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SEAT RESERVATIONSobakiri Gaku
At the tail-end of Karahori Shopping Arcade in Osaka, you'll find a humble joint with a Bib Gourmand under its belt and a passion for nihachi soba — 80% buckwheat, 20% wheat flour.
SEAT RESERVATIONGion Yorozuya
Close to Kyoto’s Yasaka Shrine, the signature chewy udon with plenty of Kujo spring onions draws Michelin critics and foodies year after year.
SEAT RESERVATIONSoba Tajima
Tucked away behind a wall and through a small rock garden, Soba Tajima offers diners an award-winning soba course experience with noodles made using a method the chef invented himself.
SEAT RESERVATIONSanbongi Shoten
Preservation of the old ways is a surprising theme at this Michelin Bib Gourmand eatery, which prides itself on rustic grilled game meat and organic wines.
SEAT RESERVATIONOryori Menami
Opened in 1939, third-generation owner Sakurako Katsuta continues her grandmother’s legacy by serving Kyoto-style obanzai and homespun meals reminiscent of her creations.
SEAT RESERVATIONSobakiri Arabompu
“Arabompu” means “wild, ordinary man,” which reflects the liberating spirit of this Michelin-fetured soba shop in Osaka where the talented owner-chef Hashimoto Yoshio runs the show.
SEAT RESERVATIONBocca 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.
SEAT RESERVATIONSushidokoro 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.
SEAT RESERVATIONSumibiyakitori Ikoka
The hidden skewer joint west of Osaka Castle serves Michelin-approved yakitori grilled over high-quality binchotan charcoal in a sophisticated atmosphere.
SEAT RESERVATIONOryori 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.
SEAT RESERVATIONSakeya 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.
SEAT RESERVATIONNingyocho 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.
SEAT RESERVATIONIsezushi
With a Michelin-starred past, a renowned Hokkaido restaurant offers Ezo-mae-style sushi using the freshest ingredients from Tsukiji to Otaru.
SEAT RESERVATIONRakuichi
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.
SEAT RESERVATIONSushi 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.
SEAT RESERVATIONSushidokoro 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.
SEAT RESERVATIONAWOMB 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.
SEAT RESERVATIONSukiyaki 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.
SEAT RESERVATIONSushidokoro 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.
SEAT RESERVATIONSushi 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.
SEAT RESERVATIONSukiyaki 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.
SEAT RESERVATIONGyukatsu 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.
SEAT RESERVATIONSushi 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.
SEAT RESERVATIONNinja 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.
SEAT RESERVATIONYakitori 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.
SEAT RESERVATIONSushi 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.
SEAT RESERVATIONSano 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.
SEAT RESERVATIONMonk
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.
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