TableCheck

TableCheck: restaurant reservations in Japan

TableCheck is a digital platform dedicated to discovering and booking tables at establishments in Japan, from quick meals to fine dining. Its website allows users to search for venues and book anywhere they travel, with an English version aimed at an international audience.

Priority access without queues

The platform offers the FastPass service, which allows priority access to some of the most in-demand ramen, soba, and other venues in Japan without waiting in line. Examples shown in the catalog include Ramenya Shima, Japanese Soba Noodles Tsuta, Udon Shin, FLIPPER'S Shibuya, RAMEN MATSUI, Ichiran Shinjuku Kabukicho, FLIPPER'S Shinjuku, and Dashi to Menyuei, with indicative prices ranging from ¥1,500 to ¥6,000 depending on the venue and menu.

Pay after the meal

TableCheck Pay allows instant payment with a registered card after dining, without the need to handle payment at the restaurant itself.

Browse by cuisine and area

The site organizes venues by cuisine type — including sushi, kaiseki, shabu shabu, yakiniku, tempura, ramen, soba, udon, yakitori, Japanese curry, izakaya, Italian, French, Chinese, café, dessert & sweets, wine bar, burgers, okonomiyaki, Korean, Thai, Indian, and Vietnamese — and by popular areas such as Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, Nagoya, Yokohama, Fukuoka, Sapporo, and Okinawa, as well as Tokyo neighborhoods like Akihabara, Asakusa, Ginza, Harajuku, Roppongi, Shibuya, Shinjuku, and Ueno.

Featured lists and selections

The platform groups recommendations by occasion and preference: dates, casual dining, business meetings, groups, birthdays and celebrations, late-night dining, private rooms, terraces with views, traditional Japanese settings, and English-speaking restaurants. It also shows lists such as French Tokyo, Date-night Wine Kaiseki, Diners Club France Restaurant Week 2026, My Taste from DinersClub, Kyoto Bishoku Meguri 2026 Summer, and Tokyo Bishoku Meguri 2026 Summer, as well as promotions like 10% off select menus with Visa.

Mobile app

TableCheck has a free app for booking on the go, accessible via a QR code, and a dedicated section for restaurateurs.