Sukiyabashi Jiro
RestaurantGinza · Since 1965 · Japanese cuisine
sushi restaurant in Ginza, Chūō, Tokyo, Japan
Food
Where to eat in Japan: restaurants, cafés and dishes to try
The best-known place to eat in Japan is Sukiyabashi Jiro, Ginza. The travel guide lists 98 places to eat and drink in Osaka, Yokohama, and Fukuoka. Local dishes to try: Sashimi, Tempura, Ramen, Onigiri, and Udon.
Well-known restaurants, cafés and bars in Japan
Ordered by how many Wikipedia language editions describe each place. That measures how famous a place is, not how good the food is.
Restaurants 15
Kawabun
RestaurantMarunouchi 2-chōme
Matsumotoro
RestaurantHibiya Park · Since 1903 · yōshoku
Hyotei
RestaurantSakyō-ku · Since 1700 · kaiseki
restaurant in Japan
Ganso Nagahamaya
RestaurantFukuoka · Since 1952
Kanda Yabusoba
RestaurantKanda-Awajichō · Since 1880 · Soba
Daruma Restaurant
RestaurantOdawara · Since 1893
restaurant in Odawara, Japan
Cafés, bakeries and tea houses 7
Meguro
Shimogyō-ku · Since 1934
cafe in Kyoto, Japan
Kissa Mountain
CaféNagoya
Kissaten (tearoom and restaurant) in Nagoya, Japan
Bars and pubs 6
Places travellers recommend in Japan
Listed in the Wikivoyage travel guide. Opening hours and prices change, so check before you go.
Where to eat in Osaka
All places in OsakaRestaurants and cafés
- AjinoyaMid-range
Namba 1-7-16 現代こいさんビル2F
- Melbourne CoffeeMid-range
1st Floor Sanei Moor Building, 3-8-7 Minamisenba Chuo-ku
- Kani DōrakuSplurge
1-6-18 Dōtonbori, Chuō-ku
- Jo-Terrace
- Endo SushiMid-range
1 Chome-1-86 Noda, Fukushima Ward
- Harukoma hontenMid-range
5 Chome-5-2 Tenjinbashi, Kita Ward
- Ganko Hirano-gō Yashiki
1-3-19 Kamikuratsukuri, Hirano-ku
- En (Umeda)Mid-range
SWING umeda 2F 2-15-20 Sonezaki
Bars and nightlife
- Blarney Stone Umeda
Kita-ku, Sonezaki 2-10-15, Sonezaki Center Bldg. 6F
- Lupu
1F, Kansai-Chuo Bldg, 15-2 Doyama-cho
- Jack in the Box
12-12 Doyama-cho
- G Physique
8-23 Sanyo-Kaikan 1-F Doyama-cho
Source and corrections: Wikivoyage guide to Osaka · CC BY-SA 4.0
Where to eat in Yokohama
All places in YokohamaRestaurants and cafés
- Landmark TowerSplurge
- Edaminami ParisienneBudget
Edaminami 5-7-3, Tsuzuki-ku
- Daidai-yaMid-range
2−3−8 Minato-mirai, Nishi-ku
- Yokohama KurikoanBudget
神奈川県横浜市西区南幸1-11-1
- Shinyokohama Ramen MuseumMid-range
Shin-Yokohama 2-14-21
- SerynaSplurge
5-70 Bentendori, Naka-ku
- KonarakuBudget
4-7 Omaru, Tsuduki-ku
- RasutaBudget
Kouhoku-ku, Hiyoshihon-cho 1-5-41
Bars and nightlife
- The Tavern
2-14 Minami Saiwai cho, Nishi Ku
- All ¥500 bar GIMME!GIMME!GIMME!
1-45 Noge-cho, Naka-ku,231-0064
- Benny's Place
Ishikawacho 1-25 Mitsubo Bldg 2F
- Hogs Head
Naka-ku Tokiwa-cho 6-77, No 2 Hiyoshi Bldg 1F (中区常盤町6-77第2日吉ビル１F)
Source and corrections: Wikivoyage guide to Yokohama · CC BY-SA 4.0
Where to eat in Fukuoka
All places in FukuokaRestaurants and cafés
- Hitokuchi Gyoza Taketora
3 Chome-26-27 Haruyoshi, Chuo Ward
- ShinShin
3 Chome-2-19 Tenjin, Chuo Ward
- Usagiyorikame
2 Chome-12-19 1F 101 Haruyoshi, Chuo Ward
- Umeyama tetpei shokudo
일본 〒810-0004 Fukuoka, Chuo Ward
- Just Meat Yakiniku
Chuo Ward, Daimyo, 1 Chome−14−5 １F B
- Toriko
3 Chome-2-17 Otemon, Chuo Ward
- Menya Ishi
3 Chome−9−5, Hakata Ekimae, Hakata Ward
- Ichiran
5-3-2 Nakasugawa, Hakata-ku
Bars and nightlife
- Off Broadway
2F Beans Bldg, Oyafukodori
- Happy Cock
9F, 2-1-51 Daimyo
- The Craic and The Porter
2F Kusano Bldg
- Morris' Black Sheep British Pub
Source and corrections: Wikivoyage guide to Fukuoka · CC BY-SA 4.0
Where to eat in Sendai
All places in SendaiRestaurants and cafés
- Oden Sankichi
4-10-8 Ichiban-cho, Aoba-ku
- Ichimuan
Westin Hotel Sendai 37F, 1-9-1 Ichibancho, Aoba-ku
- Kaki Toku
4-0-1 Ichiban-cho, Aoba-ku
- Kameki Sushi
6-12 Shintomi-cho, Shiogama
- Rikyu
Aoba-ku Chuo 1-6-1
- Sendai Aoba-Tei
- Yuki Kitchen Consultant's Biologic Restaurant Potimaron
30-11-1 Kongosawa, Taihaku-ku
- Fredrick Pantry
3-10-1F, Kitame Machi
Bars and nightlife
- Sendai Coffee Stand
Kokubuncho 1 Chome-3-１２, Aoba-ku
- Rock Cafe Peter Pan
2 Chome-6-1 Kokubuncho, Aoba-ku
- Wadiharfu
Aoba District, Omachi, 2 Chome -2-2
- Club Shaft
Dai 3 Yoshiokaya Bldg, Kokubuncho 2 chome 10-11
Source and corrections: Wikivoyage guide to Sendai · CC BY-SA 4.0
Where to eat in Nagoya
All places in NagoyaRestaurants and cafés
- Café de MetroBudget
1F Kanayama station (North Exit)
- Jerry's UNOBudget
- DesperadosMid-range
Fujimatsu Building 2 FL, 1-8-11 Shinsakae, Naka-ku
- Antica RomaSplurge
Daikancho 39-18, Higashi-ku
- Garden Restaurant Tokugawa-enSplurge
1001 Tokugawa-cho, Higashi-ku
- YabatonMid-range
Osu, 3−6-18
Bars and nightlife
- The Rock Aussie Sports Bar & Grill
Aster Plaza Bldg. 2F, 4-14-6 Sakae, Naka-ku
- Serge Gen's Restaurant Group Nagoya
11-26 Nishiki 3-Chome, Naka-ku
- Shooters Sports Bar & Grill
Pola Building 2F, Sakae 2-9-26, Naka-ku
- Cigar Club Kanou
Montesharine Bldg. 1F, Sakae 1 chome 10-30, Naka-ku
Source and corrections: Wikivoyage guide to Nagoya · CC BY-SA 4.0
Where to eat in Sapporo
Restaurants and cafés
- Yakiniku Dining MEGUMI Minamihachijoten
3-7-40, Minami 8 Jo Nishi, Chuo-ku
- Soup Curry Garaku
Chuo, Minami 2 Jonishi, 2 Chome−６−1 B1F
- Nijō Ichiba
South 2-3, East 1-2
- Aji No Tokeidai
- Ramen Yokochō
- Romantei
- Cafe Phyton
South 2 East 1
- Sapporo Beer Garden
Bars and nightlife
- Jazz Spot Jericho
Minami 3 Jonishi, 3 Chome−1
- Paul's Cafe
North 5 West 5
Source and corrections: Wikivoyage guide to Sapporo · CC BY-SA 4.0
Dishes and drinks Japan is known for
Foods and drinks that come from Japan, the most widely known first.
Tempura
Japanese dish of battered deep-fried fish or vegetable, of Portuguese origin
Bento
single-portion takeout or home-packed meal common in Japanese cuisine
Sukiyaki
Sencha
Japanese not powdered green tea, usually cultivated under the full sun
Frequently asked questions
What is the most famous restaurant in Japan?
Sukiyabashi Jiro, Ginza is the most widely documented place to eat in Japan: 11 Wikipedia language editions describe it.
What food is Japan known for?
Japan is known for Sashimi, Tempura, Ramen, Onigiri, and Udon.
Where can you eat in Osaka?
The travel guide to Osaka lists Ajinoya, Melbourne Coffee, Kani Dōraku, Jo-Terrace, and Endo Sushi.
Sources: Wikidata (CC0), Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0), photos from Wikimedia Commons.