From Tokyo to Lisbon: A Culinary Journey Through

Lisbon’s Best Japanese Restaurants

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With its Atlantic coastline and rich seafood heritage, Lisbon is the perfect setting for world-class sushi. Whether you're a local foodie or a traveler craving fresh sashimi and expertly crafted rolls, the city delivers exceptional Japanese cuisine in unexpected places.

We wandered through Lisbon’s vibrant neighbourhoods to uncover the best sushi spots—authentic, innovative, and rooted in quality. Explore our guide and find your next unforgettable meal.

Yakuza by Olivier, Avenidas

Considered one of Lisbon’s best Japanese restaurants, Yakuza brings exclusive creations to life, surprising you with a bold fusion of East and West.

Enjoy rich Asian flavours crafted by the one and only Olivier da Costa. The Yakuza tartare and Ama ebi gunkan are must-tries.
From traditional to futuristic, you can enjoy the best of both worlds with its diverse menu.
Planning a weekday visit? Take advantage of the set lunch menu, available for just €25.

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Kabuki, Marquês de Pombal

Located inside the Four Seasons Ritz, Kabuki mixes Mediterranean warmth with the precision of Japanese cuisine.

Robust flavours run throughout the menu: must-tries include the scarlet prawn gyoza and robata cod with miso.
The restaurant earned its first Michelin star in 2015 and continues to live up to the accolade.
Looking for a Gift? Kabuki offers Sushi Experience Vouchers.

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Cru, Baixa Chiado

Cru invites you on a sensory journey, with a menu that balances tradition and playful creativity.

Start with the salmon tartare, then follow up with the Rainbow maki, open toro, caviar, and scallop temaki.
Finish with the chef’s sponge cake, paired with yuzu cream, matcha, and crunchy wasabi.
Enjoy lunch on the terrace, or stay late with a cocktail and the DJ’s Beats.

Price: €€

Hikidashi, Campo de Ourique

Tucked away in the quiet streets of Campo de Ourique, Hikidashi brings a modern approach to Japanese cuisine in Lisbon. With a menu shaped by fire, precision, and seasonal ingredients, it’s a place where tradition meets refined technique and deep, memorable flavour.

Chef Agnaldo Ferreira’s menu features Wagyu and foie gras nigiri, as well as robata dishes grilled over Cuban charcoal.
The omakase menu is refined and precise, guided by seasonality and expert technique.
In Japanese, Hikidashi means both “drawer” and “things on fire” — a name that reflects the creativity of the kitchen.

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Nómada, Avenidas Novas

Nómada is all about embracing curiosity and discovering Japanese dishes that go beyond the usual. Located in Avenidas Novas, it invites you to treat your taste buds to an one-of-a-kind culinary journey.

No need to trade Lisbon for Tokyo as the chef brings his global culinary explorations to the table with five eccentric gunkan fusions, from otoro to crab meat.
To keep your palate refreshed, Nómada offers an exquisite wine list that caters to every wallet and taste.
The interior design provides a multi-sensory window into Japanese culture.

Price: €€€

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YŌSO, Alcantara

At YŌSO in Lisbon, Chef Habner Gomes crafts one of Portugal’s most refined Japanese dining experiences. The omakase menu draws from kaiseki traditions, featuring thoughtfully paced, seasonal dishes that highlight precision, balance, and subtlety.

Recently awarded a Michelin star, YŌSO has quietly earned its place in Lisbon’s fine dining scene.
Omakase means “I leave it up to you”, a gesture of trust that defines the experience here.
For those who appreciate subtlety and structure, YŌSO offers a quiet journey of layered flavours, crafted with precision and seasonal intent.

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Ryōshi, Cais do Sodré

At Ryōshi, Japanese technique meets the city’s signature irreverence. Chef Lucas Azevedo serves up a creative menu that plays with familiar textures and surprising flavour combinations, making each dish a reinterpretation of tradition.

Inspired by Japanese izakayas, the menu is informal and expressive.
Signature dishes include the Lucas-San K-Sandwich and nearly raw squid with togarashi.
Complement your meal with inventive cocktails like the Wabi Sabi, featuring vodka, strawberry, and cream cheese.

Price: €€

Miss Jappa, Príncipe Real

Miss Jappa brings a slice of Tokyo to Lisbon, blending authentic Japanese flavours with a modern twist. It’s a place where tradition is honoured and contemporary energy sets the tone.

The night only ends when the bar closes, so have fun and explore their selection of remarkable cocktails, like the Mr Murray.
Feeling bold? Try your luck with their Russian Roulette — best of luck to whoever gets the chilli pepper gunkan.
After dinner, take a stroll through one of Lisbon’s most charming neighbourhoods: Príncipe Real.

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Kureiji Izakaya, Cais do Sodré

This isn’t your typical Japanese spot—it’s Japan with a Portuguese accent. Chefs João Francisco Duarte and Kazuya Yokoyama bring the Tokyo izakaya feeling to Cais do Sodré, blending local ingredients with Japanese precision.

From ultra-fine usuzukuri with ponzu and cashew to buttery nigiris and the standout Wagyu Sando, every bite tells a story.
Oysters come fresh from Olhão, matcha straight from Japan, and the wine list is curated by António Maçanita, a perfect complement to the menu.

Come for the food, stay for the ambiance: glowing lanterns, warm wood, and a backroom bar inspired by Shinjuku’s street buzz complete the scene. Kureiji—“mad samurai”—is thoughtful, wild, and delicious.

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