Best Creative, Innovative (For Dates) in Japan

Creative, Innovative in Japan

1HAUTE COUTURE CAFE OMOTESANDO

Omote Sando Sta. / Cafe, Cake, Creative

3.49

565

  • 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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2MOMO Stand Tokyo

Hiro o Sta. / Nepalese, Wine bar, Creative

  • JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
  • JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
  • -
  • Multilingual menu
  • Multilingual staff
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
  • Kids menu available
  • Menu with photos
  • Vegan options
  • Vegetarian options
  • Hindu options
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3Teppan Izakaya Futaba

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

3.09

31

  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
  • -
  • Monday, Day after public hol...
  • Credit card accepted
  • Smoking allowed
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Selected for Tabelog Innovative/Creative Cuisine "Tabelog 100" 2025

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

4GohGan

Kushida Shrine Sta. / Innovative, French

Experience "Asian French" cuisine that delights all five senses. Enjoy innovative dishes in a refined space with a sparkling water view.

  • JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
  • -
  • Monday
  • Multilingual menu
  • Multilingual staff
  • Credit card accepted
  • Designated smoking area
  • Children welcome
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5Maguro Sho Uoshin Maguro Senmon Ten Ginza Ten

Uchisaiwaicho Sta. / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Seafood, Creative

[New Open in November] Enjoy fully private rooms! Specializing in fresh tuna dishes☆ Courses with 2-hour all-you-can-drink starting from JPY 5000.

3.28

73

  • JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
  • JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
  • -
  • Multilingual staff
  • Credit card accepted
  • Smoking allowed
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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
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7The Mimasu Ya

Gion Shijo Sta. / Creative, Japanese Cuisine, Izakaya (Japanese style tavern)

3.36

160

  • JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
  • JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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8Matsumoto Kakiire Doki

Matsumoto Sta. / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Oyster, Creative

  • JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
  • -
  • Sunday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
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9Sumiyaki 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!

3.46

367

  • JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
  • -
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
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10Kissa Alterna

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

  • JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
  • -
  • -
  • Multilingual staff
  • Credit card accepted
  • Designated smoking area
  • Children welcome
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11ARATA

Higashi Umeda Sta. / Italian, Creative, Pasta

We are now accepting reservations for courses with over 110 types of all-you-can-drink options! Perfect for group gatherings!

3.35

234

  • JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
  • -
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Smoking allowed
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12THE LIVELY KITCHEN Fukuoka Hakata

Nakasu Kawabata Sta. / Dining bar, Italian, Innovative

3.42

172

  • JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
  • JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
  • Monday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
  • Kids menu available
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13Juban Ukyo

Azabu Juban Sta. / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Creative, Japanese Cuisine

Open until 2 AM! Enjoy winter menu items like Shirako Tempura and Burrata with Persimmon! We also have a location in Ebisu!

3.48

647

  • JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
  • -
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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14nakameguro Kunsei apartment

Naka Meguro Sta. / Dining bar, Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Creative

Smoked Delicacies: A Hidden Gem in Nakameguro Experience the exquisite flavors of carefully crafted cold-smoked dishes, known as the "King of Smoking." Enjoy a cozy atmosphere in a quiet residential area, perfect for girls' nights out or romantic dates! Smoked dishes, drinks, and a secret hideaway await you!

  • JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
  • -
  • -
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Menu with photos
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15maze

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

  • JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
  • -
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
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16AJIKA Georgian Bistro and Wine Bar

Ushigome Kagurazaka Sta. / Bistro, Wine bar, Innovative

Experience the charm of Georgia at our specialized bistro and wine bar in Kagurazaka!

3.31

65

  • 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
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17Sosaku Kushiage Tsuda Toranomon Hiruzu Sute-Shon Tawa- Ten

Toranomon Hills Sta. / Kushi-age (Deep-fried skewers), Creative

3.40

101

  • JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
  • JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
  • Wednesday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
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18Ohm

Kitahama Sta. / Seafood, Yoshoku (Japanese style western cuisine), Innovative

3.44

173

  • JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
  • JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
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19Kigura Machi Kusamura

Nomachi Sta. / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Yakitori (Grilled chicken skewers), Creative

3.24

42

  • JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
  • -
  • Wednesday
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Vegetarian options
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20IL BUCO

Sanjo Sta. / Italian, Japanese Cuisine, Creative

3.34

146

  • 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