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Best Izakaya (Japanese style tavern) (Counter Seats) in Japan

Izakaya (Japanese style tavern) in Japan

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1Shibuya Sushi Sen

Shibuya Sta. 265m / Sushi, Seafood, Izakaya (Japanese style tavern)

3.45

732

  • JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
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  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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2Sushi Ebisu Hana Ebisu honten

Ebisu Sta. 200m / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Sushi, Seafood

3.42

437

  • JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
  • JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
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  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
  • Digital menu available
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3Sushi Amato Ura nanba

Kintetsu Nippombashi Sta. 73m / Sushi, Japanese Cuisine, Izakaya (Japanese style tavern)

Tabelog 【HOT Restaurant Award】 Experience "Aged Edomae Sushi" in a Hidden Gem for Adults <2-minute walk from Nihonbashi Station>

3.52

Very good

241

  • JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
  • JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
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  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
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4Sushi Amato

Nakatsu Sta. 195m / Sushi, Japanese Cuisine, Izakaya (Japanese style tavern)

[Osaka Sushi Reservation Ranking No.1] Enjoy "Aged Edomae Sushi" in a Hidden Gem for Adults <7-minute walk from Hankyu Umeda Station>

3.55

Very good

555

  • JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
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  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
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5Keiraku Yakiniku Yabu

Kyoto Kawaramachi Sta. 219m / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ), Tripe, Izakaya (Japanese style tavern)

Just a minute from Shijo Kawaramachi Station and Gion Shijo Station! Enjoy high-quality Kuroge Wagyu and fresh offal selected by a meat-loving chef.

3.56

Very good

254

  • JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
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  • Credit card accepted
  • Designated smoking area
  • Children welcome
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6Shibuya Pichi Ten

Shibuya Sta. 310m / Sushi, Tempura, Izakaya (Japanese style tavern)

Just a 5-minute walk from Shibuya Station, enjoy high-quality dishes like sushi and tempura at this "adult-friendly" izakaya.

3.39

165

  • JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
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  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
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7Wagyu Yakiniku All you can eat BeBu-Ya Shibuya ten

Shibuya Sta. 439m / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ), Buffet, Izakaya (Japanese style tavern)

3.11

91

  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
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  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
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8Sushi Roman

Karasuma Sta. 313m / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Sushi, Robatayaki

Sushi Roban: A Sister Restaurant of Sumiburo Manto, Located on Takakura Street in Nishiki

3.27

100

  • JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
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  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Designated smoking area
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
  • Digital menu available
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9Nikuya Yokocho Udagawacho

Shibuya Sta. 456m / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ), Tripe, Izakaya (Japanese style tavern)

Just a 4-minute walk from Shibuya Station's Center Street! Enjoy authentic all-you-can-eat yakiniku at this meat-themed park!

3.30

158

  • JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
  • JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
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  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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10Sushi Washoku Kouroan Nanba

Osaka Namba Sta. 141m / Japanese Cuisine, Sushi, Izakaya (Japanese style tavern)

3.52

Very good

414

  • JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
  • JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
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  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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11Yakiniku A FIVE Toku

Uchisaiwaicho Sta. 324m / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ), Tripe, Dining bar

3.34

162

  • JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
  • JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
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  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
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12Sumiro Man

Karasuma Sta. 306m / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Robatayaki, Kushiyaki

Enjoy a variety of charcoal-grilled dishes in a traditional Kyoto townhouse near Karasuma and Nishiki Market.

3.37

457

  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
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  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
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Selected for Tabelog Tonkatsu "Tabelog 100" 2026

Selected for Tabelog Tonkatsu "Tabelog 100" 2026

13New Babe

Tanimachi 4 Chome Sta. 470m / Tonkatsu (Pork cutlet), Dining bar

3.72

Very good

1140

  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
  • JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
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  • Multilingual menu
  • Multilingual staff
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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Selected for Tabelog Hot Pot "Tabelog 100" 2024

Selected for Tabelog Hot Pot "Tabelog 100" 2024

14Agotsuyu Shabushabu Yamafuku

Sanjo Sta. 263m / Shabu shabu (Japanese hotpot), Pork shabu shabu, Izakaya (Japanese style tavern)

3.53

Very good

154

  • JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
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  • Multilingual menu
  • Multilingual staff
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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15Yakiniku Gu Shinjuku

Seibu Shinjuku Sta. 210m / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ), Tripe, Izakaya (Japanese style tavern)

3.59

Very good

552

  • JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
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  • Multilingual menu
  • Multilingual staff
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
  • Menu with photos
  • Digital menu available
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16Shinjuku Hikeshi Gyoza

Seibu Shinjuku Sta. 260m / Dumpling, Oden, Izakaya (Japanese style tavern)

Open 24/7! No seat charge or appetizer fee! If you're craving delicious gyoza, head to Shinjuku Kakekomi Gyoza.

3.45

610

  • JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
  • - JPY 999
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  • Multilingual menu
  • Multilingual staff
  • Credit card accepted
  • Designated smoking area (heated tobacco only)
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
  • Menu with photos
  • Digital menu available
  • Vegan options
  • Vegetarian options
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17Sushi Yamaken Shinjuku higashiguchi ten

Seibu Shinjuku Sta. 220m / Sushi, Seafood, Izakaya (Japanese style tavern)

3.49

975

  • JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
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  • Multilingual staff
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
  • Kids menu available
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Selected for Tabelog izakaya EAST "Tabelog 100" 2025

Selected for Tabelog izakaya EAST "Tabelog 100" 2025

18Asakusa ASA Tora

Asakusa Sta. 299m / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Seafood, Sushi

3.65

Very good

829

  • JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
  • JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
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  • Smoking allowed
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19KINKA sushi bar izakaya Shibuya

Shibuya Sta. 455m / Sushi, Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Seafood

Indulge in the creative sushi of a stylish reverse-import brand. Experience new sensations with Aburi Sushi and Mosaic Sushi!

3.46

851

  • JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
  • JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
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  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
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20Kokekokko

Kyoto Sta. 127m / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Steak, Yakitori (Grilled chicken skewers)

A masterpiece created by the quality of ingredients and the craftsmanship, slowly grilled over Binchotan charcoal.

3.48

686

  • JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
  • JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
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  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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