Here are Bangkok’s 8 oishi-est Japanese restos

We get it, there are so many Japanese restaurants in Bangkok that naming just eight of them could be considered malpractice. But for those looking for the most umami of the umami, here are those we think are the best, from upscale sushi omakase joints to ramen holes.

Sushi Masato

Flagship omakase joint Sushi Masato remains as difficult to access as any of Tokyo’s veritably clandestine sushi spots—a reputation that keeps the venue booked for months in advance. The 20-odd courses you get here are never enough. Monkfish liver, perfectly cooked and peeled Phetchabun tomato with fleur de sel, and a lineup of nigiri will leave you beguiled by chef and founder Masato Shimizu’s deft knife work. Thanks to the walk-in-friendly raw bar on the second floor, you don’t have to wait weeks to experience this food, either. From behind a beautiful L-shaped,…