Tokyo Restaurants(1405)
SEAT RESERVATIONLe Cabaret
With over 150 different types of natural wine from small-scale French producers, this Michelin Bib Gourmand Yoyogi-Hachiman bistro is becoming an increasingly popular nightlife spot.
SEAT RESERVATIONSetagaya Chukasoba Soshigaya Nanachome Shokudo
The name of this Soshigaya ramen shop is a real mouthful, but the perfectly-sculpted wontons here are even more so. Broth made from Shodoshima soy sauce and a healthy amount of dried sardine makes every bite of noodles burst with flavor.
SEAT RESERVATIONFlowers & Spanish Sonrisa
Sip natural wines in rustic surroundings. The lush decor of fresh flowers is the only thing more stunning than the nightly paella from this Michelin Bib Gourmand-awarded Spanish restaurant that's a florist by day.
SEAT RESERVATIONMochibuta Tonkatsu Taiyo
With just six counter seats, there’s always a line outside this Musashi-Koyama tonkatsu restaurant. But regulars assure that the cutlets, made with domestic Waton Mochibuta pork, are definitely worth the wait.
SEAT RESERVATIONOsoba no Kouga
Holding a Michelin Bib Gourmand award for 10 years running, this Nishiazabu soba shop takes pride in observing the traditions of the culinary form — and then breaking them to great effect.
SEAT RESERVATIONBramasole
Hand-molded orecchiette, delicately made cannolis, Italian-certified espresso, plus a sense of family shared between its staff make the Michelin Bib Gourmand-awarded Bramasole stand out even among Tokyo’s many great pasta restaurants.
SEAT RESERVATIONIruca Tokyo Roppongi
The popular shoyu broth at this Michelin Bib Gourmand ramen shop is actually a mixture of four different broths, made from luxurious ingredients like the Japanese spiny lobster and Satsuma black pork.
SEAT RESERVATIONMejiro Shunkotei
A taste of nostalgia with a modern twist. This Ikebukuro restaurant, a holder of the Michelin Bib Gourmand for several years, has innovative takes — like integrating sous vide techniques — on classic Japanese yoshoku comfort food.
SEAT RESERVATIONLe Monde Gourmand
Michelin Bib Gourmand-awarded Le Monde Gourmand whisks you to cozy Parisian vibes in Meguro. A passionate chef crafts classics like pate en croute and roasted lamb using seasonal ingredients and French techniques.
SEAT RESERVATIONKanda Ponchiken
Awarded the Bib Gourmand in the Michelin Guide for several consecutive years, this Kanda fixture strikes the perfect balance between hand-cut meats, breadcrumbs, oils, and special seasoning to deliver the ultimate tonkatsu experience.
SEAT RESERVATIONSeki Hanare
Antique decor and dishware coupled with fresh, vibrant omakase courses have made this Michelin Bib Gourmand kaiseki restaurant a hidden gem in Tokyo’s Setagaya district.
SEAT RESERVATIONHatsuogawa
Eel is cooked to order using time-honored classic grilling methods at the Michelin Bib Gourmand-awarded unagi restaurant Hatsuogawa, which has called Tokyo’s Asakusa district home for over 100 years.
SEAT RESERVATIONRozzo Sicilia
United by a love of Sicily, the chef-host duo behind this Michelin Bib Gourmand-awarded trattoria places a premium on authentic Sicilian cuisine and an intimate but lively atmosphere.
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.
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 RESERVATIONfalo
This Michelin Bib Gourmand restaurant in Daikanyama offers guests the deeply communal experience of a bonfire. Enjoy traditionally grilled foods like warayaki straw-grilled fish and slow-cooked porchetta.
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 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 RESERVATIONWashokuya Taichi
The owner-chef of this Michelin Bib Gourmand-awarded Jiyugaoka izakaya shows off his skills by expertly balancing flavor profiles and seasonality, elevating izakaya food to new heights.
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.
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Tokyo is the city for globe-trotters looking to expand their palettes and culinary knowledge. Home to over 180 Michelin-starred restaurants, the Japanese capital is a culinary wonderland with restaurants offering every cuisine of every caliber, from street food classics in Asakusa to high-grade Edomae sushi in Ginza. Tokyo's range of restaurants is phenomenal, always offering delicious food wherever you might find yourself seated.
No matter what kind of dining experience in Tokyo you desire, traditional Japanese restaurants, some over a century old, coexist with futuristic establishments filled with robots, offering a smorgasbord of foreign and local Japanese cuisine. Enjoy grilling your own wagyu beef yakiniku style, or watch the morning's catch prepared by an expert chef at an omakase sushi restaurant. Maybe better still, slurp up hearty ramen noodles squashed elbow-to-elbow with locals somewhere downtown or at a family-run tempura restaurant with only 10 seats and an astonishing queue.
Don't let your sightseeing get in the way of good Japanese food, because whether you're exploring around Tokyo Tower or filling up on cheap thrills at Tokyo Dome, there are Tokyo eateries in every neighborhood. Traveling solo? Worry not. Tokyo has plenty of places for eating alone, too.
Not sure where to start? Experience the best of this culinary wonderland and reserve your seat in a Tokyo restaurant to guarantee yourself some of the best food in the city. Endlessly surprising and exciting, a Tokyo dining experience will satisfy every taste bud and accommodate any budget.