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Food in Japan

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Restaurants, delivery, markets, what to try. — in Japan.

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The parts of food in Japan people ask about most.

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Tabelog

Japan's most comprehensive restaurant review and reservation platform.

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Lunch sets are 30–50% cheaper than dinner

Most restaurants offer a teishoku (set meal) at lunch for ¥1000–1500. The same kitchen often charges ¥3000+ in the evening.

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Restaurants & dining

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Tabelog

Japan's most comprehensive restaurant review and reservation platform.

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Gurunavi

A major restaurant guide in Japan, offering detailed information and reservation services.

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Hot Pepper Gourmet

A comprehensive restaurant search and reservation service, often with coupon deals.

Food Delivery

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Demae-can (出前館)

A long-standing Japanese food delivery service with a comprehensive network of local restaurants.

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Demaecan (出前館)

Long-standing Japanese food delivery service, widely used across the country.

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Wolt

Food delivery service popular.

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Japanese food delivery and takeout app, offering a variety of local eateries and exclusive deals.

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Lunch sets are 30–50% cheaper than dinner

Most restaurants offer a teishoku (set meal) at lunch for ¥1000–1500. The same kitchen often charges ¥3000+ in the evening.

💡 Tabelog ratings above 3.5 are considered excellent in Japan — don't dismiss a "3.6" the way you would on Google.

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