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1Kushiyaki Manten - Shijo Karasuma

Karasuma Sta. 101m / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Creative, Yakitori (Grilled chicken skewers)

Enjoy skewers and a drink in an open-air space!

3.38

361

  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
  • -
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
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2Bistro Restaurant nou Nakameguro

Naka Meguro Sta. 581m / Bistro, Japanese Cuisine, Creative

[French Bistro & Natural Wine] Nou HaNaRe (Annex) is now open from March 1!

3.57

Very good

371

  • JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
  • -
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
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3HAUTE COUTURE CAFE OMOTESANDO

Omote Sando Sta. 262m / Cafe, Cake, Creative

3.39

605

  • JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
  • JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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4ITOH DINING by NOBU

Gora Sta. 329m / Teppanyaki, Steak, Creative

Savor seasonal dishes amidst the nature of Hakone and Gora ◇ Enjoy teppanyaki in a hidden gem atmosphere.

3.56

Very good

241

  • JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
  • JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
  • -
  • Multilingual menu
  • Multilingual staff
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
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5Tensen

Hiroden Miyajima Guchi Sta. 2062m / Sushi, Seafood, Creative

3.66

Very good

149

  • JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999
  • JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
  • Wednesday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
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6CENSU TOKYO

Kokuritsu Kyogijo Sta. 652m / Creative

3.56

Very good

148

  • JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
  • -
  • Sunday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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7Nijo Kizuki

Kyoto Shiyakusho Mae Sta. 486m / Sushi, Creative, Japanese Cuisine

3.53

Very good

124

  • JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
  • JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
  • Sunday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
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8Ginza Kiwagiwa

Ginza Sta. 373m / Japanese Cuisine, Creative, Restaurants

More than an Izakaya, less than a Kappo. Mastering the "edge" of ingredients and techniques—A renowned Japanese restaurant nestled in the back streets of Ginza.

3.44

429

  • JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
  • JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
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Selected for Tabelog yakitori WEST "Tabelog 100" 2025

Selected for Tabelog yakitori WEST "Tabelog 100" 2025

9Yakitori YAMATO

Kitashinchi Sta. 209m / Yakitori (Grilled chicken skewers), Chicken dishes, Creative

[4-minute walk from Kitashinchi] Enjoy chicken dishes that bring out the maximum flavor of the ingredients. Counter seating and private rooms available.

3.69

Very good

574

  • JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999
  • -
  • Sunday, Public Holiday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Designated smoking area
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The Tabelog Award 2026 Silver winner

The Tabelog Award 2026 Silver winner

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

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

10Bia

Nogizaka Sta. 205m / Innovative, Japanese Cuisine, Thai

4.39

Excellent

480

  • JPY 30,000 - JPY 39,999
  • -
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
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The Tabelog Award 2026 Bronze winner

The Tabelog Award 2026 Bronze winner

Selected for Tabelog French WEST "Tabelog 100" 2025

Selected for Tabelog French WEST "Tabelog 100" 2025

11NH

Kitashinchi Sta. 73m / French, Innovative

A culinary space of French innovative cuisine, wrapped in the seasons.

4.20

Excellent

273

  • JPY 20,000 - JPY 29,999
  • JPY 20,000 - JPY 29,999
  • Monday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
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12Kissa Alterna

Yotsubashi Sta. 273m / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Soba (Buckwheat noodles), Creative

3.50

Very good

250

  • JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
  • -
  • Wednesday
  • Multilingual staff
  • Credit card accepted
  • Designated smoking area
  • Children welcome
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13Genshi Sumiyaki Iroriya Higashi ginza ten

Higashi Ginza Sta. 156m / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Robatayaki, Creative

A restaurant dedicated to delicious fish and vegetables from carefully selected producers.

3.47

584

  • JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
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  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Smoking allowed
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14Matsumoto Kakiire Doki

Matsumoto Sta. 250m / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Oyster, Creative

3.51

Very good

64

  • JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
  • -
  • Sunday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
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Selected for Tabelog Innovative/Creative Cuisine "Tabelog 100" 2025

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

15SPICE LAB TOKYO

Ginza Sta. 199m / Innovative, Indian

The Only Modern Indian Restaurant Incorporating Seasonal Japanese Ingredients | Selected as One of the Top 100 Restaurants for Two Consecutive Years

3.68

Very good

650

  • JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999
  • JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
  • Monday
  • Multilingual staff
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Vegetarian options
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16kaikaya by the sea

Shinsen Sta. 80m / Seafood, Creative, Japanese Cuisine

3.40

295

  • JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
  • -
  • Wednesday
  • Multilingual menu
  • Multilingual staff
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
  • Gluten-Free options
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17IL BUCO

Sanjo Sta. 254m / Italian, Japanese Cuisine, Creative

3.37

156

  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
  • JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
  • -
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
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18Teppan Izakaya Futaba

Kyoto Kawaramachi Sta. 183m / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Okonomiyaki (Japanese savory pancake), Creative

3.16

42

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

Selected for Tabelog French WEST "Tabelog 100" 2025

19RESTAURANT hidamarino

Karasuma Sta. 222m / French, Creative

Enjoy modern French cuisine with a "rounded flavor" in a sunlit setting.

3.70

Very good

141

  • JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
  • JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
  • Wednesday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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20Sakigake Honten

Mt Fuji Sta. 223m / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Creative, Regional Cuisine

3.24

82

  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
  • -
  • Sunday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
  • Vegetarian options
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