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Kanazawa is a Michelin-starred kaiseki restaurant in Lisbon with just 8 seats, founded by Japanese chef Tomoaki Kanazawa — former chef to Japan's Embassy in Lisbon — and carried forward by his chosen successor Paulo Morais.

Kappo is a Michelin-starred (2026) kaiseki and Edomae sushi omakase restaurant in Cascais, where chef Tiago Penão — trained at Michelin-starred Midori and Praia no Parque — leads a 12-seat counter experience of extraordinary precision.

Midori at Penha Longa Resort is one of Portugal's most historically important Japanese restaurants, holding a Michelin Star since 2018 and operating since 1992 as the training ground for several of Lisbon's leading Japanese chefs.

YŌSO is a Michelin-starred (2025) 9-seat kaiseki omakase counter in Lisbon's Alcântara, where chef Habner Gomes — who has devoted a decade exclusively to Japanese gastronomy — creates daily-changing menus inspired by the four elements.

MITSU is a Michelin-recommended 10-seat omakase counter in Lisbon, led by Tokyo master Shinya Koike — one of the few chefs officially designated a Goodwill Ambassador for Japanese Cuisine by Japan's Ministry of Agriculture.

Omakase Wa is a Michelin-recommended 10-seat omakase counter near Avenida da Liberdade, serving Edomae-technique sushi with fish imported from Japan and sake pairing by an SSA-certified sommelier.

Aron Sushi is consistently cited by Time Out and Observador as one of Lisbon's most authentic sushi bars, run by chef-owner Aron Vargas, a direct disciple of Japanese master Takashi Yoshitake.

Go Juu is a living tribute to Japanese itamae Takashi Yoshitake — the master who established authentic Japanese cuisine in Portugal — served by his direct disciples at a counter omakase priced at €77–€110.

Hikidashi is a long sushi counter and robata-equipped Japanese taberna in Lisbon's Campo de Ourique, run by chef Agnaldo Ferreira who trained exclusively under Japanese masters in São Paulo from 1997 and researched street food in Japan before opening.

Omakase Ri is a Michelin-recommended 10-seat omakase counter in Lisbon's Lapa district, where chef William Vargas uses premium Koshihikari rice from Toyama prefecture and fish imported from Hokkaido.

Ueno Omakase opened in February 2025 offering a 15-moment omakase at €75 per person at a 10-seat counter in Arroios, run by chefs Tiago Claro and Marcos Pereira — bronze medalists at the Japan Sushi Competition 2023.

Izakaya is a Michelin-recommended Japanese tavern in Cascais — sibling to Michelin-starred Kappo — offering an energy-filled counter experience with neon lights, bold flavours and an optional omakase alongside an à la carte menu.

Ajitama Ramen Bistro pioneered dedicated ramen culture in Portugal in 2015, with founders who studied under Japanese masters and created the country's first Ramen Supper Club, now running two Lisbon locations with 20-hour tonkotsu and shoyu broths.

Koppu Ramen + Izakaya opened in 2016 as Portugal's first dedicated ramen restaurant, founded by Susana Borges Diogo who trained under Japanese chef Yuku Gomi in London and three Japanese ramen masters in Japan.

SUGOI! is a Marvila counter restaurant where chef Rui Rosário — trained at Tokyo Sushi Academy and staged at Michelin-starred Hakkoku in Ginza — applies Japanese technique to raw Portuguese fish and artisanal ramen without sushi.

Hachi Kare-ya is Portugal's first restaurant dedicated exclusively to Japanese curry (kare), tonkatsu and omurice — everyday Japanese home cuisine rare in Europe, developed by chef Henrique Pan after firsthand research in Japan.