Robata Oiso
Seafood izakaya
Seafood izakaya and robatayaki option for Hokkaido seafood.
- Hours
- Dinner
- Dietary
- Seafood-focused. Ask staff about sauces and side dishes.
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Robatayaki Isaribi
Robatayaki
Classic robatayaki-style izakaya for grilled seafood and vegetables.
- Hours
- Dinner
- Dietary
- Choose seafood and vegetable items if avoiding pork.
Rokurinsha Tokyo Station
Tokyo Station pick
Famous thick noodle tsukemen inside Tokyo Station, convenient for travelers moving around the city.
- Hours
- Open daily, hours vary
- Dietary
- Seafood and pork dipping broth
Ryukyu Chuka Dining Tama Naha
Chinese dining
Chinese-style dining with Okinawan touches, good for groups.
- Hours
- Check before visiting
- Dietary
- Ask about pork and soup stock before ordering.
Ryutenmon Ebisu
Cantonese dining
Comfortable Cantonese restaurant in Ebisu.
- Hours
- Lunch and dinner
- Dietary
- Chinese dishes may use pork or meat stock.
Saborami
Vegetarian friendly
Useful cafe-style option for travelers looking for vegetarian and no-pork meals.
- Hours
- Lunch and cafe hours
- Dietary
- Vegetarian and no-pork friendly. Confirm current menu before visiting.
Sanuki Udon Byakuan
Sanuki udon
Popular udon shop for firm noodles and simple bowls.
- Hours
- Lunch and dinner
- Dietary
- Ask staff about dashi and tempura ingredients.
Sapporo Beer Garden
Jingisukan classic
Famous Sapporo beer hall and jingisukan lamb grill restaurant.
- Hours
- Lunch and dinner
- Dietary
- Lamb-focused. Ask staff about sauces and no-pork handling.
Sapporo Jingisukan Honten
Jingisukan
Central jingisukan spot for grilled lamb and casual dinner.
- Hours
- Check before visiting
- Dietary
- Lamb-focused; ask about sauces if avoiding alcohol.
Sapporo Ramen Haruka
Ramen pick
Central ramen shop suitable for visitors exploring Susukino.
- Hours
- Check before visiting
- Dietary
- Broth and toppings may contain pork.
Saryo Tsujiri Daimaru Tokyo
Matcha cafe
Kyoto-style matcha dessert cafe inside Daimaru Tokyo, convenient for travelers around Tokyo Station.
- Hours
- Open daily, hours vary
- Dietary
- Matcha desserts may contain dairy/gelatin; confirm ingredients if strict
Saryo Tsujiri Gion
Matcha sweets
Famous tea and matcha dessert cafe in Gion.
- Hours
- Cafe hours
- Dietary
- Desserts are generally no-pork friendly, but confirm gelatin ingredients.
Savoy Sapporo
Soup curry
Popular soup curry restaurant, useful for trying Sapporo comfort food.
- Hours
- Check before visiting
- Dietary
- Soup curry may contain chicken or meat stock; confirm vegetarian options.
Seaside Drive-In
Okinawa classic
Long-running casual western-style diner near the coast.
- Hours
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Dietary
- Ask staff about pork-free and vegetarian choices.
Shabu Shabu Yamafuku Kyoto
Shabu-shabu
Casual shabu-shabu option for groups and families.
- Hours
- Check before visiting
- Dietary
- May serve pork; choose beef or vegetables and confirm broth.
Shabuzen Roppongi
Easy group dinner
Convenient Roppongi shabu-shabu and sukiyaki restaurant, good for groups who want a straightforward hotpot dinner.
- Hours
- Lunch and dinner, hours vary
- Dietary
- Beef and pork options
Shinpuku Saikan Honten
Dark soy ramen
Long-running Kyoto ramen shop known for dark soy sauce ramen.
- Hours
- Morning to night
- Dietary
- Pork may be used in broth and toppings.
Shuri Soba
Shuri soba stop
Popular Okinawa soba stop around the Shuri area.
- Hours
- Lunch
- Dietary
- Okinawa soba commonly uses pork.
Sichuan Restaurant Mifuku
Sichuan
Casual Chinese restaurant good for spicy dishes and group meals.
- Hours
- Check before visiting
- Dietary
- Chinese dishes may use pork or chicken stock.
Soba Dokoro Shikotsu Sapporo
Soba
Casual soba restaurant for a simple Japanese noodle meal.
- Hours
- Check before visiting
- Dietary
- Soba dipping sauce usually contains fish stock.
Soba Kihinkan
Traditional soba
Traditional soba option around Hakone with a calm local atmosphere.
- Hours
- Lunch, hours vary
- Dietary
- Soba broth may contain fish stock; confirm ingredients if strict.
Soba Kiri Haru
Soba restaurant
Calm soba restaurant for guests wanting noodles beyond ramen.
- Hours
- Lunch and dinner
- Dietary
- Confirm dashi and side dish ingredients.
Soba Restaurant Nicolas
Modern soba
Modern soba restaurant with a calm atmosphere.
- Hours
- Lunch and dinner
- Dietary
- Confirm dashi and side dish ingredients.
Sobakiri Karani
Soba dining
Soba restaurant suited for a calmer lunch or dinner.
- Hours
- Lunch and dinner
- Dietary
- Soba is generally no-pork friendly, but confirm dashi and side dishes.
Sobanomi Yoshimura
Soba restaurant
Comfortable soba restaurant for a calm noodle lunch or dinner.
- Hours
- Lunch and dinner
- Dietary
- Confirm dashi and side dish ingredients.
Soup Curry Cocoro Sapporo
Soup curry
Sapporo soup curry option known for local vegetables.
- Hours
- Lunch and dinner
- Dietary
- Broth may include meat stock. Confirm before ordering.
Steak House Pound Shijo Kawaramachi
Wagyu steak
Steak and grilled beef option around central Kyoto.
- Hours
- Lunch and dinner
- Dietary
- Beef-focused. Confirm pork-free sides and sauces.
Steak House Yoshiike
Steak dinner
Steak restaurant around Hakone-Yumoto, good for guests wanting a meat-focused dinner.
- Hours
- Lunch and dinner, reservations recommended
- Dietary
- Beef-focused menu; confirm sauces and sides if avoiding pork.
Streamer Coffee Company Shibuya
Latte art
Casual cafe in Shibuya known for coffee and latte art, useful for a quick rest between shopping stops.
- Hours
- Open daily, hours vary
- Dietary
- Coffee and desserts; confirm ingredients for cakes
Sukiyaki Jyuniten
Modern sukiyaki
Modern sukiyaki dining with quality beef and a polished but approachable setting.
- Hours
- Lunch and dinner, hours vary
- Dietary
- Beef focused
Sumibi Yakiniku Tetsuan
Charcoal yakiniku
Charcoal yakiniku restaurant around Kawaguchiko, good for travelers who want grilled beef in a casual setting.
- Hours
- Dinner, hours vary
- Dietary
- Yakiniku menu; not halal-certified. Confirm pork-free meats, sauces, and shared grill if strict.
Sushi Dokoro Arima
Sushi dinner
Sushi restaurant for guests looking for fresh seafood in Sapporo.
- Hours
- Lunch and dinner
- Dietary
- Seafood-based. Ask staff about sauces and side dishes.
Sushi Dokoro Yume
Casual sushi
Casual sushi restaurant suitable for an easy seafood meal.
- Hours
- Check before visiting
- Dietary
- Seafood based; ask about alcohol-based seasonings.
Sushi Hasegawa Shinsaibashi
Sushi dinner
Comfortable sushi restaurant around Shinsaibashi.
- Hours
- Lunch and dinner
- Dietary
- Seafood-based. Confirm sauces and side dishes.
Sushi Hayata Osaka
Sushi dinner
Higher-budget sushi choice for a slower dinner in Osaka.
- Hours
- Dinner
- Dietary
- Seafood-based. Confirm course ingredients and reservation.