Jappan – Food Guide App

Love Japanese food? Crispy pork tonkatsu. Melt-in-the-mouth sashimi. An elegant 15-course kaiseki menu. Grilled yakitori skewers. Great Japanese eats go way beyond sushi and ramen. And if, like us, your love for Japanese food rivals the thrill of exploring new cities, then we want to help you discover the very best the world has to offer.

Japanese food is an exciting culinary labyrinth just waiting to be explored. That's why we created JAPPAN, a smartphone app to help foodie travellers discover our favourite Japanese eateries. Explore gourmet restaurants, one-dish wonders, traditional teahouses, cozy yatais and sophisticated bars — from Tokyo to Paris.

After ten years of exploring Japan and learning all we can about Japanese food, we’re ready to share what we’ve discovered. Now our all-time favourite spots are yours to devour.

JAPPAN makes it easy to get right to the heart of Japan’s culinary culture. Scroll, choose, navigate and take a seat. Then put your phone away and immerse yourself in a delicious and unique food experience. Itadakimasu!

At a glance

Find your way around Don’t miss out on the tastiest tonkatsu served on the top floor of a confusing ten-story building in Shinjuku when your Wi-Fi cuts out. (Yes we've been there). Get where you need to be with our offline map and simple access instructions.

Discover insider tips From opening hours, menu and vibe to unmissable signature dishes — find out what makes each eatery special from those in the know. (And the odd wild card tip too – because we like surprises).

Get fluent in Japanese food There is so much to see, taste and learn about Japanese food! Dig into our short articles about lesser-known ingredients, dishes and other fun facts.

Navigate easily We all love some app eye candy. Mouthwatering photos. Easy to navigate. And absolutely no ads (yesss!).