At the corner of the Nishi Azabu crossing point, Gonpachi is an Izakaya that is often featured in foreign guide books. Although the hype may be a bit exaggerated, the interior looks like it could be t...
When you think Japan, if images of fighting samurais and stealthy ninjas come to mind, this might be the kind of place you’ll want to visit at least once. I was never into ninjas, so the appeal of n...
Much to the relief of those readers who are pestering me to write about more Japanese restaurants I am seriously knuckling down to the job. I recently took some visitors from Australia to a very atmos...
Cha Cha Hana, located in Golden Gai, a lingering alcove of Showa style, is based on a reconstructed Showa Era home. Private rooms and sofa seats are available, surrounded by rice paper walls. Cha Cha ...
Literally "Taste of Hokkaido," Hokkaido no Agi is a seafood-themed izakaya. Fresh fish, crab, chicken, pork, and vegetables are cooked in different Hokkaido styles. Agi has 11 private rooms, capable o...
This yakitori chain restaurant has more than 10 branches in the metropolitan area and offers authentic Hinai Jidori from Akita Prefecture. The Japanese-style interior boasts an open kitchen and both ...
Imaiya Honten Shinjuku serves authentic yakitori and uses only Hinai chickens, one of the top brand, delivered daily from Akita prefecture. It owns over ten restaurants in Tokyo. All seats have a chic...
Yanmo is famous for traditional grilled fish and rice. The most popular items, grilled salmon and salted mackerel, run between 1,000 and 1,400yen. If you're feeling greedy, you can always order a yoku...
Hatago creates a quite and relaxing aura, similar to an expensive Japanese style hotel in the countryside for you to eat your traditional Japanese food in. They have many different types of rooms and ...
This fugu Izakaiya is located across the street from the Asahi TV offices and studios. The seafood is kept in aquariums until ordered and while the prices are a bit high the quality and portions are ...
Daidaiya is an izakaya that is reinventing Japanese food and fusing it with flavors from around the world. Some examples include abalone sashimi with liver/miso sauce or foie gras sashimi with balsami...
An upscale Izakaya offering dishes prepared with fresh seafood, shabu-shabu with prime beef, foie gras, caviar and more. A strong sake and shochu list goes with it. The interior design is warm and Jap...
Hibiki works on the concept that the sound of food is just as appetizing as smell and taste. Their specialties include teppanyaki (food cooked on hot iron griddles), and broiled dishes made with premi...
Nogizaka Unokoku sits is located half way between Tokyo Midtown and the National Art Museum, and offers fugu dining in a soothing wooden interior. They menu also changes with the seasons offering othe...
Aoyama Namizo offers a fun and stylish environment for a night out as a couple or with friends. Their food tilts towards contemporary Japanese fare, while the open kitchen allows you to see the chefs ...
Waitresses in kimonos will serve you fugu (blow fish) at this luxury izakaya. Authentic decor, seasonal traditional dishes, and Japanese style private rooms offer you the real experience. Lunch is ava...
Jinro Garden opened its doors more than twelve years ago. They specialize in traditional Korean cooking with a modern presentation. Their Kimchi and yakiniku sets are particularly popular.
Foxtail offers Japanese dining in the heart of Roppongi in a casual and relaxed setting. They specialize primarily in crabs, prawns and meat dishes so be sure to give these a try.
I like its cozy atmosphere. It's modern Japanese style and always good to take visitors there.
Staffs are friendly and foods are nice, though for me its a bit pricy.
Variety of Sake and Shochu is f...