Best Restaurants (Hidden Gems) in Japan

Restaurants in Japan

1Kyoto Yakiniku Gyurakutei

Shijo Sta. / Yakiniku (BBQ Beef), Horumon (BBQ Offel), Izakaya (Tavern)

[3 minutes walk from Shijo Station] The finest Yakiniku (Grilled meat) made with A4 or larger Japanese black beef. Semi-private rooms available for up to 24 people

3.37

96

  • JPY 5,000~JPY 5,999
  • -
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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2Yakiniku Kitan Hozenji

Osaka Namba Sta. / Yakiniku (BBQ Beef)

[Kitan Hozenji] Trial course for a la carte has started [reservation on the day OK]

  • JPY 8,000~JPY 9,999
  • JPY 1,000~JPY 1,999
  • -
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
  • Kids menu available
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3Yakiniku Kitan Minamisenba

Yotsubashi Sta. / Yakiniku (BBQ Beef), Horumon (BBQ Offel)

[Near Shinsaibashi Station] Private room Yakiniku (Grilled meat) for anniversaries ☆ We are accepting reservations♪ 050-5597-4184

  • JPY 5,000~JPY 5,999
  • JPY 1,000~JPY 1,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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4Ginza Yokota

Ginza Sta. / Japanese Cuisine, Tempura, Sushi

Michelin listed ◆A restaurant that has won Michelin stars for 8 consecutive years has opened. The ever-evolving Tentomi and sushi

3.43

229

  • JPY 10,000~JPY 14,999
  • JPY 6,000~JPY 7,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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5Ginza Shabuki Kuroge Wagyu Shabushabu Sukiyaki Senmon Ten Ginza Hon Ten

Higashi Ginza Sta. / Shabu shabu (Japanese hotpot), Sukiyaki, Hot Pot

All seats are completely private rooms◆All you can eat from 4,480 yen◆《shabu shabu or sukiyaki eaten with Sukiyaki soup, popular for its umami flavor》

3.25

110

  • JPY 8,000~JPY 9,999
  • JPY 5,000~JPY 5,999
  • -
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
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6Mizuhiki Tei

Hokutetsu Kanazawa Sta. / Shabu shabu (Japanese hotpot), Dining bar, Izakaya (Tavern)

With our proud homemade sauce [Mizuhikitei]

3.11

19

  • JPY 3,000~JPY 3,999
  • ~JPY 999
  • -
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Separate smoking area (heated tobacco only)
  • Children welcome
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7Hyoto Shijo Karasuma Ten

Karasuma Sta. / Shabu shabu (Japanese hotpot), Japanese Cuisine, Hot Pot

[4 minutes from Karasuma Station and Shijo Station] From spacious table seats to private rooms. Enjoy shabu shabu kaiseki in a stately restaurant.

  • JPY 8,000~JPY 9,999
  • JPY 6,000~JPY 7,999
  • -
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Separate smoking area (heated tobacco only)
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
  • Kids menu available
  • Vegetarian options
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8Kuroge Wagyu Marugoto Ittogai Sumibi Yakiniku Dotonbori Mitsuru Hon Ten

Nippombashi Sta. / Yakiniku (BBQ Beef), Steak, Izakaya (Tavern)

A5 grade Wagyu beef ♪ You can enjoy Yakiniku (Grilled meat) at a great value ♪

3.46

436

  • JPY 4,000~JPY 4,999
  • -
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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9Ippin Sakai

Karasuma Sta. / Japanese Cuisine

A hidden kappo restaurant that offers the flavors of Kyoto at reasonable prices throughout the seasons.

  • JPY 5,000~JPY 5,999
  • JPY 2,000~JPY 2,999
  • Tuesday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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10Gion Karyo

Gion Shijo Sta. / Japanese Cuisine

Important notice from the store

  • JPY 10,000~JPY 14,999
  • JPY 6,000~JPY 7,999
  • Wednesday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
  • Kids menu available
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11Akasaka Kintan

Akasaka Mitsuke Sta. / Beef dishes, Meat dishes, Sushi

Thanks to you, we are celebrating our 14th anniversary! Great deals on weekends and holidays!

  • JPY 10,000~JPY 14,999
  • JPY 1,000~JPY 1,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
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Selected for Tabelog Asian cuisine・Ethnic cuisine WEST "Hyakumeiten" 2024

Selected for Tabelog Asian cuisine・Ethnic cuisine WEST "Hyakumeiten" 2024

12Tamura

Tenjin Minami Sta. / Korean, Yakiniku (BBQ Beef)

It will resume operations on June 1, 2024.

  • JPY 20,000~JPY 29,999
  • -
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
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13Gion Shoten Kyoto Kawaramachi Honten

Kyoto Kawaramachi Sta. / Izakaya (Tavern), Seafood, Yakitori (Grilled chicken skewers)

A hideaway for adults in the capital. All-you-can-eat and drink luxurious meat Sushi + charcoal-grilled yakitori + wagyu beef shabu shabu in a completely private room!

3.06

27

  • JPY 2,000~JPY 2,999
  • JPY 2,000~JPY 2,999
  • -
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Separate smoking area
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
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14Manjiro

Gion Shijo Sta. / Japanese Cuisine

Please enjoy a relaxing Kyoto cuisine kaiseki meal in a restaurant with a Kyoto atmosphere.

3.48

96

  • JPY 6,000~JPY 7,999
  • JPY 4,000~JPY 4,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Separate smoking area
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15Ishiyakijidori Torikura

Karasuma Sta. / Yakitori (Grilled chicken skewers), Chicken dishes, Izakaya (Tavern)
  • JPY 5,000~JPY 5,999
  • -
  • -
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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16Private rooms Dining Gozaru Shinjuku Hon Ten

Seibu Shinjuku Sta. / Izakaya (Tavern), Seafood, Yakitori (Grilled chicken skewers)

Smoking ◎ [3 minutes walk from Shinjuku Station] We will guide you to a completely private room! All-you-can-eat and drink course of Yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) and meat Sushi from 2,700 yen

3.01

26

  • JPY 3,000~JPY 3,999
  • JPY 2,000~JPY 2,999
  • -
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Separate smoking area
  • Children welcome
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17Kitashinchi Harami

Kitashinchi Sta. / Yakiniku (BBQ Beef), Horumon (BBQ Offel), Steak

Recommended for welcome and farewell parties! We offer courses (10,000 and 12,000 yen including tax) that include all-you-can-drink!

  • JPY 8,000~JPY 9,999
  • -
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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18Ushiwakamaru Ikebukuro Ten

Ikebukuro Sta. / Yakiniku (BBQ Beef), Horumon (BBQ Offel), Izakaya (Tavern)

[1 minute from Ikebukuro East Exit Station] Yakiniku directly managed by Yakiniku (Grilled meat)! All-you-can-eat course starts from 1,980 yen ◎Private rooms also available ◎Domestic wagyu beef at a low price♪

3.30

177

  • JPY 2,000~JPY 2,999
  • JPY 1,000~JPY 1,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Smoking allowed
  • Wi-Fi available
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19Unagi no Shiromura

Hisaya Odori Sta. / Unagi (Eel), Japanese Cuisine, Seafood

<Now accepting reservations for the New Year party! >Enjoy good luck with the auspicious eel!

  • JPY 5,000~JPY 5,999
  • JPY 4,000~JPY 4,999
  • -
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
  • Kids menu available
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20Gion Bistro Maruhashi

Gion Shijo Sta. / Dining bar, French, Hamburger steak

[1 minute walk from Keihan Gion Shijo Station] Enjoy Bistro cuisine in a renovated Kyomachiya!

  • JPY 5,000~JPY 5,999
  • JPY 2,000~JPY 2,999
  • Wednesday
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
Online reservationCheck availability