Best Creative, Innovative

1Kushiyaki Manten - Shijo Karasuma

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

A wide variety of skewers, starting with our signature vegetable-wrapped skewers. Enjoy the impressive scale of our four-story building with a total of 109 seats!

3.42

342

JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
-
-

Credit card accepted
Non smoking
Wi-Fi available
Children welcome

Online reservationCheck availability

2Ginza 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.

3.45

301

JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
-
-

Credit card accepted
Non smoking

Online reservationCheck availability

3+1081

Tanukikoji Sta. / Tempura, Japanese Cuisine, Innovative

Experience a new sensation of tempura and seasonal dishes crafted from fresh Hokkaido ingredients and expert techniques. Enjoy a blissful moment in a refined setting.

3.15

21

JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
-
Monday

Credit card accepted
Designated smoking area (heated tobacco only)
Wi-Fi available
Children welcome

Online reservationCheck availability

4Hamayaki Hokkaido Uoman Furano Ten

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

3.03

23

JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
-
-

Credit card accepted
Designated smoking area
Wi-Fi available
Children welcome

Online reservationCheck availability

5kaikaya by the sea

Shinsen Sta. / Seafood, Creative, Japanese Cuisine

3.43

290

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

6Tokyo Yakiniku Inoue Ginza Ten

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

Experience a one-of-a-kind special moment at Yakiniku Inoue, the pinnacle of quality.

3.54

Very good

1043

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

7HAUTE COUTURE CAFE OMOTESANDO

Omote Sando Sta. / Cafe, Cake, Creative

3.49

570

JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
-

Multilingual menu
Credit card accepted
Non smoking
Children welcome

Online reservationCheck availability

The Tabelog Award 2026 Silver winner

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

8Bia

Nogizaka Sta. / Innovative, Japanese Cuisine, Thai

4.41

Excellent

455

JPY 30,000 - JPY 39,999
-
-

Credit card accepted
Non smoking
Wi-Fi available
Children welcome

Online reservationCheck availability

9barrier

Hokutetsu Kanazawa Sta. / Japanese Cuisine, Creative, Seafood

3.22

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

Online reservationCheck availability

10Ushi ni Kanabou Azabujuban

Azabu Juban Sta. / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ), Innovative, Tripe

~3-minute walk from Azabu-Juban Station~ Enjoy the famous Hire-Wassan and Omi Beef at this Yakiniku spot in Azabu-Juban.

3.58

Very good

341

JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
-
-

Multilingual menu
Multilingual staff
Credit card accepted
Designated smoking area (heated tobacco only)
Wi-Fi available
Children welcome

Online reservationCheck availability

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

11Metis 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.

4.12

Excellent

182

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

12Yakitori Yaoya HANARE

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

We have seats available on February 20th (Friday)! Looking forward to your contact!

3.67

Very good

199

JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
-
Tuesday

Multilingual menu
Credit card accepted
Non smoking
Wi-Fi available
Children welcome

Online reservationCheck availability

13Nijo Kizuki

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

3.51

Very good

123

JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
Sunday

Credit card accepted
Non smoking

Online reservationCheck availability

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

14KINO_

Yoyogi Sta. / Innovative, French

3.98

Very good

376

JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999
JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
-

Credit card accepted
Non smoking
Wi-Fi available

Online reservationCheck availability

15Creative Yoru no Tobari

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

3.51

Very good

87

JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
-
-

Multilingual menu
Credit card accepted
Designated smoking area (heated tobacco only)

Online reservationCheck availability

Selected for Tabelog French WEST "Tabelog 100" 2025

16Grand rocher

Higobashi Sta. / French, Innovative

★Featured in the Michelin Guide Kyoto-Osaka 2024-2025★

3.79

Very good

701

JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
-

Credit card accepted
Non smoking

Online reservationCheck availability

17Sou -sou-

Shiseikan Shogakko Mae Sta. / French, Creative

3.55

Very good

31

JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
-
-

Credit card accepted
Designated smoking area
Wi-Fi available
Children welcome

Online reservationCheck availability

18Warayaki 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

450