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Best izakaya in Tokyo

The best izakaya in Tokyo are in residential neighborhoods, not around the big stations where touts work the crowds. Ebisu, Nakameguro, Sangenjaya and the alleys of Omoide Yokocho in Shinjuku have the highest concentrations of 3.5+ izakaya, many with fewer than fifteen seats. Hours matter: most open at 17:00 and the famous ones are full by 18:30.

Open izakaya in Tokyo on the map

Top-rated izakaya in Tokyo on Tabelog

The 15 highest-scoring izakaya restaurants in Tokyo right now, by Tabelog score. Open the map to see where each one is, its hours and whether it takes cards.

  1. ToritanakaYakitori · Kanegafuchi Sta. 361m
    4.26402 reviewsDinner JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
  2. Shutei YuzawaYakitori · Bakuroyokoyama Sta. 129m
    3.97348 reviewsDinner JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
  3. Yakitori shiraYakitori · Umegaoka Sta. 87m
    3.93472 reviewsDinner JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
  4. Shokudo TodakaIzakaya · Gotanda Sta. 146m
    3.911,143 reviewsDinner JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999
  5. Topca Kanda hontenCurry · Awajicho Sta. 201m
    3.792,815 reviewsDinner JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
  6. Hot Spoon Gotanda tenCurry · Gotanda Sta. 161m
    3.762,800 reviewsDinner - JPY 999
  7. BudouyaIndian curry · Kanda Sta. 260m
    3.761,053 reviewsDinner JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
  8. torisawaYakitori · Naka Meguro Sta. 131m
    3.75525 reviewsDinner JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999
  9. have more curryCurry · Daikan yama Sta. 578m
    3.74836 reviewsDinner JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
  10. Shunsai Ogura YaJapanese Cuisine · Ikejiri Ohashi Sta. 156m
    3.74315 reviewsDinner JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
  11. Yakiniku Jumbo ShirokaneYakiniku · Shirokane Takanawa Sta. 519m
    3.731,646 reviewsDinner JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
  12. Curry Ya BanbiCurry · Jimbocho Sta. 288m
    3.731,048 reviewsDinner JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
  13. Yakitori Uu.Yakitori · Gakugei Daigaku Sta. 132m
    3.73380 reviewsDinner JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
  14. Osoba no KogaSoba · Nogizaka Sta. 797m
    3.721,065 reviewsDinner JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
  15. AlayashikiIzakaya · Nishi Waseda Sta. 415m
    3.72605 reviewsDinner JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999

Ranked by Tabelog score as of November 10, 2026, refreshed daily from Tabelog's ranking. Prices are Tabelog's per-person budget bands. Check hours and book with the restaurant before you go.

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Where to find the best izakaya in Tokyo

The neighborhoods where Tabelog's highest-rated izakaya in Tokyo clusters:

  • Ebisu the best neighborhood izakaya, bistros and natural-wine bars in the city
  • Shinjuku Omoide Yokocho yakitori alleys, Golden Gai bars and a wall of 3.5+ ramen shops around the station
  • Nakameguro
  • Sangenjaya
  • Kichijoji

What izakaya costs in Tokyo

Lunch
Most are dinner only; lunch sets where offered are ¥900 to ¥1,500
Dinner
¥3,000 to ¥6,000 with drinks

How to order izakaya, reservations and etiquette are on the Izakaya guide.

Reading Tabelog scores for izakaya in Tokyo

Tokyo scores skew low because reviewers here have eaten everywhere. Treat 3.3 as good, 3.5 as excellent, and anything above 3.7 as worth crossing the city for. Tabelog's Hyakumeiten (Top 100) lists for Tokyo ramen, sushi, tonkatsu and yakitori are the most reliable shortlists in the city.

Izakaya scores run lower than other categories because the format is casual.

Izakaya in Tokyo: questions people ask

Where is the best izakaya in Tokyo?

Ebisu, Shinjuku, Nakameguro, Sangenjaya and Kichijoji are where Tokyo's top-rated izakaya clusters on Tabelog. The best izakaya in Tokyo are in residential neighborhoods, not around the big stations where touts work the crowds. TabeDog shows every listing in those neighborhoods on one map, sorted by Tabelog score, distance or price.

How much does izakaya cost in Tokyo?

Lunch: Most are dinner only; lunch sets where offered are ¥900 to ¥1,500. Dinner: ¥3,000 to ¥6,000 with drinks. TabeDog shows each restaurant's lunch and dinner price band before you go.

What is a good Tabelog score for izakaya in Tokyo?

Izakaya scores run lower than other categories because the format is casual. 3.4 is already a very good neighborhood izakaya; 3.6 and above means the food is restaurant quality. Tokyo scores skew low because reviewers here have eaten everywhere. Treat 3.3 as good, 3.5 as excellent, and anything above 3.7 as worth crossing the city for. Tabelog's Hyakumeiten (Top 100) lists for Tokyo ramen, sushi, tonkatsu and yakitori are the most reliable shortlists in the city.

Which neighborhood in Tokyo should I stay in for izakaya?

Ebisu. The best neighborhood izakaya, bistros and natural-wine bars in the city. Shinjuku is the alternative.

Where can I find izakaya in Tokyo late at night?

Shinjuku is Tokyo's main late-night district, so start there. TabeDog shows opening hours for every listing and marks what is open right now, so you can filter to what is actually serving.

Which izakaya in Tokyo accepts credit cards?

Many small izakaya shops in Japan are cash only. TabeDog shows whether each restaurant accepts credit cards, IC cards or QR payment, pulled from its Tabelog listing, so you know before you sit down.

Every izakaya shop in Tokyo, on one map.

TabeDog shows all of Tokyo's izakaya with Tabelog scores, hours, prices and payment methods in English. Filter to what's open now.

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