Best Creative, Innovative

1Kushiyaki Manten - Shijo Karasuma

Karasuma Sta. 101m / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Creative, Yakitori (Grilled chicken skewers)

Enjoy skewers and a drink in an open-air space!

3.39

361

JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
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-

Credit card accepted
Non smoking
Wi-Fi available
Children welcome

Online reservationCheck availability

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2ITOH DINING by NOBU

Gora Sta. 329m / Teppanyaki, Steak, Creative

Savor seasonal dishes amidst the nature of Hakone and Gora ◇ Enjoy teppanyaki in a hidden gem atmosphere.

3.56

Very good

240

JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
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Multilingual menu
Multilingual staff
Credit card accepted
Non smoking
Wi-Fi available
Children welcome

Online reservationCheck availability

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3HAUTE COUTURE CAFE OMOTESANDO

Omote Sando Sta. 262m / Cafe, Cake, Creative

3.41

609

JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
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Credit card accepted
Non smoking
Children welcome

Online reservationCheck availability

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4Bistro Restaurant nou Nakameguro

Naka Meguro Sta. 581m / Bistro, Japanese Cuisine, Creative

[French Bistro & Natural Wine] Nou HaNaRe (Annex) is now open from March 1!

3.56

Very good

378

JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
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-

Credit card accepted
Non smoking

Online reservationCheck availability

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5Nijo Kizuki

Kyoto Shiyakusho Mae Sta. 486m / Sushi, Creative, Japanese Cuisine

3.53

Very good

125

JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
Sunday

Credit card accepted
Non smoking

Online reservationCheck availability

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6Tensen

Hiroden Miyajima Guchi Sta. 2062m / Sushi, Seafood, Creative

3.66

Very good

149

JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999
JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
Wednesday

Credit card accepted
Non smoking
Wi-Fi available

Online reservationCheck availability

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7Ginza Kiwagiwa

Ginza Sta. 373m / 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

444

JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
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Credit card accepted
Non smoking

Online reservationCheck availability

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8Sushi Kinari / Kanazawa

Hokutetsu Kanazawa Sta. 977m / Sushi, Japanese Cuisine, Creative

Celebrating Our 2nd Anniversary!! Enjoy free-spirited Japanese cuisine and aged sushi at our sushi kaiseki restaurant.

3.51

Very good

49

JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999
JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
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Credit card accepted
Non smoking
Children welcome

Online reservationCheck availability

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9CENSU TOKYO

Kokuritsu Kyogijo Sta. 652m / Creative

3.56

Very good

148

JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
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Sunday

Credit card accepted
Non smoking
Children welcome

Online reservationCheck availability

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10Teppan Izakaya Futaba

Kyoto Kawaramachi Sta. 183m / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Okonomiyaki (Japanese savory pancake), Creative

3.16

42

JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
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Monday, Day after public hol...

Credit card accepted
Smoking allowed

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11Kissa Alterna

Yotsubashi Sta. 273m / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Soba (Buckwheat noodles), Creative

3.45

252

JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
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Wednesday

Multilingual staff
Credit card accepted
Designated smoking area
Children welcome

Online reservationCheck availability

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12kaikaya by the sea

Shinsen Sta. 80m / Seafood, Creative, Japanese Cuisine

3.40

296

JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
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Wednesday

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

Online reservationCheck availability

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13Ukiyo

Yoyogi Uehara Sta. 61m / Innovative, Bar

3.23

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

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14Warayaki Robata Seafood

Hakata Sta. 320m / 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

490

JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
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Credit card accepted
Non smoking
Children welcome
Vegetarian options

Online reservationCheck availability

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15Tokyo Yakiniku Inoue Ginza ten

Ginza Itchome Sta. 57m / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ), Tripe, Innovative

Experience a one-of-a-kind special moment at Yakiniku Inoue, the pinnacle of quality.

3.56

Very good

1156

JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999
JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
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Credit card accepted
Designated smoking area
Wi-Fi available
Children welcome

Online reservationCheck availability

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The Tabelog Award 2026 Silver winner

Selected for Tabelog French EAST "Tabelog 100" 2025

16Reminiscence

Kurumamichi Sta. 285m / French, Innovative

4.40

Excellent

443

JPY 30,000 - JPY 39,999
JPY 20,000 - JPY 29,999
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Credit card accepted
Non smoking

Online reservationCheck availability

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17Mimasuya Okudohan

Kyoto Shiyakusho Mae Sta. 290m / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Creative, Japanese Cuisine

3.47

457

JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
Monday

Credit card accepted
Non smoking
Children welcome

Online reservationCheck availability

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

18SPICE LAB TOKYO

Ginza Sta. 199m / Innovative, Indian

The Only Modern Indian Restaurant Incorporating Seasonal Japanese Ingredients | Selected as One of the Top 100 Restaurants for Two Consecutive Years

3.68

Very good

657

JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999
JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
Monday

Multilingual staff
Credit card accepted
Non smoking
Wi-Fi available
Vegetarian options

Online reservationCheck availability

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Selected for Tabelog yakitori WEST "Tabelog 100" 2025

19Yakitori YAMATO

Kitashinchi Sta. 209m / Yakitori (Grilled chicken skewers), Chicken dishes, Creative

[4-minute walk from Kitashinchi] Enjoy chicken dishes that bring out the maximum flavor of the ingredients. Counter seating and private rooms available.

3.69

Very good

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