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SEAT RESERVATIONArroceria La Panza
Taking its name from the orthodox cafes of Spain, Arroceria La Panza brings a piece of the Spaniards' relaxed lifestyle to high–paced Ginza.
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 RESERVATIONOito
Despite its Michelin Bib Gourmand award, this oden joint is still a relatively exclusive outpost burrowed deep within Kyoto’s Gion district – but guests who place their faith are rewarded with a masterful presentation of one of Japan’s oldest dishes.
SEAT RESERVATIONSobadokoro Toki
This renowned soba joint in Osaka's Dojima area built its reputation on its summer-special chilled curry soba, which delivers a surprising clash of spicy heat and ice-cold broth.
SEAT RESERVATIONHommachi Seimenjo Chukasobakobo
The underground ramen joint's broth, crafted with fish flakes, kombu kelp, chicken bones and conger eel, elevates it to Michelin-worthy status in Osaka.
SEAT RESERVATIONDeux Filles
In Kyoto, Chef Iwata's approach to modern French cuisine celebrates two things in particular: people and produce.
SEAT RESERVATIONCanton Shunsai Ikki
At a glance, this Bib Gourmand Chinese restaurant appears like a cookie-cutter Chinese joint, but its authentic Guangdong dishes put it out there on its own.
SEAT RESERVATIONHiiragitei
Father opens the shop, mother handles the service and son helms the yakitori — Kyoto obanzai is carried with honor and tradition in this Michelin-featured shop near Kyoto’s Chionin Temple.
SEAT RESERVATIONUdondokoro Shigemi
This udon tells a story — owner-chef Ogawa Yusaku of this Bib Gourmand joint draws on his expertise from Kagawa and Osaka to serve springy noodles that reflect both regions’ udon cultures.
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 RESERVATIONKikunoi Mugesambo
Doubling as a bento shop and a coffee house, this teahouse-inspired sanctuary might be an extension of the already-famed Kikunoi, but it could stand well on its own with its lineup of picture-perfect desserts.
SEAT RESERVATIONWashoku Haru
The creative license applied to traditional Japanese cuisine elevates this Kyoto gastropub’s a la carte menu to Michelin status.
SEAT RESERVATIONIzuu
Near Kyoto’s famed geisha district, this sushi shop has carried the tradition of the old capital since 1781, packing hundreds of years of history in a single bite.
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 RESERVATIONSonoba
This fresh-faced, Michelin-approved soba joint was created by an interior designer duo who serve handmade buckwheat noodles in tableware crafted in their own pottery studio.
SEAT RESERVATIONMuginoyoake
The 9-seat ramen joint in Kyoto tangles up traditional ramen with an unorthodox twist by using an umami-packed soup made with scallops and Japanese pepper.
SEAT RESERVATIONSakamoto Sushi
Sakamoto Kei proudly bills his Michelin-awarded restaurant in Osaka as "sushi for the masses," offering freshly made Kansai-style nigiri with a refreshing lack of pretension.
SEAT RESERVATIONKushiage 010
Mind-blowingly creative kushiage that takes place in this Michelin-awarded joint makes a compelling thesis for why “fried things on a stick” can actually be exciting.
SEAT RESERVATIONOgimachi Udonya Asuro
Bring your appetite for chewy, squiggly noodles at this nouveau noodle den in Osaka — the Michelin status of Nishigori Koki’s udon creations leaves no doubt why people are willing to queue for a taste.
SEAT RESERVATIONUo China Yo
The Michelin-recognized Chinese restaurant in Osaka’s Fukushima area whips up Cantonese-based recipes with a focus on fish and seafood from the Izu Peninsula.
SEAT RESERVATIONAz
Like the first and last letters of the alphabet, the casual Chinese restaurant in Nishitenma explores the entirety of Euro-Asian cuisine, covering the continent from end to end.
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 RESERVATIONSushibun
One of the most historic sushi joints in Tokyo, Sushibun started as a food stall in the Nihonbashi fish market 150 years ago and has now become the premier Edomae sushi restaurant in Toyosu Market.
SEAT RESERVATIONIwasa Sushi
Even Toyosu Market’s purveyors and line workers frequent this incredibly in-demand sushi joint to enjoy their own fish — which speaks volumes about the exceptional quality of sushi found here.
SEAT RESERVATIONLa Pie
Chef Hisaoka’s venture, La Pie, brings him back to his hometown in Nara, where he delivers French cuisine's inherent refinement and gastronomic recognition to the cozy streets of Naramachi.
SEAT RESERVATIONRyuzushi
First opened in Tsukiji Outer Market in 1959, this 12-seat sushi joint in Toyosu Market might be one of the few places where it's acceptable to order sushi for breakfast.
COURSE MENUWITH THE STYLE Steakhouse Medium Rare
This premier teppanyaki destination within one of Hakata’s classiest hotels strikes a chord with its locally charged grilled fares and a dreamy setting that’s unmistakably Fukuoka-meets-West-Coast.
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