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Hatsune is an intimate kaiseki and kappo restaurant in Amsterdam-Zuid where Japanese chef Mitsuhiro Narita presents seasonal multi-course menus rooted in Osaka tradition. Only six tables ensure personal attention with each precisely composed dish.

Yamazato at Hotel Okura Amsterdam is a historic landmark: the first traditional Japanese restaurant in Europe to receive a Michelin star, serving authentic kaiseki ryori led by executive chef Tsukasa Hagimori in a serene Japanese garden setting.

Ikkoku is a refined omakase and sake bar in Amsterdam's De Pijp, led by Japanese chef Mitsuhiro Narita of Tsuji Culinary Institute fame. Hidden behind the Taigu matcha café, its bluefin tuna and A5 Wagyu omakase at €97 draws a discerning audience to one of the city's most intimate Japanese counters.

Sushi HANABi is an intimate omakase sushi counter above Yakitori HANABi on Leidseplein, led by Japanese chef Hideo Kuribara and owned by the Japanese HANABi hospitality group. Courses of 8–9 nigiri feature prime bluefin tuna and market-fresh seasonal fish at two price points.

Tewatashi Sushi is Amsterdam's most dedicated Edomae omakase counter, where Japanese sushi chef Yuji hand-passes nigiri directly to guests in a traditional tewatashi style.

Amsterdam's newest kappo counter melds Edomae sushi and A5 Wagyu in a 10-seat intimate setting led by Chef Takatoku with thirty years of experience. Three omakase tiers showcase charcoal-kissed wagyu alongside precision-formed nigiri.

Ku Kitchen & Bar is a Japanese-owned Amsterdam restaurant founded by Osaka-born architect-turned-restaurateur Hiro Miura, with sushi overseen by Yayoi Sugiyama who trained across Japan before spending seven years at Den Haag's acclaimed Shirasagi. The team of Japanese chefs brings together traditional sushi technique and modern plating in a bar-restaurant setting.

Akitsu is a beloved neighbourhood Japanese restaurant on Rozengracht in the Jordaan, offering honest sushi, udon, and sukiyaki at accessible prices. Its unpretentious atmosphere and consistently fresh ingredients have earned it a loyal local following for years.

Teppanyaki Restaurant Sazanka at Hotel Okura Amsterdam delivers live teppanyaki theatre in a Japanese-owned setting: skilled chefs prepare premium wagyu, seafood and seasonal vegetables on glowing iron griddles at the table.

Hosokawa is a Japanese-owned teppanyaki and Japanese kitchen restaurant in Amsterdam's Centrum, founded in 1992 by master chef Hosokawa who began his career at the Okura Hotel in Japan over 45 years ago.

Restaurant Tomodachi Teppanyaki has been refining its teppanyaki craft for over 30 years, serving fresh ingredients grilled on a hot iron griddle directly before guests at a communal counter. The name means 'friend' in Japanese — the shared table format encourages convivial dining.

Wagyu Kanata The Museum brings the Japanese-owned yakiniku group's refined approach to Amsterdam Centrum, near the Rijksmuseum and Keizergracht canal. Japanese chefs guide an A5 Wagyu experience alongside premium seafood and a curated drinks list.

EN Japanese Kitchen & Sake Bar is a Japanese-owned restaurant in Amsterdam's De Pijp, co-owned and led by Japanese chef Ken Osawa (from Asahikawa, Hokkaido) and manager Ryuji Ikemizu, offering kaiseki courses and à la carte alongside a curated sake selection.

Founded by Japanese chef-owner Kanata Maeda, Wagyu Kanata Zuidas offers an authentic yakiniku experience with individually exhausted table grills, A5 Japanese Wagyu imported directly from Japan, and the warm hospitality of omotenashi. It is the original Amsterdam location of a two-venue group.

Opened in early 2026, Yuki Wagyu Japanese Restaurant brings an unlimited Wagyu and sushi concept to Amsterdam's historic Centrum, overseen by Japanese head chef Okada. The all-you-can-eat format covers premium Wagyu beef alongside unlimited sushi in 2.5-hour sittings.

Ishii is a Japanese restaurant in Amstelveen specialising in okonomiyaki — the beloved Osaka-style savoury pancake — alongside a menu of traditional Japanese home cooking. Situated in the heart of Amstelveen's Japanese expatriate community, it is a trusted destination for authentic flavours.

Opened in 2014 at the Gelderlandplein shopping centre, Izakaya Tanuki Gelderlandplein brings the authentic Japanese izakaya menu curated by chef Kenji Osone-San to Amsterdam's Zuidas professional district. Daily service from noon offers fresh sushi, sashimi, and grilled kushiyaki in an international, dynamic setting.

Izakaya Tanuki Stadshart is the original 1997 location of Amstelveen's best-loved Japanese izakaya, set in a traditional Japanese garden in Stadshart. Japanese chef Kenji Osone-San personally curated the menu of sushi, kushiyaki, and izakaya dishes that has remained authentic for nearly three decades.

Kyo is an izakaya-style Japanese gastropub near Amsterdam's Nieuwmarkt, staffed by a Japanese chef and celebrated for its extensive sake selection and satisfying small plates. The relaxed, authentic atmosphere draws both local Japanese expats and visitors seeking unpretentious Japanese food.

Orandaya has been a cornerstone of Amsterdam's Japanese community since 2001, run by the Nagasaki-born Yoshida family who bring genuine home-cooking warmth to their Rivierenbuurt dining room. The only Amsterdam restaurant serving original Nagasaki chanpon — the region's beloved noodle soup — it is a magnet for Japanese expats and food lovers seeking real Japanese flavours.

Yakitori HANABi is a Tokyo-inspired yakitori and Japanese grill restaurant on Leidseplein, run by the Japanese-owned HANABi Hospitality United Group and staffed by Japanese chefs. Charcoal-grilled skewers and izakaya-style share plates anchor a menu designed for both lunch and lively evening dining.

Hinata is a Japanese-run ramen bar in Amsterdam's Jordaan where the chef applies traditional soba-master techniques to create distinctively nuanced broths and noodles. Walk-ins only, the restaurant's devoted following among local Japanese residents confirms its authenticity.

Ramen Kingdom is an iconic walk-in ramen restaurant near Amsterdam Centraal, renowned for Japanese chef Yoshi's deeply flavoured tonkotsu broth and the cult atmosphere of its anime-decorated interior. The restaurant recently reopened thanks to TikTok-driven demand with the original chef back from Japan.

Takumi Ramen is a Japanese-owned ramen chain founded in 2007 by Japanese nationals Mr. Saeki and Mr. Okada, who dreamed of bringing Japanese ramen to Europe. The De Pijp branch near the Heineken Experience and Albert Cuyp Market has become one of Amsterdam's top-rated ramen destinations.

Wagaya (わがや — 'my home' in Japanese) is a Japanese-run onigiri specialist inside Wibautstraat Metro Station, hand-crafting fresh rice balls every morning using premium ingredients imported directly from Japan. Opened in early 2025, it has quickly become a favourite for quality Japanese comfort food on the go.