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Nijo Minami
After training for 25 years in the kitchen of the famed Gion Kawakami, Chef Minami Kengo swiftly earns his own Michelin star through course menus characterized by customizability and hospitality.
Shabu-Shabu Tsukada Shibuya Scramble Square
Right next to Shibuya Station, this shabu-shabu restaurant gives diners each their own individual hotpot. Some of Japan’s finest wagyu, including Matsusaka and Kobe, are served alongside each other as tasting comparisons.
Takechiyo
Be amazed by a one-man show that produces delicious homemade dishes in the blink of an eye.
Royal Mouriya
A perfect place to try Kobe’s famous beef, cooked in front of guests on a teppanyaki grill and served with delicious seared vegetables.
Tokyo Shiba Tofuya Ukai
Located near Shiba Park, this tofu restaurant offers a serene and atmospheric space in which to dine on traditional tofu-centric kaiseki course meals. The restaurant processes Hokkaido soybeans at its own factory in Okutama.
Jomon Roppongi
This classic izakaya specializes in Fukuoka grilled skewers — a pocket of rustic local vibes in glitzy Roppongi.
Dashin So-an
Just a short trip from Shinjuku or Shibuya nets you a premium handmade soba meal in bright and peaceful surroundings.
Imafuku
Take your pick of Kanto or Kansai sukiyaki, and watch your personal cook prepare gorgeous A5 wagyu beef right in front of you.
Shintaro
Quality tempura lauded by the Michelin Guide 2020, with an emphasis on simplicity and clarity of flavors.
Sushi Minazuki
The nigiri at this Osaka sushiya is as mouth-watering as it is inventive, as are the appetizers cooked up by the multi-talented chef.
A Happy Pancake Kyoto
This iconic pancake chain makes its souffle-style pancakes with natural ingredients and a keen attention to detail, resulting in a wonderfully fluffy texture. Seasonal pancake offerings keep guests coming back all year round.
Tonkatsu Hinata
By sourcing whole pigs, this Michelin-recognized Takadanobaba restaurant offers visitors an almost limitless variety of pork cuts. An optional order of curry lets diners turn the latter half of their meal into an entirely different dish.
Maeda
Experience the elegance of royal dining at this 3-star Gion institution.
Umi
Once the holder of two Michelin stars at its prime, this sushi restaurant in Minami-Aoyama offers a wonderfully contemporary take on Edomae sushi.
Yasuke
Take a trip to south Osaka for one of the best value fine sushi meals in the city.
Pizzeria Bella Napoli
A Neapolitan nirvana of sunny vibes, wood-fired alchemy, and three different types of pizza margherita to choose from, featuring mozzarella from Italy, Hokkaido and Okayama. This Ryogoku pizzeria is not to be missed.
Soba Rojina
Recessed from the street by Kyoto Gyoen National Garden, this formidable soba joint has the owner manually grinding the buckwheat in a stone mortar.
Sushitsune
Some restaurants follow history — Sushitsune forges it. The birthplace of pressed mackerel sushi, known as battera, was revived when the fourth owner-chef reopened the store in 2016 after a near three-decade closure.
Tour d'Argent Tokyo
Nowhere in Japan can boast the same length of history and heritage as this 430 year old French brand.
Sky Restaurant 634
The standards are as high as the altitude at Tokyo’s highest restaurant, with fine French-Japanese cuisine and teppanyaki grilling.
Sushi Kourin
This Shibuya sushi restaurant has earned accolades from the likes of the Michelin Guide Tokyo and Vogue — but still maintains its reputation as one of Tokyo’s most affordable and casual sushi spots.
Sake To Sakana DNA
The izakaya’s ode to hyperlocal Kyoto cuisine occupies a warmly lit space in Takatsuji-dori — diners scoot over the counter for the chance to try fish-centric dishes and local sake.
Kiraku-tei
Munch on the most tender and juicy grilled meats of many varieties.
Nagahori Izakaya
Handpicked ingredients cooked with the finest technique, all explained to you by the master chef himself.
Yakiniku Jumbo Hongo
Have a bite of the freshest wagyu coated with secret sauce, from parts like the heart and the upper rib.
Kigawa
This Kyoto-style dining experience in Osaka is a special one, made great by the zest of the artistic touch.
Itosho
Discover the history of Japan’s Buddhist cuisine, developed over centuries in the monastery kitchens and temples.
KM Restaurant
A marriage of French and Japanese culinary culture, which presents classic French dishes with Japanese characteristics.