Eat & Drink
The Best Japanese Restaurants in Amsterdam
Amsterdam's Japanese scene runs from casual sushi counters and ramen bars to some of Europe's most refined kaiseki. The city takes Japanese cooking seriously, and its best tables pair pristine ingredients with quiet precision.
Whether you're after an intimate authentic dinner or a special-occasion tasting menu, these are the best Japanese restaurants in the city.
8 restaurants
Jordaan
Fou Fow Ramen
One of Amsterdam's original ramen spots; rich tonkotsu broth.
Hatsune
A refined Japanese restaurant on the Beethovenstraat — traditional kaiseki and kappo cooking on seasonal ingredients, with kaiseki courses and tempura.
Grachtengordel (Canal Belt)
Hosokawa
Teppanyaki and Japanese grill near Leidseplein.
Nieuwmarkt
Kyo
An izakaya-style Japanese near Nieuwmarkt — sashimi, gyoza and skewers.
De Pijp
Otemba
A gyoza and ramen specialist with a branch in De Pijp.
Centrum (Old Centre)
Restaurant An
A tiny, homely Japanese restaurant near Leidseplein — authentic home-style cooking, a popular omakase tray and famous homemade ice cream.
De Pijp
Tsunarié
An intimate 10-seat kappo-style omakase counter in De Pijp.
De Pijp
Yamazato
Michelin-starred kaiseki at Hotel Okura — the world's first traditional kaiseki restaurant outside Japan to win a star, by a Japanese garden.
Frequently asked
- What kinds of Japanese food will I find?
- Everything from sushi, sashimi and ramen to refined multi-course kaiseki and kappo haute cuisine.
- Are they expensive?
- It varies — there are excellent mid-range, authentic spots as well as high-end kaiseki destinations.
- Do I need to book?
- Yes — the best Japanese restaurants are often small and popular, so reserve well ahead.