Restaurants(10336)
Sano 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.
Gyukatsu Motomura Tachikawa Granduo
Skip the usual lines at the viral Gyukatsu Motomura and enjoy stone-grilled, tender beef cutlets prepared to your liking at the Tachikawa branch, one of the few locations that accepts reservations.
Monk
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.
The Pizza Bar on 38th
One of the world’s best pizzas, The Pizza Bar on 38th has pizzaiolo Daniele Cason crafting hybrid pizzas from a wood-burning oven in the intimate 8-seater venue at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Nihombashi.
Shabu Zen Shibuya
Experience a quintessential Japanese dinner at the renowned Shabu Zen in Shibuya, where you can indulge in all-you-can-eat shabu shabu and even try the revered wagyu.
Germoglio
Northern Italian flavors inspired by the Piedmont region come to life just steps from Kyoto Station at this Michelin-featured restaurant.
Kanda Nishikicho Sushi Takaharu
A young sushi store by a young chef, Sushi Takaharu in Kanda Nishikicho is quickly gaining traction thanks to its refreshing spin of Edomae sushi and the friendly service of its English-savvy owner.
Elm Garden
Experience a memorable dining journey at Elm Garden, where the captivating beauty of Sapporo’s changing seasons sets the stage for a magical, Hokkaido-inspired kaiseki course.
Yoroniku Tokyo Azabudai Hills
After finding success in Minami Aoyama, the legendary Yoroniku has found its next residence in the upscale Azabudai, bringing along the brand’s reputation-defining silk loin, truffle-crowned sukiyaki and caviar sushi rolls.
Halal Wagyu Yakiniku Panga Asakusa
Halal Wagyu Yakiniku Panga expands to Asakusa, offering halal-certified Japanese black wagyu with a thoughtful approach to butchering and grilling.
Sumiyakitori Sato
An omakase-style yakitori specialist that draws out the full anatomical potential of the coveted Otaru Jidori chicken, chef Sato Seiichi’s venue is every bit stalwart and dedicated.
Yakiniku Seafood Yoshi
Awaji’s take on surf and turf — this hyperlocal gem, located on the east coast of Awaji Island, harmonizes premium Awaji beef, Awaji pufferfish and freshly caught seafood into an inviting tasting course.
Soba 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.
Horumonyaki Koei Shokuan-dori
Just down the road from the main branch, this horumonyaki restaurant is said to draw first-time visitors through the smell of grilling offal alone, and make them repeat customers through its affordable — and delicious — menu.
Sushidokoro Yamada
At this Michelin Ginza omakase sushi restaurant, particular care goes into shaping the sushi rice — the heart of Edomae sushi. Texture, size and even temperature of the toppings are taken into account when sculpting each individual nugget of shari.
Sushiryori Inose
Sushi dining in Shinagawa with fresh fish and top-quality nigiri, far from the pricey tourist traps of the inner city.
Omen Ginkakuji
Have a special dining experience here in Omen Ginkakuji, with udon dipped in flavorful dashi broth and a seasonal pick of vegetables.
Umenohana Ginza
Umenohana is Japanese traditional cuisine restaurant specializing in yuba (bean curd skin) and tofu.
Fugu Fukuji
For a once-in-a-lifetime dinner, grab a seat at the top-rated pufferfish restaurant in Tokyo.
Bramasole
Hand-molded orecchiette, delicately made cannolis, Italian-certified espresso, plus a sense of family shared between its staff make the Michelin Bib Gourmand-awarded Bramasole stand out even among Tokyo’s many great pasta restaurants.
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.
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.
Gion Nishi
Gion Nishi offers classic kaiseki dining with a beautiful collection of ceramic dishware.
Takechiyo
Be amazed by a one-man show that produces delicious homemade dishes in the blink of an eye.
Nagahori Izakaya
Handpicked ingredients cooked with the finest technique, all explained to you by the master chef himself.
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.