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Bocca del Vino
An all-day trattoria with Michelin backing in Kyoto, Chef Nomiya transports diners to Italy through his restaurant’s classical atmosphere and authentic food.
Sushidokoro Kaihara
In Osaka’s gourmet-rich Tenma area, experience the quiet perfection of an 8-course Edomae sushi omakase crafted by a Michelin-awarded chef who prefers working in silence.
Oryori Amenimomakezu (Osaka)
The concept revolves around sake, people, and hyperlocal dishes at this six-seat Osaka restaurant, helmed by a chef who cut his teeth in traditional Japanese cuisine.
Sakeya Sakana Yoshimura
Run by a sake-loving couple in Osaka, this izakaya’s ascent to fame was inevitable, driven by word-of-mouth acclaim until its Michelin Guide debut cemented its reputation.
Ningyocho Imahan
This legendary sukiyaki restaurant relies on the steadfast, loyal formula of high-grade kuroge wagyu hotpot that began in 1895 and proves that age is no barrier to quality.
Isezushi
With a Michelin-starred past, a renowned Hokkaido restaurant offers Ezo-mae-style sushi using the freshest ingredients from Tsukiji to Otaru.
Rakuichi
Internationally renowned soba master Rai Tatsuru hosts just 12 diners at a time for an intimate 2-hour kaiseki experience at Rakuichi, possibly Niseko’s most coveted dining destination.
Sushi Hanayoshi
Born to a family of soba restaurant owners, Hanayoshi’s chef Yoshioka Ryohei has been preparing artful sushi with hand-picked seafood and sake since 2006 in his hometown of Niseko.
Sushidokoro Yamato
Chef Yamato’s homage to the sushi masters who shaped his craft has grown into independent glory in the battle of Tsukiji’s sushi landscape, earning him a place in the Michelin Guide.
AWOMB Karasuma
A treat for the mouth and the eyes at this teori-zushi omakase by Nishiki Market, where diners get to play with around 50 ingredients to churn it into unique handrolls of their own.
Sukiyaki Kappo Hiyama Niseko
Located in the Muwa Niseko Hotel, Sukiyaki Kappo Hiyama Niseko's comforting sukiyaki and attentive service is a warm refuge amidst Hokkaido’s icy climes.
Sushidokoro Kurosugi
Edomae sushi made with the simple formula of subtraction by none other than Kurosugi Akihiro, whose friendly disposition and authenticity earn him a Michelin feature.
Sushi Take (Chef Hiro Restaurant)
At the immensely popular Nagoya restaurant of the famous YouTube and TikTok sensation Chef Hiro, guests will find that the sushi in his videos truly tastes just as good as it looks.
Sukiyaki Asai
Escape the Tokyo bustle to a zen-inspired space and enjoy premium Omi beef served in personally sized sukiyaki sets in this Michelin-selected restaurant.
Gyukatsu Motomura Shinjuku Main Store
Insanely popular on social media, the original Shinjuku outlet of this famous gyukatsu beef cutlet restaurant is one of only two that allow reservations.
Sushi Miki
In a tiled-floor store in Kyoto’s urban fringe, the team behind Sushi Miki is as vigilant about the local and seasonal as it is on the delicious to serve “casual” sushi.
Ninja Yakiniku Asakusa
Proudly halal-certified wagyu from Mie Prefecture overlooking the lively backdrop of Asakusa, Ninja Yakiniku Asakusa is ready to be on the neighborhood’s hall of fame.
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.
Sushi Yuki
One man’s loss is another’s gain. When Sushi Yuki moved from Yokohama to Hiroo, Tokyo welcomed them with open arms and high expectations for exceptional sushi. They’ve certainly delivered it fair and square.
Sano Sushi
Respect for tradition and a mission to revive the golden era of sushi are why this gem near Tokyo Tower deserves more than just a Star in the Michelin Guide — it should be on your bucket list.
Monk
Featured on the Netflix series Chef’s Table, the wood-fired pizzas at this riverside restaurant near Ginkaku-ji Temple are made with love and local ingredients, including foraged mushrooms and hunted wild boar.
The Pizza Bar on 38th
One of the world’s best pizzas, The Pizza Bar on 38th has pizzaiolo Daniele Cason crafting hybrid pizzas from a wood-burning oven in the intimate 8-seater venue at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Nihombashi.
Shabu Zen Shibuya
Experience a quintessential Japanese dinner at the renowned Shabu Zen in Shibuya, where you can indulge in all-you-can-eat shabu shabu and even try the revered wagyu.
Kanda Nishikicho Sushi Takaharu
A young sushi store by a young chef, Sushi Takaharu in Kanda Nishikicho is quickly gaining traction thanks to its refreshing spin of Edomae sushi and the friendly service of its English-savvy owner.
Elm Garden
Experience a memorable dining journey at Elm Garden, where the captivating beauty of Sapporo’s changing seasons sets the stage for a magical, Hokkaido-inspired kaiseki course.
Namaiki
As the sister restaurant to the renowned Yoroniku in Minami Aoyama, Namaiki is putting a bigger focus on serving high-quality, raw red meat dishes.
Yoroniku Tokyo Azabudai Hills
After finding success in Minami Aoyama, the legendary Yoroniku has found its next residence in the upscale Azabudai, bringing along the brand’s reputation-defining silk loin, truffle-crowned sukiyaki and caviar sushi rolls.
Halal Wagyu Yakiniku Panga Asakusa
Halal Wagyu Yakiniku Panga expands to Asakusa, offering halal-certified Japanese black wagyu with a thoughtful approach to butchering and grilling.