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Best Izakaya Restaurants in Bangkok

Japanese Kitchen Ant'z – Izakaya (Japanese-style Pub) is the top-rated izakaya restaurant in Bangkok on the Booyah Index, rated ★4.8 from 965 reviews and known for spicy roasted chicken with gravy and niratama (fluffy Japanese omelette with garlic chives). Fatboy Izakaya Ekamai (★4.6 from 1,068 reviews) and Kenshin Izakaya Asok (★4.3 from 1,695 reviews) round out the top three. This guide ranks all 7 izakaya restaurants in Bangkok by Google rating weighted by review volume.

Updated July 2026 · ranked by rating × review volume · no paid placement

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    Japanese Kitchen Ant'z – Izakaya (Japanese-style Pub)

    Izakaya restaurant · ★ 4.8 (965 reviews)

    Regulars come for spicy roasted chicken with gravy and niratama (fluffy Japanese omelette with garlic chives) — it holds ★4.8 from 965 reviews.

    Also known for: Salmon Ikura Oyakodon

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    Fatboy Izakaya Ekamai

    Izakaya restaurant · ฿฿฿฿ · ★ 4.6 (1,068 reviews)

    Regulars come for karaage fish and chips and chicken yakitori skewers with shiso leaf — it holds ★4.6 from 1,068 reviews.

    Also known for: Cocktails

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    Kenshin Izakaya Asok

    Izakaya restaurant · ฿฿ · ★ 4.3 (1,695 reviews)

    Regulars come for kani Miso Yaki and skewered sticks (Tori Tsukune and beef skewers) — it holds ★4.3 from 1,695 reviews.

    Also known for: Draft beers in multiple sizes

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    อีหล่า อีสานกายะ ทองหล่อ (Era-izaan Kaya Thonglor)

    Izakaya restaurant · ฿฿ · ★ 4.7 (877 reviews)

    Regulars come for grilled meats with balanced seasoning and sauces and spicy Isaan salads and somtam — it holds ★4.7 from 877 reviews.

    Also known for: Chicken kebabs with selection of accompanying sauces

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    Washoku Aji

    Izakaya restaurant · ฿฿฿ · ★ 4.5 (1,056 reviews)

    Regulars come for fresh sashimi and sushi and samma sashimi (raw pacific saury) — it holds ★4.5 from 1,056 reviews.

    Also known for: All-you-can-drink beer buffet plans

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    doodle: salt, sake, & sketch

    Izakaya restaurant · ★ 4.6 (719 reviews)

    Regulars come for karaage (Japanese fried chicken) and truffle toast — it holds ★4.6 from 719 reviews.

    Also known for: Hotate pasta

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    Okonomiyaki Izakaya Juubee

    Izakaya restaurant · ★ 4.5 (43 reviews)

    Regulars come for cheap Japanese beer with happy hour deals and takoyaki — it holds ★4.5 from 43 reviews.

    Also known for: Japanese cuisine

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Quick answers

What is the best izakaya restaurant in Bangkok?

Japanese Kitchen Ant'z – Izakaya (Japanese-style Pub) is the top-rated izakaya restaurant in Bangkok, with ★4.8 from 965 reviews. It's known for spicy roasted chicken with gravy, niratama (fluffy Japanese omelette with garlic chives), salmon Ikura Oyakodon.

What are the top 3 izakaya restaurants in Bangkok?

1. Japanese Kitchen Ant'z – Izakaya (Japanese-style Pub) (★4.8 from 965 reviews); 2. Fatboy Izakaya Ekamai (★4.6 from 1,068 reviews); 3. Kenshin Izakaya Asok (★4.3 from 1,695 reviews).

How is this ranking made?

Each place is scored by its Google rating weighted by review volume (so a ★4.8 with thousands of reviews outranks a ★5.0 with a handful), from the 7 izakaya restaurants in Bangkok tracked in the Booyah Index. No paid placement.

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