Matsuko 松子
add:(a) 22-1Baijiazhuang, Dongsanhuan
东三环白家庄22-1
Tel: 65825208
add:(b) 39 Liangmaqiao Lu, Opposite 21 Century Hotel
亮马桥路39号, 21世纪饭店对面
Tel:8453-4062
add:(c) 2/F Jinglong Dasha, 225 Chaoyang Beilu,
朝阳北路225号京龙大厦2层
Tel:6509-8999
add:(d) 8 Nanxinyuan West Road leading apartment, first floor of South Building ,
朝阳区南新园西路8号龙头公寓南栋一层
Tel: 8735-9891
Matsuko/Songzi’s well-known buffet offers up the usual Japanese favorites with unlimited Asahi beer or soft drinks and a free plate of sashimi. Its wasabi-green interior makes for a distinctive flare not found at other Japanese restaurants. Perfect for a horde of hungry folks.
Tairyo Teppanyaki 大渔铁板烧
add:China View Building Room 305, Gongti Donglu, Opposite the East Gate of Worker’s stadium
工体东路中国红街305室
Tel:8587-1180
www.tairyo.cn
This very popular chain offers classic Japanese teppanyaki done well. Their RMB168 all-you-can-eat-and-drink deal makes this location a great warm-up for a night out in Sanlitun. Tuck into heaping portions of grilled steak and sauteed shrimps and the fabulous Norweigan salmon washed down with imported beer and sake. The chefs are skilled and develop a fun repartee with guests.
Kagen Teppanyaki 火源日式餐厅
add:B1/F, Tower C, Heqiao Mansion, A8 Guanghua Donglu,
光华东路甲8号和乔大厦C座地下1层
Tel:6583-2332
This trendy grill situated below its sister restaurant, Hatsune. It serves up the Japanese classics, but specializes in Teppanyaki. The set courses are thoughtfully scripted, with excellently executed courses ranging from sirloin steak with foie gras to jumbo prawns. The modern zen decor and impeccably service makes the dining experience repeat worthy.
Haiku by Hatsune 新的寿司革命
add:Chaoyang Park West Road No 8, Chaoyang Gongyuan Xi Men 8 Hao (pinyin)
朝阳西路8号
Tel:6508-8585
www.block8.cn
Culinary perfection coupled with award-winning service, this restaurant’s critically acclaimed menus offer what food lovers describe as Japanese fusion at its best. Inspired by travel, experimentation and tradition, the menu offers timeless favorites as well as new creations, including innovative rolls and an extensive yakitori menu.
Shota Muni 将太无二
add:S-108, Bldg C, Blue Castle Apartments, 3 Xi Dawang Lu
西大望路3号蓝堡国际公寓C座S-108
Tel:8599-9009
This CBD sushi restaurant offers up a diverse range of creative rolls, including one topped with pop rocks candy and one cooked before your eyes with a mini blow torch, both well worth a try. The two-for-one lunch and weekend specials makes this a popular dining spot; reserve in advance.
Yotsuba 四叶
add:Bldg 2, Xinyuan Xili Zhongjie, near Yuyang Hotel
新源西里中街2号楼旁,渔阳饭店附近
Tel:6467-1837
This closet-sized space is constantly packed with diners reveling in the restaurant’s amazing sushi and sashimi, making it the only venue in Beijing where reservations are a must. The o-toro tuna is a luscious treat, cementing Yotsuba as a supreme destination dining.
Shiro Matsu
add:Legation Quarter No.23 Qian Men Dong Da Jie ,
前门东大街23号
Tel:6559-6266
This avant garde Japanese restaurant combines slick design with earthy tones. Dark wood, bamboo walls and high ceilings lend the space an air of grandeur. Indulge in the ambience as you tuck into fresh sushi, sashimi and stunning set lunch and dinner menus prepared by Japanese Chef Kazuaki Yakuwa.
Molika Japanese Restaurant 盛香居酒屋
add:1/F, CITS attached building, 1 Dongdan Beidajie, next to the Peninsula
东单北大街1号国旅大厦配楼1层
Tel: 6523-6744
What’s there not to love about a restaurant housed inside a five-meter tall barrel? Molika offers inexpensive but tasty Japanese classics like sushi and yakitori. A solid base of Chinese is recommended if you hope to wade through the Chinglish-laden menu.
Gin 呤
add: 501, E-Tower, 12C Guanghualu, Chaoyang District
朝阳区光华路12号丙数码大厦501室
Tel: 6592-6198
Chow down on some of Japan’s best bar snacks in the sleek dining room of this izakaya.
Hatsune隐泉日本料理
add: 1) 2/F, Heqiao Bldg C, 8A Guanghua Lu, Chaoyang Distrct
朝阳区光华路甲8号和乔大厦C座2层
Tel: 6581-3939
2) S8-30(Opposite Element Fresh), Bldg 8, The Village at Sanlitun, 19 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District
朝阳区三里屯路19号The Village南区8号楼S8-30
Tel: 6415-3939
Alan Wong’s first Beijing restaurant specializes in unique sushi and hand rolls. Voted “Best Japanese” in our 2009 Reader Restaurant Awards.
Ichigo Ichie 期一会
add: 73 Xuaoju’er Hutong, Nanluoguxiang, Dongcheng District
东城区南锣鼓巷小菊儿胡同73号
Tel: 134-0110-0356
Sushi, California rolls and a handful of hot appetizers are available at this petite, Chinese-run eatery at Nanluogu Xiang.
Invincible Ramen 无敌家 浜骨汤创作面坊
add: 32 Xiaoyun Lu, Chaoyang District
朝阳区霄云路32号
Tel: 6467-7688
All the elements combine for some of Beijing’s best ramen.
Nishimura 西村餐厅
add: Shangri-La Hotel, 29 Zizhuyuan Lu, Haidian District
海淀区紫竹院路29号香格里拉饭店2层
Tel: 6841-2211
Teppanyaki, robatayaki, sushi and more; great Japanese food in a stylish setting.
Oden 关东煮
add: Rm 204, Taiyue Suites, 16 Nansanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District
朝阳区南三里屯路16号泰悦豪庭2层204室
Tel: 6506-6700
Hearty Japanese stew and luscious sishi. The affordable sake sets are a great introduction to Japan’s national drink.
Suzuki 铃木
add: 30 Hetao Yuan, Guandongdian Beijie, Chaoyang Beilu, Chaoyang District
朝阳区朝阳北路关东店北街核桃园30号
Japanese regulars flock to Mr. Suzuki’s hidden office restaurant for picked octopus, goma-doufu and Kobe beef.
Teppanyaki Show Bar 玛雅花式铁板烧餐吧
add: 23 Haoyun Jie, 29 Zaoying Lu, Chaoyang District
朝阳区栆营路29号好运街23号
Tel: 5867-0238
Emphasis on “show” – teppan chefs cook up fresh, thin slices of marbled beef, lobster and abalone in style with diners gathered around the grill.
Todai 都大
add: Solana, 6 Chaoyang Gongyuan Lu, Chaoyang District
朝阳区朝阳公园路6号蓝色港湾商业区
Tel: 5905-6888



