Sumibi Kappo Ifuki
Kappo dining
Charcoal-focused kappo restaurant in Kyoto.
- Hours
- Dinner
- Dietary
- Course meal. Confirm ingredients before booking.
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Sumire Sapporo Susukino
Sapporo miso ramen
Famous Sapporo miso ramen shop known for a rich, hot bowl.
- Hours
- Lunch and dinner
- Dietary
- Pork may be used in broth or toppings. Not no-pork friendly.
Sumiyakiya Nishiazabu
Halal friendly
Premium yakiniku-style restaurant in Nishiazabu with halal-friendly options, suitable for guests looking for a nicer grill dinner.
- Hours
- Dinner, reservations recommended
- Dietary
- Halal-friendly options may be available, confirm before visiting
Sushi Dokoro Kihara Sapporo
Sushi counter
Sushi counter option for fresh Hokkaido seafood.
- Hours
- Check before visiting
- Dietary
- Seafood based; confirm sauces and seasonings.
Sushi Hayashi Kyoto
Premium sushi
Refined sushi counter for a special Kyoto meal.
- Hours
- Lunch and dinner
- Dietary
- Seafood-based. Reservation recommended.
Sushi Hoshiyama
Premium sushi
Premium sushi restaurant for a special Osaka meal.
- Hours
- Dinner
- Dietary
- Seafood-based. Reservation recommended.
Sushi Matsumoto Kyoto
Premium sushi
High-end sushi option for guests wanting a refined meal in Kyoto.
- Hours
- Lunch and dinner
- Dietary
- Seafood-based. Reservation recommended.
Sushi Shima Naha
Sushi counter
Small sushi counter option in Naha for fresh seafood.
- Hours
- Check before visiting
- Dietary
- Seafood based; confirm sauces and seasonings if needed.
Sushi Tanabe
Omakase sushi
Premium sushi counter for guests wanting a special Sapporo meal.
- Hours
- Dinner
- Dietary
- Seafood-based. Reservation recommended.
Sushi Wakon Kyoto
Luxury sushi
Premium sushi option for guests wanting a polished Kyoto dinner.
- Hours
- Dinner
- Dietary
- Seafood-based. Reservation required.
Sushi Yuden
Sushi counter
Refined sushi option with a quieter counter-style experience.
- Hours
- Check before visiting
- Dietary
- Seafood based; ask about sauces and seasonings.
Sushizen Main Branch
Premium sushi
Well-known Sapporo sushi restaurant for higher-budget seafood dining.
- Hours
- Lunch and dinner
- Dietary
- Seafood-based. Confirm course ingredients before booking.
T's Tantan Tokyo Station
Vegan ramen
Popular vegan ramen shop inside Tokyo Station, convenient for travelers who want a quick plant-based meal.
- Hours
- Open daily, hours vary
- Dietary
- Vegan menu, not halal-certified
Tempura Masa Sapporo
Tempura dining
High-end tempura option using Hokkaido seafood and vegetables.
- Hours
- Dinner
- Dietary
- Seafood and vegetables are common. Confirm course ingredients.
Teuchi Soba Kanei
Soba
Traditional handmade soba restaurant with a quiet Kyoto feel.
- Hours
- Check before visiting
- Dietary
- Soba dipping sauce usually contains fish stock.
The Fujiya Restaurant
Classic hotel dining
Classic Western-style dining at Fujiya Hotel, suitable for guests wanting a historic hotel meal.
- Hours
- Lunch and dinner, reservations recommended
- Dietary
- Western course menu; dietary requests should be confirmed in advance.
The Pizza Bar on 38th
Pizza counter
Higher-budget pizza counter experience in central Tokyo.
- Hours
- Lunch and dinner
- Dietary
- Vegetarian pizza may be available. Confirm toppings.
Towzen Vegan Ramen
Vegetarian friendly
Vegan ramen option useful for vegetarian and no-pork travelers.
- Hours
- Lunch and dinner
- Dietary
- Vegan and no-pork friendly. Confirm current menu before visiting.
Ushigoro Ginza
Premium yakiniku
Stylish yakiniku restaurant for high-quality beef.
- Hours
- Lunch and dinner
- Dietary
- Beef-focused, but confirm pork handling.
Weekenders Coffee Tominokoji
Hidden coffee stand
Small specialty coffee stand tucked away in central Kyoto.
- Hours
- Cafe hours
- Dietary
- Drinks are generally no-pork friendly.
Wolfgang's Steakhouse Roppongi
Classic steakhouse
Premium American-style steakhouse in Roppongi, suitable for guests who want familiar Western steak dining.
- Hours
- Lunch and dinner, reservations recommended
- Dietary
- Beef steakhouse; confirm sauces and sides if avoiding pork
Yakiniku M Dotonbori
Wagyu yakiniku
Tourist-friendly yakiniku option for wagyu beef around Dotonbori.
- Hours
- Lunch and dinner
- Dietary
- Beef-focused. Confirm pork handling with staff.
Yakiniku Manryo Minamimorimachi
Popular yakiniku
Well-regarded yakiniku restaurant with strong local following.
- Hours
- Check before visiting
- Dietary
- Ask staff for beef-only options if avoiding pork.
Yakiniku Motobu Bokujo Naha
Okinawan wagyu
Good choice for Okinawan wagyu beef in Naha.
- Hours
- Lunch and dinner
- Dietary
- Beef-focused, but confirm pork handling with staff.
Yakitori Ichimatsu
Yakitori dining
Higher-budget yakitori restaurant for guests wanting a refined Japanese dinner.
- Hours
- Dinner
- Dietary
- Chicken-focused. Confirm sauces and course ingredients.
Yakitori Torisen
Yakitori
Specialized yakitori restaurant for chicken skewers and drinks.
- Hours
- Check before visiting
- Dietary
- Chicken-focused; confirm sauces if avoiding alcohol.
Yunangi
Okinawan classic
Well-known Okinawan restaurant for local dishes in central Naha.
- Hours
- Lunch and dinner
- Dietary
- Many Okinawan dishes use pork. Ask staff if avoiding pork.
YUNiCO
Italian
Contemporary Italian restaurant with a refined but relaxed atmosphere.
- Hours
- Check before visiting
- Dietary
- Ask about pork, alcohol, and vegetarian options when booking.
% Arabica Kyoto Higashiyama
Kyoto coffee icon
Famous minimalist coffee shop in the Higashiyama area.
- Hours
- Cafe hours
- Dietary
- Drinks are generally no-pork friendly. Check food items separately.
808 Monsmare
Pizza and grill
Casual Italian-style restaurant in Hakone-Yumoto, good for pizza, meat dishes, and a relaxed dinner.
- Hours
- Lunch and dinner, hours vary
- Dietary
- Western menu; confirm pork-free items before ordering.
Abeno Takoyaki Yamachan Honten
Local favorite
Popular takoyaki spot near Abeno, known for crisp outside and soft inside.
- Hours
- Check before visiting
- Dietary
- Takoyaki contains octopus; ask about sauce and toppings.
Afuri Harajuku
Light broth
Popular yuzu-shio ramen with a lighter citrus flavor, good for guests who want ramen that feels less heavy.
- Hours
- Open daily, hours vary by branch
- Dietary
- Chicken and seafood broth, vegan options may vary by branch
Agora Sapporo
French
Polished Western dining option for a nicer evening meal.
- Hours
- Check before visiting
- Dietary
- Confirm pork-free or vegetarian courses in advance.
Agu Shabu Shabu Kintake Okinawa
Shabu-shabu
Popular shabu-shabu style dining using Okinawan ingredients.
- Hours
- Check before visiting
- Dietary
- Often pork-focused; not suitable for no-pork guests unless confirmed.
AIN SOPH. Ginza
Vegan dining
Stylish vegan restaurant in Ginza suitable for guests looking for a calmer plant-based meal.
- Hours
- Lunch and dinner, hours vary
- Dietary
- Vegan menu, not halal-certified