What Is ByFood?
ByFood is Japan’s leading online platform for travelers seeking authentic culinary experiences. From hands-on cooking classes with expert chefs to curated food tours, bar-hopping adventures, and restaurant reservations, ByFood connects visitors with the very best flavors Japan has to offer.
Offering over 400 food experiences across the country, ByFood makes it easy for anyone to discover unique activities tailored to their interests. Travelers can enjoy seamless restaurant bookings—even without speaking Japanese—thanks to partnerships with top eateries nationwide. Select menus include premium ingredients such as Kobe beef, regional specialties, and options suitable for vegan and vegetarian guests. In Tokyo alone, you’ll find over 800 partner restaurants, including more than 100 Michelin-starred locations.
Beyond experiences, ByFood also features an online shop offering gourmet snacks, drinks, kitchenware, tableware, and handcrafted Japanese items—perfect for bringing a taste of Japan home.
Every booking made through ByFood helps support children in need. The company donates 10 meals for each reservation, contributing to global food aid. Since its founding in 2017, ByFood and its parent company, Tablecross, have provided over 433,000 school meals to children in developing countries.
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