[2025] Best & Top 20 Must-Try Japanese Restaurants in Bangkok

We have compiled a list of our top 20 recommended Japanese restaurants in Bangkok

We have compiled a list of our recommended Japanese restaurants in Bangkok

If you are looking for delicious Japanese restaurants in Bangkok, be sure to check out these recommended restaurants.

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Kuon no Tsuki

Kuon no Tsuki is a high-end Japanese and sushi restaurant located in Ekkamai area.

The atmosphere inside the restaurant is simple and quiet like a Japanese sushi restaurant. There are L-shaped counter seats where you can enjoy watching the chef's cooking skills right in front of you. Lunch course: 3,500 baht Omakase dinner course: 6,500 baht The restaurant only serves a menu selected by the chef himself, consisting of delicious dishes made from seasonal ingredients.

Shirokane Toritama

Shirokane Toritama is a high-end yakitori restaurant in Ekkamai area.

The shop sells all parts of chicken except the beak, and uses freshly ground chicken raised by farmers, which is ground the same morning. You can fully enjoy yakitori with the shop's commitment to using selected charcoal and sake. The atmosphere inside the shop is clean, spacious and comfortable, and from the counter seats you can watch the chef's skills up close.

Aji

Aji is a large Japanese restaurant located in the Ekkamai area.

There are 207 seats in total, and there are also large and small private rooms to choose from. The restaurant has a menu of over 400 items, most of which are Japanese. They pride themselves on fresh seafood imported directly from Japan, with sashimi such as raw tuna and sushi being very popular. They have an all-you-can-drink plan for groups of 4 or more, with draft beer and soft drinks starting at 270 baht.

Aburi Ishida

Aburi Ishida is a famous restaurant in Thonglor area that serves Japanese food, especially yakitori.

There are many types of skewers to choose from and ordering your own chef's selection is also popular. The clam pasta, creamy whitefish pasta, and asparagus pasta are popular as the final dishes. The restaurant has counter and table seats, and at the counter seats you can watch the yakitori being grilled. As this restaurant is popular, we recommend making a reservation in advance.

Uomura

99, Khlong Tan Nuea Subdistrict, Watthana District, Bangkok Uomura is a Japanese restaurant located in the Thonglor area.

The restaurant offers a wide variety of Japanese cuisine, including daily specials, fresh seafood and sushi. The restaurant has counter seating, table seating and fully private rooms (sleeps 6 to 12), making it ideal for social gatherings or business meetings. The counter seating provides a casual atmosphere, perfect for a quick drink.

Oden Aoba

Oden Aoba Oden Aoba is an oden specialty shop from Shizuoka City located in the Thonglor area.

This shop sells a variety of Shizuoka oden, with black fish oden and Shizuoka tea oden being particularly popular. It has a casual izakaya-like atmosphere and is open until late at night.

Modern

Modern is a Japanese restaurant located in Sukhumvit Soi 41, specializing in grilled food on volcanic stones.

Each seat is lined with lava rocks from Mt. Fuji, and ingredients are grilled to perfection using far-infrared rays. The salad made with organic fresh vegetables and rice cooked in an iron pot have a sweet flavor that is not found in other restaurants.

TORIHADA

TORIHADA is a chicken restaurant in the Phrom Phong area, which originated in Ningyocho, Tokyo.

The restaurant uses fresh chicken purchased from the farm and serves yakitori and hot pot. There is also a wide selection of lunch menus to choose from, with popular dishes such as oyakodon (rice topped with chicken and eggs) and tatsutaage set (fried chicken and eggs). The restaurant has a relaxing atmosphere and also has private rooms.

Oyster Mania

Oyster Mania is a specialty oyster shop located in the Phrom Phong area.

The restaurant ships carefully selected oysters directly from all over the world and serves the freshest oysters available at the time. The owner has many years of experience running a specialty oyster shop in Japan and applies his extensive knowledge and experience. They also offer 30 carefully selected white wines to pair with the oysters.

Sanriku

Sanriku is a Japanese restaurant serving local cuisine and sushi from the Tohoku region.

The restaurant offers over 300 items to choose from, including sushi, sashimi, Akita's special Kiritanpo nabe, and Iwate's special Hitsuminabe. There is also a selection of local sake from 6 Tohoku prefectures for you to choose to drink with your meal.

Hanako

Hanako is an old Japanese restaurant in Asoke area, established in 1989.

The restaurant offers a wide variety of Japanese food, such as sashimi, grilled and fried. In particular, the sashimi is very fresh and seasoned in the same way as in Japan, so you can rest assured. The 1st floor has counter seats and the 2nd floor has table seats, so you can enjoy your meal in a relaxing atmosphere. Japanese-speaking staff are always available, and this hotel has been a favorite among Japanese residents and tourists for many years.

Ainoma

Ainoma is a popular izakaya serving oden and local cuisine run by the owner, who is from Kamaishi City, Iwate Prefecture.

The shop serves homemade Japanese food such as oden and obanzai. Oden made with fish cake, daikon radish, kurumabu and other ingredients is especially popular. This is a rare izakaya where you can enjoy traditional Japanese food. You can enjoy delicious food while chatting with the owner in a relaxed atmosphere.

Emishi

Emishi is a Japanese restaurant that serves dishes made with ingredients from Hokkaido.

The restaurant serves a variety of Japanese dishes made with fresh ingredients from Hokkaido. In particular, the thick fried pork loin and oden are popular. You can enjoy the flavors of Hokkaido in a relaxed atmosphere. There are counter seats and table seats, so you can enjoy your meal at your own pace.

Yakiniku Kirabi

Yakiniku Kirabi is a famous yakiniku restaurant that serves high-quality yakiniku made from Kuroge Wagyu beef.

The restaurant also offers a selection of rare cuts of beef, including ribs from domestically produced Japanese black beef, which have a melt-in-your-mouth texture and flavor. They serve high-quality wagyu at reasonable prices, and the selling point is that they are reasonably priced, with prime ribs priced at 290 baht and Asahi draft beer at 49 baht.

SUSHI SEKI

SUSHI SEKI is a highly acclaimed sushi restaurant in New York.

The chef's choice course includes sushi and sashimi made with seasonal ingredients that are popular. There is also an a la carte menu where you can order your favorite sashimi and sushi.

Karaage Karayama

Karaage Karayama is a Japanese fried chicken restaurant located in Siam Square One.

Popular items include the Crispy Chicken Set, Rice with Miso Soup, and Fried Chicken Rice. We also have a variety of side dishes such as Potato Salad and Pickles.

Kemuri（เคะมุริ）

Kemuri is a Japanese restaurant that mainly serves charcoal-grilled food.

The restaurant offers a wide variety of food items, including yakitori and charcoal-grilled fish, as well as a la carte dishes made with seasonal ingredients. The name “Kemuri” comes from the charcoal-grilled method used. They also have a full drink menu, including sake and shochu.

Sushi Sekiji

Sushi Sekiji is a sushi restaurant that serves sushi made by experienced sushi chefs.

The restaurant uses fresh ingredients imported directly from Japan, and the chef's choice course starts at 1,500 baht. The price is reasonable, with sushi starting at 70 baht per piece. There are counter seats and private rooms, suitable for parties or business meetings.

Serina Teppanyaki

Serina Teppanyaki is a fine dining Japanese restaurant located on Thaniya Road.

The restaurant offers high-quality ingredients such as Kobe beef, with a focus on teppanyaki and hot pot. The lunch menu is also reasonably priced, starting at 250 baht. The restaurant's elegant and relaxed atmosphere makes it an ideal place for socializing or hosting a special dinner party. As it is a popular restaurant, it is always packed with customers, especially during dinner.

Nantei Yakitori

Nantei Yakitori is a Japanese yakitori restaurant located in Montien Shopping Mall.

Yakitori grilled on Binchotan charcoal is crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. Yakitori dishes are available at reasonable prices, starting from only 190 baht. Specially popular dishes include “Cartilage Meatballs” and “Asparagus Wrapped in Pork Belly”. You can enjoy the original flavor of yakitori in a relaxing atmosphere.