Fuji Five Lakes
Just off the main drag, this tiny shop is a good spot to sample the local te-uchi udon (handmade wheat-flour noodles) while sitting cross-legged on tatami…
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Hakone
Choose from a hodgepodge of Japanese favourites (tonkatsu, sashimi, curry rice) along with a few Western and even Chinese dishes in this retro family…
Around Tokyo
Near the gate of Musashi Mitake-jinja, this cosy shop has mountain views out the back windows and serves kamo-nanban soba (noodles in hearty duck broth).
Izu Peninsula
This friendly counter bar has a retro vibe and an inventive menu including local fish (honjitsu no sakana) and assorted delicacies served yakitori-style…
Nikkō
Refuel at this no-frills Nikkō staple that's been serving foreign travellers for almost three decades. Basic comfort food includes big bowls of curry udon…
Kamakura
One of the few restaurants around town open for breakfast, Cobakaba serves Japanese-style breakfast sets – fried egg, rice, fish, miso soup, salad and…
Hakone
This serene riverside soba restaurant is perfect for a bite after visiting the neighbouring Tenzan Tōji-kyō onsen complex. Find it through an arched gate…
Izu Peninsula
In business since 1916, serving hearty comfort food such as kamo nabeyaki udon (duck hotpot; ¥1000). Look for the model raccoon by the entrance. They have…
Izu Peninsula
Grab a pavement table or counter seat at this smart little seafront joint for tuna cutlet burgers, stacked aesthetically with salad and sauce in a toasted…
Fuji Five Lakes
Great little izakaya (pub-eatery) serving sensational whole grilled fish and various yaki-soba (fried noodles). It's off Rte 137, behind the petrol…
Around Tokyo
This popular restaurant is a lovely spot to try shimazushi, the local speciality sushi using fish marinated in island soy sauce and green chilli peppers…
Yokohama
The walls at this cheerful little canteen are literally wallpapered with appetizing photos of the stir-fries, dumplings, noodle soups and salads on offer…
Hakone
Yamagusuri is a popular spot for substantial, healthy meal sets featuring tororo (grated yam) that you pour over barley and rice. The dining room…
Around Tokyo
Friendly restaurant and bar serving simple fare of rice dishes, pizza and tacos. Open for lunch on days when the Tokyo ferry is in town. It's in front of…
Kamakura
Kick back in this California-style surf shack and enjoy charcoal-grilled burgers stacked with bacon, cheese and avocado, washed down with a Dr Pepper or a…
Nikkō
In business since 1804, this teahouse specialises in manjū (bean-jam buns) and other traditional sweets; look for the green-and-white banners.
Fuji Five Lakes
This homely, family-run spot serves tasty Japanese dishes including udon and tempura, which you can enjoy seated Japanese-style or at a regular table.
Around Tokyo
Near the train station end of Omote-sandō is this locally-regarded and reasonably priced sushi joint with an English-speaking chef.
Around Tokyo
Perched on the lakeside, this busy restaurant is of the picture-menu and vending-machine variety – choose your meal, pay at the machine, and then give…
Nikkō
Only open for dinner, there's a bit of everything on the menu here, reflecting the culinary whims of the owner: Szechuan-style Chinese dishes, duck breast…
Izu Peninsula
The anchor of the Nanz Village complex, this casual restaurant serves Mexican fare like fajitas along with pizzas and fish and chips. Creative cocktails…
Izu Peninsula
The best venue in the drab Marine Town development up the coast from Orange Beach, where you can enjoy thin-crust pizzas while sipping German-style craft…
Izu Peninsula
Sate your sushi cravings at this corner restaurant with the jizakana sushi setto (local fish sushi set). There’s a picture menu, and a green-and-white…
Izu Peninsula
Touristy diner serving Shimoda red snapper burgers and shrimp avo burgers along with a few bottled beers. It's just behind the harbour museum at the port.
Izu Peninsula
Run by friendly older women, this popular road stop offers up a good range of simple dishes from sashimi set meals to noodles.
Izu Peninsula
Across from the ocean, this sun-drenched beach cafe does cheap and cheerful meals, beer, cocktails and coffee.
