Best Bar (Sake & Hidden Gem) in Japan

1Sushi Panchi

Azabu Juban Sta. / Sushi, Nihonshu (Japanese sake), Seafood
  • JPY 20,000~JPY 29,999
  • JPY 10,000~JPY 14,999
  • Sunday
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome

2PONGA PREMIUM

Roppongi Sta. / Yakiniku (BBQ Beef), Korean, Wine bar

luxury space

3.43

246

  • JPY 10,000~JPY 14,999
  • -
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Separate smoking area
  • Wi-Fi available
Online reservationCheck availability

3Yakitori Tsukada Shibuya

Shibuya Sta. / Yakitori (Grilled chicken skewers), Izakaya (Tavern), Wine bar

[3 minutes walk from Shibuya Station] Enjoy a course meal of yakitori from rare local chicken cuts that only 1% of the chicken is in circulation, and wine!

3.39

136

  • JPY 5,000~JPY 5,999
  • -
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
Online reservationCheck availability

4Sushi dan

Hiro o Sta. / Sushi, Seafood, Nihonshu (Japanese sake)
  • JPY 5,000~JPY 5,999
  • JPY 3,000~JPY 3,999
  • Wednesday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
  • Kids menu available
Selected for Tabelog Sushi TOKYO "Hyakumeiten" 2022

Selected for Tabelog Sushi TOKYO "Hyakumeiten" 2022

5Daikanyama Sushi Takeuchi

Daikan yama Sta. / Sushi, Seafood, Nihonshu (Japanese sake)

A sushi restaurant located in a back alley. Enjoy delicious sushi and fish in a space that makes you forget the passage of time. For a special moment.

  • JPY 20,000~JPY 29,999
  • JPY 6,000~JPY 7,999
  • Wednesday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
Online reservationCheck availability

6Kashiwa Ohatsutenjin Ten

Higashi Umeda Sta. / Yakitori (Grilled chicken skewers), Izakaya (Tavern), Nihonshu (Japanese sake)

[Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays only! Open for lunchtime drinks from 12:00!] Enjoy Yakitori (grilled chicken skewers), Osaka Minoh beer, and sake

  • JPY 3,000~JPY 3,999
  • JPY 1,000~JPY 1,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
Online reservationCheck availability

Selected for Tabelog Japanese cuisine TOKYO "Hyakumeiten" 2023

Selected for Tabelog Japanese cuisine TOKYO "Hyakumeiten" 2023

7Akanezaka Oonuma

Akasaka Sta. / Japanese Cuisine, Nihonshu (Japanese sake)

Keep the blessings of the season intact. An orthodox kaiseki meal made with the delicious natural ingredients of Yamagata and refined techniques.

  • JPY 20,000~JPY 29,999
  • JPY 10,000~JPY 14,999
  • Sunday、Public Holiday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
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8Teppanyaki Sumifuji

Shibuya Sta. / Teppanyaki, Steak, Wine bar

A “hideaway for adults” away from the hustle and bustle of Shibuya. Enjoy original creative teppanyaki dishes and drinks.

  • JPY 8,000~JPY 9,999
  • JPY 1,000~JPY 1,999
  • Wednesday
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
Online reservationCheck availability

9Honmaguro to Sosaku Washoku Ginjo Kuraudo Marutacho Ten

Marutamachi Sta. / Izakaya (Tavern), Seafood, Nihonshu (Japanese sake)

This restaurant specializes in carefully selected tuna and 40 types of local sake, all priced at 580 yen.

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

10Mikuri

Kyoto Shiyakusho Mae Sta. / Japanese Cuisine, Wine bar

A skilled master sommelier with a number of accomplishments, including being awarded the Modern Master Craftsmanship Award from Kyoto Prefecture, offers pairings with Japanese-style meal.

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

11Robata Shou

Shinjuku Nishiguchi Sta. / Seafood, Robatayaki, Nihonshu (Japanese sake)

Gather around the hearth and enjoy Japanese sake and seasonal delicacies. A hideaway Izakaya (Japanese-style bar) where you can feel the warmth and connect with others.

  • JPY 6,000~JPY 7,999
  • -
  • -
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
Selected for Tabelog Soba (Buckwheat noodles) WEST "Hyakumeiten" 2024

Selected for Tabelog Soba (Buckwheat noodles) WEST "Hyakumeiten" 2024

12Teuchi Soba Akari

Nippombashi Sta. / Soba (Buckwheat noodles), Tempura, Nihonshu (Japanese sake)

Certified as a “restaurant that uses delicious Fukui prefecture soba”!

  • JPY 1,000~JPY 1,999
  • JPY 1,000~JPY 1,999
  • -
  • Smoking allowed

13A10

Ebisu Sta. / Bar

Enjoy a luxurious time while listening to the new style “Mixology Cocktail” that is popular overseas.

  • JPY 4,000~JPY 4,999
  • -
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Separate smoking area
Selected for Tabelog Japanese cuisine TOKYO "Hyakumeiten" 2023

Selected for Tabelog Japanese cuisine TOKYO "Hyakumeiten" 2023

14Tokihami

Higashi Ginza Sta. / Japanese Cuisine, Wine bar
  • JPY 8,000~JPY 9,999
  • -
  • Sunday、Public Holiday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
Selected for Tabelog Japanese cuisine TOKYO "Hyakumeiten" 2023

Selected for Tabelog Japanese cuisine TOKYO "Hyakumeiten" 2023

15Nogizaka Shin

Nogizaka Sta. / Japanese Cuisine, Wine bar, Seafood

A chef with experience working at a Michelin-starred Japanese Cuisine creates exquisite dishes using carefully selected ingredients, paired with wine and sake.

  • JPY 40,000~JPY 49,999
  • -
  • Sunday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Vegetarian options
Online reservationCheck availability

16Sumiyaki Steak to Wine obiobi

Sannomiya Sta. / Italian, Steak, Wine bar

Enjoy the charcoal-grilled Kobe beef Steak and fresh fish delivered directly from the market, paired with wine. (Reservations are now being accepted for lunch.)

  • JPY 8,000~JPY 9,999
  • JPY 4,000~JPY 4,999
  • Sunday
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
Online reservationCheck availability

17ISO

Otaru Sta. / Italian, French, Wine bar

About 9 minutes walk from Otaru Station. Restaurants designated as a historic building by Otaru City, built over 115 years ago.

  • JPY 4,000~JPY 4,999
  • JPY 2,000~JPY 2,999
  • Wednesday
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
  • Kids menu available

18Komatsu An Sohonke Ginza

Ginza Sta. / Soba (Buckwheat noodles), Nihonshu (Japanese sake), Japanese Cuisine

[1 minute from Ginza Station] Sister restaurant of a long-established soba restaurant that has been around since 1920 ◇ Completely private room for up to 8 people in a hideaway space for adults

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

19Kobe Rogama Kobo

Motomachi Sta. / Steak, Creative, Nihonshu (Japanese sake)

[Side-by-side counter seats] This restaurant uses a hearth to grill Kobe beef over Kishu Binchotan charcoal. *Reservations must be made at least one day in advance.

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

Selected for Tabelog Yakitori EAST "Hyakumeiten" 2023

Selected for Tabelog Yakitori EAST "Hyakumeiten" 2023

20Sumibikushiyaki Hiyokunotori

Azabu Juban Sta. / Yakitori (Grilled chicken skewers), Kushiyaki, Nihonshu (Japanese sake)
  • JPY 5,000~JPY 5,999
  • -
  • -
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome