Best Creative, Innovative in Japan

Creative, Innovative in Japan

1SAKE NERD

JR Namba Sta. / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Japanese sake bar, Creative

  • JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
  • -
  • -
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Digital menu available
Online reservationCheck availability

2Private room Izakaya Takumi Shinjuku Sanchome Ten

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

  • JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Designated smoking area
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
  • Kids menu available
Online reservationCheck availability

3Taishu 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

4Rokuhara

Akasaka Mitsuke Sta. / Kushi-age (Deep-fried skewers), Creative, Izakaya (Japanese style tavern)

Established 43 years ago in Akasaka. Enjoy seasonal flavors that continue until the last bite, crafted with the techniques of the Kansai region for a blissful experience.

  • JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
  • JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
  • Sunday, Public Holiday
  • Multilingual menu
  • Multilingual staff
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
Online reservationCheck availability

5Bistro Restaurant nou Nakameguro

Naka Meguro Sta. / Bistro, Japanese Cuisine, Creative

Creative French Bistro & Natural Wine

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

6Tsuruya

Higashi Umeda Sta. / Okonomiyaki (Japanese savory pancake), Creative, Stir-fried noodles

Osaka Sightseeing and Banquets♪ Just about 5 minutes from JR and private railways Umeda Station! Located right at the entrance of the Umeda Hankyu Higashi Dori Shopping Street! A 65-year-old established okonomiyaki restaurant in Osaka. A favorite among repeat customers. Try the popular Yamakake Mix-yaki, featured on social media and in the media!

3.37

162

  • JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
  • JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
  • Monday, Tuesday
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
Online reservationCheck availability

7NoruraDa

Roppongi Itchome Sta. / Korean, Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ), Innovative

  • JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999
  • JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
  • -
  • Multilingual menu
  • Multilingual staff
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
  • Kids menu available
  • Menu with photos
Online reservationCheck availability

Selected for Tabelog Italian TOKYO "Tabelog 100" 2025

Selected for Tabelog Italian TOKYO "Tabelog 100" 2025

8OGGI DAL - MATTO Nishiazabu

Roppongi Sta. / Italian, Pasta, Innovative

An Evolving Italian Experience in Nishiazabu

  • JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
  • JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome

9yakitorinekusutosakuru Kinshichouten

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

A Hidden Tavern of Yakitori and Creative Japanese Cuisine, Just 3 Minutes from Kinshicho Station

  • JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
  • JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
  • -
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
  • Menu with photos
  • Digital menu available
Online reservationCheck availability

10Osteria Pantera

Shinsaibashi Sta. / Italian, Pasta, Creative

Just a 1-minute walk from Shinsaibashi Station, this Italian restaurant is the perfect place to visit with someone special.

3.14

25

  • JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
  • JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Designated smoking area (heated tobacco only)
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
Online reservationCheck availability

11Sansan

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

3.23

57

  • JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
  • -
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
Online reservationCheck availability

12Private rooms Washoku Izakaya Goen Shinjuku Sanchome Honten

Shinjuku Sanchome Sta. / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Japanese Cuisine, Creative

3.41

132

  • JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
  • JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Designated smoking area
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
  • Vegetarian options
Online reservationCheck availability

13grasara

Kagurazaka Sta. / Italian, Soba (Buckwheat noodles), Innovative
  • JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
  • JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
  • Wednesday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
Online reservationCheck availability

14Choutsugai Hankyu Grand Biru Ten

Umeda Sta. / Creative, Dining bar, Izakaya (Japanese style tavern)

3.49

557

  • JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
  • JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking

15Ekela Kitchen

Akasaka Sta. / American, Dining bar, Creative

Just 2 seconds from Akasaka Station! Enjoy satisfying dishes at our NY-style bistro! Great selection of beer and wine, perfect for farewell parties!

3.29

34

  • JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
  • JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
  • Sunday, Public Holiday
  • Multilingual menu
  • Multilingual staff
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
  • Vegan options
  • Vegetarian options
Online reservationCheck availability

16Bonsai

Shibuya Sta. / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Creative, Meat dishes

A Neo Meat Tavern just 3 minutes from Shibuya Station! Enjoy our popular chunky fruit sours for free with all courses for a limited time!

  • JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
  • JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Smoking allowed
  • Wi-Fi available
Online reservationCheck availability

17MARCO

Monzen Nakacho Sta. / Baru (Spanish style bar), Italian, Creative

【2-minute walk from Monzen-Nakacho Station】 A creative Spanish bar in the downtown area! We accept reservations for various parties such as cherry blossom viewing, welcome parties, girls' nights, and celebrations. Cheers with our chef's special dishes and delicious wine!

3.46

238

  • JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
  • JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
Online reservationCheck availability

18Creative Yaesu Bistro

Tokyo Sta. / Chinese, Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Creative

3.46

339

  • JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
  • JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
Online reservationCheck availability

19Sensai Bishu Shinjuku Zuratan

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

Great access in a prime location【Nishi-Shinjuku 7-chome】 World's first!? Proudly serving grilled vegetable skewers and creative small dishes!

3.29

52

  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
  • JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
  • -
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Designated smoking area (heated tobacco only)
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
  • Vegan options
  • Vegetarian options
Online reservationCheck availability

20alvonero

Hisaya Odori Sta. / Italian, Pasta, Innovative

A New Pasta Experience and Dishes You Can Only Taste at Sakae, Izumi, and Alvonero

  • JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome