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Sushi Renma
One of Okinawa’s finest sushi restaurants, Sushi Kawagoe, starts a sister branch in this all-wood space of Renma. Experience the flavor of Tokyo in the south.
Kei Collection Paris
Make sure to dress to impress here — half swanky bar, half gourmet grill haven, Kobayashi Kei teams up with Masatsugu Kubo to introduce Tokyo's latest high-luxe hotspot in gleaming Toranomon.
Pizzeria Luna Nuova
Just a brisk walk from Nara Station is this Bib Gourmand award-winning pizzeria by Akai Kenji, who continues to use Italian wheat for his dough and makes good use of his wood-fired oven.
Tempura Kozaki
Sublime omakase-style tempura and gentle hospitality in this Michelin-listed, family-run joint in Osaka.
Via Del Emme
When it comes to cities with the best Italian food, Osaka doesn't always come to mind — but Michelin-approved Via Del Emme changed that with its Italy-trained chef, Marche-style recipes and hearty homemade pasta.
Kiminami
Indulge in the soulful artistry of Nara soba at this charming joint, where even dishes beyond noodles celebrate the pure harmony of buckwheat and water.
Kamigata Rainbow
Michelin-approved ramen made by ex-rocker-turned-chef Okumura Genki.
Au Soleil Couchant
Auvergne and Bouchon repertoire, bourgeois classics and regional French delights at this charming French eatery helmed by a France-trained young couple.
Il Luogo Di Takuechi
The main branch of local-favorite trattoria Takeuchi has become a neighborhood gem with its daily seasonal pasta sets at lunchtime.
Chukasoba Mugen
The secret to this Michelin-approved, flavor-packed ramen is in its soup, made with seafood and four types of chicken.
Oudon Yomogi
The sister branch of the famed Oryori Miyamoto in Osaka approaches her udon-making process with gentle kaiseki sensibilities and a tender love for dashi.
Kushizukushi
The simple joy of savoring Osaka’s beloved deep-fried skewers made exciting with a medley of regional Japanese ingredients in this beloved kushikatsu joint.
Noodle Shop Rennosuke
More of a zen sanctuary than a chirpy joint, Rennosuke is known for its innovative, seafood-based ramen.
Omino Kamiyacho
Yakitori skewers and seasonal Japanese delicacies by the master chef behind Michelin-starred Yakitori Omino.
Gombei
Originally a soba restaurant, Michelin-listed Gombei serves comforting flavors of noodles and donburi inside a traditional townhouse in the charming Gion District.
Tonkatsu Fujii
In Osaka, a French chef-turned-tonkatsu master coats pork cutlets like a Parisian baker and fries them with the precision of a haute cuisine expert.
Bistro Yanagihara
Near Kyoto’s Kamo River, savor French dishes infused with rustic flavors of the Alsace recipe — a harmonious marriage of French and German.
Chinese Noodles Roku
Chinese-inspired ramen built on a foundation of duck, venison bones, and dried longan — something you'd expect from the Michelin-starred chef of Velrosier.
Menya Inoichi
Ramen at this Michelin-featured shop centers around the root of Kyoto's culinary soul: dashi.
Teuchisoba Kanei
Along the stretch near Kenkun Shrine in Kyoto, find the self-taught owner milling his own buckwheat to make two types of soba: juwari and arabiki.
Lapintaika
Like the restaurant's name, which means "coming back", the trattoria has newcomers-turned-regulars returning for more.
Kobushi Ramen
Local Kyoto flavors in a bowl of ramen — the owner-chef creates one-of-a-kind broth made with Kyoto duck, blackthroat seaperch and dried sardines.
Ramen Kuon
Ramen-making process taken to the next level with a triple broth of chicken, shellfish and fish, and noodles made from three types of flour.
Miyazaki no Daidokoro Akaneya
Calling itself “Miyazaki’s kitchen,” this izakaya is a proud showcase of the tropical prefecture’s delicacies. Every table is private room seating, and generous all-you-can-drink plans make it the perfect place to celebrate down south.
Hachidori
Impressive lineup of sake from small breweries, paired with dishes featuring Shonai-grown vegetables, makes this couple-run izakaya a darling locale in Osaka.
Ikkon Uehara
A tiny but mighty kappo restaurant in Kyoto that serves true-to-tradition fares in tune with Japan’s micro-seasons.
Sobakiri Imose
The generous lineup of rustic soba at this charming joint transports you to an idyllic Japanese countryside akin to the owner's hometown in Wakayama.
Hakata Yakiniku Nurubon
Just minutes from JR Hakata Station, this Fukuoka yakiniku restaurant brings 40-plus years of connections and expertise in meat distribution to its yakiniku business. Authentic Korean fare supplements exquisitely marbled wagyu beef.