Location: Beppu
Top Restaurants in Beppu
Oita Prefecture, Japan Food Guide: 10 Seafood food Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Beppu
Find out what Seafood restaurants to try in Beppu. Beppu (別府市, Beppu-shi) is a city in Ōita Prefecture on the island of Kyushu, Japan, at the west end of Beppu Bay. As of March 31, 2017, the city had a population of 122,643 and a population density of 980/km (2,500/sq mi). The total area is 125.13 km (48.31 sq mi). Beppu is famous for its hot springs.
Things to do in Beppu
10. Shinzushi
Overall Ratings
4 based on 21 reviews
Reviewed By captainjill
We had the 9-course Omakase dinner, consisting of many types of sashimi & sushi (no less than ten different kinds of fish/sea creatures ... I lost count), chicken, and soup, with ice cream to end the meal. The food was fresh, and lovingly prepared. Every course was delicious and the portions just right. The two young waiters who served my group of four spoke some English, did well to explain every dish that was served, and ensured that we knew what we were eating! The meal, with alcoholic drinks, came up to about US$65 per person. Good value for high quality food.
9. Hasshin Zushi
Overall Ratings
4 based on 26 reviews
Reviewed By KiraBeauty
Inventive, imaginative and utterly delicious fare served in a modern style with interesting fusion and a touch of molecular gastronomy. This could well be the best Japanese food I've had anywhere - and I've been a regular traveler to Japan for 30 years; plus I lived there for 2. The chef has an amazing eye for wonderful flavour combinations. Blow fish sashimi? You bet! Foie gras sushi? Yes again. The degustation set menu was stunning with every dish complimenting the ones before and after. Even the deserts were magnificent - which is unusual in a Japanese restaurant! We loved it and it was a very special experience. I now have a new bar set for Japanese fine dining.
8. Suiten
Overall Ratings
4 based on 56 reviews
Reviewed By psprof
This restaurant follows the new trend in Sushi shops in Japan mixing the casual atmosphere with higher quality fish and sushi dishes. Rather than opt for traditional sophisticated and often expensive sushi locale, these new trending sushi shops often have kaiten-sushi (conveyor belt sushi), but slightly higher quality and prices than the 100 yen/150 yen a plate cheap sushi places. They also have dishes not seen at either the cheap kaiten-sushi places or the sophisticated expensive places (which mostly offer traditional dishes).And Suiten is hands down a great place to eat. There are a variety of traditional and new style sushi dishes. Several of the dishes you can order offer you a fish three ways, or a type of fish three ways. These kinds of dishes offer a variety not seen in traditional or cheap sushi resteraunts. In addition, you always have the conveyor belt going around to grab whatever pulls your imagination.The staff are very accomodating and the sushi comes quickly. There are a number of staff working all the time.There are a couple of caveats you should be aware of when visiting Suiten.First, the place is popular. So, it will fill up very quickly almost everyday of the week for lunch. If you go for lunch be there at open or just after opening to get a seat without waiting. Second, not all seats have access to the conveyor belt. If you don't mind sitting at the counter or a table without access to the conveyor belt, you will wait less. There is still a place for those without conveyor belt access to stand and get some dishes from the conveyor belt.Other than that, this is good quality sushi with a variety of dishes at reasonable prices.
7. Toyotsune, Ekimae
Overall Ratings
4 based on 62 reviews
Reviewed By daybreak_chime
The restaurant is not too big and just located in the corner of Beppu station (they have another restaurant near the sea shore of Kitahama). The food is fresh, tastes good and with reasonable price. It is famous especially for the 'tendon'.. tempura rice bowl. I don't think there's any English speaking staff but some menu has pictures..
6. Eitaro
Overall Ratings
4 based on 43 reviews
Reviewed By GGHolliday
Eitaro was one of the three restaurants in Seikai located on 2/F Umi building We stayed in Seikai which kaiseki dinner and breakfast were part of our meal plans.All dishes were so delicious and well-presented that we took at least two hours to complete our dinner. Hence, we missed the live band performance on 1/F.Breakfast needed to be lauded: grilled fish on hot stones, seafood soup with whelk, clams and prawns heated on table, fresh salad and warm tofu, refill of juice and fresh fruit served on crushed ice. It was specialized in serving fresh seafood and got a lobster tank. I also read the lunch set menu and the price was reasonable.Two types of seating â tables and tatami boothsMake booking ahead of time for this wonderful restaurant to avoid disappointment, as it would be full house for dinner even on weekdays.
5. Owadazushi
Overall Ratings
4 based on 81 reviews
Reviewed By cliffman33
Chanced upon this place along the small alley near our BnB. The traditional style & non-touristy feel had us try it without hesitance & it turned out we ate one of the best sushi we have ever had! The freshness of the fish, coupled with the generous mouth-filling portion, every bite is heavenly! We went back 2 days in a roll & would have done it everyday had we stay longer in Beppu. Thumbs up!
4. Kaisen Izutsu
Overall Ratings
4 based on 139 reviews
Reviewed By Mimes27
Not elder friendly as second floor is rather steep. Had to beg fellow customers to give up leaning chair father. Excellent food, but recommend reservation on Tuesday to Saturday since they were out of most by Sunday. Reserve seats for 1st floor if when with elders
3. Beer Pub Robata Jin
Overall Ratings
4 based on 117 reviews
Reviewed By BestLambert
The restaurant was very close to the Beppu Station, only a 10-minute walk away.Along the street in front of the train station, there were tens of restaurant, many of them were nearly empty during weekdays. However, Robata Jin was fully-seated every day, right after 17:00, when it opened.I tried several dishes, all of which tasted good. My personal favorite was the skewers: fresh and delicately seasoned.I ordered some sashimi, skewers, tango (a local dish with wider noodles and miso) and a grilled eggplant. The total cost was just 2,730 yen.
2. Hajime Zushi
Overall Ratings
5 based on 68 reviews
Reviewed By Xuezhen
Went to Hajime Sushi for dinner and ordered the sushi platter. All I could say is WOW! The seafood is fresh! I guess that explains why the restaurant is packed and even the Japanese made reservations before coming. We were lucky to get seats. â¤ï¸
Where to eat Japanese food in Beppu: The Best Restaurants and Bars
1. Kamesho Kurukuru Sushi
Overall Ratings
4 based on 252 reviews
Reviewed By haaayon
I think this is the best place to eat sushi in this prefecture. The fish is cut big size and the Shari( Rice ) is good hardness. My favorite "Neta" are "Salmon" and "Akagai"!! you should try!
