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COURSE MENULittlechef Whitely
Using projection mapping, watch tiny chefs take over your table to create a seven-course dinner at Whitley, a new-concept restaurant in Shibuya overseen by the famed Yakiniku Kappo Note.
COURSE MENUSushi Toiro
A hidden newcomer in a quiet corner of Kichijoji, Sushi Toiro’s spectacular 22-course omakase is quickly making waves for its emphasis on technique over tricks.
SEAT RESERVATIONGonpachi Nishiazabu - Kill Bill Tokyo Restaurant
Perhaps the most iconic restaurant in action movie history; enjoy a range of traditional Japanese food at the Kill Bill Tokyo restaurant!
SEAT RESERVATIONShima
Some of the highest grade beef available in Tokyo, at a more reasonable price compared to other high-end steakhouses in the city.
COURSE MENUGinger Garden Aoyama
This Aoyama cafe boasts gorgeous floral displays, Instagram-worthy afternoon teas and occasional collaborations with some of the cutest Sanrio mascot characters, including Hello Kitty, My Melody and Kuromi.
COURSE MENUNikutei Futago iki Hongo Sanchome
While the Nikutei Futago restaurants are all renowned for their dedication to a sophisticated yakiniku dining experience, the Hongo Sanchome branch sets itself apart by specializing in halal Kurohana wagyu beef from Kumamoto Prefecture.
COURSE MENUTempura Ten Soso Roppongi Hills
Tempura Ten Soso offers a premium tempura experience featuring fresh seasonal ingredients sourced within and outside Japan. The restaurant is headed by Chef Keita Sato, a famous name in the tempura scene.
COURSE MENUJyanoichi Honten
Literature and food aficionados alike flock to this Nihonbashi sushi establishment, which was frequented by legendary Japanese writer Naoya Shiga. Enjoy authentic Edomae sushi just as Shiga himself would have, unchanged over five generations.
COURSE MENUKani Kato Asakusa
A veteran kappo chef whips the freshest crabs from Hokkaido, Fukui and Ishikawa Prefectures into stunning course menu spreads that let diners relish the textures, flavors and colors of the season through the avenue of fresh-caught seafood.
COURSE MENUAkasaka Sushi Ohtani
Edomae may be the most enduring and traditional form of sushi, but Chef Ohtani puts his own spin on the cuisine with his Ohtani-mae style of cooking. Premium ingredients are shaped into exciting new forms at this Akasaka sushi restaurant.
COURSE MENUNiku-Azabu Nishi-Azabu
With its affordable, crowd-pulling A5 wagyu, Niku-Azabu Nishi-Azabu hits the sweet spot between casual yakiniku eatery and high-end dining.
COURSE MENUArakicho Tenpaku (Formerly Kondou)
As is apt for an establishment that takes its name from a Zen saying about purity and natural beauty, this tempura restaurant uses pure taihaku sesame oil to enhance the inherent flavor of its carefully-chosen produce.
COURSE MENUSushi Wasabi
Omakase courses built from the chef’s expertise and fine-tuned to suit each guest perfectly makes the sushi at Sushi Wasabi more than just a fine-dining experience. The open, relaxed space invites diners to savor and unwind together.
COURSE MENUAzabu Asai
Located in one of Tokyo’s most glamorous districts, this 21-seater Nishi-Azabu establishment transforms ingredients sourced directly from head chef Taichi Asai’s hometown into a masterful mixture of French-tinged Kyoto culinary tradition.
COURSE MENUUnagi Kappo Ooedo
Unagi Kappo Oedo repeatedly immerses whole pieces of eel within jars of their secret sauce, letting its flavor suffuse the meat entirely. It is then paired with sticky Yumegokochi rice for maximum texture.
COURSE MENUSushi Iwase
Chef Kenji Iwase got a comparatively late start to his sushi career, switching from an office job at 20 years old. But that hasn’t stopped him from serving some of the most vaunted sushi in all of Tokyo, particularly his signature sea urchin rice.
COURSE MENUUSHIHACHI Akihabara
Visitors to Akihabara may spend most of their budget on computer parts or anime merchandise—but the high “cospa” of this yakiniku specialist means that they’ll still be able to afford a high-quality wagyu beef dinner at the end of the day.
COURSE MENUMARUICHI FUJI AKASAKA (formerly Nyorosuke Akasaka)
Rather than steam the eel first in Kanto style, this famed Akasaka unagi specialist upholds Kansai tradition by going straight into grilling the eel for a crispier, crunchier texture.
COURSE MENUatelier Morimoto XEX
Celebrities from both within and outside of Japan flock to this cosmopolitan Roppongi restaurant, whose eclectic mixture of Japanese and Western cuisine brings something new every time.
COURSE MENUAzabujuban Hanabusa
This Tokyo restaurant sources its eels from unagi farmers in Isshiki Town, who have raised them in an all-natural environment for over 100 years. The unagi are then coated in a secret sauce, before being grilled Kansai-style over a charcoal flame.
COURSE MENUHigonoya Omotesando
The Uredori chicken is the poultry pride of Ninohe City in Iwate Prefecture, renowned for its umami and texture. It is this chicken that is used in yakitori restaurant Higonoya, grilled to perfection right at the counter.
COURSE MENUSakana Bar Ebisu
Sakana Bar’s seafood offerings span almost every coastal culinary culture possible, using freshly-caught domestic Japanese seafood. Their oyster tasting comparison course is particularly popular with oyster aficionados.
SEAT RESERVATIONNihonbashi Asada (Mitsui Garden Hotel Nihonbashi Premier)
Situated on the ninth floor of the Mitsui Garden Hotel Nihonbashi Premier, this restaurant is a true gem that seamlessly blends traditional Kaga cuisine with modern culinary artistry for a truly unforgettable dining experience.
COURSE MENUSushi Himitsu
Unusually for a sushi restaurant, Chef Hirayama Yasumitsu offers kappo-style small plates alongside premium seasonal nigiri, thanks to his extensive background working in both sushi and kappo restaurants.
COURSE MENUBekkan Nakameguro Rokkakutei
The Nakameguro branch of this famed kushiage restaurant upholds the original’s excellent reputation with premium seasonal skewers and a varied selection of wine and sake.
COURSE MENURobataya Jiro
This Oku-Kagurazaka robatayaki restaurant offers the freshest fish from all over the country and Omi wagyu beef, prepared by a chef with decades of experience in a number of different culinary styles.
COURSE MENUDaikanyama Rokkakutei
This kushikatsu restaurant just off Shibuya has been serving high-quality ingredients like kuroge wagyu black beef and Japanese tiger prawn for over 40 years.
COURSE MENUSushi Sugahisa
Chef Kan Masahiro brings his dual backgrounds as a chef in a Thai restaurant and a sushi chef together in his Toranomon Hills restaurant concept, fusing the two to make beautiful Thai-inspired sushi.
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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.
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