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Update-Date: Sep 5, 2025

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9 Japanese Restaurants with Multilingual Menus in Okayama

Okayama, which faces the Seto Inland Sea, is an area brimming dishes that food connoisseurs absolutely cannot miss out on. In addition to oysters and mackerel, it's a place to enjoy Chiyagyu beef, which is said to be the most high quality Wagyu beef. With this in mind, this article features Japanese restaurants with multilingual menus in Okayama Prefecture.

1. Oyakama Yakiniku Juraku no Sono

Juraku no Sono, located in front of Okayama Station, offers a fun self-service yakiniku style where you can grill at your own pace. The biggest draw is the unlimited-time all-you-can-drink, included in the fee, letting guests enjoy endless drinks with quality meat. Kimchi, namul, and sangchu are also all-you-can-eat, completing the classic yakiniku experience. With its retro Showa-era vibe, the lively spot is perfect for banquets, women’s gatherings, or casual nights out with friends and colleagues.

Oyakama Yakiniku Juraku no Sono

Open: [Monday-Friday, Day Before National Holidays] Lunch 11:30 am - 3:00 pm (L.O. 2:00 pm) / Dinner 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm (L.O. 10:30 pm), [Saturday, Sunday, National Holidays] 11:30 am - 11:00 pm (L.O. 10:30 pm)
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 4,000 JPY / [Lunch] 1,500 JPY
Access: About 4-minute walk from Okayama Station and Korakuenguchi (East Exit) on JR Line
Address: 2-2, Honmachi, Kita-ku, Okayama-shi, Okayama Map
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2. Teppan Yaki Steak House Maruon

Maruon, a beloved Kurashiki steakhouse for over half a century, offers teppanyaki courses featuring premium Japanese black beef and seasonal ingredients. The dishes pair beautifully with curated wines and local sake. Guests can sit at the counter to enjoy the chef’s live skills or relax at tables with family and friends. A stylish bar space is also available for meetups or after-dinner drinks. Ideal for anniversaries, family celebrations, or special moments, Maruon brings everyday luxury to cherished occasions.

Teppan Yaki Steak House Maruon

Open: [Monday, Wednesday-Sunday, National Holidays, Day Before National Holidays] Lunch 11:30 am - 2:30 pm (L.O. 1:30 pm) / Dinner 5:00 pm - 10:30 pm (L.O. 9:00 pm)
Closed: Tuesday
Average price: [Dinner] 12,000 JPY / [Lunch] 5,000 JPY
Access: Just west of Kurashiki Bikan Historical Area. (Along Shirakabe-dori Street) *Parking lot available.
Address: 8-20, Inari-machi, Kurashiki-shi, Okayama Map
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3. Ajisai Shin

Ajisai Shin, led by chef Nogami with 23 years of experience, offers seasonal Japanese cuisine in a casual, welcoming setting. Signature dishes include sesame tofu croquettes with shrimp and lily bulbs, rare Okayama yellow chives stewed with icefish, and other specialties crafted from locally sourced ingredients. Nogami brings the seasons to life through his dishes while keeping prices reasonable and the atmosphere approachable. Ajisai Shin is a place where guests can drop in anytime to enjoy authentic Japanese flavors without formality.

Ajisai Shin

Open: [Weekdays, Saturday] Lunch 11:30 am - 2:00 pm (L.O. 1:30 pm) [Monday - Thursday] Dinner 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm (L.O. 9:00 pm) [Friday, Saturday, National Holiday, Day before National Holiday] Dinner 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm (L.O. 10:00 pm)
Closed: Sunday, 1st and 3rd Monday.
Average price: [Dinner] 5,000 JPY / [Lunch] 1,600 JPY
Access: We are located south of Okayama station. Go directly east of the street between Vivre Buildings A and B and we will be on your left after about 10 metres.
Address: Saiwai-cho Bldg. 1F, 2-21 Saiwai-cho , Kita-ku, Okayama, Okayama Map
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4. Jion Shoja

Located near the Hyoken River, just a 15-minute walk from Higashi Okayama Station, this restaurant specializes in lotus root dishes, inspired by the hospitality of Buddhist nuns. Considered a lucky ingredient symbolizing good prospects, lotus root is served in many styles, offering textures from crunchy to sticky. Guests are welcomed with thoughtful presentation, seasonal flavors, and even a small jizo statue at the entrance. With soft light streaming through a glass wall, the serene dining space enhances the experience.

Jion Shoja

Open: [Tuesday - Sunday/Public Holidays/Days Before Public Holidays] Lunch: 11am - 3pm (last order 2pm)/Dinner: 5pm - 9pm (last order 7pm)
Closed: Mondays
Average price: [Dinner] 4,000 JPY / [Lunch] 2,100 JPY
Access: A 15-minute walk from Higashi-Okayama station on the JR Sanyo Main Line and the JR Ako line
Address: 26-5 Yoneda , Naka-ku, Okayama, Okayama Map
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5. Washoku Dining Kuriya-sen ANA CROWNE PLAZA HOTEL OKAYAMA

1. Washoku Dining Kuriya-sen ANA CROWNE PLAZA HOTEL OKAYAMA (Okayama)

10 Japanese Restaurants with Multilingual Menus in Okayama

Kuriya-sen is located on the top floor of ANA CROWNE PLAZA HOTEL OKAYAMA, which is directly connected to the JR Okayama Station via a connecting bridge. At this restaurant, you can enjoy authentic kaiseki cuisine (traditional Japanese course cuisine) while basking in a panoramic view of Okayama. This restaurant is known for its abundance of dishes that are all made with a dedication to fine ingredients and dashi (broth). The [Daily Japanese Meal] (2,300 JPY), a lunch platter that changes weekly and is only available on weekdays, and the [Kakitsubata Kaiseki] (8,000 JPY) filled with the traditional sense of a Japanese-style meal. You can enjoy a luxurious meal of Kuroge Wagyu beef with their [Teppanyaki Kaiseki] (10,000 JPY) (ingredients grilled on an iron griddle). Aside from this, these dishes go well with Okayama's local sake (Japanese alcohol). The restaurant has 2 types of private rooms with either tables or horigotatsu (sunken kotatsu table), so they are great for a variety of events. They also offer a breakfast buffet, lunch, and dinner.

Foreign language menu: English, and Chinese (Traditional)

Washoku Dining Kuriya-sen ANA CROWNE PLAZA HOTEL OKAYAMA

Open: Lunch 11:30-14:00 (Saturday / Sunday / Public Holiday 11:30-15:00) / Dinner 17:30-22:00 (last order 21:30) / Morning 06:45-10:00
Closed: None
Average price: -
Access: Directly connected through a connecting bridge from JR Okayama Station.
Address: 20F ANA crown plaza hotel Okayama, 15-1 Ekimotomachi, Kitaku, Okayama, Okayama

6. Koinomure

Koinomure prides itself with a seasonal, vegetable-packed menu that changes every 3 months. This restaurant serves a variety of dishes that reflect the ideals of the owner to offer tasty dishes every season. A variety of dishes made with delicious local ingredients, such as the [Bloom Cucumber with Miso Paste] (320 JPY) offered from December to May, and [Duck Tail] (480 JPY) made with the finest Aichi duck handpicked by the owner, are served here. In addition to accommodating parties for up to 40 people, they allow guide dogs inside and have braille and multilingual menus. Satisfy your stomach and mind with a pleasant moment at this restaurant.

Foreign language menu: English, Chinese (Simplified), Korean

Koinomure

Open: [Monday - Wednesday, Friday - Sunday, National Holidays] 5:00 pm - 12:35 am
*Business hours details 4:56 pm - 12:34 am
Closed: Thursday *Closes three days a year
Average price: 3,500 JPY
Address: 1-12-16, Uchisange, Kita-ku, Okayama-shi, Okayama

7. Self Udon Tanukiya

Self Udon Tanukiya is a popular restaurant that has been in establishment for more than 30 years. The restaurant features a self-service system where you cook your own udon (thick noodles) allowing you to enjoy noodles with a firm, springy texture. They serve udon items at an affordable price, such as their signature dish, [Kakeudon] (250 JPY), with an extraordinary commitment to using broth made with the finest natural Rishiri Kombu (seaweed) grown in Rebun Island. They also have an abundance of fried toppings such as [Deep-Fried Vegetables] (100 JPY) and [Squid Tempura] (150 JPY). Including items like inarizushi (deep-fried tofu pouch filled with rice), there are roughly 30 kinds of side options offered here. It's often crowded, but the order doesn't take as long as it looks. Enjoy the umami (Japanese savory taste) of the dashi and the chewy texture of the udon!

Foreign language menu: Chinese (Simplified, Traditional)

Self Udon Tanukiya

Open: [Monday-Wednesday / Friday-Sunday / Public holiday / Pre-holiday] Normal hours: 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
Closed: Sundays
Average price: [Dinner] 500 JPY / [Lunch] 500 JPY
Access: 5 minutes' walk south from the Okayama City Waterworks Department. 2 minutes' walk from the Seishin Iryo Center-mae stop on the Okaden Bus line.
Address: 2-2-1 Higashi Furumatsu, Kita-ku, Okayama-shi, Okayama

8. Togiyacho Sakaba Mitsunoya

Togiyacho Sakaba Mitsunoya serves up Okayama through food with local cuisine and brand beef from Okayama. Once you go down the stairs, you will be greeted by a bustling space where you can casually enjoy sake and food. Their [Chiyagyu Roast Beef] (890 JPY) lets you enjoy the sweet, marbled beef of Okayama. Okayama also produces fresh mackerel, which you can savor here with their [Mackerel Tataki] (790 JPY). Their hidden specialty is [Boiled Gyoza] (390 JPY), which is made by boiling gyoza (dumpling) with chicken bones. They commit to using mainly carefully selected local ingredients. They also have a wide selection of sake; you can enjoy local sake in a 120-minute all-you-can-drink course for 3,000 JPY! Be sure to enjoy Okayama's food with a cup of local sake in hand.

Foreign language menu: English, Chinese

Togiyacho Sakaba Mitsunoya

Open: [Weekdays, Saturday] Lunch 11:30 am - 1:30 pm, Dinner 4:00 pm - 11:00 pm (Food L.O. 10:30 pm, Drink L.O. 10:45 pm)
Closed: Sunday, National Holidays
Average price: [Dinner] 3,000 JPY / [Lunch] 700 JPY
Access: 10 minutes walk from the east exit of JR [Okayama Station]. Diagonally opposite of Mitsui Seimei Bldg. along [Kencho-dori Street], on the basement floor of the Togiyacho Bldg.
Address: B1F, Togiyacho Bldg., 10-20 Togiyacho, Kita-ku, Okayama city, Okayama

9. Hiradaira Heppei

If you want to enjoy fresh seafood cuisine and sake, Hiradaira Heppei is the restaurant for you! In addition to their abundant selection of seafood dishes, you can enjoy an impressive view of the food being grilled over straw fire. Their [Katsuo Tataki (Salted / Ponzu)] (530 JPY), which is favorite among their regulars, is an absolute must-try. Another dish that you should order is the [Sashimi Choice Assortment] (starting from 650 JPY), which allows you to make your assortment of more than 5 seafood among the 17 kinds of fresh seafood available in the restaurant. They also sport an outstanding selection of more than 100 types of local sake. If you're not sure what to order, you can ask the staff to recommend a drink. It's fantastic for solo meals, but the restaurant is also spacious enough to accommodate up to 60 people.

Foreign language menu: English

Hiradaira Heppei

Open: 4:00 pm - 11:30 pm
Closed: Irregular
Average price: 3,000 JPY
Address: 1-9-8, Akimae-cho, Kita-ku, Okayama-shi, Okayama

From shrimp, to vegetables and beef, Okayama is blessed with a wide variety of ingredients. Make sure to enjoy the delicious ingredients nurtured by Okayama's abundant nature, and try finding your favorite restaurant from this list!

Disclaimer: All information is accurate at time of publication.

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