Best Creative, Innovative in Japan(page 3)

Creative, Innovative in Japan(page 3)

The Tabelog Award 2026 Bronze winner

The Tabelog Award 2026 Bronze winner

Selected for Tabelog French TOKYO "Tabelog 100" 2025

Selected for Tabelog French TOKYO "Tabelog 100" 2025

41jinen.

Shinsen Sta. 496m / French, Creative, Innovative

  • JPY 50,000 - JPY 59,999
  • JPY 20,000 - JPY 29,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
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42Teppan Izakaya Futaba

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

3.09

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  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
  • -
  • Monday, Day after public hol...
  • Credit card accepted
  • Smoking allowed
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43Pebble

Temmabashi Sta. 363m / Italian, Innovative

Enjoy exquisite cuisine and wine in a refined space that reflects the history of Osaka, complete with private rooms.

  • JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999
  • JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
  • Sunday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
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44Miyamasuzaka Shita Sakaba

Shibuya Sta. 141m / Seafood, Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Creative

Cheers with delicious fish and great sake at "Miyamasuzaka Shita Sakaba" right near Shibuya Station's Miyamasuzaka intersection!

3.26

112

  • JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
  • JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
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45ginza quinto

Ginza Sta. 380m / Creative, Innovative

[New] Limited to private room seating, a short course of 7 dishes starting from JPY 19,800. A taste carried over from Nakameguro to Ginza.

3.10

45

  • JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999
  • -
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
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46Shinka

Kyoto Shiyakusho Mae Sta. 180m / Japanese Cuisine, French, Innovative

Just a 3-minute walk from Kyoto City Hall Station ◆ Enjoy innovative Japanese cuisine infused with seasonal blessings in a space that exudes Kyoto's charm.

3.05

3

  • JPY 20,000 - JPY 29,999
  • JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999
  • Wednesday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
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47Sushi Tiger OSAKA

Kitashinchi Sta. 205m / Sushi, Creative, Japanese Cuisine

[First in Japan] Originating from Vietnam | Modern sushi incorporating global techniques × Authentic Edomae sushi. Courses from JPY 4500.

  • JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
  • JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
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48Sushi Matsumoto Honten

Ginza Sta. 383m / Sushi, Creative, Dining bar

The Michelin-starred gem, Sushi Matsumoto, has relocated to Ginza. Experience traditional techniques passed down through generations in the heart of Ginza.

3.09

79

  • JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999
  • JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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49Daikanyamanonki

Daikan yama Sta. 431m / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Hamburger steak, Creative

Fully Private Rooms Available: A New Concept of Izakaya with Wine and Grilled Offal

3.45

519

  • JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
  • -
  • -
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
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50cen Japanese kappo

Sakae Sta. 330m / Japanese Cuisine, Creative, Innovative

Enjoy innovative Japanese cuisine and carefully selected drinks in a chic and relaxing hideaway space, perfect for a grown-up date.

3.07

14

  • JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
  • -
  • Sunday
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
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51noan

Kagurazaka Sta. 158m / Vegetable dishes, Creative, Innovative

[Opened on September 11, 2026] Just 1 minute from Kagurazaka Station ◆ A cozy hideaway filled with the warmth of wood, where you can savor seasonal vegetables ◆ Private reservation available!

3.04

8

  • JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
  • JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
  • Monday, Tuesday
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
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52Funky Harada 3 Kichijouji ten

Kichijoji Sta. 243m / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Yakitori (Grilled chicken skewers), Creative

3.29

135

  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
  • -
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
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53GINZA KATANA BISTRO

Higashi Ginza Sta. 401m / Sushi, Japanese Cuisine, Creative

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  • JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999
  • -
  • Saturday, Sunday
  • Multilingual menu
  • Multilingual staff
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
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54GEORGIAN HOUSE

Honjo Azumabashi Sta. 68m / European, Asian, Ethnic, Creative

Just a 1-minute walk from Honjo Azumabashi Station, this is Japan's largest authentic Georgian restaurant, run by former sumo wrestler Tochinoshin.

3.31

143

  • JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
  • JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
  • Monday
  • Multilingual menu
  • Multilingual staff
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
  • Digital menu available
  • Vegetarian options
  • Gluten-Free options
  • Halal options
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Selected for Tabelog yakiniku WEST "Tabelog 100" 2025

Selected for Tabelog yakiniku WEST "Tabelog 100" 2025

55Kitan In

Namba Sta. 229m / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ), Beef dishes, Innovative

  • JPY 20,000 - JPY 29,999
  • -
  • Wednesday, Sunday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
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56Fueki Ryuko

Nijojo Mae Sta. 472m / Japanese Cuisine, Innovative, Seafood

Enjoy casual kaiseki cuisine in a relaxed atmosphere. A refined space featuring a charming garden, perfect for everyday meals or business meetings.

3.02

2

  • JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
  • JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
  • Wednesday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
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57Warayaki Robata Seafood

Hakata Sta. 323m / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Seafood, Creative

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

3.46

525

  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
  • -
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
  • Vegetarian options
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58Matsumoto Kakiire Doki

Matsumoto Sta. 245m / 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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59Niku Specialite Carma

Kobe Sannomiya Sta. 278m / Meat dishes, Innovative, Steak

Kobe Beef Innovative Meat Kappo

  • JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999
  • JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
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  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
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60Yasai Makigushi Ekubo

Shinsaibashi Sta. 384m / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Vegetable dishes, Creative

3.22

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  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
  • - JPY 999
  • -
  • Multilingual menu
  • Multilingual staff
  • Credit card accepted
  • Designated smoking area (heated tobacco only)
  • Children welcome
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