Best Restaurants (Counter Seats) in Japan

The Tabelog Award 2025 Silver winner

The Tabelog Award 2025 Silver winner

Selected for Tabelog Japanese cuisine WEST "Tabelog 100" 2025

Selected for Tabelog Japanese cuisine WEST "Tabelog 100" 2025

1Chisousottakuito

Chuden Mae Sta. / Japanese Cuisine

  • JPY 20,000 - JPY 29,999
  • -
  • -
  • Multilingual menu
  • Multilingual staff
  • Non smoking
Online reservationCheck availability

The Tabelog Award 2025 Bronze winner

The Tabelog Award 2025 Bronze winner

Selected for Tabelog Tempura "Tabelog 100" 2025

Selected for Tabelog Tempura "Tabelog 100" 2025

2Tempura Mokkosu

Kuragano Sta. / Tempura, Japanese Cuisine

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

The Tabelog Award 2025 Bronze winner

The Tabelog Award 2025 Bronze winner

Selected for Tabelog French TOKYO "Tabelog 100" 2025

Selected for Tabelog French TOKYO "Tabelog 100" 2025

3LATURE

Omote Sando Sta. / French

Enjoy a delightful moment with heartfelt French cuisine and warm hospitality from our chef.

  • JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
  • JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
  • -
  • Multilingual menu
  • Multilingual staff
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
  • Vegetarian options
  • Gluten-Free options
Online reservationCheck availability

The Tabelog Award 2025 Bronze winner

The Tabelog Award 2025 Bronze winner

4Niku Kappou Jou

Nogizaka Sta. / Beef dishes, Japanese Cuisine

A Blissful Meat Kaiseki Experience for All Your Senses

  • JPY 30,000 - JPY 39,999
  • JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999
  • Monday, Sunday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
Online reservationCheck availability

The Tabelog Award 2025 Bronze winner

The Tabelog Award 2025 Bronze winner

Selected for Tabelog Chinese TOKYO "Tabelog 100" 2024

Selected for Tabelog Chinese TOKYO "Tabelog 100" 2024

5Koho

Roppongi Sta. / Chinese

Awarded the Tabelog Bronze Award for 5 consecutive years

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

The Tabelog Award 2025 Bronze winner

The Tabelog Award 2025 Bronze winner

Selected for Tabelog Hot Pot "Tabelog 100" 2024

Selected for Tabelog Hot Pot "Tabelog 100" 2024

6subin

Ginza Sta. / Shabu shabu (Japanese hotpot), Sukiyaki (Japanese sweet soy hotpot), Beef dishes

  • JPY 40,000 - JPY 49,999
  • JPY 20,000 - JPY 29,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
Online reservationCheck availability

The Tabelog Award 2025 Bronze winner

The Tabelog Award 2025 Bronze winner

Selected for Tabelog Japanese cuisine WEST "Tabelog 100" 2025

Selected for Tabelog Japanese cuisine WEST "Tabelog 100" 2025

7Ryoriya Soubiki

Saijo Sta. / Japanese Cuisine

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

8Ginza Kani Matsu

Shimbashi Sta. / Crab, Japanese Cuisine

Currently serving a limited selection of top-quality Matsuba Crab!

  • JPY 50,000 - JPY 59,999
  • JPY 50,000 - JPY 59,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
Online reservationCheck availability

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

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

9Metis 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

The Tabelog Award 2025 Bronze winner

The Tabelog Award 2025 Bronze winner

Selected for Tabelog French WEST "Tabelog 100" 2025

Selected for Tabelog French WEST "Tabelog 100" 2025

10Shimanami French Murakami

Osakatemmangu Sta. / French, Innovative

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

Selected for Tabelog Japanese cuisine TOKYO "Tabelog 100" 2025

Selected for Tabelog Japanese cuisine TOKYO "Tabelog 100" 2025

11Kashiwade no Tsukasa Suikouan

Akabanebashi Sta. / Japanese Cuisine

  • JPY 40,000 - JPY 49,999
  • -
  • Monday, Sunday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
Online reservationCheck availability

Selected for Tabelog Spanish Cuisine "Tabelog 100" 2024

Selected for Tabelog Spanish Cuisine "Tabelog 100" 2024

12anchoa

Kamakura Sta. / Spanish, Seafood, European

  • JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999
  • JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
  • Monday
  • Multilingual menu
  • Multilingual staff
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
Online reservationCheck availability

Selected for Tabelog Chinese TOKYO "Tabelog 100" 2024

Selected for Tabelog Chinese TOKYO "Tabelog 100" 2024

13Ippei Hanten

Azabu Juban Sta. / Chinese, Dim sum & Yum cha

Awarded a Michelin Star for four consecutive years since opening!

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

14KOBAYASHI

Roppongi Itchome Sta. / Chinese

A new "discovery" with every dish!

  • JPY 30,000 - JPY 39,999
  • -
  • Sunday
  • Multilingual menu
  • Multilingual staff
  • 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

15Shunka Nakamura

Higashi Nihombashi Sta. / Chinese, Japanese Cuisine

  • JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999
  • JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
  • Sunday, Public Holiday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
Selected for Tabelog Soba (Buckwheat noodles) EAST "Tabelog 100" 2025

Selected for Tabelog Soba (Buckwheat noodles) EAST "Tabelog 100" 2025

16Gensui

Sakae Sta. / Soba (Buckwheat noodles)

  • JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
  • JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
  • Monday, Sunday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
Online reservationCheck availability

Selected for Tabelog French TOKYO "Tabelog 100" 2025

Selected for Tabelog French TOKYO "Tabelog 100" 2025

17Jfree

Iidabashi Sta. / French, Innovative

A Michelin 2026 featured chef presents an evolved French cuisine infused with Japanese flavors.

  • JPY 20,000 - JPY 29,999
  • -
  • Monday, Sunday
  • Multilingual menu
  • Multilingual staff
  • 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

18IAKU

Kitashinchi Sta. / French, Italian, Innovative

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

The Tabelog Award 2025 Bronze winner

The Tabelog Award 2025 Bronze winner

Selected for Tabelog Hot Pot "Tabelog 100" 2024

Selected for Tabelog Hot Pot "Tabelog 100" 2024

19Tokyo Niku Shabuya

Higashi Shinjuku Sta. / Shabu shabu (Japanese hotpot), Sukiyaki (Japanese sweet soy hotpot), Beef dishes

A food lover's selection of "Ganso Tokusen Gyutan Shabu-shabu," "Tajima Ota Beef," and "Premium Chateaubriand" for shabu-shabu and sukiyaki!✨ We also offer a special course, so feel free to contact us!✨

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

The Tabelog Award 2025 Bronze winner

The Tabelog Award 2025 Bronze winner

Selected for Tabelog Japanese cuisine EAST "Tabelog 100" 2025

Selected for Tabelog Japanese cuisine EAST "Tabelog 100" 2025

20Ran Tei ~ Bibi An

Koriyama Tomita Sta. / Japanese Cuisine

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