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SEAT RESERVATIONTonkatsu Katsu Hana
This family-run restaurant in Osaka focuses on one dish done exceptionally well: pork cutlets, made from up to 14 different breeds of Japan-grown pork.
SEAT RESERVATIONNihonshuzammai Utsutsuyo
Beer might be the first order of business for a customary toast, but at one of the best bars in Osaka, sake is the name of the game — and what you should order next.
SEAT RESERVATIONTanpopo
Omelets, crepes and okonomiyaki — it’s a fun medley of dishes united by one common thread in this Michelin-listed eatery: food cooked on grill plates.
SEAT RESERVATIONChukasoba Oshitani
Come for the textbook-perfect shio and soy sauce ramen once; return for the latest time-limited ramen innovation twice.
COURSE MENUGomangoku Honten
Gomangoku Honten won the hearts of local diners with its kaiseki menu plotted around ocean-caught and mountain-gathered ingredients from Toyama’s fertile lands.
SEAT RESERVATIONIzakaya Tokitame
Close to Fukushima Station, this low-key izakaya might no longer be a secret address, but the couple who run it still serves homespun dishes and pub grubs with an international flair.
SEAT RESERVATIONSobakiri Karani
With its communal tables, mural-saturated space and cheerful casualness, Sobakiri Karani by Hashimoto Kiyoshi feels like an instant fun – the soba-centric, sake-loving kind.
SEAT RESERVATIONLe Content
Hiding in plain sight south of Ayamike area in Nara, Le Content is one of the best introduction to business-class French cuisine for locals.
SEAT RESERVATIONFuyacho 103
The name is the literal address of one of the best oden joints, hidden in plain sight behind a nondescript door in Kyoto.
SEAT RESERVATIONChoshoku Kishin
Japanese breakfast by way of Zen Buddhist teachings, this is the quintessential destination for a traditionalist "choshoku" in Kyoto.
SEAT RESERVATIONIchihana
Led by chef Kawagishi, Ichihana offers an unforgettable sanctuary for kamameshi (pot rice dish) lovers in Kyoto with options ranging from classic to seasonal variations.
SEAT RESERVATIONArroceria Sal y Amor
Arroceria Sal y Amor, which means "salt and love" in Spanish, promises Spain's warmth in Tokyo and transports diners elsewhere with its lineup of traditional paella and wines.
SEAT RESERVATIONHunter
Sink your teeth into the low-and-slow charcoal-cooked meat fares at Hunter, a French-inspired conceptual joint in Kyoto that doubles as a carnivore’s dream den.
SEAT RESERVATIONShichiku Kiko
Sporting a bow tie and a smile, owner-chef Takami Murata welcomes you into his cozy restaurant, channeling the spirit of his hometown and seasonal Japanese dishes.
SEAT RESERVATIONBistro Cerisier
Tucked away in Demachiyanagi district where the Kamo and Takano rivers meet, this bistro is a pocket of neighborhood France in Kyoto.
SEAT RESERVATIONSumiyakisosaitoriya Hitomi
This two-story yakitori spot has been recognized as a Michelin Bib Gourmand hotspot for its great charcoal-grilled skewers and charming service led by Chef Hitomi.
SEAT RESERVATIONKushi Tanaka
Recognized by its community long before being named a Bib Gourmand in the Michelin Guide, Kushi Tanaka brings kushiage, the humble fried food on sticks, into the gourmet realm.
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 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 RESERVATIONOribe
Not a bistro, not a teppan joint, but somewhere in between — Uzaki Hirotaka’s teppanyaki brings a distinctive French edge to Osaka’s Michelin-recognized dining scene.
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 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.
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