Jappan – Food Guide App

Discover a World of Japanese Food Beyond Sushi and Ramen

Love Japanese food? From crispy pork tonkatsu to melt-in-your-mouth sashimi, and from elegant 15-course kaiseki menus to grilled yakitori skewers, great Japanese eats go far beyond sushi and ramen. If your passion for Japanese cuisine matches the excitement of exploring new cities, then we're here to help you discover the very best that the world has to offer.

Dive Into the Culinary Labyrinth of Japan

Japanese food is an exhilarating culinary journey waiting to be explored. That's why we created JAPPAN, a smartphone app designed to guide food enthusiasts to their favorite Japanese eateries. Whether you're looking for gourmet restaurants, one-dish wonders, traditional teahouses, cozy yatais, or sophisticated bars, JAPPAN will lead you from Tokyo to Paris.

After ten years of exploring Japan and immersing ourselves in its rich culinary culture, we're excited to share our discoveries with you. Now, you can enjoy the very best spots that we have found over the years.

Experience the Heart of Japan's Culinary Culture

With JAPPAN, getting to the heart of Japan's culinary culture is easier than ever. Simply scroll through the options, choose your destination, navigate using our intuitive interface, and take a seat. Then, put your phone away and immerse yourself in a delicious and unique food experience. Itadakimasu!

Key Features 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 and menu items to the vibe and unmissable signature dishes, find out what makes each eatery special from those in the know. And the occasional 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! Delve 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 navigation, and absolutely no ads (yesss!).

About Us

JAPPAN is the brainchild of two Japanese-food-obsessed designers from Zurich who are passionate about showcasing the immense variety of the Japanese culinary landscape. (Let's be real, this project is a guilty pleasure too 😉). We collaborated closely with Zurich-based app agency Milk Interactive to develop the concept and design for both iOS and Android platforms.