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Bistro in Japan

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1Tenki

Shinsen Sta. / Tempura, Bistro, Wine bar

Thanks to you, we’re celebrating our 3rd anniversary! Introducing our new course, the best spring menu in Tenki's history!

3.55

Very good

436

  • JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
  • -
  • -
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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2Trattoria La Grotta

Higashi Ginza Sta. / Italian, Bistro, Wine bar

3.48

600

  • JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
  • JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
Online reservationCheck availability

3MARUGO OTTO

Shinjuku Nishiguchi Sta. / Bistro, Italian, Wine bar

【3-Minute Walk from Shinjuku Station East Exit】 ★ No Cover Charge, No Music Fee (Live Piano Performance) ★ Come without an umbrella on rainy days from JR Shinjuku Station or Seibu Shinjuku Station! A modern pub inspired by the Upper East Side for adults.

3.39

302

  • JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
  • -
  • Monday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
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4DogenzakaBanban

Shinsen Sta. / Italian, Curry, Bistro

[5-minute walk from Shibuya Station] An Italian Bistro for Grown-Ups / Dishes with a Touch of Japanese Essence and Selected Wines

3.50

Very good

378

  • JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
  • -
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
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5Plaque Cuisine de GAMIN BLOCKS

Naka Meguro Sta. / French, Bistro, Steak

Available for reservations today / Enjoy the sounds, aromas, and processes of cooking in the open kitchen at GAMIN Nakameguro.

3.61

Very good

464

  • JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
  • JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
  • Tuesday, Wednesday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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6Le Foyer Ebisu

Ebisu Sta. / French, Bistro, Wine bar

3.05

6

  • JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
  • -
  • Monday, Tuesday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
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7MEMOIRE

Takayama Sta. / Bistro

3.05

3

  • JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
  • -
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
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8Ore no French Ginza

Ginza Itchome Sta. / Bistro, French

Enjoy a free upgrade to our "White Day Special" dessert with course reservations on March 13 and 14!

3.45

1764

  • JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
  • -
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
  • Kids menu available
  • Menu with photos
Online reservationCheck availability

9BLT STEAK GINZA

Ginza Sta. / Steak, Bistro, American

Ginza, the second location in Japan, is a modern American steakhouse that is hugely popular in New York and Hawaii. Enjoy the finest aged meat steaks and popovers!

3.53

Very good

639

  • JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
  • JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
  • -
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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10Wagyu Tail no Omise ease

Shinjuku Sanchome Sta. / Bistro, Italian, Steak

A Meat Bistro That Will Impress Foodies!? Enjoy Selected Wines & Craft Beers. Perfect for Welcome and Farewell Parties or Casual Dining!

3.51

Very good

195

  • JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
  • -
  • Sunday, Public Holiday
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
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11BENOIT Kyoto Alain Ducasse

Gion Shijo Sta. / Bistro, French

Experience bistro cuisine that blends the traditions of Paris with the seasons of Kyoto.

3.56

Very good

224

  • JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
  • JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
  • -
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
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12Clock Trois

Shinjuku Sanchome Sta. / Bistro, Italian, Meat dishes

Just a 3-minute walk from Shinjuku Sanchome Station, enjoy a warm and relaxing atmosphere while savoring a course featuring "Beef Tenderloin Steak" for both lunch and dinner.

3.25

164

  • JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
  • -
  • Multilingual menu
  • Multilingual staff
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
  • Menu with photos
Online reservationCheck availability

13DOMIVKA Ukrainian Soul Tokyo

Kiyosumi Shirakawa Sta. / Creative, Bistro, European

During the Grand Sumo Tournament, enjoy Ukrainian cuisine while cheering for wrestler An Ao Nishiki! Takeout available.

17

  • JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
  • JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
  • Monday, Tuesday
  • Multilingual menu
  • Multilingual staff
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
  • Menu with photos
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14shibuya zetton

Shibuya Sta. / Japanese Cuisine, Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Bistro

Perfect for welcome and farewell parties! A unique fusion of a tavern and pub in a back alley of Shibuya, featuring creative Japanese cuisine at "Shibuya Shitan.

3.38

125

  • JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
  • JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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15le bistrot des bleus

Hiro o Sta. / Bistro, French, Wine bar

A Bib Gourmand selection in the 2026 Michelin Guide, enjoy traditional French cuisine in a casual bistro atmosphere that brings a taste of Paris.

3.73

Very good

375

  • JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
  • -
  • Wednesday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
  • Kids menu available
  • Vegetarian options
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Selected for Tabelog Yoshoku (Japanese style western cuisine) EAST "Tabelog 100" 2025

Selected for Tabelog Yoshoku (Japanese style western cuisine) EAST "Tabelog 100" 2025

16scica

Kannai Sta. / Yoshoku (Japanese style western cuisine), Bistro, Hamburger steak

Experience a memorable moment at this "hidden gem for adults" that carries on the legacy of two-star excellence.

3.58

Very good

296

  • JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
  • -
  • Monday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
  • Kids menu available
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17Portrait

Fushimi Sta. / Bistro, Bar

Perfect for an early meal or a late-night bar visit. Enjoy exquisite food and drinks at this Fushimi bistro.

3.28

41

  • JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
  • -
  • Sunday
  • Multilingual menu
  • Multilingual staff
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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18GARDEN HOUSE KAMAKURA

Kamakura Sta. / Bistro, Pizza, Wine bar

3.52

Very good

1526

  • JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
  • JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
  • Kids menu available
  • Vegetarian options
Online reservationCheck availability

19GITANE NEW YORK

Ebisu Sta. / Cafe, Italian, Bistro

3.54

Very good

1580

  • JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
  • JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
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20RESTAURANT Omiya Shinmarubiru Ten

Tokyo Sta. / Yoshoku (Japanese style western cuisine), Hamburger steak, Bistro

Directly connected to Tokyo Station ◆ A new classic Western-style restaurant with French influences.

3.49

699

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