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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

334

  • 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

3Teppanyaki 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.

3.54

Very good

293

  • 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

4kaikaya 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

5Sumiyaki Isakaba IGOR COSY Shibuya Honten

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

A Cozy Tavern: Enjoy new ways to savor seasonal ingredients with charcoal-grilled dishes, clay pot rice, and shochu! Perfect for New Year gatherings!

3.47

375

  • JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
  • -
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
Online reservationCheck availability

6barrier

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

7La BOMBANCE

Hiro o Sta. / Japanese Cuisine, Creative, Innovative

A Hidden Gem in Nishiazabu: Delicious Japanese Cuisine that Blends Tradition with Innovation

3.69

Very good

651

  • JPY 20,000 - JPY 29,999
  • JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
  • Sunday, Public Holiday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
Online reservationCheck availability

8Ginza 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
Online reservationCheck availability

Selected for Tabelog Italian TOKYO "Tabelog 100" 2025

Selected for Tabelog Italian TOKYO "Tabelog 100" 2025

9sel 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.

3.74

Very good

796

  • JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999
  • JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
  • Monday
  • 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

10Hiroyuki

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.

3.74

Very good

219

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

11maze

Shiseikan Shogakko Mae Sta. / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Japanese Cuisine, Creative

3.52

Very good

179

  • JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
  • -
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
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12Shaoxiao

Shichijo Sta. / Chinese, Creative

3.63

Very good

206

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

13Nagasaki Shippoku Hamakatsu

Shianbashi Sta. / Regional Cuisine, Seafood, Creative

Closed for renovations from February 13 to April 19.

3.47

286

  • JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
  • JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
  • Kids menu available
Online reservationCheck availability

14Sendai 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
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15Kissa Alterna

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

3.53

Very good

206

  • JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
  • -
  • -
  • Multilingual staff
  • Credit card accepted
  • Designated smoking area
  • Children welcome
Online reservationCheck availability

16Sumibi to Sake to Sakana Shichifuku Hachiro Higashi Shinjuku Honten

Higashi Shinjuku Sta. / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Japanese Cuisine, Creative

3.52

Very good

224

  • JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
  • -
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Designated smoking area (heated tobacco only)
  • Children welcome
Online reservationCheck availability

17Osteria Pantera

Shinsaibashi Sta. / Italian, Pasta, Creative

Just a 1-minute walk from Shinsaibashi Station, this Italian restaurant is the perfect place to visit with someone special.

3.56

Very good

38

  • JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
  • JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Designated smoking area (heated tobacco only)
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
Online reservationCheck availability

18Shibuya Teppanyaki Rin

Shibuya Sta. / Steak, Teppanyaki, Creative

Close to Shibuya Station, featuring many private rooms, enjoy a luxurious teppanyaki experience that stimulates all five senses. Courses start from JPY 7,980.

3.29

81

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

19Kobe Gyu Rogama Yaki Steak Setsugetsu Fuka Kitanosaka

Sannomiya Sta. / Steak, Creative

Charcoal Grill x Oven-Baked. Enjoy the rich flavors of "Kobe Beef in Chunky Cuts".

3.53

Very good

254

  • JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
  • JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
  • -
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
Online reservationCheck availability

20IL BUCO

Sanjo Sta. / Italian, Japanese Cuisine, Creative

3.34

145

  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
  • JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
  • -
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
Online reservationCheck availability