Innovative in Japan

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

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

1Metis Roppongi

Roppongi Itchome Sta. / Innovative, French, Steak

Featured in the Michelin Guide Tokyo 2026, this counter-style French restaurant has earned a one-star rating for three consecutive years, specializing in wood-fired dishes.

  • JPY 20,000 - JPY 29,999
  • JPY 20,000 - JPY 29,999
  • Sunday, Public Holiday
  • Multilingual menu
  • Multilingual staff
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
Online reservationCheck availability

2Tokyo Yakiniku Inoue Ginza Ten

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

Experience a unique and special time at Inoue, the pinnacle of Yakiniku, reopening on August 1st!

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

3cocon

Naka Meguro Sta. / French, European, Innovative

  • JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999
  • JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
  • Wednesday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
Online reservationCheck availability

Selected for Tabelog Italian WEST "Tabelog 100" 2025

Selected for Tabelog Italian WEST "Tabelog 100" 2025

4DODICI

Kyoto Shiyakusho Mae Sta. / Italian, Innovative, French

  • JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999
  • JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
  • Wednesday, Thursday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
Online reservationCheck availability

The Tabelog Award 2025 Bronze winner

The Tabelog Award 2025 Bronze winner

Selected for Tabelog French EAST "Tabelog 100" 2025

Selected for Tabelog French EAST "Tabelog 100" 2025

5AKI NAGAO

Susukino Sta. / French, Innovative

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

  • JPY 40,000 - JPY 49,999
  • JPY 40,000 - JPY 49,999
  • -
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
  • Kids menu available
Online reservationCheck availability

6omotesandou ixen

Meiji Jingumae Sta. / French, Innovative

Casual Korean-French Dining

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

Selected for Tabelog French WEST "Tabelog 100" 2025

Selected for Tabelog French WEST "Tabelog 100" 2025

7Grand rocher

Higobashi Sta. / French, Innovative

★Featured in the Michelin Guide Kyoto-Osaka 2024-2025★

  • JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
  • JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
Online reservationCheck availability

Selected for Tabelog French WEST "Tabelog 100" 2025

Selected for Tabelog French WEST "Tabelog 100" 2025

8NAKATSUKA

Karasuma Oike Sta. / French, Creative, Innovative

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

9TWO ROOMS

Omote Sando Sta. / Innovative

1-minute walk from Omotesando Station | A captivating space with a city view and artistic grilled dishes ☆ Enjoy the light during the day and be enveloped by music at night.

3.49

1055

  • JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
  • -
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
  • Kids menu available
  • Vegetarian options
  • Gluten-Free options
Online reservationCheck availability

The Tabelog Award 2025 Silver winner

The Tabelog Award 2025 Silver winner

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

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

10Bia

Nogizaka Sta. / Innovative, Japanese Cuisine, Thai

  • JPY 30,000 - JPY 39,999
  • -
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
Online reservationCheck availability

The Tabelog Award 2025 Silver winner

The Tabelog Award 2025 Silver winner

Selected for Tabelog French WEST "Tabelog 100" 2025

Selected for Tabelog French WEST "Tabelog 100" 2025

11NH

Kitashinchi Sta. / 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
Online reservationCheck availability

12Tempura to Kisetsu no Sara Kittan

Chuo Kuyakusho Mae Sta. / Tempura, Japanese Cuisine, Innovative

Experience a new sensation of tempura and seasonal dishes crafted from fresh Hokkaido ingredients and expert techniques. Enjoy a blissful moment in a refined setting.

3.03

6

  • JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
  • -
  • Monday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
Online reservationCheck availability

13EX Nishiazabu

Nogizaka Sta. / Spanish, Innovative, Dining bar

A place where modern Spanish cuisine, art, and music stimulate your senses, frequented by those with refined tastes.

  • JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
  • -
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Designated smoking area (heated tobacco only)
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
  • Kids menu available
  • Vegetarian options
Online reservationCheck availability

14HIKARI

Ikebukuro Sta. / French, Innovative, Steak

A Beautiful Fusion of Wagyu and French Cuisine: An Adult Gourmet Experience

  • JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999
  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
  • -
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
Online reservationCheck availability

Selected for Tabelog French TOKYO "Tabelog 100" 2025

Selected for Tabelog French TOKYO "Tabelog 100" 2025

15Takumi

Nogizaka Sta. / French, Innovative

A French restaurant featured in the Michelin Guide for 8 consecutive years.

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

16AJIKA Georgian Bistro and Wine Bar

Ushigome Kagurazaka Sta. / Bistro, Wine bar, Innovative

A Chef from Georgia Comes to Japan, Opening a Georgia Specialty Bistro & Wine Bar in Kagurazaka

3.31

70

  • JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
  • JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
  • Wednesday
  • Multilingual menu
  • Multilingual staff
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
  • Vegan options
Online reservationCheck availability

Selected for Tabelog Italian WEST "Tabelog 100" 2025

Selected for Tabelog Italian WEST "Tabelog 100" 2025

17Ristorante Quintocanto

Watanabebashi Sta. / Italian, Innovative

【A Ristorante to Experience Modern Italy in Osaka】 In a chic and modern space that balances vibrancy with tranquility, we offer a monthly changing course of "Cucina Creativa," reimagined through the skills and sensibilities of our two chefs.

  • JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999
  • JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
Online reservationCheck availability

Selected for Tabelog Chinese TOKYO "Tabelog 100" 2024

Selected for Tabelog Chinese TOKYO "Tabelog 100" 2024

18Renge Equriosity Shinbashi

Ginza Sta. / Chinese, Innovative

A New Act at Nishioka Theater: Creative Chinese Cuisine Beyond Boundaries

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

19Wine & fusion Cuisine Restaurant "meso" Shimokitazawa Tokyo

Shimo Kitazawa Sta. / Bistro, French, Innovative

French x Fermentation x Spices x Dashi A modern fusion experience for all five senses at the chef's counter with wine.

  • JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
  • JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
  • Wednesday, Thursday
  • Multilingual menu
  • Multilingual staff
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
  • Vegan options
  • Vegetarian options
  • Gluten-Free options
Online reservationCheck availability

20Kirazu

Hosui Susukino Sta. / Japanese Cuisine, Innovative

A Hokkaido meat kaiseki that plays with seasonal ingredients and features a playful twist on tradition, showcasing Wagyu and more.

  • JPY 20,000 - JPY 29,999
  • -
  • Sunday, Public Holiday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
Online reservationCheck availability