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SEAT RESERVATIONHiiragitei
Father opens the shop, mother handles the service and son helms the yakitori — Kyoto obanzai is carried with honor and tradition in this Michelin-featured shop near Kyoto’s Chionin Temple.
SEAT RESERVATIONSushidokoro Kaihara
In Osaka’s gourmet-rich Tenma area, experience the quiet perfection of an 8-course Edomae sushi omakase crafted by a Michelin-awarded chef who prefers working in silence.
SEAT RESERVATIONSushitsune
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.
SEAT RESERVATIONIwasa Sushi
Even Toyosu Market’s purveyors and line workers frequent this incredibly in-demand sushi joint to enjoy their own fish — which speaks volumes about the exceptional quality of sushi found here.
SEAT RESERVATIONOryori Amenimomakezu (Osaka)
The concept revolves around sake, people, and hyperlocal dishes at this six-seat Osaka restaurant, helmed by a chef who cut his teeth in traditional Japanese cuisine.
SEAT RESERVATIONKashiwai
Sushi that’s both adorable and delicious. The traditional, round temari-zushi at this Kitaoji shop in Kyoto have earned themselves a Michelin Bib Gourmand.
SEAT RESERVATIONNingyocho Imahan
This legendary sukiyaki restaurant relies on the steadfast, loyal formula of high-grade kuroge wagyu hotpot that began in 1895 and proves that age is no barrier to quality.
SEAT RESERVATIONIsezushi
With a Michelin-starred past, a renowned Hokkaido restaurant offers Ezo-mae-style sushi using the freshest ingredients from Tsukiji to Otaru.
SEAT RESERVATIONSomoza
Nested in a redesigned traditional kominka house atop a cliff with seasonal forest views, Somoza delivers high-end Hokkaido dining in spades using French techniques.
SEAT RESERVATIONRakuichi
Internationally renowned soba master Rai Tatsuru hosts just 12 diners at a time for an intimate 2-hour kaiseki experience at Rakuichi, possibly Niseko’s most coveted dining destination.
SEAT RESERVATIONSushidokoro Yamato
Chef Yamato’s homage to the sushi masters who shaped his craft has grown into independent glory in the battle of Tsukiji’s sushi landscape, earning him a place in the Michelin Guide.
SEAT RESERVATIONSushiya Hajime
A reintroduction to the history of sushi by a Michelin-recognized master that expresses the old ways through fresh eyes, right in Toyo’s Little Paris.
SEAT RESERVATIONAWOMB Karasuma
A treat for the mouth and the eyes at this teori-zushi omakase by Nishiki Market, where diners get to play with around 50 ingredients to churn it into unique handrolls of their own.
SEAT RESERVATIONSukiyaki Kappo Hiyama Niseko
Located in the Muwa Niseko Hotel, Sukiyaki Kappo Hiyama Niseko's comforting sukiyaki and attentive service is a warm refuge amidst Hokkaido’s icy climes.
SEAT RESERVATIONShirokane Shin
Natural wines, game meat and a commitment to meeting guests at their level break the omakase Japanese rule and puts guests in the driver’s seat in this Michelin-featured restaurant by Shirokane Tanakawa Station.
SEAT RESERVATIONGyukatsu Motomura Shinjuku Main Store
Insanely popular on social media, the original Shinjuku outlet of this famous gyukatsu beef cutlet restaurant is one of only two that allow reservations.
SEAT RESERVATIONSushi Miki
In a tiled-floor store in Kyoto’s urban fringe, the team behind Sushi Miki is as vigilant about the local and seasonal as it is on the delicious to serve “casual” sushi.
SEAT RESERVATIONSushi Kappo Sushi Gen
In-the-know locals visit this family-run sushi joint in Kyoto for another taste of its soft-shelled turtle hotpot and in-season sushi.
SEAT RESERVATIONSushi Iwa
The ultra-fatty kamatoro sushi takes center stage at this media-sensation sushi joint, prepared by the very chef Steve Jobs once hailed for serving the “best sushi he’s ever eaten.”
SEAT RESERVATIONNinja Yakiniku Asakusa
Proudly halal-certified wagyu from Mie Prefecture overlooking the lively backdrop of Asakusa, Ninja Yakiniku Asakusa is ready to be on the neighborhood’s hall of fame.
SEAT RESERVATIONKurumaya Bekkan
This family-friendly restaurant in Shinjuku is a brilliant introduction to a melting pot of Japanese cuisine: teppanyaki, sukiyaki, hotpot and multicourse, all under one roof.
SEAT RESERVATIONYakitori Moe Es
What happens when yakitori and French meet in the middle? You’d get Yakitori Moe Es, a Michelin-featured sensation in Roppongi that’s making new waves in the Japanese skewer scene.
SEAT RESERVATIONTachiguisushi Sushikawa
A genuine, no-nonsense sushi joint, this Michelin Bib Gourmand standing sushi bar reflects owner-chef Hayakawa Daisuke’s vision of bringing diners back to when sushi was a simple street food.
SEAT RESERVATIONSushi Mikata
The light-hearted banter between the chef and his wife makes this sushi joint in Mita homey, but it’s the exceptional sushi that makes it Michelin-worthy.
SEAT RESERVATIONSano 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.
SEAT RESERVATIONGinza Nominokoji Yamagishi
Operated by a venerable Kyoto kappo venue, this upscale Izakaya in Ginza serves a Michelin-selected menu in an elegant setting late into the night.
SEAT RESERVATIONThe 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.
SEAT RESERVATIONHozan
This moody, Michelin-featured spot has been one of the best places to try kaiseki in Osakafish-forward dishes that celebrate the ocean’s finest offerings.
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