Best Creative, Innovative (Sake & Counter Seats) in Japan

1Monaka Do

Kyoto Kawaramachi Sta. / Izakaya (Tavern), Creative, Shochu (Japanese spirits)

《3 minutes walk from Kawaramachi Station》◇Popular restaurant with Creative Cuisine! ! ◇

3.24

59

  • JPY 3,000~JPY 3,999
  • -
  • -
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
Online reservationCheck availability

2unaginonedoko Shinsaibashi Honten

Nippombashi Sta. / Unagi (Eel), Seafood, Creative

[Kansai's first Grilled skewer eel specialty store] Kansai-style grilled eel specialty store featured in "Matsuko's Unknown World"

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

3Uji So Kokoro

Uji Sta. / Izakaya (Tavern), Creative, Steak

Celebrating our 17th anniversary: half price drinks

3.30

69

  • JPY 3,000~JPY 3,999
  • JPY 1,000~JPY 1,999
  • Thursday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
  • Kids menu available
  • Vegetarian options
Online reservationCheck availability

4Harebare

Shichijo Sta. / Izakaya (Tavern), Seafood, Creative

5 minutes from Shichijo Station ◆ Enjoy Kyoto vegetable obanzai and seasonal fresh fish in a quaint 110-year-old traditional house. Enjoy the carefully selected ingredients

3.09

12

  • JPY 3,000~JPY 3,999
  • -
  • Tuesday
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
  • Vegetarian options
Online reservationCheck availability

5Consai

Kagurazaka Sta. / Creative, French, Vegetable dishes

1 minute walk from Kagurazaka Station. Unique dishes that combine the best of Japanese and French cuisine cuisine, using fresh vegetables from contracted farmers.

  • JPY 8,000~JPY 9,999
  • JPY 5,000~JPY 5,999
  • Tuesday
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
  • Vegetarian options
Online reservationCheck availability

6La Ohana

Gokiso Sta. / Izakaya (Tavern), Creative, Soup Curry

【御器所駅5分】旬の野菜をたっぷり使用◎添加物を控えた体に優しい“手作りおばんざい”を満喫

3.11

9

  • JPY 4,000~JPY 4,999
  • JPY 1,000~JPY 1,999
  • Thursday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
  • Vegetarian options
Online reservationCheck availability

7Private rooms Oyasai to Jidori to Dining Minitomato Kobe Sannomiya Ten

Sannomiya Sta. / Baru (Spanish style bar), Izakaya (Tavern), Creative

[Semi-private rooms available] Tokushima local Awaodori chicken and a wide variety of Vegetable Dishes. Courses perfect for girls' nights out are also available.

3.07

15

  • JPY 3,000~JPY 3,999
  • JPY 1,000~JPY 1,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Separate smoking area
  • Children welcome
Online reservationCheck availability

8Sosaku cafe dining Teppanya

Mishima Sta. / Dining bar, Creative, Steak

[2 minutes walk from Mishima Station] Enjoy delicious meat and fresh fish from Suruga Bay with local Shizuoka sake! All seats are sunken kotatsu tables

3.38

60

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

9Yasai Makigushi Ekubo

Yotsubashi Sta. / Izakaya (Tavern), Vegetable dishes, Creative

■The strongest combination of pork and fresh vegetables! Enjoy healthy Grilled skewer with colorful vegetable rolls◎

3.07

42

  • JPY 3,000~JPY 3,999
  • ~JPY 999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Separate smoking area (heated tobacco only)
  • Children welcome
Online reservationCheck availability

10Creative FANCL Reiwa Honzen

Ginza Sta. / Japanese Cuisine, Seafood, Creative

Craftsmanship x seasonal materials x luxurious space ~ A blissful moment in Ginza ~

3.46

187

  • JPY 8,000~JPY 9,999
  • JPY 2,000~JPY 2,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
Online reservationCheck availability

11Hatchobori Yaoya Bar

Kayabacho Sta. / Baru (Spanish style bar), Vegetable dishes, Creative

4 minutes from Hatchobori Station, 5 minutes from Kayabacho, 12 minutes from Tokyo Station◇ Creative Cuisine! Stylish space perfect for reserved ♪

3.09

15

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

12Basara Yoshitake

Oita Sta. / Creative, French, Izakaya (Tavern)

Enjoy Bungo's charming Japanese creations with all five senses, focusing on seasonal vegetables. In an antique-style modern space

3.23

14

  • JPY 5,000~JPY 5,999
  • JPY 1,000~JPY 1,999
  • Sunday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
  • Kids menu available
Online reservationCheck availability

13Tempura Izakaya Wabaru Gakugei Daigaku

Gakugei Daigaku Sta. / Izakaya (Tavern), Tempura, Creative

[2 minutes from Gakugei University] A Tempura Izakaya (Japanese-style bar) where you can casually enjoy unusual dishes and skewered tempura in Gakugei University's repertoire♪

3.26

42

  • JPY 5,000~JPY 5,999
  • JPY 1,000~JPY 1,999
  • Thursday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
Online reservationCheck availability

14ARGOS

Meiji Jingumae Sta. / Cafe, Baru (Spanish style bar), Creative

A new way to spend your time in a city you frequent, but down a path you don't usually go down.

3.19

32

  • JPY 2,000~JPY 2,999
  • JPY 1,000~JPY 1,999
  • -
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
  • Vegetarian options
Online reservationCheck availability

15Yotsuya Shinmichi Dori Yoiyoi

Yotsuya Sta. / Izakaya (Tavern), Nihonshu (Japanese sake), Creative

[Adult Izakaya (Japanese-style bar) in Yotsuya] Enjoy A5 domestic Japanese black beef and carefully selected Japanese sake! Large parties possible!

3.21

69

  • JPY 4,000~JPY 4,999
  • ~JPY 999
  • Sunday、Public Holiday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
Online reservationCheck availability

16Miyazaki Jidori Sumiyaki Baru Fire Bar Do

Nishinomiya Kitaguchi Sta. / Yakitori (Grilled chicken skewers), Izakaya (Tavern), Creative

We apologize for the inconvenience, but we are currently only accepting reservations by phone for groups of 9 or more.

3.34

85

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

17Xsix

Shin Fukushima Sta. / Kushi-age (Deep-fried skewers), Creative

≪Enjoy Fried Skewers that is a fusion of Japanese and French cuisine We use rice oil for frying.

3.36

82

  • JPY 6,000~JPY 7,999
  • -
  • Monday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Separate smoking area
  • Children welcome
Online reservationCheck availability

18Kushiyaki Manten Kyoto Shijo Karasuma Ten

Karasuma Sta. / Izakaya (Tavern), Creative, Yakitori (Grilled chicken skewers)

"Vegetable roll skewers" made with fresh vegetables carefully grilled with pork are Manten's specialty! !

3.41

199

  • JPY 3,000~JPY 3,999
  • -
  • -
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
Online reservationCheck availability

19GINZA KUKI

Ginza Sta. / Japanese Cuisine, Hot Pot, Creative

[3-minute walk from the station] A variety of healthy dishes based on the concept of "fermentation and aging" created by a long-established miso company

3.28

35

  • JPY 15,000~JPY 19,999
  • JPY 10,000~JPY 14,999
  • Sunday、Public Holiday
  • Multilingual menu
  • Multilingual staff
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
  • Kids menu available
  • Vegan options
  • Vegetarian options
  • Gluten-Free options
Online reservationCheck availability

20BANKAI

Sannomiya Sta. / Izakaya (Tavern), Japanese Cuisine, Creative

reserved the entire floor for a private banquet in Kobe Sannomiya! (For around 25 people) All-you-can-drink courses with Kobe beef and snow crab are available.

3.26

40

  • JPY 5,000~JPY 5,999
  • JPY 1,000~JPY 1,999
  • Sunday、Public Holiday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Separate smoking area
  • Children welcome
  • Vegetarian options
Online reservationCheck availability