Raw fish, udon noodles and curries that lean towards the sweet side of the flavor spectrum. Usually aesthetically pleasant.
600 Fusion Food
A cavernous, somber restaurant in dark solid colors just short of oppressive. The menu is dominated by Japanese fare. Daily 10.30am-10pm . A11 Warehouse Complex, Nanxincang, Dongsishitiao, Dongcheng District. (5169 0120) 六百年新派日本料理, 东城区东四十条南新仓古仓群
Ajitoku
This Tokyo-style restaurant serves a variety of classic and innovative Japanese dishes in an industrial-chic setting. Daily 11.30am-2.30pm, 5.30-9.30pm. Building C, B113, Raycom Infotech Park, 2 Kexueyuan Nanlu, Zhongguancun, Haidian District. (8286 1993) 味德日本料理, 海淀区科学院南路2号 (北四环中关村3号桥南拐100米路西) 融科资讯中心C座地下一层
Guanghuamen
Offers a mixed Japanese and Korean menu. 9.30am-2am. 2/F, 14A Guanghua Lu, Chaoyang District. (5130 9726) 光华门, 朝阳区光华路甲14号2层
Hatsune
Voted “Best Japanese” and “Best Service” in our 2006 Reader Restaurant Awards. Stylish joint specializing in unique sushi and hand rolls. Daily 11.30am-2pm, 5.30-10pm. 2/F Heqiao Building C, 8A Guanghua Lu, Chaoyang District. (6581 3939) 隐泉日本料理, 朝阳区光华路甲8号和乔大厦C座二层
Higeoyaji
Cozy and reliable. Serves moderately priced Japanese and Italian homestyle cooking. Daily 10am-1am. Wudaokou (near the Jingyu Hotel), Haidian District. (8238 8270) 胡子, 海淀区五道口京裕宾馆大院内
Isshin Japanese Restaurant
Cool decor and mellow aural ambience. Good set meals at reasonable prices. Daily 11am-2pm, 5-11pm (stop taking orders at 10pm). 1) Xueyuan Lu (across from the East Gate of the Language Institute), Haidian District. (6209 7981); 2) 35 Chengfu Lu (30m north of the traffic lights next to Wudaokou subway station), Haidian District. (8261 0136) 一心日本料理, 1) 海淀区学院路语言学院东门斜对面; 2) 海淀区城府路35号院（五道口城铁站旁信号灯往北30米路西院内）
Jazz-Ya
Daily 11.30am-2am. 18 Sanlitun Beilu (North Bar Street), Chaoyang District. (64151227) 爵士, 朝阳区三里屯北路18号（北酒吧街）
Kagen
Fiery pot of hot coals at stainless steel tables, black slate floors and cool electronica music to accompany tasty marinated meat grilled fresh at each table. Daily 11.30am-2pm, 5.30-10pm. 8 Guanghua Donglu, B1/F Heqiao Building C, Chaoyang District. (6583 6830) 火源, 朝阳区光华东路8号和乔大厦C座B1
Keikoku Restaurant
Beautiful open grill kitchen with a large selection of meat and seafood. Daily 6.30-9.30am, 11.30am-2pm, 5.30-9.30pm. 1/F Kunlun Hotel, 2 Xinyuan Nanlu, Chaoyang District. (6590 3388 ext 5695) 溪谷村, 朝阳区新源南路2号昆仑饭店1层
Kitaya
Comfortable and reliable Kitaya’s simple modern decor, friendly service and clear tri-lingual menu make this restaurant a good option for people who work or live near the Capital Gymnasium. Choose from the RMB 118 or the RMB 158 buffet menus. Daily 11am-10pm. 1/F, Tengda Tower, 168 Xizhimenwai Dajie (across from Capital Gymnasium), Haidian District. (8857 5838) 喜多屋, 海淀区西直门外大街168号腾达大厦主楼1层
Kurazen
With bamboo trees and a cross-laid slate and pebble floor, Kurazen’s reception area resembles a Japanese garden that leads up to an open kitchen with teppanyaki chefs displaying their knife and grill skills. The menu is extensive with many sashimi selections in addition to fish, all offered raw or as teppan-options. Daily 11.30am-2.30pm, 5.30pm-10.30pm. 21 Haoyun Jie, Zaoying Lu, Chaoyang District. (5867 0281/2) 藏善日本料理店, 朝阳区枣营路好运街21号
Kushinosato
Tiny and uncluttered restaurant features Japanese-style chuan’r, called kushiage. Everything comes breaded and deep-fried; chefs keep the kebabs coming until you tell them to stop. Daily 5-11pm. Xinyuan Jie (200 meters north of Adria near Capital Mansion), Chaoyang District. (6462 1086) 串之乡, 朝阳区新源街京城大厦北200米
Le Igosso
Homey atmosphere, inventive dishes and great chocolate cake. Mon-Fri 7-9am, 11.30am-2pm, 5.30-9.30pm; Sat-Sun 7-9.30am, 11.30am-2pm, 5.30-9.30pm. Jiuxian Apartments, 2 Jiuxianqiao Lu, Chaoyang District. (6431 5632) 藤崎亭, 朝阳区酒仙桥路2号酒仙公寓
Len Len
An inspiring blend of minimalist decor and new-style Japanese cuisine: sleek, tranquil and refreshingly charming. Mon-Fri 6pm-2am, Sat-Sun 11.30am-2.30pm, 6pm-midnight. 1/F Ziming Dasha, 12B Xinzhong Jie, Dongcheng District. (6415 6415/6416) 联联, 东城区新中街乙12 号 紫铭大厦1层
Manzo
With a tasteful facade but small interior that provides diners with the option of watching their food being prepared at the open kitchen, or sitting at one of the three tables. Good selection of noodle dishes. 11.30am-2pm (weekends), 6pm-12.30am. 1/F Panjiayuan Lu Yilongtai Apartment, Yilongfang, Chaoyang District. (8770 8767) 慢走日本烧灼餐厅, 朝阳区潘家园漪龙台公寓伊龙坊1/F
Matsuko
Great lunchtime buffet with sushi, sashimi, noodles and more. Daily 11.30am-2pm, 5-10.30pm. 1) Baijiazhuang (south east corner of Changhong Qiao), Chaoyang District. (6582 5208); 2) 39 Liangmaqiao Lu (opposite 21st Century hotel), Chaoyang District. (8453 4062); 3) 2/F, Jinglong Dasha, 225 Chaoyang Beilu, Chaoyang District. (6509 8999) 松子, 1) 朝阳区白家庄星期五餐厅对面松阪屋.; 2) 朝阳区亮马桥39号（21世纪饭店对面）; 3) 朝阳区朝阳北路225号京龙大厦2层
Matsushin
Packed at lunch but worth the wait. Daily 11.30am-2pm, 5.30-10pm. 7 Guanghua Lu, Chaoyang District. (6561 2535) 松伸日本料理, 朝阳区光华路7号
Meshiya
Kyoto fusion cuisine decorated in a combination of old Shanghai opulence and Shangri-la escapism. Daily 11.30am-2pm, 5.30pm-11.30pm. 600m south of the China World Trade Center on the east side of the street, next to the Yanyuan Hotel, Chaoyang District. (6771 0218) 桥场饭屋, 朝阳区国贸大厦往南走600米, 马路东边, 燕园宾馆旁边
Miso Japanese Restaurant
Visit Miso for faultlessly fresh sashimi and rolls (salmon roll, RMB 16 for 6) as well as excellent teppanyaki (beef roll RMB 58) and other warm dishes, notably Japanese hot pot. Lunch set menus are good value (RMB 68). Home delivery available. Daily 11am-9.30pm. Pinnacle Plaza, Shunyi District. (8046 5677) 馋猫日本料理, 顺义区日祥广场
Nishimura
Teppanyaki, robatayaki, sushi and more; great Japanese food in a stylish setting. Daily 11.30am-2.30pm, 6-10pm. Shangri-La Hotel, 29 Zizhuyuan Lu, Haidian District. (6841 2211 ext 2719) 西村餐厅, 海淀区紫竹院路29号香格里拉饭店2层
Renaissance Sashimi and Sushi Bar
Authentic sushi, sashimi and sake in a cozy hotel lobby environment. 6530 2348. Lobby Lounge, Renaissance Hotel, 36 Xiaoyun Lu, Chaoyang District. 大堂雅苑, 朝阳区霄云路36国航万丽酒店大堂
Shota Muni Sushi & Grill
Sushi that satisfies the CBD office set with quick and affordable delivery. 10am-10.30pm. Bldg C, S-108, Blue Castle Apartments, 3 Xi Dawang Lu, Chaoyang District. (8599 9009) 将太无二, 朝阳区西大望路3号蓝堡国际公寓C座S-108
Shunsai
Authentic cuisine prepared by a Japanese chef and served in a traditional atmosphere. Daily 11.30am-2pm, 5.30-9.30pm. 1/F St Regis Hotel, 21 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District. (6460 6688 ext 2372) 旬彩, 朝阳区国际俱乐部饭店建国门外大街21号一层
Sixth Sense
Sleek and modern, the menu offers affordable Japanese cuisine, including teppanyaki. The rooftop terrace offers views of the city. Daily 11am-2pm, 5.30-10pm. 4 Jianguomennei Dajie, Dongcheng District. (6559 6667) 北京和仓6号, 东城区建国门内大街4号
Sui Grill
Features a mod interior and an array of items grilled Japanese-style, including fatty tuna belly, kobe steak, and whole fish. Daily 11.30am-12am. 43 Sanlitun Beijie Nanlu (next to Tongli Studio), Chaoyang District. (6413 0957) 醉炉, 朝阳区三里屯北街南路43号(同里旁边)
Takewaka
With a dining room arranged around a 20-cubic-meter fish pond, Takewaka makes a point of the freshness of its sushi. Daily 11am-2pm, 5.30-10.30pm. 5/F, Twin Towers, 25 Yonganli Zhongjie, Jianguomenwai, Chaoyang District. (5120 8881) 竹若, 朝阳区建国门外永安里中街25号双子座大厦5层购物中心西侧
Tokugawa-Ya
Very good RMB 68-200 all-you-can-eat buffets. Daily 11am-2pm, 5-9.30pm. Section 1, 26 Anhuili, Yayuncun, Chaoyang District. (6496 2739) 德川家, 朝阳区亚运村安慧里1区26号
Votaro
Famous among Japanese and Korean students for its classic cuisine and moderate prices, the store is both spacious and well-designed. Another store specializing in Japanese and Korean barbeque will be opening soon in Chaoyang District. Daily 11.30am-2.30am. 6F, Dongyuan Plaza, 35 Chengfu Lu, Haidian District. (6252 3831) 鱼太郎, 海淀区成府路35号东源大厦6层
Wawu
Those who don’t savor pork may find that Wawu is somewhat limited, but for ramen fans, this noodle bar offers fresh ingredients, a vibrant and smart dining room, reasonable prices and fast, friendly service. Daily 11am-12pm. 1/F, Zhongfu Building, 99 Jianguo Road, Chaoyang District. (6581 2343) 瓦屋拉面, 朝阳区建国路99号中服大厦1层
Yahata
Great service, good set menus and fresh and cheap sushi. Daily 11.30am-2pm, 5.30-10pm. 3/F International Hotel (Guoji Fandian), Dongcheng District. (6512 9971) 八幡, 东城区国际饭店3层
Yasakatei
Tokyo style eats and beer snacks, including paper hot pot or kaminabe. Daily 11.30am-2pm, 5.30-11pm. 8 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Yong’an Dongli, 2/F Ruoy Chai International Building, Chaoyang District. (8528 8418) 八坂亭, 朝阳区建国门外大街8号永安东里(华彬国际大厦2层)
Yotsuba
With fish flown in from Tokyo’s Tsukiji market several times a week, Yotsuba serves incomparably fresh traditional Japanese fare. Regulars come here for dishes that are served nowhere else in Beijing and at a fourth of the price of Tokyo. Call ahead several days for reservations; large parties are not recommended. Daily 5-10.30pm. Next to Bldg 2, Xindong Lu, Chaoyang District. (6467 1837) 四叶, 朝阳区新东路2号楼旁边