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COURSE MENUKagurazaka Sushi Kokoro
Having built a substantial following over his 15-odd years in the highly competitive Ginza sushi scene, Chef Tsutomu Ooba’s establishment of Sushi Kokoro brought many loyal fans to Kagurazaka, where aesthetic, flavor and heart meet.
COURSE MENUKappo Yuzuha
A restaurant where the view is just as gorgeous as the food, Kappo Yuzuha’s location on the Meguro River lets diners enjoy traditional seasonal Japanese cuisine with an unmatched view of the famous cherry blossoms. A treat for all the senses.
COURSE MENUAlternative
At this Shirokane restaurant, vegetables don’t play second fiddle, instead being put in the spotlight via Chef Saito Takayuki’s creative French-based cuisine. Menu highlights change seasonally, with sweetfish in the summer and asparagus in spring.
SEAT RESERVATIONOsaka Kyobashi Sushi Kuroshio Kaiko
A crucial vertebra in the backbone of Ehime Prefecture’s fishing industry, Ainan Town’s famously fresh seafood is transformed into Edomae-style sushi here at the Kyobashi branch of this Michelin-starred restaurant.
COURSE MENUWami Daisuke
Located in a residential area of Tokyo’s Shirokane district, this Kyoto-style ryotei offers a highly intimate dining experience almost like a supper club, and is frequented by some of Japan’s most famous celebrities.
COURSE MENUHorumonyaki 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.
COURSE MENUShibuya 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.
COURSE MENUOkonomiyaki Koei Ousaka-en
The original Okonomiyaki Ousaka-en was forced to shut its doors, but the popular horumon-yaki chain Koei adopted it into the fold, giving it new life. It now delights dozens of visitors to Seibu-Shinjuku a day with grilled Kansai staples.
COURSE MENUYakitori 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.
SEAT RESERVATIONRokujo Kawarain San
Storytelling, tradition, and artistry underpin meals at Rokujo Kawarain San, a top-tier kaiseki venue with reasonable prices and seasonal menus.
SEAT RESERVATIONHoto 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.
COURSE MENUArata Naru Bondz Susukino Honten
A warm atmosphere, friendly tableside service, and 10 different cuts of fresh — not frozen — mutton await visitors to this jingisukan restaurant in Sapporo’s nightlife district of Susukino.
COURSE MENUSushi 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.
COURSE MENUKappo Sushi Hana Aza
Three of Fukuoka’s foremost experts in Japanese cuisine depart for an exciting new culinary adventure in the city’s Akasaka district. Novel kappo and sushi creations draw inspiration from cuisine both within and outside of Japan.
COURSE MENUSushi Kunimitsu
With a pedigree from some of the finest restaurants in Japan, America and Germany, Sushi Kunimitsu’s head chef enthralls guests with the combination of impeccable sushi and fluent English.
SEAT RESERVATIONAkasaka Sushi Matsumoto
The original, formerly Michelin-starred branch of this famed sushi restaurant continues to serve excellent Edomae sushi and traditional small plates in elaborate course menus at its Akasaka location.
SEAT RESERVATIONYaesu Sushi Umi
With two Michelin stars for 10 consecutive years. Sushi Umi continues the legacy of greatness with its Yaesu outlet, serving high-class Edomae sushi in omakase course menus directly outside Tokyo Station.
COURSE MENUNiku-Azabu Ebisu
Niku-Azabu Ebisu draws in a hungry crowd of locals thanks to its winning combination: affordable kuroge wagyu, a quasi-pub ambiance and an impressive array of beers on taps.
COURSE MENUKobe Steak Propeller
Propeller ticks all the boxes for the best steak deals in town: succulent Kobe beef, quirky Americana memorabilia and a prix fixe menu that doesn’t break the bank.
COURSE MENUTenjin Kurogeryu Yakiniku Mitsuboshi
The restaurant by Fukuoka’s riverside area calls itself a “meat scientist,” combining the thrill of live yakiniku grilling with high-quality kuroge wagyu beef sourced from all over the Kyushu region.
COURSE MENUTOHAKU CHAKAN
Within the Tokyo National Museum, this 270-year-old heritage building has been transformed into a creative fusion teahouse helmed by one of Tokyo’s most influential chefs.
COURSE MENUOnzoushi Kiyoyasutei Roppongi
Roppongi’s rite of passage to everything regal and Japanese is found in this subterranean space, where a stunning courtyard anchors the space and decadent hairy crab and beef gets the aristocratic treatment it deserves.
COURSE MENUSushi Yon HANA
Perfection might not exist, but this A-list sushi joint's signature, flower-shaped sushi with sea urchin and gold flecks comes remarkably close.
COURSE MENUKani Kani Land Kyoto Gion
Originally from Niigata, this restaurant brings the famed snow crab and king crab from off the Sea of Japan's frigid waters to the historic geisha district of Gion in Kyoto.
COURSE MENUSushi Benkei Umi Ginza
Niigata’s foremost sushi specialist, this time in Tokyo. This Ginza omakase sushi restaurant next to the Kabukiza Theatre combines the best seafood from Sado Island and the mastery of one of Roppongi’s most famous chefs.
COURSE MENUOBENKEI Kyoto Gion
This beloved Niigata-based sushi restaurant has found a new home in Kyoto’s iconic Gion district, carrying forward its deep-rooted passion for all things Sado Island to a broader audience.
COURSE MENUSushi Rei
Sushi meets art in this suave sushi omakase venue in Akasaka, helmed by a young chef who delivers Edomae-leaning dishes served in handmade lacquerware by local artists.
COURSE MENUSushi Umiji
Expanding on the Edomae concept, Sushi Umiji introduces Tokyoites to a new wave of luxury-meets-classic sushi, merging ingredients like caviar, foie gras and sea urchin without restraint or a hefty price tag.
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