Japan Restaurant Reservations in English
The best izakaya, ramen counters and sushi bars in Japan only take reservations by phone — in Japanese. Send us the venue on WhatsApp or LINE. We make the call, secure your seat, and you pay only once it's confirmed.
What We Book
Izakaya, ramen counters, omakase sushi, kaiseki, yakitori. Found it on Tabelog or Instagram but it's phone-only with no English? We handle it.
Flat $15
Our specialty
Tea ceremony, cooking classes, sake tastings, themed cafes and experiences with Japanese-only booking systems.
Flat $25
Any provider
Courses with members-first booking and Japanese-only phone lines. We make the introduction and get you a tee time.
Flat $25
Tee times secured
Traditional inns that require phone reservations, meal arrangements, or multi-night coordination in Japanese.
Flat $25
Meals arranged
Table and seat reservations at licensed venues — cocktail bars, jazz clubs, karaoke, show restaurants, hostess and host clubs.
Flat $25
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The Process
Open WhatsApp or LINE and send us the venue name or link, your preferred date and time, party size, and the name for the reservation. A concierge replies right away.
Our Japanese-speaking concierge contacts the venue directly by phone or email and secures your booking — including dietary needs, occasions and seating preferences.
Once your seat is secured, we send a secure card payment link in the chat. Your reservation is locked in the moment you pay. No payment is ever requested before your booking is secured.
You receive everything in writing — confirmed time, the name your reservation is under, the venue's cancellation policy, and any house rules. Nothing left to chance.
Pricing
Service Fees
One flat fee per confirmed reservation, regardless of party size, venue prestige, or how many calls it takes us. Anything you spend at the venue is paid directly to the venue.
Prices in USD. The fee covers our concierge service only — venue charges, course menus and seating fees are settled directly with the venue.
When You Pay
We never charge you to "try." The fee is only requested once your reservation has actually been secured with the venue.
Because payment is only collected after your reservation is secured, all payments are final and non-refundable. See policies below.
Our Policies
We are a concierge service, not a booking platform. You risk nothing until your seat is secured — and once it is, the fee is earned.
No upfront payment, ever. We contact the venue first. If we can't get you in, you owe us nothing.
Payment is only requested after your reservation is confirmed, so the service is already delivered when you pay. Fees are non-refundable, including if you later cancel or no-show.
Many Japanese venues charge 50–100% of the course price for late cancellations or no-shows. We send you the venue's exact policy with your confirmation so there are no surprises.
We share only what the venue needs — a name and a party size. Nightlife bookings are reservations only: anything at the venue is strictly between you and the venue.
Questions
Yes. Izakaya, ramen counters, omakase sushi, kaiseki, yakitori — including phone-only restaurants with no English and no online booking. If you found it on Tabelog, Google Maps or Instagram, send us the name or a link and we contact the venue directly in Japanese. We don't keep a curated "foreigner-friendly" list: you bring the venue, we make the contact.
You pay nothing upfront. We contact the venue first and secure your reservation. Only once your seat is confirmed do we send a secure payment link in the chat. Because payment is collected after the reservation is already secured, all payments are final and non-refundable — including if your plans change later. If we can't secure your booking, you're simply never charged.
You pay nothing. We'll tell you right away in the chat and can try your second-choice date, time or venue at no extra cost. You're only ever charged when a reservation is actually secured.
For most restaurants, 2–7 days ahead is ideal. Popular venues — high Tabelog ratings, omakase counters, Michelin spots — often fill 2–4 weeks out. Same-day requests are welcome: weekday lunches and early evening slots have the best availability, while Friday–Sunday after 7pm is the hardest window anywhere in Japan.
Many do — typically 50–100% of the course price for same-day cancellations or no-shows, consistent with standard Tabelog cancellation policies. No-shows are taken seriously in Japan and can get future bookings refused. We pass on the venue's exact policy with your confirmation, and if you need to cancel, message us as early as possible — we'll call the venue in Japanese on your behalf. Our service fee itself is non-refundable.
Whatever name you give us. Japanese venues simply match the name at the door to the name on the booking — ID is not normally required. We confirm the exact name with you, in katakana where it helps the venue, and include it in your written confirmation so check-in is seamless.
Yes — we arrange table and seat reservations at licensed 18+ nightlife venues: cocktail and whisky bars, jazz clubs, karaoke, show restaurants, and licensed hostess and host clubs. Many of these venues are introduction-only or Japanese-phone-only, which is exactly the gap we cover. To be clear: we arrange the reservation only. Cover charges, table minimums and everything at the venue are between you and the venue, paid directly to them. See the dedicated Nightlife page for the full FAQ and booking form.
Yes. Tell us about allergies, vegetarian or halal requirements, birthdays, anniversaries, proposals or business dinners when you message us. We communicate them to the venue in Japanese at the time of booking. For strict allergies, note that some small counters can't guarantee separation — we'll relay the venue's honest answer.
Often, yes. Izakaya commonly charge a small seating fee (otoshi, usually ¥300–¥800 per person, served with a small appetizer), and some venues require choosing a course menu in advance for groups. Nightlife venues may have cover charges or table minimums. None of this comes from us — but we ask the venue and flag anything notable in your confirmation so you're never surprised.
All major credit and debit cards (Visa, Mastercard, Amex) via a secure Stripe payment link sent in the chat once your reservation is secured. Charges appear under a neutral business name on your statement.
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Message us the venue on WhatsApp or LINE. We handle everything else.
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