Best Restaurants (Solo Dining) in Japan

The Tabelog Award 2025 Silver winner

The Tabelog Award 2025 Silver winner

Selected for Tabelog Japanese cuisine WEST "Tabelog 100" 2025

Selected for Tabelog Japanese cuisine WEST "Tabelog 100" 2025

1Chisousottakuito

Chuden Mae Sta. / Japanese Cuisine

  • JPY 20,000 - JPY 29,999
  • -
  • -
  • Multilingual menu
  • Multilingual staff
  • Non smoking
Online reservationCheck availability

Selected for Tabelog Italian EAST "Tabelog 100" 2025

Selected for Tabelog Italian EAST "Tabelog 100" 2025

2IZA

Kamakura Sta. / Italian, French, Innovative

  • JPY 20,000 - JPY 29,999
  • JPY 20,000 - JPY 29,999
  • Monday, Tuesday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
Online reservationCheck availability

Selected for Tabelog French EAST "Tabelog 100" 2025

Selected for Tabelog French EAST "Tabelog 100" 2025

3Fierte

Kamakura Sta. / French, Innovative

  • JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
  • JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
Online reservationCheck availability

Selected for Tabelog Bar "Tabelog 100" 2022

Selected for Tabelog Bar "Tabelog 100" 2022

4Heart Strings

Nakasu Kawabata Sta. / Bar, Dining bar

  • JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
  • -
  • Sunday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Smoking allowed
Online reservationCheck availability

Selected for Tabelog Unagi "Tabelog 100" 2024

Selected for Tabelog Unagi "Tabelog 100" 2024

5Iriya Kishimojin Monzen no Daya

Iriya Sta. / Unagi (Eel), Seafood, Japanese Cuisine

Established in the first year of the Meiji era! This eel restaurant is directly operated by the Eel Craftsmen Association. Enjoy the grilled "Tomosui Unagi," a legendary eel closest to the ancient natural eel, along with the "Mikawa Isshiki" eel cultivated by master artisans. Don't miss the chance to savor the skills recognized by culinary critics!

  • JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
  • JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
  • Monday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
Online reservationCheck availability

Selected for Tabelog Curry TOKYO "Tabelog 100" 2024

Selected for Tabelog Curry TOKYO "Tabelog 100" 2024

6Rodin

Takaracho Sta. / Curry, Indian curry
  • JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
  • JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
Selected for Tabelog Sushi WEST "Tabelog 100" 2025

Selected for Tabelog Sushi WEST "Tabelog 100" 2025

7Sushi Dokoro Ishibashi

Akasaka Sta. / Sushi

Only the chef's special menu is available for both lunch and dinner. Enjoy seasonal fish from the waters near Kyushu!

  • JPY 20,000 - JPY 29,999
  • JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
  • Sunday, Public Holiday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
Online reservationCheck availability

Selected for Tabelog Chinese TOKYO "Tabelog 100" 2024

Selected for Tabelog Chinese TOKYO "Tabelog 100" 2024

8Chugoku Ikkyosai Bai En

Inaricho Sta. / Chinese, Ramen

  • JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
  • JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
  • Monday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
Online reservationCheck availability

Selected for Tabelog Tempura "Tabelog 100" 2025

Selected for Tabelog Tempura "Tabelog 100" 2025

9Tempura Ando

Nippombashi Sta. / Tempura, Japanese Cuisine, Seafood

  • JPY 20,000 - JPY 29,999
  • JPY 20,000 - JPY 29,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
Online reservationCheck availability

Selected for Tabelog Sushi EAST "Tabelog 100" 2025

Selected for Tabelog Sushi EAST "Tabelog 100" 2025

10Tomi Sushi

Sakae Sta. / Sushi, Seafood, Japanese Cuisine

**A Long-Standing Restaurant in Nishiki 3-chome, Celebrating 60 Years** Enjoy a relaxed meal in a Showa-era atmosphere. This is a place that many return to, making you want to visit again and again.

  • JPY 20,000 - JPY 29,999
  • JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
  • Sunday, Public Holiday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
Online reservationCheck availability

Selected for Tabelog Sushi TOKYO "Tabelog 100" 2025

Selected for Tabelog Sushi TOKYO "Tabelog 100" 2025

11Ginza Ichibun

Shintomicho Sta. / Sushi

Indulge in exquisite sushi crafted with high-quality fish selected by the chef and delicate techniques. Perfect for solo diners or special occasions.

  • JPY 20,000 - JPY 29,999
  • -
  • -
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
Online reservationCheck availability

12Edo Kokoro Yamaboushi

Tenjin Minami Sta. / Sushi, Seafood

  • JPY 20,000 - JPY 29,999
  • -
  • Wednesday, Sunday, Public Hol...
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
Online reservationCheck availability

Selected for Tabelog Sushi EAST "Tabelog 100" 2025

Selected for Tabelog Sushi EAST "Tabelog 100" 2025

13Sushi Taka

Gondo Sta. / Sushi
  • JPY 20,000 - JPY 29,999
  • JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking

14Sushi Tada

Tsukiji Sta. / Sushi

  • JPY 30,000 - JPY 39,999
  • -
  • Sunday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
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Selected for Tabelog Udon (Wheat noodles) WEST "Tabelog 100" 2024

Selected for Tabelog Udon (Wheat noodles) WEST "Tabelog 100" 2024

15Sanuki Udon Imayuki

Ogimachi Sta. / Udon (Wheat noodles), Udon-suki

Now accepting banquet reservations! Recommended: Udon-suki Nabe Course with all-you-can-drink option. Experience authentic Sanuki flavors right here in Osaka!

  • - JPY 999
  • - JPY 999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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Selected for Tabelog Hamburger "Tabelog 100" 2024

Selected for Tabelog Hamburger "Tabelog 100" 2024

16folk burgers & beers

Jimbocho Sta. / Hamburger, Beer bar, Pub
  • JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
  • JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
  • Monday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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Selected for Tabelog Tonkatsu "Tabelog 100" 2024

Selected for Tabelog Tonkatsu "Tabelog 100" 2024

17New Babe

Tanimachi 4 Chome Sta. / Tonkatsu (Pork cutlet), Dining bar

  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
  • JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
  • -
  • Multilingual menu
  • Multilingual staff
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
Online reservationCheck availability

18Sushi Marufuku

Nishi Ogikubo Sta. / Sushi

Carefully aged seafood, expertly crafted into sushi for maximum flavor.

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

19Kanda Nishikicho Sushi Takaharu

Takebashi Sta. / Sushi

  • JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999
  • JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
  • Wednesday, Public Holiday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking

20Tonkatsu Koko Made Yaru Ka.

Gaiemmae Sta. / Tonkatsu (Pork cutlet)

◎Reserve for lunch to skip the wait◎ Enjoy a variety of seafood, specialty dishes, and drinks. Popular courses available. Dinner options also include set meals.

  • JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
  • Wednesday, Sunday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
Online reservationCheck availability