skewers), Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Wine bar

3.30

35

  • JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
  • -
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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10MOMO Stand Tokyo

Hiro o Sta. / Nepalese, Wine bar, Creative

3.65

Very good

156

  • JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
  • JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
  • -
  • Multilingual menu
  • Multilingual staff
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
  • Kids menu available
  • Menu with photos
  • Vegan options
  • Vegetarian options
  • Hindu options
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11SG Low

Shibuya Sta. / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Bar

3.45

213

  • JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
  • -
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Vegetarian options
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12Ginza Yaki Niigataya

Ginza Sta. / Yakitori (Grilled chicken skewers), Beef dishes, Wine bar

3.39

178

  • JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
  • JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
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13Maguro Nihonshu Senmon Ginjo Maguro Kyoto Shijo Takakura Ten

Karasuma Sta. / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Seafood, Japanese sake bar

Just a 3-minute walk from Karasuma Station, this place is famous for its tuna dishes and self-serve all-you-can-drink sake. Enjoy Kyoto-style obanzai and local sake!

3.30

68

  • JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
  • -
  • -
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
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14Bar LIBRE GINZA

Ginza Itchome Sta. / Bar, Dining bar

3.35

69

  • JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
  • -
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Designated smoking area (heated tobacco only)
  • Wi-Fi available
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15Yakitori Ruike

Shinjuku Nishiguchi Sta. / Yakitori (Grilled chicken skewers), Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Japanese sake bar

We have same-day seating available starting from 5 PM. Please contact us by phone after 5 PM.

3.62

Very good

262

  • JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
  • -
  • Sunday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
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16le bistrot des bleus

Hiro o Sta. / Bistro, French, Wine bar

A Bib Gourmand selection in the 2026 Michelin Guide, enjoy traditional French cuisine in a casual bistro atmosphere that brings a taste of Paris.

3.73

Very good

307

  • JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
  • -
  • Wednesday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
  • Kids menu available
  • Vegetarian options
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17RIGOLETTO SMOKE GRILL & BAR

Gion Shijo Sta. / Italian, Pizza, Wine bar

A Spanish-Italian restaurant located in a corner of Gion, Kyoto, surrounded by traditional townhouses.

3.49

822

  • JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
  • JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
  • Vegan options
  • Vegetarian options
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18Tenki

Shinsen Sta. / Tempura, Bistro, Wine bar

3.56

Very good

400

  • JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
  • -
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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19Yakitori Kufuraku Ginzasohonten

Takaracho Sta. / Yakitori (Grilled chicken skewers), Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Japanese sake bar

【1-minute walk from Ginza Ichome Station】Over 30 types of Japanese sake available! Enjoy delicious grilled chicken skewers slowly cooked over binchotan charcoal. Don't miss the melt-in-your-mouth "Otoro Basashi" delivered directly from Kumamoto! The Kufuraku Umami Course includes all-you-can-drink for JPY 4,000!

3.31

211

  • JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
  • -
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
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20Balcony by 6th

Roppongi Itchome Sta. / Italian, Cafe, Bar

An all-day dining oasis in the city, where you can enjoy everything from breakfast to bar time!

3.54

Very good

2141

  • JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
  • -
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
  • Kids menu available
Online reservationCheck availability