Best Creative, Innovative (Stylish) in Japan

1MOMO Stand Tokyo

Hiro o Sta. / Nepalese, Wine bar, Creative

  • JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
  • JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
  • -
  • Multilingual menu
  • Multilingual staff
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
  • Kids menu available
  • Menu with photos
  • Vegan options
  • Vegetarian options
  • Hindu options
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Selected for Tabelog Innovative/Creative Cuisine "Tabelog 100" 2025

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

2gasutoronomi ya kogakeisuke

Akasaka Sta. / Creative, Italian

  • JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999
  • -
  • Tuesday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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3Nagi Maru

Susukino Sta. / Creative

  • JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
  • -
  • Monday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Smoking allowed

4Belcanto

Takaoka Sta. / Italian, Pasta, Creative

  • JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
  • -
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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5Daidara Bocchi

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

Creative Japanese and Western dishes made with abundant Shinshu ingredients, focusing on the natural flavors. A great selection of local sake and wine from Shinshu.

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

6Bistaurant RNSQ

Azabu Juban Sta. / Bistro, Creative, Wine bar

A Cozy Adult Bistro: Burgundy and Champagne

  • JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
  • -
  • Sunday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking

7KOTETSU

Kintetsu Yokkaichi Sta. / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Innovative, Seafood

[5-minute walk from Kintetsu Yokkaichi Station] A secret hideaway for adults ◆ Creative dishes featuring luxurious ingredients like foie gras at reasonable prices.

  • JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
  • -
  • Monday, Sunday
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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8Le Conte

Fuchu Sta. / Innovative, French, Wine bar

Open until 1 AM ■ A la carte available after 8 PM ■ Enjoy French and Italian cuisine at the counter with carefully selected wines / Solo diners welcome

  • JPY 20,000 - JPY 29,999
  • -
  • Monday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
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9neotaishuuizakayarotasu

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

Just a 5-minute walk from Utsunomiya Station's west exit! A new hotspot in Utsunomiya, where aesthetics meet deliciousness at this trendy izakaya!

  • JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
  • JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
  • Menu with photos
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10Izakaya SANUFA

Okinawa cuisine, Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Creative
  • JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
  • -
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking

11Ima

Hiro o Sta. / Japanese Cuisine, Seafood, Creative
  • JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
  • JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
  • Sunday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Vegetarian options
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12Genshi Sumiyaki Iroriya Higashiginza Ten

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

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

  • JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
  • -
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Smoking allowed
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13yakitorinekusutosakuru 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
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14Kome to Budou Shingen Saketen

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

  • JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
  • -
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Smoking allowed
  • Wi-Fi available
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15TWO ROOMS

Omote Sando Sta. / Innovative

1-minute walk from Omotesando Station | A captivating space with a city view and artistic grilled dishes ☆ Enjoy the light during the day and be enveloped by music at night.

3.49

1038

  • JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
  • -
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
  • Kids menu available
  • Vegetarian options
  • Gluten-Free options
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16MUSMUS

Tokyo Sta. / Japanese Cuisine, Creative, Dining bar

3.49

580

  • JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
  • JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
  • Vegetarian options
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17Kozara ga Shuyaku Oshiri yes

Shin Fukushima Sta. / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Creative, Baru (Spanish style bar)

3.47

151

  • JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
  • -
  • -
  • Multilingual menu
  • Multilingual staff
  • Credit card accepted
  • Smoking allowed
  • Menu with photos
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18Teppan Shikisai Umeda Kitashinchi Ten

Oebashi Sta. / Teppanyaki, Italian, Creative

[Open Late on Weekdays] Enjoy popular skewers, wine, roast beef, and various flour-based dishes at this teppan Italian restaurant!

3.46

80

  • JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
  • -
  • Sunday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Smoking allowed
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19Izakaya FUNFAN

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

3.44

261

  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
  • -
  • -
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Designated smoking area (heated tobacco only)
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
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20Hanchika

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

3.43

351

  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
  • - JPY 999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Designated smoking area
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