The Best Japanese Restaurants in Bangkok

This eatery offers a unique dining experience with its Yakitori Omakase menu, where you can keep ordering until you're satisfied or the kitchen runs out of options. The restaurant, originally from Tokyo, has a good selection of sake to accompany your meal. The ambiance combines sleek Tokyo vibes with a warm and welcoming atmosphere, making it suitable for various occasions from business meetings to romantic dates.

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Marc Garcia

Foodie – Barcelona, Spain

Bangkok Yakitori omakase An outpost from Tokyo’s Torisawa, they opened their doors earlier this year, only offering omakase as an option but you can keep going until you are satisfied or they run out of offerings. Good sake selection. Not sure what will happen to the place as the building is about to be remodeled.

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This culinary destination is helmed by award-winning chef Akira Back, offering a unique fusion of flavors from around the globe. The menu at Akira Back includes delicacies such as Yellowtail Tartare, Toro Caviar, Seared Albacore, Miso Black Cod, Grilled Octopus, and 48-Hour Wagyu Short Rib. Nestled within the Marriott Marquis Queen’s Park Hotel, this is the first establishment of its kind in Thailand.

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David J Constable

Writer & Underwear Model – London, UK

Akira Back Bangkok is the latest global offering from the award-winning Korean-born, American-raised chef who has outposts of his eponymous restaurant from Vegas to Hanoi. Now Bangkok. This is the first Akira Back restaurant in Thailand, set within the Marriott Marquis Queen’s Park Hotel. There’s Yellowtail Tartare and Toro Caviar; and Seared Albacore, Miso Black Cod, Grilled Octopus and 48-Hour Wagyu Short Rib. By concentrating and cross-checking the prices you can get out for less than 2,000 Baht for two. Otherwise, explore too deeply and the bill could skyrocket.

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This Japanese fine dining spot is recognized for its delicately crafted dishes. The culinary brilliance of Zaiyu, Kawate, and Shimizu is evident in every bite. Their unique approach to cuisine sets this place apart from others.

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Tam Chaisiri Tassanakajohn

Restaurateur – Bangkok, Thailand

This is one of the best Japanese fine dining places in Bangkok. The food is incredibly delicate, thanks to the masterminds behind it: Zaiyu, Kawate, and Shimizu. They have done a brilliant job in making this place stand out among others in Bangkok

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If you're looking for a change from traditional Thai dishes, Ginza Sushi Ichi BKK is a top-notch sushi shop. With ingredients delivered daily from Tokyo's Toyosu market, the restaurant offers a fresh and authentic sushi experience. It's worth noting that this place has earned itself a Michelin star, reflecting its commitment to quality and excellence.

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Gennady Jozefavichus

Food Writer – Ulcinj , Montenegro

Probably the best sushi shop in Bangkok so if you are tired of tom-yam and pad-thai and wanna calibrate your taste buds that’s the place. All ingredients delivered daily from Tokyo’s Toyosu market. One Michelin star.

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Experience the essence of Kyoto-style cuisine at Kinu by Takagi. This intimate 10-seat venue offers a unique Kaiseki dining experience, where each dish is a delicate and expressive celebration of the seasons, blending local Thai ingredients with the finest Japanese produce. Watch as the chef, a two-Michelin-starred master, crafts a seasonal menu that reflects both Japanese aesthetics and culinary skill.

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Mika Ihamuotila

Foodie – Helsinki, Finland

Bangkok’s excellent Japanese omakase/Kaiseki in Kyoto tradition Takagi Katsyo has a famous 2 Michelin star restaurant in Kyoto and this is his second institution. Excellent 10 course omakase / kaiseki menu in a charming wooden Japanese dining room. Expensive (240€ per 10 course omakase menu).

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With a focus on the freshest products from Toyosu Market, Sushi Masato offers a memorable dining experience. The restaurant provides both Omakase offerings and an à la carte menu, ensuring a variety of selections for every taste. A standout dish to try is the Manao Roll, named after the chef's daughter, and the shiny Anago sushi piece is also highly recommended.

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Patricia Boedidarmo

Ms – Jakarta, Indonesia

Manao Roll (cover pic) named after his daughter is definitely a must try. Very fresh and tasty sushi pieces, my favorite one is the shiny Anago. Not to miss when in Bangkok

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Yamazato offers an authentic Japanese fine dining experience with a menu based on traditional Kaiseki Ryori, or Japanese haute cuisine. As a Michelin Plate winner, it serves a variety of dishes, including sushi prepared from the freshest seafood from Toyosu fish market. The restaurant also features two teppanyaki tables, a sushi bar, and private dining rooms, offering an extensive à la carte menu along with special lunch and dinner menus during various Japanese festivals throughout the year.

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David J Constable

Writer & Underwear Model – London, UK

There’s nothing to alarm a sushi novice at Yamazato, but plenty to appreciate if you know something about the craft. This Michelin Plate winner is part of the glamorous The Okura Prestige and the hotel’s trio of Japanese dining options. Presented on the counter, you can examine the specimens up close: a row of plumped-up, fatty fishes wrapped in clingfilm, waiting to be cut into slivers, then popped into my mouth.

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