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SEAT RESERVATIONEdosoba Hosokawa
This family-run Ryogoku soba restaurant serves handmade juwari soba made from 100 percent buckwheat, sourced from farms as far as the Shikoku region. Seasonal specialties like Hokkaido oysters keep customers coming back.
SEAT RESERVATIONSushidokoro Shigeru
For Michelin-level nigiri at reasonable prices, look no further than Akebonobashi’s Sushidokoro Shigeru. The chef’s expert knife skills, refreshing approach to sushi and hospitable manner have won the hearts of locals and travelers alike.
SEAT RESERVATIONLos Reyes Magos
This Yoyogi restaurant brings together the best dishes from every corner of Spain, from southern Andalusia to Catalonia in the east, to the northern riches of the Basque Country.
SEAT RESERVATIONHARU CHAN Ramen
Just like the owner and namesake, HARU CHAN Ramen is small but mighty. The titular Haru-chan runs a one-woman operation, from boiling the noodles to setting the bowl in front of the customer.
SEAT RESERVATIONTonkatsuya Sato
Shoulder to shoulder with sophisticated eateries in the upscale Jiyugaoka neighborhood, this back-to-basics tonkatsu shop holds its own with a Michelin Bib Gourmand award, just two years after opening.
SEAT RESERVATIONTeuchisoba Kikutani Sugamo Honten
The dedication to craftsmanship, coupled with an inviting atmosphere and wallet-friendly prices, makes this Michelin-recognized Sugamo soba restaurant a must-visit for anyone seeking a traditional soba experience.
COURSE MENUYakiniku Mutsumi
This Yotsuya yakiniku restaurant only selects Japanese domestic black kuroge wagyu beef from the northern Tohoku region, raised by producers who have displayed the “true beauty” of wagyu.
COURSE MENUSushi Tomi
This Ebisu sushi restaurant is hard to find — located on the second floor of a yakiniku restaurant — but the rewards are so worth it. A veteran of over 30 years in the business serves sushi with the finest ingredients.
SEAT RESERVATIONKoryori Kuhara
Reservation-only, this unassuming Michelin Bib Gourmand holder in Ebisu is run by a husband-wife duo, serving uncomplicated small plates with truly exemplary service.
SEAT RESERVATIONTempura Kakiage Yukimura
This Michelin Bib Gourmand tempura specialist in Shinbashi serves its kakiage tempura fritters with a tsugi-tashi sauce constantly being added to for over 50 years. History in a single crunch.
SEAT RESERVATIONOsteria da K. [kappa]
Described as “an Italian restaurant opened by a sushi chef” by the Michelin Guide Tokyo, Osteria da K. in Ginza is a flawless fusion of two of the world’s greatest culinary cultures.
SEAT RESERVATIONHibino Chukashokudo
Everyday joys. Having trained at some of Tokyo’s finest Chinese restaurants, Chef Suzuki Kimiya brings down-to-earth, Michelin Bib Gourmand-level Cantonese comfort food to Yoyogi-Uehara.
SEAT RESERVATIONSennomago
Chinese food as healthy as it is delicious. This Michelin Bib Gourmand recipient in Nishi-Ogikubo uses no artificial seasonings and more than 70 home-grown vegetables from the chef’s own farm in Oita Prefecture.
SEAT RESERVATIONYamato
Get cozy with strangers at this Michelin Bib Gourmand robatayaki restaurant in Ningyocho. Filled with binchotan charcoal, its shichirin grills see seasonal delicacies like Shimonita green onions in winter and ayu sweetfish in autumn.
SEAT RESERVATIONKyorin
Chef Inoue Tomokazu continues what his late father started by turning his Shirokane-Takanawa kappo restaurant into a Michelin Bib Gourmand-winning soba restaurant. Kappo-style small plates honor the elder Inoue’s legacy.
SEAT RESERVATIONSantosham
Discover true happiness at this South Indian restaurant in Ochanomizu. A Michelin Bib Gourmand recipient, Santosham delights with comfort foods like crispy dosa and uttapam loaded with toppings.
SEAT RESERVATIONBistro Ma Cuisine
Creative yet classical French in a bistro-bar environment featuring directly sourced, super-exclusive ingredients. The chef takes a personal approach to recipe development, giving diners a la carte cuisine from the heart.
SEAT RESERVATIONaniko
Passion and a decade of experience makes the rare cuisine of Italy’s Le Marche region feel right at home at Tokyo’s aniko. Chef Iseki offers a dining experience true to the tastes of his Italian home, and as intimate as being served in his Tokyo one.
SEAT RESERVATIONGinza Yakiniku Salon de AgingBeef
At this Ginza yakiniku restaurant — the pioneer of dry aging in Japan — top-quality Yonezawa kuroge wagyu black beef is dry aged for at least 30 days for a softer texture and deeper flavor.
SEAT RESERVATIONShirokane Chez Tomo Natural Cuisine
A signature sampling of over 25 individual bites of vegetables from Yamanashi introduces diners to the real celebrities of this Michelin Bib Gourmand-awarded organic French restaurant.
SEAT RESERVATIONCristiano’s
Owner-chef Sato Koji honors the extensive history between Portugal and Japan with lovingly crafted Portuguese dishes at this lively Michelin Bib Gourmand restaurant near Yoyogi Park.
SEAT RESERVATIONBOLT
A Michelin Bib Gourmand-awarded counter bistro where French technique meets izakaya-style dining in a space full of rustic charm. Sip a glass of rare spirits while poring over the menu’s small plates.
SEAT RESERVATIONYoyonam
Nestled next to Yoyogi Park, Michelin Bib Gourmand restaurant yoyonam combines the atmosphere of a classic Parisian bistro with Vietnamese cuisine and a selection of natural wines.
SEAT RESERVATIONWatabe
Previously a fish wholesaler shop, Watabe evolved into an unagi restaurant under the helm of its third-generation owners with a menu and cooking methodology worthy of the Michelin Bib Gourmand accolade.
SEAT RESERVATIONPizzeria 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.
SEAT RESERVATIONLes Copains de Dominique Bouchet
Owned by the same chef behind the vaunted Dominique Bouchet Tokyo, this Michelin Bib Gourmand-awarded Ginza bistro puts the cutting edge of French gastronomy into accessible, bistro-style fare.
SEAT RESERVATIONNakano Chuka! Sai
A slice of southern China in west Tokyo. This Michelin Bib Gourmand-awarded Cantonese restaurant offers creative inventions and traditional favorites both, as well as over 20 types of Chinese liquors.
SEAT RESERVATIONSobamae Nagae
This Oyamadai sobamae restaurant serves expertly made traditional small plates to accompany its soba. Choose from a staggering selection of over 50 types of domestic shochu and sake from breweries all over Japan.
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Best Restaurants in Japan
From fresh sushi to crispy tempura, Japan’s diverse restaurant scene excites visitors and locals alike with hundreds of thousands of high-quality Japanese restaurants. Beckoning with drool-worthy plastic replicas in their windows, both contemporary and traditional restaurants offer unique flavors and atmospheres. Enter any restaurant in Japan and immediately be welcomed with a hearty “irasshaimase!”
Many Japanese restaurants focus on one signature dish, like Japanese curry restaurants, ramen shops, or speciality restaurants selling yakitori grilled chicken skewers. Restaurants steam with DIY shabu-shabu hotpots while grill-it-yourself teppanyaki hotplate restaurants sizzle! Find tiny family-owned ramen shops hidden in the backstreets of Kyoto, and yatai street food stalls bustling in alleys of Fukuoka. And let’s not forget, Tokyo alone boasts the most Michelin-starred restaurants in the world!
Throughout the country, fine dining restaurants serving exquisite kaiseki banquets contrast cheap “shokudo” cafeterias meals for salarymen on-the-go. You can order dinner directly from a tablet or even a vending machine, or choose your own sushi pieces trundling past on the belt of a sushi train. Nibble on small plates as you drink up during an izakaya dining experience, seated on tatami flooring and cheersing “kampai!” with the locals. There are so many exciting Japan restaurant options with different foods and local cuisines to try, so don’t waste a moment of your trip looking for a restaurant! Reserve ahead of time at some of the best restaurants in Japan with byFood and secure some of the country’s best cuisine for your taste buds. Don't forget to say, “gochisosama deshita” when you leave any Japan restaurant, meaning “thank you for the meal!”
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