Best Creative, Innovative in Japan(page 2)

Creative, Innovative in Japan(page 2)

The Tabelog Award 2026 Bronze winner

The Tabelog Award 2026 Bronze winner

Selected for Tabelog French WEST "Tabelog 100" 2025

Selected for Tabelog French WEST "Tabelog 100" 2025

21NH

Kitashinchi Sta. 73m / French, Innovative

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

  • JPY 20,000 - JPY 29,999
  • JPY 20,000 - JPY 29,999
  • Monday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
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22Wasai Kura Tsubakiya

Takayama Sta. 206m / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Japanese Cuisine, Creative

3.34

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  • JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
  • JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
  • Monday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
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Selected for Tabelog toriryori "Tabelog 100" 2025

Selected for Tabelog toriryori "Tabelog 100" 2025

23Hicho Kurata

Kanda Sta. 182m / Chicken dishes, Innovative, Yakitori (Grilled chicken skewers)

Indulge in our carefully selected local chicken from our own poultry farm with a course meal! And guess what? All you can drink is now available too!

  • JPY 20,000 - JPY 29,999
  • -
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
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24ETHICA

Ginza Itchome Sta. 152m / Innovative, Peruvian, French

Experience a time-traveling journey through South American innovation crafted by a chef from the two-star MAZ, featured in the Michelin Guide for three consecutive years.

  • JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999
  • JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
  • Monday
  • Multilingual menu
  • Multilingual staff
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Vegan options
  • Vegetarian options
  • Gluten-Free options
  • Halal options
  • Kosher options
  • Hindu options
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The Tabelog Award 2026 Silver winner

The Tabelog Award 2026 Silver winner

Selected for Tabelog French EAST "Tabelog 100" 2025

Selected for Tabelog French EAST "Tabelog 100" 2025

25AKI NAGAO

Susukino Sta. 108m / French, Innovative

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

  • JPY 50,000 - JPY 59,999
  • JPY 50,000 - JPY 59,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
  • Kids menu available
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26Shibuya Sanshin

Shibuya Sta. 470m / Japanese Cuisine, Creative, Izakaya (Japanese style tavern)

Creative Japanese Cuisine to Enjoy Seasonal Flavors A hidden gem for adults in Sakuragaoka, away from the hustle and bustle of Shibuya. Proudly serving courses made with carefully selected ingredients.

  • JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
  • -
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
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27Teppan Izakaya Futaba

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

3.15

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  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
  • -
  • Monday, Day after public hol...
  • Credit card accepted
  • Smoking allowed
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28Matsumoto Kakiire Doki

Matsumoto Sta. 245m / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Oyster, Creative

  • JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
  • -
  • Sunday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
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Selected for Tabelog yakitori WEST "Tabelog 100" 2025

Selected for Tabelog yakitori WEST "Tabelog 100" 2025

29Yakitori 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.

  • JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999
  • -
  • Sunday, Public Holiday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Designated smoking area
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30omotesandou ixen

Meiji Jingumae Sta. 305m / French, Innovative

Casual Korean-French Dining

  • JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
  • -
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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31sKEWERs Tokyo

Asakusa Sta. 177m / Kushiyaki, Creative, Beer bar

[5-minute walk from Asakusa Station] Enjoy unique skewers adorned with traditional fermented foods ◇ Savor carefully selected domestic craft beers.

3.03

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  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
  • JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
  • Tuesday
  • Multilingual menu
  • Multilingual staff
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Menu with photos
  • Digital menu available
  • Vegetarian options
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32barrier

Hokutetsu Kanazawa Sta. 1494m / Japanese Cuisine, Creative, Seafood

Experience the art of making your own matcha and savoring carefully crafted dashi at this interactive Japanese restaurant, perfect for girls' nights out, business meetings, or Kanazawa sightseeing.

3.31

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  • JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
  • JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
  • -
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Vegan options
  • Vegetarian options
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33Ningen Restaurant NNGN

Seibu Shinjuku Sta. 307m / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Creative, Kissa (Japanese coffee shop)

3.20

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  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
  • JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
  • Monday
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Smoking allowed
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Vegetarian options
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34Yasaka

Gion Shijo Sta. 953m / Teppanyaki, French, Innovative

3.23

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  • JPY 20,000 - JPY 29,999
  • -
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Vegetarian options
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35kaikaya by the sea

Shinsen Sta. 76m / Seafood, Creative, Japanese Cuisine

[2-minute walk from Shinsen Station on the Inokashira Line] Established in 1985, "A restaurant that feels just like being by the sea"

3.40

305

  • JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
  • -
  • Wednesday
  • Multilingual menu
  • Multilingual staff
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
  • Menu with photos
  • Gluten-Free options
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The Tabelog Award 2026 Bronze winner

The Tabelog Award 2026 Bronze winner

Selected for Tabelog Italian WEST "Tabelog 100" 2025

Selected for Tabelog Italian WEST "Tabelog 100" 2025

36cenci

Jingu Marutamachi Sta. 734m / Italian, Innovative

A New Wave of Kyoto Italian: Committed to Safe Ingredients, Tableware, Interior Design, and Hospitality

  • JPY 20,000 - JPY 29,999
  • JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
  • Monday, Tuesday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
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37Soshoku Dining Anri

Nishigawa Ryokudo Koen Sta. 95m / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Creative

3.45

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  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
  • JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
  • Monday
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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38Sumiyaki Isakaba IGOR COSY Shibuya honten

Shinsen Sta. 305m / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Creative, Meat dishes

A Cozy Tavern: Enjoy a new way to savor seasonal ingredients with charcoal-grilled dishes, clay pot rice, and shochu!

3.46

481

  • JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
  • -
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
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39Ushi ni Kanabou Azabujuuban

Azabu Juban Sta. 212m / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ), Innovative, Tripe

~3-minute walk from Azabu-Juban Station~ Enjoy the famous Hire-Wassan and Omi Beef at this Yakiniku spot in Azabu-Juban.

  • JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
  • JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
  • -
  • Multilingual menu
  • Multilingual staff
  • Credit card accepted
  • Designated smoking area (heated tobacco only)
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
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Selected for Tabelog Grill TOKYO "Tabelog 100" 2026

Selected for Tabelog Grill TOKYO "Tabelog 100" 2026

40Yakiniku Oboshimeshi

Akasaka Mitsuke Sta. 134m / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ), Innovative, Korean

Enjoy the rare "Musuitan" and "Musuiharam" from Kabasawa Shoten, grilled to perfection!

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