Best Creative, Innovative in Japan

Creative, Innovative in Japan

1HAUTE COUTURE CAFE OMOTESANDO

Omote Sando Sta. / Cafe, Cake, Creative

3.48

563

  • JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
  • JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
  • -
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
Online reservationCheck availability

2Kushiyaki Manten - Shijo Karasuma

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

Reopening on October 9! Enjoy our signature vegetable-wrapped skewers in a spacious four-story building with a total of 109 seats!

3.43

327

  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
  • -
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
Online reservationCheck availability

3Ginza Kiwagiwa

Ginza Sta. / 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.

3.42

250

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

The Tabelog Award 2025 Silver winner

The Tabelog Award 2025 Silver winner

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

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

4Bia

Nogizaka Sta. / Innovative, Japanese Cuisine, Thai

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

5cocon

Naka Meguro Sta. / French, European, Innovative

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

6Tokyo Yakiniku Inoue Ginza Ten

Ginza Itchome Sta. / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ), Tripe, Innovative

Experience a unique and special time at Inoue, the pinnacle of Yakiniku, reopening on August 1st!

  • JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999
  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Designated smoking area
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
Online reservationCheck availability

7Matsumoto 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
Online reservationCheck availability

8Warayaki Robata Seafood

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

[SNS Buzz] 100% Cost Price! Ocean Treasure Box for JPY 550! Fresh seafood delivered directly from local fishermen, featuring our specialty: Wara-yaki.

3.46

425

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

9Tensen

Hiroden Miyajima Guchi Sta. / Sushi, Seafood, Creative

  • JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999
  • JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
  • Wednesday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
Online reservationCheck availability

10kaikaya by the sea

Shinsen Sta. / Seafood, Creative, Japanese Cuisine

3.43

289

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

11Juban Ukyo

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

We will be closed for the New Year holiday from December 30th to January 4th. Please make reservations through Tabelog!

3.48

646

  • JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
  • -
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
Online reservationCheck availability

12Ukiyo

Yoyogi Uehara Sta. / Innovative, Bar

3.16

48

  • JPY 20,000 - JPY 29,999
  • JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
  • Monday, Sunday
  • Multilingual menu
  • Multilingual staff
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Vegetarian options
Online reservationCheck availability

The Tabelog Award 2025 Bronze winner

The Tabelog Award 2025 Bronze winner

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

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

13Shimoyamitenae Izuru

Nakajima Koen Sta. / Innovative, French

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

14Nijo Kizuki

Kyoto Shiyakusho Mae Sta. / Sushi, Creative, Japanese Cuisine
  • JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
  • JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
  • Sunday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
Online reservationCheck availability

15Creative Yoru no Tobari

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

  • JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
  • -
  • -
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Designated smoking area (heated tobacco only)
Online reservationCheck availability

Selected for Tabelog yakiniku TOKYO "Tabelog 100" 2025

Selected for Tabelog yakiniku TOKYO "Tabelog 100" 2025

16Niku Gatou Roppongi Hiruzu Ten

Roppongi Sta. / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ), Creative, Tripe

For customers who wish to use the members-only "Secret Room" at Nikugato Roppongi Hills, please check the details below.

  • JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
  • JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
  • Monday
  • Multilingual menu
  • Multilingual staff
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
Online reservationCheck availability

17barrier

Hokutetsu Kanazawa Sta. / Japanese Cuisine, Creative, Seafood

3.23

33

  • 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
Online reservationCheck availability

18Sushi Kinari / Kanazawa

Hokutetsu Kanazawa Sta. / Sushi, Japanese Cuisine, Creative

3.23

38

  • JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999
  • JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
Online reservationCheck availability

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

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

19Metis 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

20Taishu Sakaba Mata Ai ni Yukimasu. Nishishinjuku Ten

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

  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
  • JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
Online reservationCheck availability