Best Restaurant Recommendations in Japan

Kyoto JPY 1,500 - 3,500

Yoshimura Kiyomizuan

Sightseeing soba

Soba Normal (JPY 1,500 - 3,000) 4.2

Soba restaurant useful around the Higashiyama sightseeing area.

Hours: Lunch and dinner
Dietary: Confirm dashi and toppings if needed.

Sapporo JPY 3,000 - 6,000

Yozora no Jingisukan

Rooftop lamb grill

Yakiniku / Grill Normal (JPY 1,500 - 3,000) 4.2

Casual jingisukan option in Susukino for lamb grill and city views.

Hours: Dinner
Dietary: Lamb-focused. Confirm sauces and side dishes.

Sapporo JPY 1,500 - 3,000

Yuzu-an Sapporo

Shabu-shabu

Sukiyaki / Shabu-Shabu Normal (JPY 1,500 - 3,000) 4.2

Casual shabu-shabu and sukiyaki-style dining for groups.

Hours: Check before visiting
Dietary: May serve pork; choose beef or vegetables and confirm broth.

Okinawa JPY 1,200 - 2,800

Zooton's

Burger cafe

Cafe Normal (JPY 1,500 - 3,000) 4.2

Casual cafe-style burger restaurant in Naha.

Hours: Lunch and dinner
Dietary: Ask staff about pork-free and vegetarian choices.

Tokyo $$

Zuien Bekkan Shinjuku

Shinjuku Chinese

Chinese Mid range (JPY 3,000 - 6,000) 4.2

Comfortable Chinese restaurant in Shinjuku with a wide menu, useful for groups who want something familiar and shareable.

Hours: Lunch and dinner, hours vary
Dietary: Pork and alcohol seasoning may be used; confirm dietary needs before visiting

Tokyo JPY 1,200 - 3,000

2foods Shibuya Loft

Plant-based casual

Vegetarian Normal (JPY 1,500 - 3,000) 4.1

Plant-based casual restaurant with easy access in Shibuya.

Hours: Lunch and dinner
Dietary: Plant-based and no-pork friendly. Confirm current menu.

Osaka JPY 3,500 - 7,000

Aburiya Umeda

Group yakiniku

Yakiniku Normal (JPY 1,500 - 3,000) 4.1

Convenient yakiniku option around Umeda for groups and families.

Hours: Dinner
Dietary: Pork may be served. Confirm no-pork handling.

Okinawa JPY 800 - 1,600

Adachiya Soba

Okinawa soba

Soba Normal (JPY 1,500 - 3,000) 4.1

Casual soba shop for Okinawan local noodles.

Hours: Lunch and dinner
Dietary: Pork broth and toppings may be used.

Furano / Asahikawa JPY 700 - 2,000

Asahikawa Coffee Stand Container

Coffee stand

Cafe Normal (JPY 1,500 - 3,000) 4.1

Simple coffee stand option for a quick break in Asahikawa.

Hours: Cafe hours
Dietary: Drinks are generally no-pork friendly.

Furano / Asahikawa JPY 900 - 1,800

Asahikawa Ramen Village Aoba

Ramen village

Ramen Normal (JPY 1,500 - 3,000) 4.1

Convenient ramen village option for trying Asahikawa-style ramen.

Hours: Lunch and dinner
Dietary: Ask staff about broth and toppings.

Furano / Asahikawa JPY 2,000 - 5,000

Asahikawa Taisetsu Local Dining

Local Japanese dining

Japanese / Izakaya Normal (JPY 1,500 - 3,000) 4.1

Useful local Japanese option for travelers staying around Asahikawa.

Hours: Lunch and dinner
Dietary: Ask staff about pork-free or vegetarian choices.

Tokyo JPY 1,500 - 4,000

Aux Bacchanales Ginza

French cafe dining

Western Normal (JPY 1,500 - 3,000) 4.1

Casual French-style cafe and brasserie in Ginza.

Hours: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Dietary: Ask staff about pork-free and vegetarian choices.

Osaka JPY 1,200 - 3,000

Awajishima Burger Osaka

Burger casual

Western Normal (JPY 1,500 - 3,000) 4.1

Casual burger option for a quick western-style meal.

Hours: Lunch and dinner
Dietary: Ask staff about pork-free toppings and sauces.

Okinawa JPY 1,500 - 3,500

Bamboo Cafe Chatan

Chatan casual dining

Western Normal (JPY 1,500 - 3,000) 4.1

Casual western-style dining around the Chatan area.

Hours: Lunch and dinner
Dietary: Ask staff about vegetarian and pork-free choices.

Okinawa JPY 4,000 - 10,000

Beef Shabu Dining Naha

Beef shabu-shabu

Sukiyaki / Shabu-Shabu High (JPY 6,000 - 10,000) 4.1

Beef-focused shabu-shabu style option for travelers avoiding pork.

Hours: Dinner
Dietary: Beef-focused and no-pork friendly. Confirm broth before ordering.

Sapporo JPY 1,500 - 4,000

Brooklyn Parlor Sapporo

Cafe dining

Western Normal (JPY 1,500 - 3,000) 4.1

Western-style cafe restaurant for burgers, plates, drinks, and dessert.

Hours: Lunch and dinner
Dietary: Ask staff about vegetarian and pork-free options.

Sapporo JPY 2,000 - 5,000

Buddy Buddy Sapporo

American casual

Western Normal (JPY 1,500 - 3,000) 4.1

Casual American-style restaurant useful for groups and easy western food.

Hours: Lunch and dinner
Dietary: Ask staff about pork-free and vegetarian choices.

Okinawa JPY 1,200 - 3,000

Burger Wolf Okinawa

Burger casual

Western Normal (JPY 1,500 - 3,000) 4.1

Casual burger option for a simple western-style meal.

Hours: Lunch and dinner
Dietary: Ask staff about pork-free toppings and sauces.

Okinawa JPY 2,500 - 6,000

Captain's Inn Kokusai Street

Steak and seafood

Western Normal (JPY 1,500 - 3,000) 4.1

Casual steak and seafood restaurant convenient for central Naha.

Hours: Lunch and dinner
Dietary: Ask staff about pork-free choices.

Sapporo JPY 1,500 - 4,000

Chinese Dining Sai Sapporo

Chinese dining

Chinese Normal (JPY 1,500 - 3,000) 4.1

Casual Chinese restaurant for lunch or dinner.

Hours: Lunch and dinner
Dietary: Ask staff about pork and stock ingredients.

Okinawa JPY 1,200 - 3,000

Chinese Kitchen Kinjyo

Casual Chinese

Chinese Normal (JPY 1,500 - 3,000) 4.1

Simple Chinese restaurant for an easy lunch or dinner.

Hours: Lunch and dinner
Dietary: Ask staff about pork-free and vegetarian dishes.

Okinawa JPY 1,500 - 4,000

Chinese Restaurant Getsuen Naha

Chinese dining

Chinese Normal (JPY 1,500 - 3,000) 4.1

Casual Chinese restaurant option around Naha.

Hours: Lunch and dinner
Dietary: Chinese dishes may use pork or meat stock.

Kyoto JPY 3,000 - 8,000

Chinese Restaurant Karin Kyoto

Hotel Chinese

Chinese High (JPY 6,000 - 10,000) 4.1

Comfortable Chinese dining option for lunch or dinner in Kyoto.

Hours: Lunch and dinner
Dietary: Ask staff about pork and stock ingredients.

Kyoto JPY 3,000 - 8,000

Chinese Restaurant Sairyu Kyoto

Hotel Chinese

Chinese High (JPY 6,000 - 10,000) 4.1

Comfortable Chinese dining option for a polished meal.

Hours: Lunch and dinner
Dietary: Ask staff about dietary requests.

Osaka JPY 700 - 2,500

Creo-Ru Dotonbori

Takoyaki and local food

Osaka Local Normal (JPY 1,500 - 3,000) 4.1

Easy Dotonbori stop for takoyaki and Osaka street-food style dishes.

Hours: Lunch and dinner
Dietary: Takoyaki contains octopus and seafood-based ingredients.

Osaka JPY 2,000 - 5,000

Din Tai Fung Osaka

Xiaolongbao

Chinese Normal (JPY 1,500 - 3,000) 4.1

Familiar Taiwanese-style Chinese restaurant for dumplings and noodle dishes.

Hours: Lunch and dinner
Dietary: Pork is common in dumplings. Ask staff about vegetarian choices.

Sapporo JPY 2,000 - 5,000

Din Tai Fung Sapporo

Taiwanese dining

Chinese Normal (JPY 1,500 - 3,000) 4.1

Taiwanese-style Chinese restaurant for xiaolongbao and noodle dishes.

Hours: Lunch and dinner
Dietary: Pork is common in dumplings. Ask staff about vegetarian choices.

Kyoto JPY 2,000 - 5,000

Ganko Sushi Sanjo Honten

Japanese sushi dining

Sushi Normal (JPY 1,500 - 3,000) 4.1

Large Japanese restaurant with sushi and set meals in central Kyoto.

Hours: Lunch and dinner
Dietary: Seafood-based. Confirm set meal ingredients.

Furano / Asahikawa JPY 1,500 - 4,000

Garden Restaurant Asahikawa

Casual western

Western Normal (JPY 1,500 - 3,000) 4.1

Casual western-style restaurant option for travelers staying in Asahikawa.

Hours: Lunch and dinner
Dietary: Ask staff about pork-free and vegetarian choices.

Okinawa JPY 1,500 - 4,000

Getsuen Hanten

Chinese dining

Chinese Normal (JPY 1,500 - 3,000) 4.1

Comfortable Chinese restaurant for lunch or dinner.

Hours: Lunch and dinner
Dietary: Chinese dishes may use pork or meat stock. Ask staff first.

Osaka JPY 3,000 - 8,000

Ginza Aster Osaka

Chinese dining

Chinese High (JPY 6,000 - 10,000) 4.1

Polished Chinese restaurant option for a more comfortable meal.

Hours: Lunch and dinner
Dietary: Ask staff about pork-free and vegetarian dishes.

Tokyo JPY 3,000 - 6,000

Gonpachi Nishi-Azabu

Tourist-friendly izakaya

Japanese / Izakaya Normal (JPY 1,500 - 3,000) 4.1

Large izakaya-style restaurant popular with visitors.

Hours: Lunch and dinner
Dietary: Ask staff about pork-free and vegetarian choices.

Kyoto JPY 900 - 2,500

Gyoza no Ohsho Shijo Omiya

Kyoto-born chain

Chinese Normal (JPY 1,500 - 3,000) 4.1

Casual Kyoto-born Chinese-style chain for gyoza, fried rice, and noodles.

Hours: Lunch and dinner
Dietary: Pork is common in gyoza and stock. Not no-pork friendly.

Okinawa JPY 3,000 - 5,500

Gyu-Kaku Naha Shintoshin

Yakiniku chain

Yakiniku Normal (JPY 1,500 - 3,000) 4.1

Familiar yakiniku chain option with easy ordering.

Hours: Dinner
Dietary: Pork may be served. Choose beef/vegetable items carefully.

Kyoto JPY 3,000 - 7,000

Gyuzen Shijo Karasuma

Casual hotpot

Sukiyaki / Shabu-Shabu Normal (JPY 1,500 - 3,000) 4.1

Casual shabu-shabu and sukiyaki option around central Kyoto.

Hours: Lunch and dinner
Dietary: Pork and beef may be served. Ask staff if avoiding pork.