Tokyo - Restaurants - Japanese

3-2-14 Nihonbashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
+81-3-3271-3436

Nihonbashi Yukari

Sit at the counter and watch the artistry of Iron Chef 2002, Kimio Nonaga, as he slices and dices luscious seafood, fresh from famed Tsukiji Market. Exquisite pottery and lacque... read more

1F Toranomon Tower Office, 4-1-28 Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo
81-3-5733-0070

An unlikely location in an obsure office building doesn't dissuade. We can't stay away from celeb chef Nobuyuki Matsuhisa's empire, wherever we go; it just might be easier to get in here than in an... read more

5-1-5 Minami-Azabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo
81-3-5789-3838

Waketokuyama

Master chef Hiromitsu Nozaki mans the classic cedar counter most nights at his flagship restaurant in Hiroo. Watch him grate wasabi, artfully decorating dishes. Zen-soothing interior sets the stage... read more

3-31-8 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku , Tokyo
81-3-3352-1012

Tempura Tsunahachi

The 1920s-era building housing this veteran tempura temple feels out of place in Shinjuku. Head to best seats in the house: those at the counter. Watch seasonal ingredients dipped in batter an... read more

5-15-8 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
81-3-3544-5252

Ukai-tei Teppanyaki

Get spoiled with a private room and personal chef at this romantic temple to teppanyaki in Ginza; marblelicious wagyu beef is grilled perfectly to your request; go all Willy Wonka afterward, among ... read more

5-5-13, Sakaguchi Building 9F Dhuo-ku, Ginza, Tokyo
81-3-5568-0923

Kondo Tempura

Worship at the altar of Fumio Kondo, king of tempura. We love the delicate-as-air julienned carrots, the thick slices of sweet potato, the fava beans. Kondo gets these veggies at the peak of their ... read more

4-85 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
81-3-3470-0071

Maisen

Long-time local Japanese favorite sports a constant line for the panko-crusted, deep-fried tonkatsu specialty; the retro space of this original near Omotesando Station appeals (there are three othe... read more

1F, 1-15-2, Minabi Azabu, Tokyo
81-3-5942-5817

Yamada Chikara

Yamada Chikara doesn't need to advertise its presence to have diners clamoring for one of just 12 seats at its dark counter. Chef Yamada blends cutting-edge molecular gastronomy with traditional&nb... read more

2-12-11 Tsukiji, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
81-3-3541-2591

Tsukiji Tamura

Be overwhelmed with course after delectable course presented on shiny lacquer and rustic pottery at this top-choice kaiseke (multi-course seasonal dish) experience. Third-generation chef Takashi Ta... read more

Marunaka Building, 3-7-3 Shinjuku , Tokyo
81-3-3354-4829

Saiseisakaba

Prepare your palate for this casual tachinomi (standing bar) in the back streets of Shinjuku Sanchome; open kitchen offers a show, but it’s a toss-up whether you want to watch the makings of ... read more

2-18-8 Morishita, Koto-ku, Tokyo
81-3633-1638

Yamariki

Lines outside attest to the continued appeal of this friendly, 1920s-era Morishita izakaya (Japanese pub); go for the signature nikomi if you're partial to cow innards, or the tamer yakitori; we li... read more

1-17-10 Nihonbashi Ningyocho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
81-3-3668-7651

Tamahide

Get in line (it forms before opening time) at this fifth-generation shop in Ningyocho district that gets credit for birthing the popular oyakodon dish: chicken in soy broth, eggs added at last minu... read more

7-14-18 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo
81-3-5772-6657

Honmura An Tokyo

Loyal fans of the former sister venue, Honmura An, in NYC's SoHo will recognize the soba at this Rappongi spot. A window in the sleek dining space overlooks a workroom where the chef rolls bu... read more

2-2-2 Asakusa, Taito-ku, Tokyo
81-3-3844-9502

Sometaro

Feel as if you’ve stepped into an old Japanese home in this wooden building near the historic Asakusa temple. Sit on a tatami mat at a low table with its own griddle, and man the stove to mak... read more

La Viarre Ginza 2F, 7-5-4 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
81-3-5568-5822

Ginza Toyoda

A simple, unpretentious setting for kaiseki (set of traditional dishes using seasonal ingredients). Ask to sit at the counter and prepare be dazzled as you watch the chef expertly slice seafood and... read more

2-9-9 Nihonbashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
81-3-3272-3227

Tamai

Eel fans should seek out this specialist housed in a small, wooden structure marked with a blue-and-white banner in the back streets of Nihonbashi behind the Takashimaya store. The eel in question ... read more

1-6-2 Senzoku, Taito-ku, Tokyo
81-3-3871-2521

Otafuku

Otafuku is practically synonymous with oden (fish cake stew) in this city. Minimal, classic setting with dark wood, long counter and low tables on tatami. Chef stands guard with ladle over his cove... read more