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SEAT RESERVATIONEsprit C. Kei Ginza
A rare opportunity to order Michelin dishes a-la-carte — Esprit C. Kei Ginza, operated by Michelin-starred Kei Kobayashi, experiments with French culinary format in an upscale dining room atop the Toraya Ginza building.
SEAT RESERVATIONDan
Style meets taste at this intimate yet welcoming Michelin-selected restaurant in Daizawa. Owner-chef Takada spent a decade mastering French cuisine before gaining the confidence to strike out on his own.
SEAT RESERVATIONRistorante La Primula
With its reputation-defining tagliolini pasta and a love for everything Venitian, this intimate, six-seat Italian fine dining in Hiroo is inspired by the canals of Venice.
SEAT RESERVATIONWokotote
Connection between food and people is at the heart of this stunning kaiseki restaurant, located in the peaceful streets of Nezu, Tokyo.
SEAT RESERVATION124. Kagurazaka
Despite being nestled in the already-saturated gourmet hub of Kagurazaka, 124. Kagurazaka stands out with one undeniable trump card: the exceptional Date chicken.
SEAT RESERVATIONLe Bistrot Des Bleus
A young, dynamic crew serves old-school, home-cooked French dishes with a refreshing touch of Parisian bistro charm in this Michelin Bib Gourmand bistro in Hiroo.
SEAT RESERVATIONMisola
Art meets Italian at Misola, a Michelin-selected venue where dining is surrounded by dancing magpies, sky-blue walls and a Venice-trained chef.
SEAT RESERVATIONKappo Muroi
Tributing its name to his father, Muroi Go emerges in Nishi-Azbu to bring Kappo Muroi, where he offers Michelin-starred, counter-style multicourse dining.
SEAT RESERVATIONTasogare
As dusk falls, Michelin-featured Tasogare opens its doors to reveal a culinary fusion of French and Japanese flavors, creating a cozy and inviting bistro in upscale Azabu Juban.
SEAT RESERVATIONGyukatsu 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.
SEAT RESERVATIONMonk
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.
SEAT RESERVATIONLe Pristine Restaurant Tokyo
Michelin-lauded Dutch chef Sergio Herman makes his Asian debut with Le Pristine’s Tokyo outpost, located at street level in Hotel Toranomon Hills, bringing the city’s gastronomes closer to peak neo-Italain cuisine.
SEAT RESERVATIONNihonryori Hanagiku
Immerse yourself in a century-old legacy of hospitality at this traditional Japanese restaurant, located within the opulent Nara Hotel which has hosted luminaries such as Einstein, Audrey Hepburn and royalties.
SEAT RESERVATIONMain Dining Room The Fujiya
From its 6-meter coffered ceiling to dramatic sculptures, this all-day French dining space inside the Fujiya Hotel serves classic French supper and harnesses major brasserie energy.
SEAT RESERVATIONWagyu Idaten
Go big or go home — samurai-themed Wagyu Idaten in Namba lures meat lovers in with a dining experience centered around premium A5-grade beef in massive bento boxes and rice bowls.
SEAT RESERVATIONKikka-So
Originally designed as a private villa for the Imperial Family, Kikka-So, located in the historic Fujiya Hotel, serves seasonal kaiseki worthy of royalty.
SEAT RESERVATIONChugokusai Hina
An elegant Chinese eatery serving additive-free dishes is found in the upscale district of Nakameguro. Fragrance and flavor take center stage.
SEAT RESERVATIONSaucer
Lyon-trained chef Gunji Kazuma prepares a triple-processed consomme and weaves it into most dishes on the menu at his contemporary French venue in Ebisu.
SEAT RESERVATIONToriyaki Ohana
A chicken-centric restaurant that’s not a yakitori skewer joint? The talented young chef in this Ebisu store isn’t afraid to swim against the current.
SEAT RESERVATIONBonélan
An urban bistro with a traditional French flag has appeared in Omotesando’s tree-lined boulevard, bringing contemporary French cuisine to Tokyo's trendsetting crowd.
SEAT RESERVATIONYotsuya Minemura
A tiny 6-seater counter in Yotsuya with the big dreams of its young proprietor expressed through omakase-only menus that echo the rhythm and deft technique of sushi chefs.
SEAT RESERVATIONChugokusai Kakyu-Bou
With a title rooted in the mysticism of ancient China, it’s no surprise that the elemental flavors of its homeland are so carefully elevated at this Michelin-recognized restaurant in Sengakuji.
SEAT RESERVATIONHortensia
After achieving worldwide acclaim at its Azabu Juban location, the focused, eight-seater rebirth of Hortensia has earned a Michelin star for its devotion to French cuisine and remarkable visual style.
SEAT RESERVATIONKabukizaura Masashi
A nondescript grey facade behind the KabukizaTheater in Ginza conceals a vibrant tapestry of traditional Japanese dishes and carefully selected sake.
SEAT RESERVATIONUne Immersion
Owner-chef Hayata Mutsuki deftly manages everything from cooking to serving guests, creating a delectable dining experience at this intimate Michelin-selected French eatery in northwest Shibuya.
SEAT RESERVATIONQuatre Vingt Douze
Located in Setagaya, Michelin-selected Quatre Vingt Douze stays true to the classic principles of French cuisine while experimenting with herbs and spices to create a pleasing mosaic of flavors.
SEAT RESERVATIONHakunei
Michelin-starred Hakunei raises the bar for creative French cuisine bolstered by uniquely Japanese ingredients. Set in upscale Nishi-Azabu, Hakunei brings the area’s sophistication to its decor and plating.
SEAT RESERVATIONKeichitsu
Keeping to a small range of carefully picked ingredients, Chef Matsumoto elevates French cuisine in this sophisticated Michelin-selected hideaway restaurant near a picturesque park in southern Tokyo.
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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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