Restaurants(10334)
Joujouka
The foundations of French cuisine are celebrated at Joujouka, a Michelin-guide restaurant near Tokyo Tower that has gone mostly unsung since its opening, despite receiving high critical reviews.
Hiyoko Sushi
There is nothing fussy at this family-run sushi establishment. What it lacks in palatial appearance, it makes up with some of the best bang-for-your-buck omakase sushi in Kyoto.
Sushi Iwa
The ultra-fatty kamatoro sushi takes center stage at this media-sensation sushi joint, prepared by the very chef Steve Jobs once hailed for serving the “best sushi he’s ever eaten.”
FORTUNE GARDEN KYOTO
Arch-shaped entrance, round windowpanes and a lush bamboo grove define this French-accented bistro in central Kyoto, housed in a 1927 building designed by the “Father of Kansai Architecture.”
Nijo Yamagishi
Michelin-starred chef Yamagishi Takahiro of Tominokoji Yamagishi breathes new life into a 140-year-old townhouse in Kyoto to serve the hotpot-driven multicourse meal — the “nabe kaiseki.”
Kurumaya Bekkan
This family-friendly restaurant in Shinjuku is a brilliant introduction to a melting pot of Japanese cuisine: teppanyaki, sukiyaki, hotpot and multicourse, all under one roof.
Sushidokoro Kurosugi Shinkan
The name “shinkan” means to “pour my heart into every piece of sushi.” It’s why this in-demand sushi spot in Osaka tailors sushi to guests’ preferences despite its Michelin status.
Le Becasse
One of Japan’s leading gastronomic figures, Shibuya Yoshinori, transforms his spontaneous ideas into refined French menus, boldly embracing the unfinished and in-the-moment.
Tempura Taku
There’s the promise of cleverly executed, light tempura delivered that never stagnates when Masuda Takumi relocated his eponymous, Michelin-selected joint to Tokyo’s “Little Paris” in Kagurazaka.
Ma Poule
With its charming yellow facade, Ma Poule is Ichioka Tetsuya's love letter to Jura — a small, distinctive wine region in France — in an effort to bring its riffs to Tokyo’s culinary scene.
Abbesses
Effortless and stylish, just like the Parisians — this Michelin-selected bistro keeps the Gallic spirit alive with its smart delivery of French classics in chic Ebisu and swoon-worthy veneer.
Yakitori Moe Es
What happens when yakitori and French meet in the middle? You’d get Yakitori Moe Es, a Michelin-featured sensation in Roppongi that’s making new waves in the Japanese skewer scene.
Esprit C. Kei Ginza
A rare opportunity to order Michelin dishes a-la-carte — Esprit C. Kei Ginza, operated by Michelin-starred Kei Kobayashi, experiments with French culinary format in an upscale dining room atop the Toraya Ginza building.
Dan
Style meets taste at this intimate yet welcoming Michelin-selected restaurant in Daizawa. Owner-chef Takada spent a decade mastering French cuisine before gaining the confidence to strike out on his own.
Ristorante La Primula
With its reputation-defining tagliolini pasta and a love for everything Venitian, this intimate, six-seat Italian fine dining in Hiroo is inspired by the canals of Venice.
Wokotote
Connection between food and people is at the heart of this stunning kaiseki restaurant, located in the peaceful streets of Nezu, Tokyo.
Tachiguisushi Sushikawa
A genuine, no-nonsense sushi joint, this Michelin Bib Gourmand standing sushi bar reflects owner-chef Hayakawa Daisuke’s vision of bringing diners back to when sushi was a simple street food.
Sushi Mikata
The light-hearted banter between the chef and his wife makes this sushi joint in Mita homey, but it’s the exceptional sushi that makes it Michelin-worthy.
Le Bistrot Des Bleus
A young, dynamic crew serves old-school, home-cooked French dishes with a refreshing touch of Parisian bistro charm in this Michelin Bib Gourmand bistro in Hiroo.
Misola
Art meets Italian at Misola, a Michelin-selected venue where dining is surrounded by dancing magpies, sky-blue walls and a Venice-trained chef.
Kappo Muroi
Tributing its name to his father, Muroi Go emerges in Nishi-Azbu to bring Kappo Muroi, where he offers Michelin-starred, counter-style multicourse dining.
Tasogare
As dusk falls, Michelin-featured Tasogare opens its doors to reveal a culinary fusion of French and Japanese flavors, creating a cozy and inviting bistro in upscale Azabu Juban.
Le Pristine Restaurant Tokyo
Michelin-lauded Dutch chef Sergio Herman makes his Asian debut with Le Pristine’s Tokyo outpost, located at street level in Hotel Toranomon Hills, bringing the city’s gastronomes closer to peak neo-Italain cuisine.
Nihonryori Hanagiku
Immerse yourself in a century-old legacy of hospitality at this traditional Japanese restaurant, located within the opulent Nara Hotel which has hosted luminaries such as Einstein, Audrey Hepburn and royalties.
Wagyu Idaten
Go big or go home — samurai-themed Wagyu Idaten in Namba lures meat lovers in with a dining experience centered around premium A5-grade beef in massive bento boxes and rice bowls.
Kikka-So
Originally designed as a private villa for the Imperial Family, Kikka-So, located in the historic Fujiya Hotel, serves seasonal kaiseki worthy of royalty.
Chugokusai Hina
An elegant Chinese eatery serving additive-free dishes is found in the upscale district of Nakameguro. Fragrance and flavor take center stage.
Saucer
Lyon-trained chef Gunji Kazuma prepares a triple-processed consomme and weaves it into most dishes on the menu at his contemporary French venue in Ebisu.