Best Restaurants (Sake & Counter Seats) in Japan

1Sushi Dokoro Isseki Sanchou

Shiodome Sta. / Sushi, Seafood

  • JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
  • JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
  • -
  • Multilingual menu
  • Multilingual staff
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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2Ginza Sushi Tempura Iwai

Ginza Sta. / Sushi, Tempura, Japanese Cuisine

  • JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
  • JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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3Sushi Amato

Nakatsu Sta. / Sushi, Japanese Cuisine, Izakaya (Japanese style tavern)

[Osaka Sushi Reservation Ranking No.1] Enjoy "Aged Edomae Sushi" in a Hidden Gem for Adults <7-minute walk from Hankyu Umeda Station>

  • JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
  • -
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
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4Shibuya Sushi Sen

Shibuya Sta. / Sushi, Seafood, Izakaya (Japanese style tavern)

3.46

599

  • JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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5Sushi Hana

Higashi Shinjuku Sta. / Sushi, Japanese Cuisine, Seafood

  • JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
  • -
  • Monday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
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6Rare Ten-don Ginza Mitsuyoshi Ginza Honten

Ginza Sta. / Tempura, Ten-don (Tempura bowl)

3.48

334

  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
  • JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
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7Sushi Amato Urananba

Kintetsu Nippombashi Sta. / Sushi, Japanese Cuisine, Izakaya (Japanese style tavern)

Tabelog 【HOT Restaurant Award】 Experience "Aged Edomae Sushi" in a Hidden Gem for Adults <2-minute walk from Nihonbashi Station>

  • JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
  • JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
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8Yurakucho Kakida

Yoyogi Sta. / Sushi

[3-minute walk from Shinjuku Station] Enjoy our fresh, whole tuna! Of course, refills are free! Same-day reservations are also welcome!

3.44

463

  • JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
  • JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
  • -
  • Multilingual menu
  • Multilingual staff
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
  • Kids menu available
  • Menu with photos
  • Digital menu available
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9Wagyu Ittougai Yakiniku Horumon Kurono Ura Nanba Honten

Kintetsu Nippombashi Sta. / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ), Tripe, Izakaya (Japanese style tavern)

Just 5 minutes from Namba Station! Enjoy A4 grade black wagyu beef at an amazing price! We buy the whole cow, so you can trust the quality of our meat!

3.47

132

  • JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
  • -
  • -
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
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10Ginza Sushi Sendou

Ginza Sta. / Sushi, Japanese Cuisine, Seafood

  • JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
  • JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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Selected for Tabelog Steak・Teppanyaki EAST "Tabelog 100" 2025

Selected for Tabelog Steak・Teppanyaki EAST "Tabelog 100" 2025

11T nakameguro | Wagyu T-bone steak

Naka Meguro Sta. / Steak, Teppanyaki

  • JPY 20,000 - JPY 29,999
  • JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
  • -
  • Multilingual menu
  • Multilingual staff
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
  • Kids menu available
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12Kyoto Gion Unagi Yondaime Kikukawa

Gion Shijo Sta. / Unagi (Eel), Japanese Cuisine

  • JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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13Wagyu Ryori Isseki Sanchou Sohonten

Shiodome Sta. / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ), Sukiyaki (Japanese sweet soy hotpot), Izakaya (Japanese style tavern)

Indulge in rare brand beef! Enjoy the ultimate authentic yakiniku crafted by skilled experts.

  • JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
  • -
  • -
  • Multilingual menu
  • Multilingual staff
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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14KITAN HIBIKI

Namba Sta. / Steak, Hamburger

3.43

121

  • JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
  • JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
  • -
  • Multilingual menu
  • Multilingual staff
  • Credit card accepted
  • Designated smoking area
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
  • Kids menu available
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15GINZA SUSHI BANYA KAI

Ginza Itchome Sta. / Sushi

Enjoy a 10,000 yen omakase sushi experience at the counter in Ginza. Perfect for business meetings and gatherings—private rooms available!

3.46

357

  • JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
  • JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
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16Sushi Hatsume Shinjuku Tokyo

Shinjuku Nishiguchi Sta. / Sushi

3.26

121

  • JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
  • -
  • -
  • Multilingual menu
  • Multilingual staff
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
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17Kyoto Sushi Matsumoto

Kyoto Sta. / Sushi, Japanese Cuisine, Seafood

3.44

291

  • JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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18Sushi Shinnosuke

Sakaisuji Hommachi Sta. / Sushi, Seafood, Japanese Cuisine

  • JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
  • JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
  • Monday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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19Nikuya Yokocho Udagawacho

Shibuya Sta. / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ), Tripe, Izakaya (Japanese style tavern)

3.39

148

  • JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
  • JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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20Sumiro Man

Karasuma Sta. / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Robatayaki, Kushiyaki

Experience the impressive scale of a traditional Kyoto machiya. Enjoy charcoal-grilled meats and robata in a retro and cozy atmosphere.

3.38

330

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