Restaurants(15116)
Tempura Ginza Onodera Namikidori
This Ginza tempura restaurant’s counter-only seating allows guests to observe masters at work.
Hokkaisushi and Tempura Sushiyama Shinjuku
Gourmands who might not be able to make a Hokkaido trip will satisfy their north-country cravings at this Shinjuku restaurant, which receives its seafood fresh from Hakodate’s famed Asaichi Morning Market every day.
Courage
Don’t let the psychedelic exterior of this Azabu-Juban establishment fool you: Courage’s strength is unpretentious, back-to-basics French cuisine at its finest, with an emphasis on sustainable ingredients.
Shabushabu Okaka Shinjuku
By adding bonito flakes just a fraction of a millimeter thick at the last possible second, the specially-prepared dashi broth at Shabushabu Okaka Shinjuku receives a bright burst of flavor—a perfect match for creamy kurobuta shabu-shabu pork.
Ajuta
Few are as particular about their ingredients as Chef Hiroki Ajuta, who ages every single fish for optimal flavor before crafting his nigiri. His impeccable wine knowledge — and huge collection — also attracts connoisseurs from all over the world.
XEX TOKYO / Teppanyaki An
Teppanyaki An’s course menus supplement grilled beef, seafood and seasonal vegetables with Motoshiro Saito’s revered Japanese-style Western offerings. Enjoy intimate tableside grilling high above the Tokyo city center.
Sushi Tempura Gion Iwai
Sushi Tempura Gion Iwai offers a combination rarely found in Kyoto; crunchy tempura with traditional Edomae-style sushi. The head chef uses decades of experience to plan menus that delight the palate with varying textures and flavors.
Kitashinchi Sushi Tsu
Sushi Tsu, located in Osaka’s fashionable Kitashinchi district, takes the best of the Kansai and Edomae styles of sushi and puts them together to make a style of sushi that is all its own. Tiffany & Co tableware lends an extra touch of luxury.
Sushi Jinsei
Whether it’s simmering, vinegaring or grilling, Sushi Jinsei’s attention to detail and fresh seafood attracts many customers, as does its extensive sake selection. It keeps uni lovers hooked with savory, creamy sea urchin from Tohoku and Hokkaido.
Teppanyaki Steak Kitanozaka
Each cut of A5-grade kuroge wagyu beef served at this teppanyaki restaurant is prepared the way that best suits it.
Tempura Azabu Yokota Ginza Bettei
Continuing the legacy of excellence from its original Azabu-juban outlet, this Ginza tempura legend has a pedigree most restaurants can only dream of, with the original holding a Michelin Star for 8 consecutive years and counting.
Shibuya Teppanyaki Rin
Spend a special night in Shibuya with glimmering black and gold accents, and the flash of knives and spatulas as fresh, perfectly marbled wagyu steaks are grilled before your eyes. The best of Western and Japanese dining served in opulence.
Suidobashi Sushi Mitsu
Traditional menu items like miso soup and steamed egg custard are served alongside premium sushi in an accessible, welcoming environment. Mitsu’s sushi omakase is a friendly and unique dining experience that anyone can enjoy.
Horumonyaki Koei Honten
The oldest store in the Koei chain of horumonyaki restaurants, this Kabukicho 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.
Shibuya Sushiki
To Chef Takumi Marui, nothing is more important than freshness. He cuts no corners in sourcing his fish, even controlling the precise humidity and temperature to ensure that it’s as fresh as possible when sculpting perfect Edomae nigiri.
Ginza Konoha
Even being named one of Japan’s three great wagyu isn’t enough to pass muster at this Ginza kaiseki restaurant. Konoha uses only “maiden beef” in its kaiseki course menus, sourced from young Omi beef cattle that have not yet born calves.
Abura Hitotsuki
Savor tempura perfection — sometimes with your hands — at Abura Hitotsuki, Hakata's intimate tempura hideaway, where Chef Nakatani crafts light, airy delicacies.
Yakitori Ginza I
Generous use of seasonal vegetables and inventive twists like foie gras in chicken tsukune set Chef Koichi Inoue’s yakitori restaurant apart. When dining at Yakitori Ginza I, wine pairings from the in-house sommelier are a must.
Sushi Sho (Hotel Zagakukan)
Professionalism and depth exude from the elegant courses offered at this Hakone sushi restaurant, belying its reasonably-priced menus. Convenient accommodations nearby add to Sho’s appeal.
Gion Nanba
Tradition at its finest. Secreted within Kyoto’s traditional district, Gion Nanba offers Michelin-quality kaiseki courses, featuring the best quality produce from all over Japan.
Sushi Gotoroppo
A traditional Japanese wagashi sweets shop and a premium omakase sushi restaurant rolled into one, Sushi Gotoroppo is at the peak of both culinary art forms. It’s located at the top of 10 flights of stairs, but the rewards are worth it.

Hoto Sushi
Conversation flows freely at this six-seat counter, where the chef leads diners on an intimate sushi experience. From meticulous wasabi to hand-crafted soy sauce, each element speaks of dedication and sushi artistry in its purest form.
Japanese Ramen Gokan
Less than a year after starting operations, this Ikebukuro ramen shop has earned itself a Michelin Bib Gourmand award. All-natural domestic ingredients like Yamagata pork loin and Iwate duck breast come together to form ramen like no other.
Tatsumi Sushi
Solid fundamentals meet a flourish of Chef Matsuhata Taminobu’s creativity at his Fukuoka sushi restaurant. Here, each nigiri is seen as its own individual course.
Wagyu Amiyaki Kaiseki Sizzler
For over 50 years, this Hiroshima yakiniku restaurant has offered 25 different cuts of beef from every possible part of the cow. Each one is kuroge wagyu black beef from the Hiroshima region for maximum freshness.
Teppanryori Mimitei
Discover Hiroshima’s best-kept secret at this teppanyaki restaurant: Hiroshima beef, which has a melting point so low it literally melts in the mouth.
Halal Sukiyaki Restaurant Diyafa
One of the first of its kind, Chef Osagawa Hideki’s halal sukiyaki restaurant near Mita offers Muslim diners a chance to try this Japanese staple, with top-quality Shiretoko wagyu beef from Hokkaido.
Sushi Takahiro (Shinjuku)
Witness a prodigy at work. After just 13 years of training, Chef Ikuta Takahiro starts his own restaurant in Shinjuku, having joined the industry at just 18 years of age as an apprentice.
