JapanRestaurants

Asian restaurants in Japan

  1. A

    Monsoon

    Monsoon serves up a variety of pan-Asian cuisine from peanut satays to steamed shrimp dumplings in an evocative tropical café setting. Alfresco seating and fruity cocktails help stave off the oppression of Tokyo's notoriously muggy summers, while tropical lagers and spicy curries will help you escape the depression of Tokyo's notoriously grey winters.

    reviewed

  2. B

    Den Rokuen-Tei

    Modern twists on seasonally changing Japanese izakaya (pub/eatery) dishes are matched with an array of wine, beer and sake cocktails. Private tatami (woven floor matting) rooms are available, but at this relaxed, stylish perch on the top of Parco 1, the lovely open-air terrace is the prime property.

    reviewed

  3. Nanaya Colonial

    This fashionable restaurant overlooking the Hori-kawa serves beautifully presented Pan-Asian dishes to match its Asian-modern style. Among the eclectic choices: Chinese yam with scallops, rare tuna steak and grilled eel with rice. Open 'til midnight for stylish drinks too.

    reviewed

  4. Chō Bali Bali

    This stylish space gathers a festive crowd most nights and serves eclectic dishes from Indonesia, Thailand and Vietnam with a touch of Italian for good measure; yam-un-sen is a spicy Thai salad with vermicelli. Highly recommended.

    reviewed

  5. C

    Legian

    For popular, authentic Indonesian cuisine head to this tiny spot by the river. Staff make annual trips to Indonesia to bone up on technique, and are happy to make vegetarian versions.

    reviewed

  6. D

    Jingoro Rāmen

    Like a roadhouse south of the station, Takayama's most venerable rāmen restaurant is a simple affair: broth, noodles and pork (or not) - but the savoury results are extremely satisfying.

    reviewed

  7. Chō Bali Bali

    This stylish space gathers lively crowds most nights and serves eclectic dishes from Indonesia, Thailand and Vietnam, with a touch of Italian for good measure; yam-un-sen is a spicy Thai salad with vermicelli. Highly recommended.

    reviewed

  8. Asian Kitchen KAPI

    Next door to Mori-no-Kokage (look for the English sign), this trendy Pan-Asian bistro is a good choice if your Japanese is limited. In addition to the local cuisine, KAPI also offers an impressive range of Asian favourites, from Korean-style hotpots to fiery Indonesian curries.

    reviewed