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1Kushiyaki Manten - Shijo Karasuma

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

An open space that brightens up the night in Karasuma. A social spot for adults, surrounded by the aroma of grilled skewers and featuring the signature vegetable-wrapped skewers.

3.38

355

  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
  • -
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
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2HAUTE COUTURE CAFE OMOTESANDO

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

3.45

600

  • JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
  • JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
  • -
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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3Bistro Restaurant nou Nakameguro

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

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

3.58

Very good

361

  • JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
  • -
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
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4Teppan Izakaya Futaba

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

3.10

39

  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
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  • Monday, Day after public hol...
  • Credit card accepted
  • Smoking allowed
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5Tensen

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

3.67

Very good

149

  • JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999
  • JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
  • Wednesday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
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6Nijo Kizuki

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

3.55

Very good

124

  • JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
  • JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
  • Sunday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
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7Sushi 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.

3.52

Very good

49

  • JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999
  • JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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8Ginza 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.

3.43

390

  • JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
  • JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
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  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
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9kaikaya by the sea

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

3.40

294

  • JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
  • -
  • Wednesday
  • Multilingual menu
  • Multilingual staff
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
  • Gluten-Free options
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10CENSU TOKYO

Kokuritsu Kyogijo Sta. 652m / Creative

3.54

Very good

142

  • JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
  • -
  • Sunday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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11ITOH 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

239

  • JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
  • JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
  • -
  • Multilingual menu
  • Multilingual staff
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
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12Kissa Alterna

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

3.53

Very good

242

  • JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
  • -
  • Wednesday
  • Multilingual staff
  • Credit card accepted
  • Designated smoking area
  • Children welcome
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Selected for Tabelog Innovative/Creative Cuisine "Tabelog 100" 2025

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

13LOOP TOKYO

Asakusa Sta. 182m / Creative

3.71

Very good

80

  • JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
  • -
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
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14barrier

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

3.18

39

  • 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
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15Creative Yoru no Tobari

Sanjo Sta. 305m / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Seafood, Creative

3.47

100

  • JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
  • -
  • -
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Designated smoking area (heated tobacco only)
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16Kobe Gyu Rogama Yaki Steak Setsugetsu Fuka Kitanosaka

Sannomiya Sta. 186m / Steak, Creative

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

3.60

Very good

267

  • JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
  • JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
  • -
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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17Yakitori Yaoya HANARE

Gakugei Daigaku Sta. 84m / Yakitori (Grilled chicken skewers), Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Creative

We will be closed from May 4th to 6th for Golden Week! We look forward to welcoming you from May 7th!

3.64

Very good

236

  • JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
  • -
  • Tuesday
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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18Sushi Hiroya Tokyo Mae

Daimon Sta. 250m / Sushi, Japanese Cuisine, Creative

Experience the essence of Kōya's sushi course at this renowned establishment, with a sake expert by your side for an unforgettable evening.

3.66

Very good

72

  • JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999
  • JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999
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  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
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19GEORGIAN HOUSE

Honjo Azumabashi Sta. 68m / European, Asian, Ethnic, Creative

Just a 1-minute walk from Honjo Azumabashi Station, this is Japan's largest authentic Georgian restaurant, run by former sumo wrestler Tochinoshin.

3.09

45

  • JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
  • -
  • -
  • Multilingual menu
  • Multilingual staff
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
  • Digital menu available
  • Vegetarian options
  • Gluten-Free options
  • Halal options
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20Mimasuya Okudohan

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

3.47

452

  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
  • JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
  • Monday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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