Others - Counter Seating

The Best Restaurants Meeting the Counter Seating Criteria, Curated by My Concierge Japan.
My Concierge Japan is the official contact for all of the restaurants listed below and we are pleased to accept your reservations directly.

TOKYO
3 toques

l’algorithme
アルゴリズム

The culinary algorithm of French cuisine created by Owner and Chef Hiroki Fukaya
French cuisine

Since its founding in 1974, Ginza L’écrin has stood as a pinnacle of French cuisine in Japan....

  • Gault & Millau
  • Counter Seating
  • Open for Lunch
NAGOYA・GIFU

The Caprice

A talented female chef fluent in English is making her mark in Hida-Takayama.
Drawing on international experience, she creates innovative fusion cuisine rooted in Japanese ingredients. (Vegetarian and vegan options available)
Innovative
Vegetarian / Vegan

After spending over 20 years abroad, Chef-Owner Motozawa returned to Japan and honed her skills for ...

  • Vegetarian / Vegan
  • Gluten-Free
  • Counter Seating
  • Solo Diner Accepted
KYOTO
M Selected

Isoyama
いそやま

Tucked away in a hidden alley of Pontocho, Kyoto, this Japanese restaurant evokes the nostalgic charm of the 1980s, offering a timeless dining experience.
Japanese Cuisine

Among the My Concierge Select restaurants, this may be the most difficult to find. Tucked away along...

  • M Selected
  • Counter Seating
  • Solo Diner Accepted
KYOTO

Wabiya
WABIYA 焼き鳥、鳥料理

An open kitchen with a glowing wood-fired oven sets the stage for a unique dining experience.
In a cozy, villa-like atmosphere, this hidden gem invites you to savor the refined flavors of yakitori and specialty chicken dishes.
Yakitori

A sister restaurant to Kyoto Gion’s renowned Wabiya Korekido and managed by the famous patisse...

  • Gluten-Free
  • Counter Seating
  • Solo Diner Accepted
TOKYO

Ebisu Torihiro
恵比寿とりひろ

This isn’t your typical yakitori.
Aged young chicken transforms into a skewer experience that surprises even seasoned gourmets.
Yakitori

We discovered Ebisu Torihiro through a personal introduction by the chef and hostess of the renowned...

  • Counter Seating
  • Private Room
  • Solo Diner Accepted
  • Babies and Small Children
TOKYO

Unotoki
鰻の刻

An exclusive dining experience of a luxurious Eel Kaiseki course meal, reserved for only 10 fortunate guests each day.
Japanese Cuisine
Unagi (Eel)

Unotoki is a culinary masterpiece produced by the Michelin-starred “Nogizaka Shin” in To...

  • Counter Seating
  • Private Room
  • Solo Diner Accepted
  • Open for Lunch
OSAKA
3 toques1 Star

capi
カピ

A Michelin starred innovative cuisine restaurant, highly respected by fellow chefs.
Innovative

capi opened in January 2021 in Kitashinchi and quickly earned a Michelin star for its bold and creat...

  • Starred Restaurant
  • 1 Star
  • Counter Seating
  • Solo Diner Accepted
TOKYO
3 toques1 Star

Nogizaka Shin
乃木坂しん

A top traditional Japanese restaurant led by a chef and sommelier team who brought Japanese cuisine to Paris and earned a Michelin star in record time after opening in Tokyo.
Japanese Cuisine

Owner and Head Chef Shinji Ishida began his culinary career at a prestigious ryotei in Tokushima, Sh...

  • Starred Restaurant
  • 1 Star
  • Vegetarian / Vegan
  • Gluten-Free
  • Counter Seating
  • Private Room
  • Solo Diner Accepted
  • Group Guests (10 or More)
TOKYO
M Selected

Waki Shun
和氣 旬

After leading Ginza Kojyu (Ginza/Paris), the Chef opened his own restaurant in Nihonbashi, Tokyo.
His global journey deepened his love for Japanese cuisine, inspiring him to showcase its essence with elegance and innovation.
Japanese Cuisine

In the serene Nihonbashi district, Waki Shun opened in 2023, just a five-minute walk from Nihombashi...

  • M Selected
  • Counter Seating
  • Solo Diner Accepted
  • Open for Lunch
KYOTO

Kiyamachi Hirokawa
木屋町 廣川

The renowned unagi restaurant "Hirokawa" from Arashiyama introduces a new way to enjoy eel in Kyoto’s central Kiyamachi area.
Unagi (Eel)

In the picturesque setting of Kyoto’s Arashiyama, the renowned unagi restaurant “Hirokawa...

  • Counter Seating
  • Private Room
  • Solo Diner Accepted
  • Group Guests (10 or More)
  • Open for Lunch
TOKYO
1 Star

Tempura Maehira
てんぷら前平

How can we best celebrate Japan’s finest ingredients from land and sea?
With this passion, Chef Maehira crafts a new era of tempura, blending tradition with innovation.
Tempura

Tempura, one of Japan’s most celebrated culinary arts, has long been defined by legendary establis...

  • Starred Restaurant
  • 1 Star
  • Counter Seating
  • Solo Diner Accepted
TOKYO

Soba Kappo Daidai
蕎麦割烹 橙

Masterful techniques and flavors bestowed by the God of Soba.
Presenting dishes the chef proudly declares as the finest creations of his career.
Japanese Cuisine
Noodles (Soba / Ramen)

Soba is one of the three pillars of Japanese Cuisine, alongside Sushi and Tempura. For centuries, so...

  • Counter Seating
  • Private Room
  • Solo Diner Accepted
  • Open for Lunch
OSAKA

Naniwa Kappo Kigawa
浪速割烹 㐂川

Known as "The Nation’s Kitchen", Hozenji Yokocho offers a taste of traditional Osaka cuisine.
Japanese Cuisine

Established in 1965, Naniwa Kappo Kigawa has become a cornerstone of Osaka’s culinary culture in H...

  • Counter Seating
  • Private Room
  • Solo Diner Accepted
  • Open for Lunch
TOKYO
4 toques2 Stars

Ginza Kojyu
銀座小十

Experience the mastery of Japanese cuisine, where tradition meets profound love for Japan's culinary heritage.
A Michelin two-star Japanese dining experience awaits.
Japanese Cuisine

Chef Toru Okuda saw limitless potential in the culinary profession, unbound by academic background, ...

  • Recommended by a Restaurant Guide
  • 1 Star
  • 2 Stars
  • Counter Seating
  • Private Room
  • Solo Diner Accepted
  • Open for Lunch
KYOTO

Kyoshikian
京四季庵

Kyoshikian is a hidden gem where you can savor expertly prepared Wagyu beef teppanyaki at surprisingly reasonable prices and offers an unforgettable experience
Teppanyaki / Steak
Wagyu Beef

Located along Kyoto’s historic Kamo River in the charming Pontocho district, Kyoshikian offers a h...

  • Counter Seating
  • Solo Diner Accepted
  • Babies and Small Children
OSAKA

Kisetsuryori Iwai
季節料理 いわ伊

Japanese cuisine that’s approachable and easy to enjoy, welcoming both locals and those new to kappo dining.
Japanese Cuisine

Located in Osaka’s Nishitenma area, Kisetsuryori Iwai has been a local gem for years, offering...

  • Counter Seating
  • Babies and Small Children
OSAKA
M Selected

Tempura Sakugetsu
天ぷら 朔月

A new establishment in Namba leading the way in Osaka's tempura scene which was opened by a chef who went independant after training at the 2 Michelin starred Tsuchiya.
Tempura

Tempura Sakugestu opened in September 2024 in Osaka’s Shimanouchi area, just beyond the bustling D...

  • M Selected
  • Vegetarian / Vegan
  • Counter Seating
  • Solo Diner Accepted
KYOTO

Wagyu Sukiyaki Houshoan
和牛すき焼き「烹祥庵」

You'll find yourself asking, "Is Sukiyaki really this affordable?"
Sukiyaki Shabushabu
Wagyu Beef

Situated along Kyoto’s scenic Kamo River in the historic Pontocho district, Houshoan is renowned f...

  • Counter Seating
  • Solo Diner Accepted
  • Babies and Small Children
  • Kyoto Kawadoko (May to Sept)
TOKYO
M Bib

Sudachi

A counter-style kappo restaurant created with the heartfelt desire for you to enjoy a relaxed and unpretentious time with friends.
Japanese Cuisine
Vegetarian / Vegan

In Japan, the casual term for “friends” or “close friends” is Dachi, and ...

  • Recommended by a Restaurant Guide
  • M Bib
  • Vegetarian / Vegan
  • Counter Seating
  • Solo Diner Accepted
  • Open for Lunch
  • Babies and Small Children
TOKYO

HIGASHI-YAMA Tokyo

A hidden gem of a Japanese restaurant, crafted by the same company which operates the famed Yakumo Saryo, offering a refined and modern interpretation of "Japanese cuisine in the present day".
Japanese Cuisine

In the quiet neighborhood of Meguro, Tokyo, away from the city’s hustle, stands a tranquil bui...

  • Counter Seating
OSAKA

Sushi Ryo
すし 陵

At the heart of the experience is the perfectly crafted sushi rice.
Enjoy remarkable flavors at an unbeatable price, making this sushi spot in Osaka's Kyobashi a true gem for quality and value.
Sushi

A hidden gem in Kyobashi, this sushi establishment came to light through a connection made by the ch...

  • Counter Seating
  • Solo Diner Accepted
TOKYO

La BOMBANCE

A Japanese cuisine restaurant whose name means "feast" in French.
Honoring traditional Japanese techniques, yet embracing a genre-free approach at times.
Japanese Cuisine

An innovative Japanese restaurant which has been awarded a Michelin star for 10 consecutive years si...

  • Recommended by a Restaurant Guide
  • Vegetarian / Vegan
  • Counter Seating
  • Private Room
  • Solo Diner Accepted
  • Open for Lunch
  • Babies and Small Children
TOKYO

Oryori Otsuka Yosuke
御料理 おおつかようすけ

This exclusive Japanese cuisine restaurant which operated on a referral-only basis has now opened reservations for international guests.
Japanese Cuisine

Chef Yosuke Otsuka, head chef and owner of Oryori Otsuka Yosuke, hails from Kurume in Fukuoka Prefec...

  • Counter Seating
  • Private Room
  • Open for Lunch
KYOTO

Kodaiji Tantora
高台寺 丹虎

A hidden gem restaurant specializing in crab during the fall and winter and tempura in the spring and summer has opened in the elegant surroundings of Kyoto's renowned Kodaiji Temple.
Tempura
Crab Cuisine

Kodaiji Temple, a historical Kyoto landmark associated with Toyotomi Hideyoshi and celebrated for it...

  • Counter Seating
TOKYO

Shojin Sougo
shojin 宗胡

Modern shojin cuisine, designed to delight vegans and vegetarians, offeriing a fun and flavorful dining experience.
Japanese Cuisine
Vegetarian / Vegan

Nestled in the vibrant heart of Roppongi, Shojin Sougo has been enchanting guests since its opening ...

  • Vegetarian / Vegan
  • Haral / Muslim-Friendly
  • Counter Seating
  • Private Room
  • Solo Diner Accepted
  • Open for Lunch
  • Babies and Small Children
TOKYO
3 toques1 Star

Mutsukari
六雁(むつかり)

A Kappo restaurant which truly deserves the title "Super Kappo," offering a dining experience where every detail can be watched and appreciated.
Japanese Cuisine

Kappo dining traditionally evokes an intimate counter experience, where chefs craft exquisite Japane...

  • Counter Seating
  • Private Room
  • Solo Diner Accepted
OSAKA
Special and Limited Release

SUGALABO V

A new entrance into luxury and fine dining. Experience the exclusive world of LOUIS VUITTON and SUGALABO.
French cuisine
Innovative

SUGALABO V, the world’s first Louis Vuitton-attached café, bar, and restaurant, opened in 2020. C...

  • Special and Limited Release
  • Haral / Muslim-Friendly
  • Counter Seating
  • Solo Diner Accepted
KYOTO
M Selected

Kyoto Kamoryori Tabuchi
京都 鴨料理 田ぶち

Discover the flavors and depth of Kamo (duck) cuisine.
Whether in ramen or as the main ingredient of a luxurious course meal, we are sure you will come to love duck cuisine at this renowned Kamo cuisine speciality restaurant of Kyoto.
Japanese Cuisine
Chicken Cuisine (Nabe Hotpot / Duck)
Noodles (Soba / Ramen)

After operating in Kobe for 12 years and being featured in the Michelin Guide Hyogo 2016 Special Edi...

  • Recommended by a Restaurant Guide
  • M Selected
  • Counter Seating
  • Solo Diner Accepted
  • Open for Lunch
TOKYO

Ginza Okazaki
銀座 おか﨑

A captivating experience of tasting and comparing various cuts of premium meat! A true meat lover's heaven in Ginza.
Wagyu Beef

It is unlikely that you will find another meat restaurant like this, even amongst Ginza. Chef Mutsum...

  • Counter Seating
  • Solo Diner Accepted
TOKYO

Kagurazaka Ozashiki Tempura Tenko
神楽坂 天婦羅 天孝

A charming atmosphere nestled in the back alleys of Kagurazaka, loved by celebrities both domestic and international, this renowned restaurant specializes in Edo-style tempura.
Tempura

Step away from the busy streets of Ginza, Shinjuku, and Roppongi and discover the tranquil charm of ...

  • Vegetarian / Vegan
  • Counter Seating
  • Private Room
  • Solo Diner Accepted
  • Open for Lunch
  • Babies and Small Children
TOKYO

Tempura Ono
てんぷら小野

A tempura restaurant established by a chef recognized by the Japanese government, where you can enjoy a sensory experience through all five of your senses.
Tempura

Tempura Ono, a long-established tempura restaurant in Hatchobori, Tokyo, attracts many tempura conno...

  • Vegetarian / Vegan
  • Gluten-Free
  • Counter Seating
  • Solo Diner Accepted
  • Open for Lunch
  • Babies and Small Children
TOKYO

Ginza Fujiyama
銀座 ふじやま

After 25 illustrious years in Kyoto, Japan’s culinary master has arrived in Tokyo.
Experience the unparalleled artistry of a renowned chef who has established Kyoto’s rich culinary roots right in the heart of Tokyo.
Japanese Cuisine

Discover the essence of Kyoto at Ginza Fujiyama, where tradition meets innovation under the meticulo...

  • Gluten-Free
  • Counter Seating
  • Private Room
  • Solo Diner Accepted
  • Babies and Small Children
KYOTO
1 Star

Ogawa
おが和

What is Kyoto Cuisine?
A restaurant led by a Japanese chef who embodies the essence of Kyoto cuisine.
Japanese Cuisine

Ogawa, originally founded in Gion and now relocated to a standalone building in Karasuma Oike, is th...

  • Recommended by a Restaurant Guide
  • Starred Restaurant
  • 1 Star
  • Haral / Muslim-Friendly
  • Counter Seating
  • Solo Diner Accepted
  • Open for Lunch
KYOTO
Special and Limited Release

Kikunoi Niku Unshuu
菊乃井 雲収

A brand new and exclusive Meat Kaiseki restaurant in Kyoto brought to you by 3 Michelin-starred Kikunoi.
Wagyu Beef

3 Michelin-starred Kikunoi has been highly influential in the culinary world of Japan over the years...

  • Special and Limited Release
  • Counter Seating
  • Solo Diner Accepted
MIYAZAKI

Teppanyaki Fukami
鉄板焼き ふかみ

Enjoy not only authentic Miyazaki beef but also premium seafood and fresh vegetables from Miyazaki Prefecture at Teppanyaki Fukami.
Teppanyaki / Steak

Teppanyaki Fukami is located on the first floor of the Sheraton Grande Ocean Resort within the Phoen...

  • Counter Seating
  • Solo Diner Accepted
  • Babies and Small Children
TOKYO

Ginza Yoshizawa (Meat Kappo Cuisine)
銀座吉澤(肉割烹)

The renowned Yoshizawa, the restaurant responsible for establishing the popularity of Matsusaka beef, passionately presents a premium meat-focused Kappo dining experience, complete with sukiyaki.
Wagyu Beef

100 years ago, the founder of Yoshizawa dedicated himself to establishing the Matsusaka beef brand. ...

  • Counter Seating
  • Private Room
OSAKA
2 Stars

YUGEN
幽玄

True beauty and depth which cannot be expressed in words.
Heart-revealing Japanese cuisine made by a chef who never forgets gratitude to his mentors.
Japanese Cuisine
Vegetarian / Vegan

Chef Keisuke Mifune began his training at the renowned restaurant “Ajikitcho” in Osaka, ...

  • Recommended by a Restaurant Guide
  • Starred Restaurant
  • 2 Stars
  • Vegetarian / Vegan
  • Counter Seating
  • Private Room
  • Solo Diner Accepted
  • Open for Lunch
  • Babies and Small Children
KOBE

Kobe Teppan Steak Iwasaki
神戸鉄板ステーキいわさき

A highly-promising Kobe beef teppanyaki restaurant established by a chef who has branched out from the famous Kobe beef teppanyaki restaurant "Ishida."
Teppanyaki / Steak

Kobe beef has now become a globally renowned brand of beef, attracting an endless stream of visitors...

  • Counter Seating
  • Solo Diner Accepted
  • Open for Lunch
OSAKA
3 toques1 Star

Sui Ohya
翠 大屋

Japanese Cuisine in Osaka which was awarded a Michelin Star and which continues to evolve by revisiting the fundamentals.
Japanese Cuisine

Sui Ohya first opened for business in Shinsaibashi in 2011 and then relocated to its current locatio...

  • Recommended by a Restaurant Guide
  • Starred Restaurant
  • 1 Star
  • Gault & Millau
  • Haral / Muslim-Friendly
  • Gluten-Free
  • Counter Seating
  • Solo Diner Accepted
  • Open for Lunch
TOKYO

Kagurazaka Kouseki
神楽坂 光石

An urban hideaway which explores Japanese cuisine with a focus on ingredients, sake, tableware, and space: all infused with a commitment to excellence.
Japanese Cuisine

Kagurazaka Kouseki is a reservation-only urban hideawa which offers an exquisite dining experience. ...

  • Counter Seating
OSAKA
Special and Limited Release

Shokubo Ippo
食房一帆

Authentic tempura cooked singlehandedly by the hostess of a hide-away restaurant in Osaka.
Tempura
Vegetarian / Vegan

Kitashinchi is a bustling entertainment district in Osaka which is composed of a myriad of restauran...

  • Special and Limited Release
  • Vegetarian / Vegan
  • Counter Seating
  • Private Room
TOKYO

Shimogamo Saryo Ginza Higashinohanare
下鴨茶寮 銀座店 東のはなれ

Enjoy the flavors of a 160-year-old traditional Kyoto establishment in Ginza, Tokyo.
A truly luxurious space in which Kyoto and Tokyo come together.
Japanese Cuisine

Founded in 1856, Shimogamo Saryo is located near the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Shimogamo Shrine. A...

  • Counter Seating
  • Private Room
  • Solo Diner Accepted
  • Open for Lunch
YOKOHAMA

Sushi Miyashita
鮨 みやした

Established by a skilled chef who perfected his skills at a Michelin-starred establishment before becoming independent.
Sushi

Sushi Miyashita newly opened in April 2024 in the Kannai area of Yokohama, Kanagawa. Its head chef C...

  • Counter Seating
  • Private Room
  • Solo Diner Accepted
  • Babies and Small Children
OSAKA
1 Star

Nishino
にしの

Gently flavorful and delicious Michelin-starred Japanese cuisine you will crave to eat daily.
Japanese Cuisine

Nishino is a traditional Japanese cuisine restaurant located in the business district of Higobashi i...

  • Recommended by a Restaurant Guide
  • Starred Restaurant
  • 1 Star
  • Counter Seating
  • Solo Diner Accepted
KYOTO
Special and Limited Release

Sakana Ryori Aoyagi
魚料理 青柳

Introducing an exclusive restaurant in Kyoto where your concept of what delicious fish is will be changed forever.
Japanese Cuisine
Sushi

It is nearly impossible to get a reservation at many restaurants in Kyoto without a referral. The pu...

  • Special and Limited Release
  • Counter Seating
  • Open for Lunch
OSAKA

Kushiage Hirokawa
串揚げ 広川

The best Kushiage skewers cooked by using premium ingredients sourced by a Michelin-starred sushi restaurant.
Kushiage
Innovative

Chef Hirotsugu Morioka, head chef and owner of the acclaimed Michelin-starred sushi restaurant Sushi...

  • Vegetarian / Vegan
  • Counter Seating
  • Private Room
  • Solo Diner Accepted
  • Babies and Small Children
KYOTO
M Selected

Kyoto Cuisine Shuhaku
京料理 修伯

Innovative and sensational Michelin 1-Starred Japanese Cuisine created by the fusion of French and Japanese styles and flavors.
Japanese Cuisine
Innovative
Vegetarian / Vegan

After six years of training in Japanese cuisine and another six years honing his skills in French cu...

  • Recommended by a Restaurant Guide
  • M Selected
  • Vegetarian / Vegan
  • Counter Seating
  • Solo Diner Accepted
  • Open for Lunch
  • Babies and Small Children
KYOTO
3 toques1 Star

cenci

An innovative Italian restaurant which truly values its ingredients, and was the first restaurant in Kyoto to be included in ASIA'S 50 BEST RESTAURANTS.
Innovative
Italian Cuisine

“Ingredients” are the most important thing in the cuisine at cenci. By adding a personal...

  • Recommended by a Restaurant Guide
  • Starred Restaurant
  • 1 Star
  • Gault & Millau
  • Counter Seating
  • Private Room
  • Solo Diner Accepted
  • Open for Lunch
OSAKA
M Selected

Sushi Ichiei
鮨 一永

A true hidden gem of a sushi restaurant in Namba, Osaka, of which the head chef honed his skills at Michelin-starred establishments.
Sushi

Sushi Ichiei was opened in Namba in October 2023 by a head chef who trained and honed his skills at ...

  • Recommended by a Restaurant Guide
  • M Selected
  • Counter Seating
  • Solo Diner Accepted
  • Open for Lunch
TOKYO

Kaga Ryori Akasaka Asada
加賀料理 赤坂浅田

Traditional Kaga cuisine which preserves the traditions born in Tokyo and Kanazawa and from which you can feel the splendor of Japan's vibrant history.
Japanese Cuisine
Vegetarian / Vegan

Established in 1659, Kaga Cuisine Akasaka Asada has a history spanning over 350 years and its culina...

  • Vegetarian / Vegan
  • Counter Seating
  • Private Room
  • Solo Diner Accepted
  • Group Guests (10 or More)
  • Open for Lunch
  • Babies and Small Children
TOKYO

Ginza Ryotei Yonemura
銀座料亭 米村

Experience Tokyo's historical culinary culture, known as "Edo Ryori," in Ginza.
Japanese Cuisine
Vegetarian / Vegan

Edo Ryori refers to the culinary traditions which were developed in Edo (present-day Tokyo) during t...

  • Vegetarian / Vegan
  • Counter Seating
  • Private Room
  • Group Guests (10 or More)
TOKYO

Kifu
來経

Find the joy of eating Edo-style sushi in Kagurazaka, where the history and culture of Old Tokyo is still deeply rooted.
Sushi

In the historic and charming neighborhood of Kagurazaka, where the culture of old Tokyo still remain...

  • Counter Seating
  • Private Room
  • Solo Diner Accepted
  • Open for Lunch
OSAKA

Sushi Kaiko
鮨 邂逅

Sushi with a delicate balance of flavor created by red vinegar which has been used since the Edo period.
Sushi

Chef Iwamoto is an accomplished sushi chef with over 30 years of experience. After training in the w...

  • Counter Seating
  • Solo Diner Accepted
KYOTO

Gion Nikuryori Oka
祇園肉料理 おか

Kyoto Niku Kappo cuisine in which aged meat takes center stage.
Enjoy a pursuit of umami which surpasses that of standard meat cuisine.
Wagyu Beef
Innovative

The process of aging meat in low-temperature storage for an extended period of time greatly condense...

  • Counter Seating
  • Solo Diner Accepted
  • Open for Lunch
OSAKA
3 toques1 Star

Fushimicho Kakoiyama
伏見町 栫山

Japanese Cuisine

In admiration towards his father who was a top Japanese chef himself, Chef Kakoiyama began his culin...

  • Recommended by a Restaurant Guide
  • Starred Restaurant
  • 1 Star
  • Gault & Millau
  • Counter Seating
  • Private Room
  • Open for Lunch
OSAKA
M Selected

Otsuki
大月

Osaka's Washoku cuisine, where guests can feel the personality, tastes, and creativity of the chef in every dish.
Japanese Cuisine
Wagyu Beef
Noodles (Soba / Ramen)

Opened in July 2022, Otsuki is a traditional Japanese cuisine restaurant located just a 3-minute wal...

  • Recommended by a Restaurant Guide
  • M Selected
  • Counter Seating
TOKYO

Nihon Yakiniku Hasegawa Bettei Ginza Branch
日本焼肉はせ川 別亭 銀座店

Have you ever experienced this brand new culinary experience of the fusion between Japanese cuisine and Yakiniku?
Wagyu Beef
Yakiniku
Vegetarian / Vegan

Hasegawa Bettei Ginza Branch is an establishment which offers a new course every month, each which u...

  • Vegetarian / Vegan
  • Counter Seating
  • Private Room
  • Solo Diner Accepted
OSAKA

BEARS LAB

Satisfying both vegetarians and non-vegetarians alike, BEARS LAB's creative cuisine will leave everyone happy and convinced of its quality.
Innovative
Vegetarian / Vegan

In Osaka’s Kitahorie area, known for its stylish urban development led by young people, there ...

  • Vegetarian / Vegan
  • Haral / Muslim-Friendly
  • Counter Seating
  • Solo Diner Accepted
KYOTO

Tempura Endo Okazaki-Tei
天ぷら圓堂 岡ざき邸

The Long-Established Tempura Restaurant Proudly Located Next to the Heian-jingū Shrine in Kyoto.
Tempura

Tempura Endo Okazaki-Tei is located to the west of the world-famous Heian-jingū Shrine, the symboli...

  • Counter Seating
  • Solo Diner Accepted
  • Group Guests (10 or More)
  • Open for Lunch
  • Babies and Small Children
KYOTO
Special and Limited Release1 Star

Kikunoi Sushi Ao
菊乃井 鮨 青

A brand new and exclusive sushi restaurant in Kyoto brought to you by 3 Michelin-starred Kikunoi.
Sushi

3 Michelin-starred Kikunoi has been continuously influential in the culinary world of Japan and has ...

  • Recommended by a Restaurant Guide
  • Starred Restaurant
  • 1 Star
  • Special and Limited Release
  • Counter Seating
  • Solo Diner Accepted
TOKYO

Ningyocho Kimi
人形町 喜見

The pinnacle of Fugu Cuisine which has evolved in Tokyo.
Blowfish (Fugu) Cuisine

Fugu cuisine is the pinnacle of Japanese cuisine and Osaka-Torafugu-no-Kai is the most renowned esta...

  • Counter Seating
  • Solo Diner Accepted
OSAKA
3 toques1 Star

Oryori Yamada
お料理山田

A rising star in the traditional Japanese cuisine scene.
Filled with passion, skill and creativity which captivates the hearts of its guests.
Japanese Cuisine

Chef Akihiro Yamada earned a Michelin star (Michelin Guide Kyoto-Osaka 2022) in a mere year-and-a-ha...

  • Recommended by a Restaurant Guide
  • Starred Restaurant
  • 1 Star
  • Gault & Millau
  • Counter Seating
  • Private Room
  • Solo Diner Accepted
  • Babies and Small Children
YOKOHAMA

Sushi Hamada
鮨はま田

Taking over the former site of Sukiyabashi Jiro Yokohama, this distinguished establishment carries on the legacy with refined mastery, offering an authentic taste of traditional Edomae sushi
Sushi

Located in the Kannai area of Yokohama, this distinguished sushi restaurant carries on a legendary l...

  • Recommended by a Restaurant Guide
  • Counter Seating
  • Solo Diner Accepted
KYOTO

Kyoto Yakiniku Hiro
京やきにく 弘

Yakiniku

“Located in the elegant atmosphere of an over century year old geisha-house in Kyoto, guests can e...

  • Counter Seating
  • Private Room
  • Group Guests (10 or More)
OSAKA

Kobe Steak Ishida LINKS UMEDA
神戸牛すてーきIshida. LINKS UMEDA店

Enjoy the finest cuts of authentic Kobe Beef in Umeda Osaka!
Teppanyaki / Steak

The new Links Umeda branch of Kobe Steak Ishida is now open in Osaka! Guests can now savor the amazi...

  • Counter Seating
  • Private Room
  • Solo Diner Accepted
  • Open for Lunch
  • Babies and Small Children
OSAKA
3 toques1 Star

Kushin Garando
空心 伽藍堂(くうしん がらんどう)

Michelin-starred Chinese cuisine, filled with the spirit of a chef who creates unique Chinese dishes which cannot be found anywhere else.
Chinese Cuisine

Chef Hiroaki Osawa decided to become a chef after being inspired by his father who loved to cook,. H...

  • Recommended by a Restaurant Guide
  • Starred Restaurant
  • 1 Star
  • Gault & Millau
  • Counter Seating
  • Solo Diner Accepted
KYOTO
3 toques

LURRA°

A unique and innovative gastronomic experience in Kyoto which continues to amaze both fans and critics from around the world.
Innovative

The name LURRA° comes from the “Basque word “Lurra” which means “planet ear...

  • Recommended by a Restaurant Guide
  • Starred Restaurant
  • Gault & Millau
  • Counter Seating
  • Solo Diner Accepted
OSAKA
2 Stars

Miyamoto
お料理 宮本

A unique depth and feeling in each single dish. A 2 Michelin-star forerunner of Japanese cuisine.
Japanese Cuisine

After many years of rigorous training at Honkogetsu, the famous establishment in Osaka considered to...

  • Recommended by a Restaurant Guide
  • Starred Restaurant
  • 2 Stars
  • Counter Seating
  • Solo Diner Accepted
MIYAZAKI
Miyazaki

Kitaura Zenryoumaru
きたうら善漁。

Words are not needed.
A place to focus solely on cuisine and its ingredients.
A world of true Zen and food.
Japanese Cuisine

Zenbei Yoshida, the owner of Kitakura Zenryomaru, was born in Kitaura, Miyazaki as the son of a fish...

  • Counter Seating
  • Solo Diner Accepted
TOKYO
4 toques

Nihon Ryori Kurogi
日本料理 くろぎ

The culmination of Japanese cuisine in Tokyo. The true flavors of Japan at Kurogi.
Japanese Cuisine
Vegetarian / Vegan

Located in Hamamatsucho in Tokyo, Kurogi is a highly-renowned Japanese cuisine establishment run by ...

  • Recommended by a Restaurant Guide
  • Gault & Millau
  • Vegetarian / Vegan
  • Haral / Muslim-Friendly
  • Gluten-Free
  • Counter Seating
  • Private Room
  • Open for Lunch
  • Babies and Small Children
OSAKA
3 toquesM Selected

La Kanro
ラ・カンロ

An artfully innovative restaurant which offers an extraordinary culinary experience and captivates guests with its charm.
French cuisine
Innovative
Vegetarian / Vegan

La Kanro, an innovative cuisine restaurant, relocated to its current address in September 2020 amid ...

  • Recommended by a Restaurant Guide
  • M Selected
  • Gault & Millau
  • Vegetarian / Vegan
  • Counter Seating
  • Private Room
  • Solo Diner Accepted
OSAKA
M Selected

Sushi ROKU
鮨ろく

A 1-Michelin starred sushi establishment which proudly represents Osaka and where you can savor meticulously crafted and balanced sushi.
Sushi

Sushi Roku opened in the autumn of 2006. The restaurant’s name “Roku” is the numbe...

  • Recommended by a Restaurant Guide
  • Starred Restaurant
  • M Selected
  • Counter Seating
  • Private Room
OSAKA
M Selected

Numata Sou
ぬまた 双

The brand new branch of 2 Michelin Starred Tempura Numata.
Tempura

Numata Sou opened in January 2024 in Nishitenma, Osaka as a new branch of the 2 Michelin-starred Num...

  • Recommended by a Restaurant Guide
  • M Selected
  • Counter Seating
  • Private Room
  • Solo Diner Accepted
  • Open for Lunch
KYOTO
1 Star3 toques

Wagokoro Izumi
和ごころ泉

A Michelin 1-stars Kyoto Cuisine Restaurant
Japanese Cuisine

Chef Masaki Izumi, who was said to be the best apprentice from the former renowned Japanese restaura...

  • Recommended by a Restaurant Guide
  • Starred Restaurant
  • 1 Star
  • Gault & Millau
  • Counter Seating
  • Private Room
  • Open for Lunch
NARA
1 Star
Nara

Wa Yamamura
和やまむら

The very first restaurant in the history of Nara to receive 3 Michelin Stars.
Japanese Cuisine

The very first restaurant in the history of Nara to be listed in the Michelin Guide as 3 stars and c...

  • Recommended by a Restaurant Guide
  • 1 Star
  • Counter Seating
  • Private Room
  • Group Guests (10 or More)
  • Open for Lunch
TOKYO

Ippoh Tokyo
一宝東京店

Delicious tempura with over 150 years of history.
Tempura

Originally founded in 1850 in Osaka, the long-established tempura restaurant Ippoh opened its Tokyo ...

  • Counter Seating
  • Private Room
  • Open for Lunch
  • Babies and Small Children
TOKYO

Sushi Kinoshita
鮨 きのした

A hidden gem of a sushi restaurant located in Nishi-Azabu, Tokyo which offers a fusion of Japanese Cuisine and Edomae Sushi.
Sushi

Sushi Kinoshita is nestled away in a quiet suite of an apartment building in Nishi-Azabu, Tokyo, and...

  • Counter Seating
  • Solo Diner Accepted
KYOTO
1 Star

Shinmonzen Yonemura
新門前 米村

1 Stars Michelin Innovative Restaurant which features "Kyoto x French x Japanese" Cuisine.
Innovative

In 2019, after 25 years of excellence, the Michelin 1-star “Restaurant Yonemura” reopene...

  • Recommended by a Restaurant Guide
  • Starred Restaurant
  • 1 Star
  • Counter Seating
  • Open for Lunch
OSAKA
2 Stars

Tempura Numata
天ぷら ぬま田

Osaka's most exceptional 2 Michelin Starred tempura establishment.
Tempura

Tempura Numata has always been well-known by most all Tempura-loving foodies. Having relocated from ...

  • Recommended by a Restaurant Guide
  • Starred Restaurant
  • 2 Stars
  • Counter Seating
OSAKA
M Bib

Tempura Tenboshi
天ぷら 天星

Tenboshi. Tempura Numata's sister restaurant where exceptional tempura can be enjoyed at amazingly reasonable prices.
Tempura

Tenboshi was created from the wish that the experience of enjoying top-class tempura would be more e...

  • Recommended by a Restaurant Guide
  • M Bib
  • Counter Seating
  • Solo Diner Accepted
  • Open for Lunch
  • Babies and Small Children
OSAKA
1 Star

Sushi Murakami Jiro
鮨 村上二郎

Michelin One Star. Established by the top apprentice who graduated from Osaka's leading sushi restaurant
Sushi

Named after himself, Chef Jiro Murakami established his own restaurant after being recognized as the...

  • Recommended by a Restaurant Guide
  • Starred Restaurant
  • 1 Star
  • Counter Seating
  • Solo Diner Accepted
TOKYO

Usuki Fugu Yamadaya Nishiazabu & Marunouchi
臼杵ふぐ山田屋 西麻布店 / 丸の内店

A long-established restaurant specializing in serving fugu (pufferfish), proudly listed in the Michelin Guide for 9 consecutive years.
Blowfish (Fugu) Cuisine

“Usuki” is the name of an area in Oita Prefecture where the sea currents are extremely strong an...

  • Recommended by a Restaurant Guide
  • Counter Seating
  • Private Room
  • Solo Diner Accepted
OSAKA

Sushiyoshi
寿し芳

A revolutionary style of Sushi recognized with 2 Michelin Stars.
Sushi

Sushiyoshi is famed as a revolutionary sushi establishment that continues to attain 2 Michelin stars...

  • Recommended by a Restaurant Guide
  • Gault & Millau
  • Counter Seating
  • Open for Lunch
KYOTO
2 Stars

OTAGI
おたぎ

Renowned 2 Michelin Star restaurant highly sought after for reservations
Japanese Cuisine

After receiving his training at a number of renowned restaurants such as Wakuden and Toriimoto, the ...

  • Recommended by a Restaurant Guide
  • 2 Stars
  • Counter Seating
  • Private Room
  • Solo Diner Accepted
KYOTO
2 Stars

Roan Kikunoi
露庵 菊乃井

Michelin 2-Stars and the sister restaurant to Kikunoi Honten
Japanese Cuisine

Michelin 2-Star Japanese restaurant Roan Kikunoi, the sister restaurant of Michelin 3-Star Kikunoi H...

  • Recommended by a Restaurant Guide
  • Starred Restaurant
  • 2 Stars
  • Counter Seating
  • Private Room
  • Solo Diner Accepted
  • Group Guests (10 or More)
  • Open for Lunch
  • Babies and Small Children
TOKYO

Sushiya Ginza Honten
すし家 銀座本店

Expect an exceptional sushi experience through perfect skills and pleasant hospitality at Sushiya Ginza Honten.
Sushi

Sushiya is a sushi restaurant that opened in October 2012 as a branch of the renowned “Sushi K...

  • Recommended by a Restaurant Guide
  • Counter Seating
  • Solo Diner Accepted
  • Open for Lunch
TOKYO
Special and Limited Release

Ushinomiya Tokyo
うしのみや東京

Niku Kappo Cuisine, featuring only the highest quality Miyazaki Beef, the pride of Wagyu in Tokyo.
Teppanyaki / Steak
Wagyu Beef

Ushinomiya Tokyo, known for its top-quality Miyazaki beef “Niku Kappo” cuisine, is endor...

  • Special and Limited Release
  • Counter Seating
  • Solo Diner Accepted
  • Open for Lunch
TOKYO

Sushiya Ichiyanagi
すし家 一柳

Ginza's famous sushi establishment.
Sushi

Acclaimed sushi master Chef Ichiyanagi visits Toyosu Market daily to procure the highest-quality fis...

  • Counter Seating
  • Private Room
  • Open for Lunch
KYOTO

Tempura Endo Yasaka
天ぷら圓堂 八坂

"Yasaka Endo". The renowned Tempura establishment which was originally founded as a teahouse over a century ago.
Tempura

Located directly in front of Kenninji Temple in Gion Kyoto, with the famous Yasaka Pagoda in front, ...

  • Vegetarian / Vegan
  • Counter Seating
  • Private Room
  • Group Guests (10 or More)
  • Open for Lunch
  • Babies and Small Children
TOKYO

Kobe Steak Ishida. Ginza Honten
神戸牛すてーきIshida. 銀座本店

Teppanyaki / Steak

You can now taste the authentic and exceptional Kobe beef of Ishida in Tokyo! Kobe steak Ishida is p...

  • Counter Seating
  • Solo Diner Accepted
  • Open for Lunch
  • Babies and Small Children
OSAKA
1 Star

Kaishoku Shimizu
懐食 清水

Cuisine that doesn't stray from the essense of Japanese cuisine and brings out the best of its ingredients, but with an innovative and modern approach.
Japanese Cuisine

Kaishoku Shimizu has been continuously awarded 1 Michelin star since 2010. The name “Kaishoku&...

  • Recommended by a Restaurant Guide
  • Starred Restaurant
  • 1 Star
  • Counter Seating
  • Private Room
  • Solo Diner Accepted
  • Group Guests (10 or More)
KYOTO

Kyoto Kamogawa Nouryou-Yuka

Japanese Cuisine

“Kyoto Kamogawa Nouryou-Yuka”; Kyoto’s summer tradition passed down from the cultu...

  • Vegetarian / Vegan
  • Counter Seating
  • Private Room
  • Solo Diner Accepted
  • Group Guests (10 or More)
  • Open for Lunch
  • Babies and Small Children
OSAKA

Ippoh Honten
一宝 本店

"Ippoh" An acclaimed and historic tempura restaurant of Osaka
Tempura

Established in 1850, Ippoh is a highly-acclaimed and historic tempura restaurant in Osaka. It is fam...

  • Counter Seating
  • Private Room
  • Group Guests (10 or More)
  • Open for Lunch
  • Babies and Small Children
TOKYO

Ginza Sushi Mamoru
銀座鮨 守

A leading figure in Ginza's authentic Edomae sushi scene which received its emblem from the world famous Sushi Kanesaka.
Sushi

After honing his skills at the renowned Michelin-starred sushi restaurant “Kanesaka” in ...

  • Counter Seating
  • Solo Diner Accepted
  • Open for Lunch
OSAKA
2 Stars3 toques

Sushi Harasho
鮨 原正

Premier Michelin 2 Star Sushi Restaurant in Osaka
Sushi

Harasho is at the head of Osaka’s preeminent sushi restaurants and continues to earn two Michelin ...

  • Recommended by a Restaurant Guide
  • 2 Stars
  • Gault & Millau
  • Counter Seating
  • Solo Diner Accepted
  • Open for Lunch
HOKKAIDO

Sushi Yatsuha
鮨 八つ葉

Skillfully crafted sushi created by the top apprentices who inherited the sushi techniques of "Sushi Watanabe".
Sushi

The renowned”Sushi Watanabe” in Sapporo’s Susukino district is run by a sushi chef...

  • Counter Seating
  • Solo Diner Accepted
OSAKA

Miyazaki Beef Teppanyaki Steak Miyazaki-Kan
みやざき館

Enjoy top-quality award-winning beef Miyazaki beef in Osaka.
Teppanyaki / Steak

Miyachiku Co., Ltd., the company behind Miyazaki-Kan, manages every aspect of Miyazaki Wagyu product...

  • Counter Seating
  • Solo Diner Accepted
  • Group Guests (10 or More)
  • Open for Lunch
  • Babies and Small Children
TOKYO

Ajuuta
あじゅう田

A sushi establishment which specializes in the concept of the marriage of sushi and wine, and one everyone wants to keep a secret for themselves.
Sushi

Having started his culinary journey as an European cuisine chef, Chef Ajuuta was fascinated by the d...

  • Counter Seating
  • Private Room
  • Solo Diner Accepted
KYOTO
1 Star

Jiki Miyazawa
じき 宮ざわ

An Japanese cuisine establishment which continues to gain high recognition for its concept "Our ingredients is everything; we will not let one single ingredient go to waste".
Japanese Cuisine
Vegetarian / Vegan

Jiki MIyazawa has been awarded a consecutive Michelin star every year since 2014. Its current head c...

  • Recommended by a Restaurant Guide
  • Starred Restaurant
  • 1 Star
  • Vegetarian / Vegan
  • Counter Seating
  • Solo Diner Accepted
  • Open for Lunch
KYOTO
M Selected

TOKI(HOTEL THE MITSUI KYOTO)
都季

Featured in the 2024 "MICHELIN Guide,” TOKI is led by Chef Tetsuya Asano, who will represent Japan at the Bocuse d'Or International Culinary Competition 2027.
The culinary team at TOKI offers diners a vibrant atmosphere where they can experience French cuisine prepared with the freshest, seasonal Kyoto ingredients.
A highlight of this culinary experience is the fond or “dashi,” a flavorful soup stock made with Kyoto's pristine water.
Innovative

Kyoto, the capital of Japan for nearly a thousand years, is surrounded by mountains that serve as th...

  • Recommended by a Restaurant Guide
  • M Selected
  • Counter Seating
  • Private Room
  • Solo Diner Accepted
OSAKA

Japanese Cuisine Yuki
日本料理 湯木

Japanese Cuisine
Sukiyaki Shabushabu

Japanese Cuisine Yuki was created to continue the spirit and inheritance of my grandfather, the foun...

  • Counter Seating
  • Private Room
  • Solo Diner Accepted
  • Group Guests (10 or More)
  • Open for Lunch
  • Babies and Small Children
TOKYO

Ginza Niku Kappo Kinza
銀座 にく割烹 金座

Experience a blissful time in the heart of Ginza at "Niku Kappo," which aims for the ultimate dining experience
Wagyu Beef

The passionate desire to be a place which serves delicious cuisine beyond Ginza is reflected in the ...

  • Counter Seating
  • Babies and Small Children
KANAZAWA・TOYAMA
Toyama

Saryo Nicoca
茶寮 和香

Authentic traditional Japanese cuisine enjoyed in an atmospheric Edo period-built restaurant in Kanayamachi.
Japanese Cuisine

This traditional Japanese cuisine establishment was opened by a chef who spent years training and ho...

  • Recommended by a Restaurant Guide
  • Counter Seating
  • Solo Diner Accepted
  • Open for Lunch
  • Babies and Small Children
TOKYO
Special and Limited Release

Sushi AKA
鮨あか

Exquisite Edomae sushi made by the dedicated industry pioneer who was the first to introduce "aburi-zushi" (flame-seared sushi) in Tsukiji.
Sushi

Membership-only sushi establishment “Sushi AKA” is where famed Chef Isao Yoshikawa, a pi...

  • Counter Seating
  • Solo Diner Accepted
  • Babies and Small Children
OSAKA

Cocorone
心根(こころね)

Enjoy heartwarming Japanese cuisine in a traditional Japanese house located in the mountains of Osaka, endorsed by a top Michelin-starred chef.
Japanese Cuisine

In Japan, there is something called “Nijūshi Sekki”, which divides each of the four sea...

  • Counter Seating
  • Solo Diner Accepted
  • Open for Lunch
OSAKA

Teppan Mahoroba Shinsaibashi
まほろば 鉄板 心斎橋

A teppanyaki restaurant that will satisfy you in Osaka's bustling downtown.
Teppanyaki / Steak
Wagyu Beef

Located just a 5-minute walk from Shinsaibashi Station in Osaka’s bustling district, you’...

  • Counter Seating
  • Private Room
  • Solo Diner Accepted
  • Open for Lunch
KYOTO
1 Star

Godan Miyazawa
ごだん宮ざわ

Beautiful Kaiseki Cuisine at a 1-Star Michelin Restaurant
Japanese Cuisine
Vegetarian / Vegan

Renowned restaurant in Kyoto, Godan Miyazawa is run by esteemed owner and head chef Masato Miyazawa ...

  • Recommended by a Restaurant Guide
  • Starred Restaurant
  • 1 Star
  • Vegetarian / Vegan
  • Counter Seating
  • Private Room
  • Solo Diner Accepted
  • Open for Lunch
  • Babies and Small Children
HOKKAIDO
M Bib

Yakiniku GINGA
焼肉GINGA

A popular yakiniku restaurant among both locals and tourists that serves fresh Hokkaido-produced horumon (innards) and wild game meat, famous for its delicious taste.
Wagyu Beef
Yakiniku

Famous restaurant “Yakiniku GINGA,” which was also selected by the Michelin Guide Hokkai...

  • Recommended by a Restaurant Guide
  • M Bib
  • Counter Seating
  • Private Room
  • Solo Diner Accepted
  • Group Guests (10 or More)
  • Babies and Small Children
HOKKAIDO

CUCINA ITALIANA MAGARI
CUCINA ITALIANA MAGARI

New sensation Italian Innovative cuisine that can only be tasted at MAGIRI which uses an abundance of rich Hokkaido ingredients.
Innovative
Italian Cuisine
Vegetarian / Vegan

Although Italian cuisine may seem rare in Sapporo, Hokkaido, you will find a new level of enjoyment ...

  • Recommended by a Restaurant Guide
  • Vegetarian / Vegan
  • Gluten-Free
  • Counter Seating
  • Open for Lunch
KYOTO

Kuishinbo Yamanaka
くいしんぼー山中

The final destination of all true connoisseurs of fine and authentic wagyu beef.
Teppanyaki / Steak

Kuishinbo Yamanaka is a place where all lovers of meat, celebrities and other culinary professionals...

  • Counter Seating
  • Solo Diner Accepted
  • Open for Lunch
KOBE

Kobe Steak Restaurant MOURIYA SANNOMIYATEN
神戸牛ステーキレストラン モーリヤ 三宮店

Teppanyaki / Steak

The Mouriya Sannomiya restaurant has the same wooden and stone interior as the main branch guests ca...

  • Counter Seating
  • Solo Diner Accepted
  • Group Guests (10 or More)
  • Open for Lunch
  • Babies and Small Children
KYOTO
1 Star3 toques

Kiyama
木山

The newest star of Kyoto's culinary world that gourmands cannot stop talking about
Japanese Cuisine

Having been awarded a 1 Michelin star only a year after its establishment, Kiyama is the restaurant ...

  • Recommended by a Restaurant Guide
  • Starred Restaurant
  • 1 Star
  • Gault & Millau
  • Counter Seating
  • Private Room
  • Solo Diner Accepted
  • Open for Lunch
  • Babies and Small Children
KOBE

Misono Kobe Honten
元祖 鉄板焼ステーキ みその 神戸本店

The world-renowned restaurant and original creator of teppanyaki
Teppanyaki / Steak

With the demand to eat Kobe beef growing year after year, teppanyaki remains the most popular way to...

  • Haral / Muslim-Friendly
  • Counter Seating
  • Private Room
  • Solo Diner Accepted
  • Group Guests (10 or More)
  • Open for Lunch
  • Babies and Small Children
KYOTO
1 Star

Tempura Kyoboshi
天ぷら 京星

1 Michelin-starred tempura created by the skills, tradition and techniques passed down through 3 generations in Kyoto Gion.
Tempura

Headed by the3rd generation owner, Chef Toshinori Sakakibara, Tempura Kyobashi has been open since 1...

  • Recommended by a Restaurant Guide
  • Starred Restaurant
  • 1 Star
  • Vegetarian / Vegan
  • Counter Seating
  • Solo Diner Accepted
  • Babies and Small Children
KYOTO

Gion Suetomo
祇園 末友

Experience the essence and beauty of Kyoto kaiseki cuisine with all five senses.
Japanese Cuisine
Vegetarian / Vegan

Gion Suetomo was founded in 2009 by its owner, Hisashi Suetomo, who trained for many years at the fa...

  • Vegetarian / Vegan
  • Haral / Muslim-Friendly
  • Counter Seating
  • Private Room
  • Solo Diner Accepted
  • Group Guests (10 or More)
  • Open for Lunch
  • Babies and Small Children
HOKKAIDO

Sushi Watanabe
鮨わたなべ

Ezomae-style Sushi created by Watanabe in Sapporo.
Sushi which truly contains all the goodness and richness of Hokkaido.
Sushi

Born and bred in the land of Hokkaido, Chef Tomohito Watanabe created a brand-new style of sushi he ...

  • Counter Seating
  • Private Room
  • Solo Diner Accepted
  • Open for Lunch
KOBE

Bifteck Kawamura Sannomiya Honten
ビフテキ カワムラ 三宮本店

Providing "the finest Kobe beef" is Kawamura's promise.
Teppanyaki / Steak

Bifteck Kawamura Sannomiya Honten Restaurant Only the most carefully selected Kobe beef is served at...

  • Counter Seating
  • Private Room
  • Solo Diner Accepted
  • Group Guests (10 or More)
  • Open for Lunch
  • Babies and Small Children
KYOTO
1 Star

Enyu an Kobayashi
圓融菴 小林(Enyu an Kobayashi )

A 1 Michelin Star Tempura establishment which continues to chase perfection in each single bite.
Tempura

Enyu an Kobayashi opened when Chef Noriyuki Kobayashi, the former head chef of the renowned Tempura ...

  • Recommended by a Restaurant Guide
  • Starred Restaurant
  • 1 Star
  • Counter Seating
  • Private Room
  • Solo Diner Accepted
KOBE

Bifteck Kawamura Himeji
ビフテキ カワムラ 姫路店

Providing "the finest Kobe beef" is Kawamura's policy
Teppanyaki / Steak

Bifteck Kawamura Himeji Restaurant Only the most carefully selected Kobe beef is served at Bifteck K...

  • Counter Seating
  • Private Room
  • Solo Diner Accepted
  • Group Guests (10 or More)
  • Open for Lunch
  • Babies and Small Children
HOKKAIDO

Matsukura
まつ久ら

A 3-generation staple of Japanese cuisine in Hokkaido which has delighted guests since 1962.
Japanese Cuisine

Conveniently located at a few minute’s walk from Susukino Station in Sapporo is Matsukura, a l...

  • Counter Seating
  • Solo Diner Accepted
KYOTO

Misono Kyoto
元祖 鉄板焼ステーキ みその 京都店

Misono, the world-renowned restaurant and original creator of teppanyaki in Kyoto
Teppanyaki / Steak

With the demand to eat Kobe beef growing year after year, teppanyaki remains the most popular way to...

  • Counter Seating
  • Solo Diner Accepted
  • Group Guests (10 or More)
  • Open for Lunch
OSAKA
M Selected

Shinkan
心貫(Shin Kan)

The new branch of the ever popular Sushidokoro Kurosugi in Osaka.
Sushi

Opened in August 2022 as the second branch of Sushidokoro Kurosugi, Shinkan was born from the overwh...

  • Recommended by a Restaurant Guide
  • M Selected
  • Counter Seating
  • Solo Diner Accepted
TOKYO
3 toques

Sushi Mizukami
鮨 みずかみ

Sushi perfected with the technique and tradition learned through 16 years of apprenticeship at the famed Sukiyabashi Jiro.
Sushi

Tucked away in the serene backstreets of Hanzomon, far from the hustle and bustle of Tokyo’s vibra...

  • Recommended by a Restaurant Guide
  • Gault & Millau
  • Counter Seating
  • Solo Diner Accepted
OSAKA

Ippoh Chayamachi
一宝茶屋町店

"Ippoh" An acclaimed and historic tempura restaurant of Osaka
Tempura

Established in 1850, Ippoh is a highly-acclaimed and historic tempura restaurant in Osaka. It is fam...

  • Counter Seating
  • Private Room
  • Group Guests (10 or More)
  • Open for Lunch
  • Babies and Small Children
KOBE

Kobe Steak Ishida
神戸牛すてーき Ishida.

Encounter the taste of authentic Kobe beef at the popular Kobe beef restaurant
Teppanyaki / Steak

Sublime melt-in-your-mouth Kobe beef. Kobe beef is famous throughout the world for being premium wag...

  • Counter Seating
  • Solo Diner Accepted
  • Group Guests (10 or More)
  • Open for Lunch
  • Babies and Small Children
TOKYO

Bifteck Kawamura Tokyo Ginza
ビフテキ カワムラ 銀座店

Providing "the finest Kobe beef" is Kawamura's promise
Teppanyaki / Steak

Bifteck Kawamura Tokyo Ginza Restaurant Only the most carefully selected Kobe beef is served at Bift...

  • Counter Seating
  • Private Room
  • Solo Diner Accepted
  • Group Guests (10 or More)
  • Open for Lunch
  • Babies and Small Children
OSAKA

Sennari Sushi
千成寿司

Authentic Edomae Sushi made in Awaji, Osaka by the former top apprentice of 2-Michelin starred Sushiyoshi.
Sushi

Seiichi Matsumoto, the head chef of Sennari Sushi, trained and polished his skills at Sushiyoshi, wh...

  • Counter Seating
  • Solo Diner Accepted
KYOTO
M Bib

Salon de Muge
無碍山房

Shigure Bento Box and a relaxing time of Coffee and Sweets at 3 Michelin Starred Kikunoi.
Japanese Cuisine

Salon de Muge opened in 2017 right nearby Kikunoi’s main restaurant so that guests could exper...

  • Recommended by a Restaurant Guide
  • M Bib
  • Counter Seating
  • Solo Diner Accepted
  • Open for Lunch
KYOTO

Sushi Gion Matsudaya
寿し 祇園 松田屋

Michelin 1 Star Japanese sushi serving innovative Edomae sushi
Sushi

Sushi Gion Matsudaya is currently listed in the Michelin Guide as 1 Star and is tucked away in a qui...

  • Counter Seating
  • Solo Diner Accepted
OSAKA
1 Star3 toques

Oimatsu Kitagawa
老松喜多川

Japanese Cuisine

Bordered by antique shops and steeped in history and culture in the town of Nishitenma, lies a Kyo-k...

  • Recommended by a Restaurant Guide
  • 1 Star
  • Gault & Millau
  • Counter Seating
  • Private Room
  • Solo Diner Accepted
  • Open for Lunch
KYOTO
2 Stars

Kichisen
京懐石 吉泉

The ultimate in seasonal tastes, comfort and hospitality
Japanese Cuisine

Kichisen is located near Shimogamo-jinja shrine, a UNESCO world heritage site, on the edge of Kyoto ...

  • Recommended by a Restaurant Guide
  • Starred Restaurant
  • Counter Seating
  • Private Room
  • Solo Diner Accepted
  • Group Guests (10 or More)
  • Open for Lunch
  • Babies and Small Children
TOKYO

Ginza Fukasawa
銀座ふかさわ

Technique and hospitality mastered over 16 years of training and apprenticeship.
A sushi establishment in Ginza where the Chef is able to communicate in English.
Sushi

It was after 16 long years since Chef Keisuke Fukasawa began his training to become a Sushi Chef whe...

  • Counter Seating
  • Solo Diner Accepted
  • Open for Lunch
  • Babies and Small Children
KYOTO

Tsudaro
津田楼

Fully experience and feel Kyoto Gion's culture and tradition through your five senses.
Japanese Cuisine
Sukiyaki Shabushabu

Open for business as an “Ochaya” since the last days of the Edo Period of the mid-1800s, Tsudaro...

  • Counter Seating
  • Private Room
  • Solo Diner Accepted
  • Group Guests (10 or More)
  • Open for Lunch
  • Babies and Small Children
OSAKA
M Bib

Ayamuya
あやむ屋

The legendary establishment in Osaka which was the very first Yakitoriya to be awarded a Michelin star in the Kansai area.
Yakitori

Yakitori; a cuisine of 1 skewer being an entire dish of its own. Even before becoming a chef and dur...

  • Recommended by a Restaurant Guide
  • M Bib
  • Counter Seating
TOKYO
2 Stars

Akasaka Kikunoi (Tokyo)
赤坂 菊乃井(東京)

"A Kyoto of the East" nestled in the hubbub of Tokyo.
A proud 2 Michelin Starred establishment which represents Kyoto and Japanese cuisine located in Tokyo.
Japanese Cuisine
Vegetarian / Vegan

“A small stone-paved path, lined by bamboo trees which suddenly appears in the middle of Akasa...

  • Recommended by a Restaurant Guide
  • Vegetarian / Vegan
  • Counter Seating
  • Private Room
  • Solo Diner Accepted
  • Open for Lunch
  • Babies and Small Children
TOKYO

Bifteck Kawamura Tokyo Roppongi Restaurant
ビフテキ カワムラ 六本木店

Providing "the finest Kobe beef" is Kawamura's promise.
Teppanyaki / Steak

Bifteck Kawamura Tokyo Roppongi Restaurant. Only the most carefully selected Kobe beef is served at ...

  • Counter Seating
  • Private Room
  • Solo Diner Accepted
  • Group Guests (10 or More)
  • Open for Lunch
  • Babies and Small Children
OSAKA
M Selected

Sushi Hirokawa
すし処 広川

Sushi

Sushi Hirokawa is a sushi restaurant located in Kyobashi, Osaka and has been published consecutively...

  • Recommended by a Restaurant Guide
  • M Selected
  • Counter Seating
  • Solo Diner Accepted
  • Babies and Small Children
OSAKA
1 Star

Konoha
このは

A rare 1-Michelin starred traditional Japanese cuisine establishment where incredible Tempura is the main course.
Tempura

Chef Masami Tanaka honed his skills at traditional Japanese cooking for 16 years under the roof of t...

  • Recommended by a Restaurant Guide
  • Starred Restaurant
  • 1 Star
  • Vegetarian / Vegan
  • Counter Seating
  • Private Room
  • Open for Lunch
OSAKA
1 Star

Tempura Hiraishi
天麩羅 ひらいし

Exquisite, crisp tempura at a Michelin Star restaurant in Osaka
Tempura

Opened in 2007 in Kitashinchi, Osaka, “Tempura Hiraishi” has received a Michelin Star for seven ...

  • Recommended by a Restaurant Guide
  • Starred Restaurant
  • 1 Star
  • Counter Seating
OSAKA

Bifteck Kawamura Premium Kitashinchi
ビフテキ カワムラ Premium 北新地店

Providing "the finest Kobe beef" is Kawamura's promise
Teppanyaki / Steak

Bifteck Kawamura Premium Kitashinchi Restaurant Only the most carefully selected Kobe beef is served...

  • Counter Seating
  • Private Room
  • Solo Diner Accepted
  • Group Guests (10 or More)
  • Open for Lunch
  • Babies and Small Children
OSAKA

Tempura Kawaharasaki
天ぷら 川原崎

"Kamigata Tempura". A delightfully crisp and light style of tempura made without using sesame oil and a true representation of Osaka's innovation.
Tempura

Headed by Chef Kawaharasaki who earned his stripes at the famed Ippoh in both Osaka and Shanghai bra...

  • Counter Seating
TOKYO
M Selected

Birdland Ginza
バードランド銀座

The first ever yakitori restaurant in history to be awarded a Michelin star and which established Yakitori as one of the top cuisines.
Yakitori

Yakitori has long been considered as a cuisine of the common folk and one solely to be eaten while d...

  • Recommended by a Restaurant Guide
  • M Selected
  • Counter Seating
  • Solo Diner Accepted
  • Babies and Small Children
TOKYO

Tempura Mikawa Keyakizaka Dori
てんぷらみかわ けやき坂

Established by the eldest son of the "God of Tempura" Chef Saotome of the prestigious Mikawa Zezankyo.
Tempura

Tempura Mikawa Keyakizaka Dori was established by Chef Tomomi, the eldest son of famed Chef Saotome ...

  • Counter Seating
  • Solo Diner Accepted
  • Open for Lunch
KYOTO
3 toques

Shorenin Monzeki-mae TSUKIOKA
青蓮院門跡前 月おか

A place where the true essence of Japan and its culinary culture can be experienced with all five senses.
Japanese Cuisine

“Is this a restaurant or a museum?” is a question many visitors have when stepping into ...

  • Recommended by a Restaurant Guide
  • Gault & Millau
  • Counter Seating
  • Private Room
  • Solo Diner Accepted
  • Open for Lunch
  • Babies and Small Children
KOBE

Kobe steak restaurant ROYAL MOURIYA
神戸牛ステーキレストラン ロイヤルモーリヤ

Teppanyaki / Steak

Royal Mouriya is the 3rd Mouriya location. Designed to be more lavishing than the previous restauran...

  • Counter Seating
  • Solo Diner Accepted
  • Group Guests (10 or More)
  • Open for Lunch
  • Babies and Small Children
TOKYO
2 Stars3 toques

Tempura Kondo
てんぷら 近藤

One of the most renowned and distinguished Tempura restaurants in Japan. 2 Michelin Stars.
Tempura

Step into the world of Tempura Kondo, a prestigious Two Michelin Starred restaurant and one of Tokyo...

  • Recommended by a Restaurant Guide
  • 2 Stars
  • Gault & Millau
  • Counter Seating
  • Solo Diner Accepted
  • Open for Lunch
KYOTO
Special and Limited Release

Kyoto Kiu
京都きう

A top-secret sushi establishment only accessible through a referral and if privately booked.
Sushi
Innovative

Kiu is a unique, referral-only restaurant in Kyoto, meaning its phone number isn’t publicly av...

  • Special and Limited Release
  • Counter Seating
KOBE

Bifteck Kawamura Kobe Honten
ビフテキ カワムラ 神戸本店

Providing "the finest Kobe beef" is Kawamura's promise.
Teppanyaki / Steak

Bifteck Kawamura Kobe Honten Restaurant Only the most carefully selected Kobe beef is served at Bift...

  • Counter Seating
  • Private Room
  • Solo Diner Accepted
  • Group Guests (10 or More)
  • Open for Lunch
  • Babies and Small Children
KYOTO
2 Stars3 toques

Ryo-sho
凌霄

2 Michelin-starred cuisine which provides a truly memorable dining experience of Japanese cuisine and wine in Kyoto Gion.
Japanese Cuisine

Ryosho opened in January of 2022 and it took less than a year for it to receive 2 Michelin stars. Th...

  • Recommended by a Restaurant Guide
  • Starred Restaurant
  • 2 Stars
  • Gault & Millau
  • Counter Seating
  • Private Room
  • Solo Diner Accepted
  • Open for Lunch
NAGOYA・GIFU
Gifu

Hida Kisetsuryori Sakana
飛騨季節料理 肴

A true expression of gratitude to the blessing of mother nature.
A Michelin-starred seasonal cuisine created with fresh ingredients procured from both mountain and river by the chef.
Japanese Cuisine

Created with the freshest and most in-season ingredients found in the nature of the alpine region of...

  • Recommended by a Restaurant Guide
  • Counter Seating
  • Private Room
  • Solo Diner Accepted
  • Group Guests (10 or More)
OSAKA
2 Stars3 toques

Koryu
弧柳

From Kitashinchi to Kitahama.
A new chapter of Osaka's Michelin-starred Japanese Cuisine.
Japanese Cuisine

Multiple-time Michelin-starred Japanese Cuisine Koryu completed its relocation from Kitashinchi to K...

  • Recommended by a Restaurant Guide
  • 2 Stars
  • Gault & Millau
  • Counter Seating
  • Private Room
  • Solo Diner Accepted
  • Open for Lunch
KYOTO
1 Star

Gion Sushi Matsumoto
祇園 鮨まつもと

World-renowned orthodox Edomae-style sushi which embodies the culture of Kyoto
Sushi

Gion Sushi Matsumoto, the famed Michelin 1-Star Sushi restaurant located in the Gion district of Kyo...

  • Recommended by a Restaurant Guide
  • Starred Restaurant
  • 1 Star
  • Counter Seating
  • Solo Diner Accepted
  • Open for Lunch
OSAKA

Sushi Kurosugi
寿し処 黒杉

Sushi

Guests at Sushi Kurosugi can enjoy the finest and freshest seasonal ingredients selected from around...

  • Counter Seating
  • Private Room
  • Solo Diner Accepted
  • Open for Lunch
OSAKA

Ichijunisai Ueno Toyonaka
一汁二菜 うえの 豊中店

Countless must-try dishes filled with the best of dashi, the key ingredient of Japanese cuisine.
Japanese Cuisine
Vegetarian / Vegan

Ichijunisai Ueno Toyonaka is located in Toyonaka, Osaka and takes pride in its cuisine which uses da...

  • Recommended by a Restaurant Guide
  • Vegetarian / Vegan
  • Counter Seating
  • Private Room
  • Solo Diner Accepted
  • Open for Lunch
  • Babies and Small Children
TOKYO

The Innocent Carvery

Wagyu specialty restaurant in Roppongi Tokyo, featuring the best Wagyu Beef from across Japan
Wagyu Beef
Yakiniku

The Innocent Carvery was created with the idea for expert chefs to work together with Wagyu producer...

  • Counter Seating
  • Private Room
  • Solo Diner Accepted
  • Babies and Small Children
KYOTO

muroi
むろい

Ingenious and unique Kyoto cuisine created through a foundation in traditional Japanese cuisine and vast experience of culinary training in various countries.
Japanese Cuisine
Vegetarian / Vegan

Chef Shigeru Muroi is a vastly-experienced and respected English-speaking chef who first earned his ...

  • Vegetarian / Vegan
  • Counter Seating
  • Solo Diner Accepted
  • Open for Lunch
  • Babies and Small Children
OSAKA
2 Stars

Shunsaiten Tsuchiya
旬彩天 つちや

The only tempura restaurant to be listed in the Michelin Guide as 2 Stars in Osaka.
Tempura

Located off the beaten path and in the quiet residential area of Suita, Osaka, Shunsaiten Tsuchiya s...

  • Recommended by a Restaurant Guide
  • Starred Restaurant
  • 2 Stars
  • Counter Seating
  • Private Room
  • Solo Diner Accepted
  • Open for Lunch
OSAKA
M Selected

Koryu Keishin
弧柳 継心

Keeping the culinary legacy and tradition of Koryu alive through a brand new à la carte menu.
Japanese Cuisine

2-Michelin starred Koryu has relocated to the Kitahama area of Osaka and in its place now stands Kor...

  • Recommended by a Restaurant Guide
  • M Selected
  • Counter Seating
  • Solo Diner Accepted
OSAKA
1 Star

KashiwayaOsaka Kitashinchi Store
柏屋 大阪北新地店

Osaka's Japanese cuisine restaurant which continues to earn 3 Michelin Stars
Kashiwaya's Counters-style Restaurant
Japanese Cuisine

Awarded consecutive 3 Michelin stars, Osaka’s prestigious Kashiwaya Senriyama Honten has tradi...

  • Recommended by a Restaurant Guide
  • Starred Restaurant
  • 1 Star
  • Counter Seating
  • Solo Diner Accepted
KYOTO

Seiwasou
京料理 清和荘

Japanese Cuisine
Vegetarian / Vegan

Founded in 1957, Seiwasou is a Japanese restaurant located in Fushimi, Kyoto. Fushimi in Kyoto is a ...

  • Vegetarian / Vegan
  • Counter Seating
  • Private Room
  • Group Guests (10 or More)
  • Open for Lunch
  • Babies and Small Children