Authentic Japanese Dining

Authentic Japanese Dining, Tokyo, Japan (D)

Make the most of your trip to Tokyo and experience authentic Japanese cuisine. These Japanese restaurants serving a range of authentic Japanese style specialties will be sure to have your tastebuds crying out for more. We have searched out a range of easy to find restaurants with English menus available, just to make it a little easier to get what you want, and to give you a real Japanese dining experience.
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Guide Name: Authentic Japanese Dining
Guide Location: Japan » Tokyo
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Article (D))
# of Attractions: 23
Author: Tony Fitzpatrick
Author Bio: After a lifetime of living in small town New Zealand, Tony and his family traded life in the country for the big cities of Moscow, Helsinki and now Tokyo. They now enjoy exploring the world around them and experiencing all it has to offer.
Author Website: http://www.aroundrock3.com
Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
  • Tempura Tsunahachi - Shinjuku
  • Yakiniku-Tei Rokkasen
  • Seiryu Hatsutsubomi Akihabara
  • Maya
  • Teppanyaki Madoy Shinbashi
  • Toukaitei
  • Kuroud-Kuriya Nenohi Ginza
  • Kitaohji Shinjuku
  • Ginza Tenkuni
  • Izuei
  • Wahhahha Fugetsu Shibuya
  • Yakitori Namban-tei Shibuya
  • Tsukiji Kaisen Sushi Mamire
  • Maguro donya Judaime Yazaemon Akihabara
  • Sushidokoro Jun Marunouchi
  • Hakobune Daiginjou Irori
  • Kikukawa
  • Kaede
  • Kissyou Ebisu
  • Big-Pig Kanda Nishiguchi
  • Sanuki chaya Yaesu
  • Muhmu Ginza
  • Tempura Sakaba Wabaru
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Tempura Tsunahachi - Shinjuku

1) Tempura Tsunahachi - Shinjuku

A specialist tempura restaurant which has been sharing the delicious taste of this Japanese staple since 1923.

With a range of meal sets it is easy to order and experience the taste sensation that is tempura. Tsunahachi uses the purest sesame oil to ensure their tempura has exceptional taste
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Yakiniku-Tei Rokkasen

2) Yakiniku-Tei Rokkasen

A grilled meat restaurant serving such Japanese classics as Shabu-shabu and Sukiyaki, something you shouldn't leave Japan without trying. There is even an all-you-can-eat (and Drink) menu option which allows you 2 hours to enjoy this sumptuous Japanese feast.

Located within a 2 minute walk of JR Line Shinjuku Station.
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Seiryu Hatsutsubomi Akihabara

3) Seiryu Hatsutsubomi Akihabara

A seafood specialty restaurant which also does Shabushabu, Kaiseki, Sushi, Japanese sake and Nabe. While dinner will set you back about 4,500 yen, head there for lunch and you will only pay 1,200 yen for your choice of Seafood, Soba noodles, Tempura, Set meals, Sashimi/Seafood, Sushi/Seafood and other Japanese specialties. Only a 1 minute walk from JR Akihabara Central Station.
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Maya

4) Maya

If you are looking for somewhere particularly special to impress someone, this is the perfect venue. Specialising in Sukiyaki, Shabu-shabu and Teppanyaki.

Private tatami rooms are available for a special occassion or you can dine casually in their dining hall.

With prices starting at 10,500 yen this is definitely not for your budget traveller, although you could enjoy sukiyaki or Tonkatsu (pork cutlets) for a more modest 3,150 yen at lunchtime.
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Teppanyaki Madoy Shinbashi

5) Teppanyaki Madoy Shinbashi

Modern Japanese style Teppanyaki dining. Aimed at a more everyday casual style Teppanyaki as opposed to luxury Teppanyaki this is a relaxed place to enjoy this dining spectacle.

You can choose from an A-la-carte style menu or a set menu starting from 6,000 yen

Located within a 5 minute walk of Shinbashi Station.
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Toukaitei

6) Toukaitei

Another restaurant specialising in Shabu-shabu and sukiyaki.

Located in the luxurious Dai-Ichi Hotel Tokyo, this is another place to enjoy with someone special or someone you are trying to impress. Dinner menu starts at 6,930 Yen, while lunch starts at 2,887 Yen.

Located just 2 mins walk from JR Shimbashi Station on the Yamanote line.
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Kuroud-Kuriya Nenohi Ginza

7) Kuroud-Kuriya Nenohi Ginza

From its roots as a historic Sake brewery in 1665, Kuroud-Kuriya is designed to enhance the sake tasting experience. They promote good food and good sake in a sake cellar environment. All foods are prepared to go well with the sake and are prepared in front of you in the wide-open kitchen.

Located a 4 min walk from JR Yurakucho station
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Kitaohji Shinjuku

8) Kitaohji Shinjuku

A Kaiseki restaurant where you can enjoy a traditional multi course Japanese meal in elegant surroundings. Served by waitresses in traditional kimonos, while seated in relaxing surroundings overlooking Tokyo from the 51st floor of the Shinjuku Sumitomo Building.

A 7 min walk from JR Shinjuku Station or a 2 min walk from Exit A6 at Tochomae station on the Toei Oedo Line.

Follow the underground walkway from the West Exit and soon after you emerge from the end you will see the 51 storey Sumitomo Building standing in front of you.
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Ginza Tenkuni

9) Ginza Tenkuni

Established in 1885 as a small street stall, Ginza Tenkuni uses the finest sesame seed oil to provide you with rich variety of Japanese Tempura. Spread over 4 floors over a range of dining experiences, Ginza Tenkuni is located within a 3 minute walk of JR Shinbashi Station.
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Izuei

10) Izuei

Looking for something a bit different, then how about an eel / unagi restaurant. Unagi is a freshwater eel and is a common ingredient in Japanese cooking.

Located an 8 min walk from JR Ikebukuro Station or a 3 min walk from Higashi-Ikebukuro Station on the Yurakucho Subway Line. This restaurant is in the Sunshine City Complex, a large collection of buildings in Ikebukero.
Image Courtesy of Kakidai.
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Wahhahha Fugetsu Shibuya

11) Wahhahha Fugetsu Shibuya

Specialising in Okonomi-yaki, the Japanese style savoury cabbage pancake. You will also find yaki-soba and Teppan-yaki on the menu here. Open till 3am Monday to Friday, so great place to head after a night out.

Close to four stations, so it is easy to access;

1 min walk from JR Shibuya Station east exit and Tokyu Denentoshi Line Shibuya Station. 5 min walk from Keio Inokashira Line Shibuya Station and a 3 min walk from Ginza Subway Line Shibuya Station.

Turn down the small street beside the Lacoste Store and you will find this little place.
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Yakitori Namban-tei Shibuya

12) Yakitori Namban-tei Shibuya

A long time Yakitori restaurant, offering delicious grilled skewers. Using domestic chicken delivered daily to the restaurant from a farm and prepared in the morning you can't beat the freshness. value menus are available (with unlimited drinks) to make it easy to decide which of their delicious skewers you want to savour.

Handily located near no less than 7 stations making it easy to access from most parts of the city.

Directly opposite the Oicity Building.
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Tsukiji Kaisen Sushi Mamire

13) Tsukiji Kaisen Sushi Mamire

There is no food more synonomous with Japan than sushi, so to visit Japan without trying out some authentic sushi restaurants will be a crime.

Located a 2 min walk from JR Ikebukuro Station West Exit.
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Maguro donya Judaime Yazaemon Akihabara

14) Maguro donya Judaime Yazaemon Akihabara

Dine on tuna from Miura's Misaki port and other fresh selections imported from all over Japan, here in the chic environment of Maguro Donya. Here you can enjoy authentic Japanese seafood cuisine & sushi at affordable prices.

Located a 1 min walk from JR Akihabara Station, the Hibiya Subway Line Akihabara Station and the Tsukuba Express Akihabara Station
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Sushidokoro Jun Marunouchi

15) Sushidokoro Jun Marunouchi

A classy sushi house in Marunouchi, with a relaxing zen style interior. Although a little on the expensive side, if you pop in for lunch you will still experience the same delicious sushi at more affordable price.

A short 3 min walk from JR Tokyo Station, follow the underground walkway to find it.

Located a 3 min walk from JR Tokyo Station The Marunouchi south exit and a 2 min walk from Chiyoda Line Nijubashimae Station.
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Hakobune Daiginjou Irori

16) Hakobune Daiginjou Irori

An upmarket Izakaya offering Banquet dinners, Traditional Japanese style cuisine, Japanese sake, Charcoal grill and Oysters.

Conveniently located a 5 min walk from Ginza Subway Station (A2 exit), a 3 min walk from Shimbashi Subway Station (Exit 1) and a 4 min walk from JR Shimbashi Station Ginza mouth
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Kikukawa

17) Kikukawa

Established for over 50 years and the techniques for cutting the fresh unagi and steaming them, to seasoning them with their traditional home-made sauce, you will be served in a manner that has been passed on from generation to generation.

Located a 5 min walk from JR Shinjuku Station (West exit), a 2 min walk from Toei Ooedo Line Shinjuku-Nishiguchi Station and a 3 min walk from Seibu Shinjuku Line Seibu-Shinjuku Station.
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Kaede

18) Kaede

An elegant restaurant offering traditional Japanese banquet style meals. These are meals where you are served a lot of little dishes and really get to enjoy the tastes of Japan.

Located a 2 min walk from both Ginza Subway Line and Tozai Subway Line Nihombashi Station (B1 exit) and a 5 min walk from JR Tokyo Station Yaesu center mouth and Marunouchi Subway Line Tokyo Station.
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Kissyou Ebisu

19) Kissyou Ebisu

Specialising in delicious Shabushabu hotpots and traditional banquet style dinners with great views from the 38th floor out over Tokyo. If dining on a budget come here for lunch when the price is a lot friendlier to your pocket.

Located a 5 min walk from JR Ebisu Station (East exit). Follow the skywalk travelators till they spit you out at the Ebisu Garden Place Tower. Ebisu garden place tower 38F prospects restaurant street TOP OF YEBISU.
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Big-Pig Kanda Nishiguchi

20) Big-Pig Kanda Nishiguchi

The largest okonomiyaki restaurant in Tokyo, serving Hiroshima okonomiyaki which mainly has noodles inside, making it very filling but low in calories, so it's very popular among women. Their meat and vegetable teppanyaki menu goes perfectly well with beer and Japanese sake. They offer party courses with all-you-can-drink from JPY3,108 per person and when the Hiroshima carp baseball team, win a game, they serve free draft beer the next day, so worth keeping an ear out for the baseball results.

Located a 2 min walk from JR Kanda Station.
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Sanuki chaya Yaesu

21) Sanuki chaya Yaesu

Serving Udon and Soba noodles. Udon is a type of thick wheat flour noodle and is often served hot as a noodle soup in its simplest form, as kake udon, in a mildly flavoured broth called kakejiru, which is made of dashi, soy sauce, and mirin. Soba are a thin buckwheat noodle served either chilled with a dipping sauce, or in hot broth as a noodle soup.

Located a 2 min walk from JR Tokyo Station.
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Muhmu Ginza

22) Muhmu Ginza

A modern style Izakaya, serving Soba noodles, Japanese sake and Shochu (another Japanese drink). If you want to endulge in soba noodles in true Japanese fashion, there is no better place to was them down with authentic Japanese sakes and shochu.

Located 1 min walk from Ginza Subway Line, Marunouchi Subway Line and Hibiya Subway Line Ginza Station and a 5 min walk from JR Yurakucho Station.
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Tempura Sakaba Wabaru

23) Tempura Sakaba Wabaru

Enjoy the taste of traditional Japanese Tempura (a dish of seafood or vegetables that have been battered and deep fried). An all you can drink menu is available also.

Located a 3 min walk from JR Ebisu Station (West exit)and a 10 min walk from Hibiya Subway Line Hiroo Station.

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