Others - Open for Lunch

The Best Open for Lunch Restaurants Curated by My Concierge Japan
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OSAKA
1 Star

Katamachi Kawaguchi 片町 川口

A serene and comforting atmosphere—perfect for those who wish to quietly immerse themselves in Japanese cuisine at the counter.

Nestled near Osaka Castle Park, Katamachi Kawaguchi sits quietly just a 3-minute walk from Osaka-jō...

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

Oryori Teuchi Soba Tanikoshi 御料理 手打ち蕎麦 谷越

Savor authentic Japanese cuisine finished with handmade soba, all while gazing upon the elegant charm of Kyoto.
A true hidden gem, this soba restaurant comes highly recommended by a Michelin three-star chef.

Discover Oryori Teuchi Soba Tanikoshi, a hidden gem in Kyoto personally recommended by the Head Chef...

  • Counter Seating
  • Open for Lunch
  • Babies and Small Children
FUKUOKA・HAKATA

Hakata Miyachiku (MIyazaki Gyu Teppanyaki / Yakiniku) 博多みやちく(宮崎牛鉄板焼き/焼肉)

Teppanyaki and Yakiniku Restaurant Hakata Miyachiku — specializing in world-renowned Miyazaki beef.

Hakata Miyachiku – Teppanyaki & Yakiniku Featuring World-Renowned Miyazaki Beef. Miyazaki Beef...

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

Miyazaki Gyu Oyodokahan Miyachiku 宮崎牛 大淀河畔みやちく

Enjoy authentic Miyazaki Wagyu Beef from the very producers who supply it to the Academy Awards after-parties, right here in Miyazaki Prefecture.

Miyazaki Prefecture, the legendary birthplace of Japan’s deities, including Izanami no Mikoto and ...

  • Counter Seating
  • Private Room
  • Solo Diner Accepted
  • Open for Lunch
  • Babies and Small Children
OKINAWA

Miyazaki Gyu Okinawa Naha Miyachiku 宮崎牛 沖縄 那覇みやちく

Enjoy world-renowned Miyazaki Wagyu beef in Japan’s resort paradise, Okinawa.
Teppanyaki and Yakiniku specialty restaurant – Naha Miyachiku.

Right now, Miyazaki Beef is gaining worldwide attention as one of Japan’s most celebrated branded ...

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

Tempura Fukana 天ぷら ふか名

A new tempura restaurant in Osaka, where carefully selected ingredients, premium oil, and masterful technique create flavors of remarkable depth.

Opened in August 2024 near JR Osaka Station and Subway Nishi-Umeda Station, Tempura Fukana showcases...

  • Recommended by a Restaurant Guide
  • M Selected
  • Counter Seating
  • Solo Diner Accepted
  • Open for Lunch
  • Babies and Small Children
KYOTO

Sushi Oga Higashiyama 鮨おおが 東山

The renowned Osaka sushi restaurant Sushi Oga, where reservations are fully booked a year from now, has opened a new location in Kyoto.

Sushi Oga is well known among sushi enthusiasts, with its original location in Sakai—a district so...

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

Tempura Arata Mikawa 天ぷら あらたみかわ

The restaurant of a standout young tempura chef who trained at one of Japan’s finest and most celebrated tempura establishments,

Tempura Mikawa Arata is the creation of Chef Hisao Ogawa, a devoted apprentice of the legendary Mika...

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

Tsunahachi Tsunohazuan つな八 つのはず庵

Founded in 1924.
This renowned tempura restaurant has long been loved by families.

Founded in 1924, Tsunahachi has stood in Tokyo’s Shinjuku district for over 100 years, earning the...

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

Ginza Kyubey Ginza Honten / Annex 銀座久兵衛 銀座本店/新館

Founded in 1935, a renowned sushi restaurant in Ginza representing the very best of Japan.

Founded in 1935 in the heart of Ginza, Ginza Kyubey is one of Tokyo’s most iconic and prestigious ...

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

Marunoichi 1-Chome Shichi Jyu Ni Kou 丸の内一丁目 しち十二候

Directly connected to Tokyo Station, this restaurant presents refined Japanese cuisine inspired by the 72 micro-seasons, capturing the fleeting beauty of each moment with elegant precision.

Shichi Jūni Kō is a refined Japanese restaurant located within the prestigious Tokyo Station Hotel...

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

Teppanyaki Shichi Jyu Ni Kou 鉄板焼 しち十二候

Enjoy rare Kuroge Wagyu from Izumo, Shimane — known as the “Island Where the Gods Reside” — grilled to perfection as teppanyaki or steak.

Located within the Tokyo Station Hotel with direct access from the station, Shichi-Jūni Kō draws i...

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

Kanetanaka An 金田中 庵

A rare opportunity to savor the exquisite flavors of Shinbashi Kanetanaka, one of Japan’s three greatest ryoteis, in an intimate counter-style dining experience.

The flagship restaurant, Shinbashi Kanetanaka, is counted among Japan’s three greatest “ryoteis...

  • Counter Seating
  • Private Room
  • Open for Lunch
TOKYO

Ginza Okahan Honten 銀座 岡半本店

A connoisseur of fine meats, offering the finest Black Wagyu beef to be savored as Sukiyaki or Shabu-shabu.

In the heart of Ginza, Ginza Okahan Honten stands as a celebrated specialty meat restaurant with a r...

  • Private Room
  • Open for Lunch
TOKYO
M Selected

Sushi Hakozakicho Sumito 鮨 箱崎町 すみと

Enjoy refined sushi at your own pace—crafted with care from the most flavorful parts of each fish, without chasing trends.

Chef Mizukami of Sushi Mizukami spoke highly of this restaurant, saying, “I truly respect this pla...

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

Matsusaka Gyu Yakiniku M 松阪牛焼肉M

  • Vegetarian / Vegan
  • Gluten-Free
  • Private Room
  • Group Guests (10 or More)
  • Open for Lunch
  • Babies and Small Children
OSAKA

Le Bistro Queue de Porc

Authentic French cuisine which feels warm, gentle and welcoming at a beloved neighborhood restaurant you'll want to return to again and again.

A restaurant woven into the everyday life of the neighborhood. Long before convenience stores or fas...

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

Jikishinbou Saiki 直心房 さいき

A top-recommended Japanese restaurant in Kyoto where you can deepen your understanding of Japanese cuisine while conversing in English with the chef.

Just a short walk from Yasaka Shrine’s south gate, Jikishinbo Saiki is a celebrated culinary desti...

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

obiobi

A hidden gem in Kobe dedicated to perfecting the way Kobe beef is enjoyed.

While many dream of enjoying Kobe beef in its namesake city of Kobe, obiobi is a dining destination ...

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

Tenjinmachi Murata 天神町むら田

A counter-only Japanese restaurant led by a chef trained at renowned, star-rated establishments—offering not only exceptional technique and cuisine, but also warm communication in English and Chinese.

After honing his craft at the renowned Michelin 2-starred Roan Kikunoi in Kyoto and the three-star K...

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

Hanasaki-tei 花さき亭

The only place where you can enjoy Japanese cuisine while gazing out at a serene garden, in the birthplace of Shotoku Taishi, one of Japan’s greatest symbols of culture and peace.

Escape the city and enjoy Japanese cuisine in the birthplace of Shotoku Taishi, a symbol of Japan’...

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

l’algorithme アルゴリズム

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

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
TOKYO

Unotoki 鰻の刻

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

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

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

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.

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
OSAKA

Sushi Koutsuki 鮨 凰月

Trained at a prestigious star-rated sushi restaurant, this young chef launched his own venture in Umeda.
His Edomae-style sushi is quickly gaining attention for its refined technique and fresh perspective.

In 2025, whispers began to spread—just five minutes from Nakazakicho Station in Umeda, a sushi spo...

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

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
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.

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
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.

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 distinguished two-star Japanese dining experience awaits.

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

Kyo Ryori Manshige Honten 京料理 萬重(本店)

Founded in 1937.
A distinguished Kyoto cuisine restaurant, cherished by the discerning patrons of a city steeped in 550 years of tradition and culture.

Nestled in Kyoto’s historic Nishijin district, an area with over 550 years of tradition, countless...

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

Kyoto Cuisine Kinobu 京料理 木乃婦

Kinobu brings Kyoto cuisine to life with fresh interpretations of ancient recipes and techniques from world cuisines.
Discover a unique vision of Japanese cuisine which continues to evolve, inspiring guests from Japan and around the world.

Kinobu, located in Shijo, Kyoto, offers a serene atmosphere beyond its entrance which feels worlds a...

  • Recommended by a Restaurant Guide
  • 1 Star
  • Private Room
  • Group Guests (10 or More)
  • Open for Lunch
  • Babies and Small Children
OSAKA
1 Star

Ajikitcho Horie 味吉兆 堀江店

A prestigious Japanese restaurant which has served as a gateway for many chefs active in the Japanese culinary world, including those who have gone on to earn stars in acclaimed Japanese dining.

Kitcho is one of Japan’s most esteemed names in traditional Japanese cuisine, founded by culinary ...

  • Recommended by a Restaurant Guide
  • Starred Restaurant
  • 1 Star
  • Vegetarian / Vegan
  • Haral / Muslim-Friendly
  • Private Room
  • Group Guests (10 or More)
  • Open for Lunch
  • Babies and Small Children
OSAKA
1 Star

Ajikitcho Bunbu-an 味吉兆 ぶんぶ庵

A venerable Japanese restaurant which honors and carries on the traditions of Japanese culinary culture.
Its disciples who have gone independent continue to earn stars at distinguished restaurants one after another.

Located beneath the St. Regis Hotel in Osaka’s Honmachi district, Ajikitcho Bunbuan is a Michelin ...

  • Recommended by a Restaurant Guide
  • Starred Restaurant
  • 1 Star
  • Vegetarian / Vegan
  • Haral / Muslim-Friendly
  • Private Room
  • Solo Diner Accepted
  • Group Guests (10 or More)
  • Open for Lunch
  • Babies and Small Children
TOKYO
M Selected

Sudachi

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

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

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

Ginza Yoshizawa (Nikudokoro) 銀座吉澤(肉処)

A restaurant where a major supplier of meat to butchers now directly offers guests premium, high-quality cuts of beef.

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

  • Group Guests (10 or More)
  • Open for Lunch
TOKYO
2 Stars

Kioicho Fukudaya 紀尾井町 福田家

A prestigious two-star Japanese cuisine establishment which offers a complete sensory experience of culinary artistry, décor and hospitality.

Founded in 1939 by its first proprietress, Ms. Machi Fukuda, who named it “Fukudaya” wit...

  • Recommended by a Restaurant Guide
  • Starred Restaurant
  • 2 Stars
  • Gluten-Free
  • Private Room
  • Group Guests (10 or More)
  • Open for Lunch
KYOTO

Kyoto Cuisine Okasho 京料理 岡庄

A long-established traditional restaurant located near Toji Temple where families and large groups can enjoy the authentic flavors of Kyoto cuisine.

Okasho, a long-established Kyoto restaurant with over 130 years of tradition, was founded in 1887 as...

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

Shojin Sougo shojin 宗胡

Modern shojin cuisine, designed to delight vegans and vegetarians, offeriing a fun and flavorful dining experience.

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

La BOMBANCE

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

La BOMBANCE is an innovative Japanese restaurant which has been awarded a Michelin star for 10 conse...

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

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

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.

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 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

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.

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
TOKYO

Ginza Kitcho 銀座吉兆

The long-standing Ginza Kitcho, one of the birthplaces of the world-famous Japanese Cuisine which continues to spread Japan's proud cuisine and food culture to the world.

Kitcho was first opened by Mr. Teiichi Yuki in Osaka in 1930, who incorporated his deep understandin...

  • Solo Diner Accepted
  • Open for Lunch
  • Babies and Small Children
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.

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
KANAZAWA・TOYAMA
3 toques

Auberge eaufeu オーベルジュ オーフ

A gastronomic restaurant which breathed new life into a closed elementary school, reborn as an auberge, showcasing the rich flavors of the local region.

Nestled just 30 minutes by car from Komatsu Airport in Ishikawa lies the enchanting town of Kanagaso...

  • Gault & Millau
  • Vegetarian / Vegan
  • Haral / Muslim-Friendly
  • Private Room
  • Solo Diner Accepted
  • Group Guests (10 or More)
  • Open for Lunch
TOKYO

Takashimaya Honten 高嶋家 本店

Savor premium traditional eel in the historic district of Nihonbashi near Asakusa Temple

The renowned eel specialty restaurant Takashimaya was established in 1875. The eel is grilled with a...

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

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
KOBE
3 toques

Cà sento

Cuisine is the creation of something through collective effort. The pinnacle of 3-starred innovative cuisine in Kobe.

Cà sento is an innovative restaurant which has been selected as 3-stars for six consecutive years i...

  • Recommended by a Restaurant Guide
  • Gault & Millau
  • Open for Lunch
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.

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

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 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
OSAKA

Ristorante Due Fiori リストランテ ドゥエ フィオーリ

Innovative cuisine at an Osaka hideaway restaurant which patrons wanted to keep secret.

The Nishitenma district in Osaka. This area has long been home to many law offices, and more recentl...

  • Open for Lunch
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.

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
TOKYO
4 toques3 Stars

L’Effervescence

A 3-star and sustainability-recognized French restaurant ranked among Asia’s 50 best restaurants. Continuously pushing the boundaries of gastronomy.

L’Effervescence is a truly one-of-a-kind French restaurant that pushes the boundaries of gastr...

  • Recommended by a Restaurant Guide
  • 3 stars
  • Gault & Millau
  • Vegetarian / Vegan
  • Private Room
  • Solo Diner Accepted
  • Open for Lunch
OSAKA
3 toques1 Star

Sui Ohya 翠 大屋

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

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
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!

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
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."

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
KYOTO

Mishima-tei Honten 三嶋亭 本店

The traditional Kyoto townhouse-style establishment of Mishima-tei stands as something of a local la...

  • Private Room
  • Solo Diner Accepted
  • Open for Lunch
  • Babies and Small Children
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.

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
TOKYO
3 toques1 Star

Edition Koji Shimomura エディション・コウジ シモムラ

Refined 1-star French cuisine in which treasured ingredients are transformed into a unique and original Edition.

The owner and head chef of Edition Koji Shimomura, Koji Shimomura, moved to France in 1990 and earne...

  • Recommended by a Restaurant Guide
  • 1 Star
  • Gault & Millau
  • Vegetarian / Vegan
  • Private Room
  • Solo Diner Accepted
  • Group Guests (10 or More)
  • Open for Lunch
KANAZAWA・TOYAMA
3 toques

SHOKUDO YArn

SHOKUDO Yarn is based in Komatsu City in Ishikawa Prefecture and is located a mere 10 to 15 minutes ...

  • Recommended by a Restaurant Guide
  • Gault & Millau
  • Private Room
  • Open for Lunch
OSAKA
M Selected

Numata Sou ぬまた 双

The brand new branch of the acclaimed 2-star Tempura Numata.

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
NARA
1 Star

Wa Yamamura 和やまむら

The very first restaurant in the history of Nara to receive a prestigious 3-star distinction.

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
KYOTO
3 toques1 Star

Wagokoro Izumi 和ごころ泉

A distinguished 1-star Kyoto Cuisine Restaurant

Wagokoro Izumi is a distinguished Michelin starred kaiseki restaurant in Kyoto, led by Chef Masaki I...

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

Ippoh Tokyo 一宝東京店

Delicious tempura with over 150 years of history.

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
Special and Limited Release

Torafugu no Kai 大阪とらふぐの会

Introducing the exclusive and members-only Torafugu cuisine to world Japan is perhaps the only count...

  • Private Room
  • Group Guests (10 or More)
  • Open for Lunch
  • Babies and Small Children
KYOTO
M Selected

Kyoto Cuisine Shuhaku 京料理 修伯

Innovative and sensational 1-star Japanese cuisine created by the fusion of French and Japanese styles and flavors.

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
OSAKA
Special and Limited Release

Osaka Torafugu no Kai 大阪とらふぐの会

Introducing the exclusive and members-only Torafugu cuisine to world Japan is perhaps the only count...

  • Private Room
  • Group Guests (10 or More)
  • 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.

“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
KYOTO
1 Star

Shinmonzen Yonemura 新門前 米村

An innovative 1-star restaurant showcasing a unique fusion of Kyoto, French, and Japanese cuisine.

Shinmonzen Yonemura is the remarkable rebirth of the acclaimed Restaurant Yonemura, which earned a M...

  • Recommended by a Restaurant Guide
  • Starred Restaurant
  • 1 Star
  • Counter Seating
  • Open for Lunch
TOKYO

Yakumo Saryo 八雲茶寮

A place of dining and cuisine where Japanese culture meets modern styles.

Yakumo Saryo is a unique dining space owned by the renowned designer Shinichiro Ogata, known for his...

  • Open for Lunch
OSAKA
M Selected

Sushi Ichiei 鮨 一永

A true hidden gem of a sushi restaurant in Namba, Osaka, whose head chef honed his skills at esteemed star-rated establishments.

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
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.

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
KOBE

Oi Nikuten 大井肉店

As one of the leading players which has significantly assisted in making Kobe beef the well-respected brand it is today, Oi Nikuten is proud to to present its premium Kobe beef in its steak to eager diners and visitors from around the world.

Oi Nikuten is a one of the most historic and renowned Kobe beef restaurant which has been loved by b...

  • Group Guests (10 or More)
  • Open for Lunch
  • Babies and Small Children
OSAKA

Sushiyoshi 寿し芳

A revolutionary style of sushi recognized with a prestigious 2-star rating.

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

Roan Kikunoi 露庵 菊乃井

Prestigious 2-star distinction and sister restaurant to Kikunoi Honten

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
KYOTO

KANGA-AN 閑臥庵

Enjoy traditional Japanese vegetarian inside a Kyoto temple

Tucked within a quiet temple located in Kyoto, Kanga-an is a restaurant where you can indulge in veg...

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

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
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.

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

A distinguished 1-star establishment where you can experience the rich food culture of Osaka alongside exquisite Japanese cuisine dishes.

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
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.

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.

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
OKINAWA

Mahoroba Irori Okinawa まほろば 囲炉裏 沖縄

The increasingly popular 'Irori' style arrives in Okinawa.

The “irori” is a traditional sunken hearth placed in the center of traditional Japanese abodes w...

  • Private Room
  • Open for Lunch
  • Babies and Small Children
OSAKA
3 toques1 Star

SINAE

A distinguished 1-star restaurant which expresses the terroir of Japan through French cuisine.

Owner and Head Chef, Chef Kazuhiko Daito has extensively renovated his former establishment “E...

  • Recommended by a Restaurant Guide
  • Starred Restaurant
  • 1 Star
  • Gault & Millau
  • Solo Diner Accepted
  • Open for Lunch
KYOTO
M Selected

Shimogamo Saryo 下鴨茶寮

A time-honored establishment of Kyoto Cha-Kaiseki cuisine with over 150 years of history and tradition.

To spread the message of the beauty of Kyoto’s culture and tradition to the world through its ...

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

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
KYOTO

Junidanya Honten 十二段家 本店

The renowned restaurant in Gion Kyoto where the cuisine Shabu-shabu originated from.

Taking a walk down Gion’s famous Hanami-Koji (main street) and taking one left turn is where y...

  • Private Room
  • Open for Lunch
  • Babies and Small Children
OSAKA

Harijyu Dotonbori Honten はり重 道頓堀本店

Well-established sukiyaki and shabu-shabu restaurant in Osaka, loved in Japan for over 100 years.

Located at the heart of Shinsaibashi and Dotonbori, “Harijyu Dotonbori” is a sukiyaki and shabu-...

  • Private Room
  • Group Guests (10 or More)
  • Open for Lunch
  • Babies and Small Children
NAGOYA・GIFU

Kogane Shabu-shabu Takafuku たか福(黄金しゃぶしゃぶ)

Indulge in the exquisite shabu-shabu of premium wagyu beef cooked in the "golden broth" which takes over 10 hours to make every single day.

The famous “golden broth” is the original handmade broth used to cook the shabu-shabu at...

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

Sushiya Ichiyanagi すし家 一柳

Ginza's famous sushi establishment.

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

  • Counter Seating
  • Private Room
  • Open for Lunch
TOKYO

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

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

Ippoh Honten (Osaka) 一宝 本店

"Ippoh" An acclaimed and historic tempura restaurant of Osaka

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
KYOTO

Kyoto Kamogawa Nouryou-Yuka

“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
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.

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

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

Ningyocho Imahan 人形町今半

Specializing in Sukiyaki・Shabu-shabu・Steak. All beef is scrutinized and carefully selected. Enjo...

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

Sushi Harasho 鮨 原正

Premier 2-star sushi restaurant in Osaka

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
OSAKA

Miyazaki Beef Teppanyaki Steak Miyazaki-Kan みやざき館

Enjoy top-quality award-winning beef Miyazaki beef in Osaka.

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
KYOTO

Daitoryo 大當両

Savor Kyoto’s finest Yuba and Hamo Kaiseki in a timeless restaurant, blending over 70 years of culinary tradition with authentic ambiance.

Hidden among the lantern-lit alleys of Ponto-cho by the Kamo River, Daitoryo welcomes guests into a ...

  • Open for Lunch
  • Babies and Small Children
  • Kyoto Kawadoko (May to Sept)
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".

Since 2014, Jiki Miyazawa has continuously held a Michelin star. Named after its founder, the restau...

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

Japanese Cuisine Yuki 日本料理 湯木

Japanese Cuisine Yuki was founded to carry forward the spirit and artistry of my grandfather, Teiich...

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

Godan Miyazawa ごだん宮ざわ

Beautiful Kaiseki cuisine at a distinguished 1-star restaurant

At Godan Miyazawa, the culinary stage is led by Chef Satoshi Toyo, who once served as head chef at t...

  • 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
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.

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

  • Gluten-Free
  • Counter Seating
  • Private Room
  • Solo Diner Accepted
  • Open for Lunch
KYOTO
4 toques3 Stars

Kikunoi Honten (Kyoto) 菊乃井 本店(京都)

Japan's most prestigious fine-dining Japanese-style restaurant (renowned 3-star distinction)

In 2013, “Washoku” traditional Japanese cuisine was added to UNESCO’s Intangible C...

  • Recommended by a Restaurant Guide
  • Starred Restaurant
  • 3 stars
  • Gault & Millau
  • Private Room
  • Group Guests (10 or More)
  • Open for Lunch
KANAZAWA・TOYAMA

Saryo Nicoca 茶寮 和香

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

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
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 star-rated chef.

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

  • Counter Seating
  • Solo Diner Accepted
  • 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.

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

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
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.

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
3 toques1 Star

Kiyama 木山

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

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
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.

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

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

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

Gion Suetomo 祇園 末友

Experience the essence and beauty of Kyoto kaiseki cuisine with all five senses.

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
KYOTO
3 Stars

Isshisouden Nakamura 一子相伝 なかむら

Famous Kyoto Restaurant and Pride of Japan

Listed in the Michelin Guide as 3 Michelin Stars every year since 2011, Isshisouden Nakamura is a wo...

  • Recommended by a Restaurant Guide
  • Starred Restaurant
  • 3 stars
  • Private Room
  • Group Guests (10 or More)
  • 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.

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
KOBE

Totenkaku 東天閣

Originally built in 1894 as the residence of F. Bishop, this stately Western-style mansion found new...

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

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
KOBE
3 toquesM Bib

entre nous entre nous アントル ヌー

A private members-only French cuisine restaurant which is now accepting exclusive reservations.

Chef Hideki Takayama is the famed Japanese chef who took 5th place in the 2015 Bocuse d’Or int...

  • Recommended by a Restaurant Guide
  • M Bib
  • Gault & Millau
  • Private Room
  • Open for Lunch
KOBE

Bifteck Kawamura Himeji ビフテキ カワムラ 姫路店

Providing "the finest Kobe beef" is Kawamura's policy

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
OSAKA

Ippoh Chayamachi (Osaka) 一宝茶屋町店

"Ippoh" An acclaimed and historic tempura restaurant of Osaka

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

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
KYOTO
M Bib

Salon de Muge 無碍山房

Shigure Bento Box and a relaxing time of coffee and sweets at the prestigious 3-star Kikunoi.

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
OSAKA
1 Star3 toques

Oimatsu Kitagawa 老松喜多川

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

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.

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
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-star establishment that represents Kyoto and Japanese cuisine in the heart of the capital.

“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
OSAKA
1 Star3 toques

ad hoc

Owner and chef of the critically-acclaimed restaurant “Tout-Le-Monde,” it was listed in the Mich...

  • Recommended by a Restaurant Guide
  • 1 Star
  • Gault & Millau
  • Open for Lunch
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

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
2 Stars3 toques

Fujiya 1935

A dining experience that evokes unforgettable memories of the seasons

This is a concept which I give serious thought to, wish to embody in the cuisine I create, and commu...

  • Recommended by a Restaurant Guide
  • Starred Restaurant
  • 2 Stars
  • Gault & Millau
  • Private Room
  • Solo Diner Accepted
  • Open for Lunch
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.

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
1 Star

Konoha このは

A rare 1-star traditional Japanese cuisine establishment where incredible tempura takes center stage.

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
  • Counter Seating
  • Private Room
  • Open for Lunch
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 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.

“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

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
OSAKA

Mahoroba Irori Shinsaibashi まほろば 囲炉裏 心斎橋

The best Wagyu beef cooked and enjoyed over a irori hearth.

Located only a mere 5 minute walk from the busy Shinsaibashi station in Osaka. The interior and atmo...

  • Private Room
  • Group Guests (10 or More)
  • Open for Lunch
KYOTO

Tsuruse 鶴清

The Largest Long-Established Restaurant along the Kamo River

Enjoy dining at a restaurant and inn along the Kamo River in Kyoto, and savor the cuisine of a world...

  • Private Room
  • Group Guests (10 or More)
  • Open for Lunch
  • Babies and Small Children
  • Kyoto Kawadoko (May to Sept)
KANAZAWA・TOYAMA
3 toques

Honami (formerly known as Suginoi) 穂濤(ほなみ)

A long-standing 2-star establishment where the true nature of Kanazawa's cuisine and hospitality can be fully experienced.

Even after being renamed Honami, this long-standing establishment and its second-generation owner Ch...

  • Recommended by a Restaurant Guide
  • Gault & Millau
  • Vegetarian / Vegan
  • Private Room
  • Group Guests (10 or More)
  • Open for Lunch
KOBE

Komago 日本料理 子孫

Passed down for 3 generations, the owner Kenichi Fujiwara decided to turn the Japanese inn into a Japanese restaurant and spent two years rebuilding it into Sukiya-zukuri architecture, and re-opened as “Komago”, a Japanese restaurant. In the spirit of Japanese tea tradition, everything from the residence, garden, atmosphere, dishes the cuisine is served on, the way the dishes are served, and the “shitsurai”, is very carefully thought of and expressed.

Located in Kōyōen, one of Japan’s exclusive residential areas, “Komago” continues to be the ...

  • Recommended by a Restaurant Guide
  • Private Room
  • Solo Diner Accepted
  • Open for Lunch
KYOTO
3 toques2 Stars

Ryo-sho 凌霄

2-star cuisine offering a truly memorable dining experience of Japanese cuisine and wine in Kyoto Gion.

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
OSAKA
3 Stars4 toques

Kashiwaya 柏屋 千里山本店

Feel the changing of the seasons
Osaka's premier 3-star Japanese cuisine

“Kashiwaya Senriyama Main Store” is a Osaka’s premier Japanese restaurant that has...

  • Recommended by a Restaurant Guide
  • Starred Restaurant
  • 3 stars
  • Gault & Millau
  • Private Room
  • Group Guests (10 or More)
  • 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

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

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
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.

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
TOKYO
3 toques2 Stars

Tempura Kondo てんぷら 近藤

One of the most renowned and distinguished tempura restaurants in Japan.
Recognized with a prestigious 2-star rating.

 Tempura Kondo, the distinguished Two Michelin-Starred restaurant in the heart of Tokyo, is celebra...

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

Nanzenji Sando Kikusui 南禅寺参道 菊水

The inimitable culture of Kyoto is one that has been passed down over many countless years. Kikusui ...

  • Private Room
  • Solo Diner Accepted
  • Group Guests (10 or More)
  • Open for Lunch
  • Babies and Small Children
KYOTO
3 toquesM Selected

MOTOÏ

The Unification of the Host and Guest

It is our pride and honor to provide unique dishes and a one-of-a-kind atmosphere created by the fus...

  • Recommended by a Restaurant Guide
  • M Selected
  • Gault & Millau
  • Vegetarian / Vegan
  • Private Room
  • Solo Diner Accepted
  • Group Guests (10 or More)
  • Open for Lunch
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

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
2 Stars

Shunsaiten Tsuchiya 旬彩天 つちや

The only tempura restaurant in Osaka recognized with a prestigious 2-star rating.

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
KYOTO

Seiwasou 京料理 清和荘

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
OSAKA
1 Star

Ichijunisai Ueno Mino 一汁二菜 うえの 箕面店

The famed star-rated restaurant located near Minoo National Park.

Ichijunisai Ueno Mino can be found among the beautiful picturesque scenery of green leaves in the sp...

  • Recommended by a Restaurant Guide
  • Starred Restaurant
  • 1 Star
  • Vegetarian / Vegan
  • Private Room
  • Group Guests (10 or More)
  • Open for Lunch
  • Babies and Small Children
OSAKA
2 Stars3 toques

Koryu 弧柳

From Kitashinchi to Kitahama.
A new chapter of Osaka's star-rated 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
  • Solo Diner Accepted
  • Open for Lunch
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.

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