Tokyo Kaiseki Restaurants(170)
COURSE MENUYakiniku Kappo Note
This niku-kappo restaurant in upscale Azabu-Juban prepares course after course of succulent A5-grade wagyu beef right before diners' eyes.
COURSE MENUShojin Ryori Daigo
Holding two Michelin stars for a 15-year streak, the traditional vegetarian cuisine at this Tokyo restaurant was called "the best shojin ryori in the world" by The World's 50 Best Restaurants.
COURSE MENUNihonbashi Toyoda
While most traditional Japanese restaurants are descended from the Kyoto school, Nihonbashi Toyoda proudly keeps the flame of Edomae cuisine burning. The food of fishermen and dock workers, it is characterized by a stronger, more robust taste.
COURSE MENUGinza Ugai
Gratitude drives every service here at this Ginza kaiseki restaurant. Chef Ryogo Fujii’s mastery of umami, sweetness and bitterness augments the choice quality of his ingredients, all sourced from an extensive network of suppliers across the country.
COURSE MENUYoyogi-Uehara Yu
The supplier comes first at this Yoyogi-Uehara kappo restaurant. Chef Yusuke Imoto’s culinary philosophy focuses on conveying the hard work and passion of his farmers, ranchers and fishermen to the customer with simple, unadorned dishes.
SEAT RESERVATIONSeisoka
Be rejuvenated by the peaceful atmosphere while dining at the most outstanding traditional kaiseki restaurant.
SEAT RESERVATIONWaketokuyama
One of downtown Tokyo’s best Michelin-starred kaiseki restaurants, a favorite of locals for over 30 years.
SEAT RESERVATIONFukudaya
Private room dining at a 2 star kaiseki restaurant which has long been a favorite of Japanese high society.
COURSE MENUHigashiyama Muku
The brainchild of a chef with a background in mechanical engineering, the Michelin-starred Higashiyama Muku places emphasis on a multi-sensory dining experience, as well as unadorned, natural flavors using traditional Japanese culinary techniques.
SEAT RESERVATIONDen
Home-style cooking meets Michelin-worthy gastronomic flair right in the very heart of Tokyo.
COURSE MENUTanimoto
A focus on simplicity and delicacy have landed Tanimoto a star in the Michelin Guide for two years. Relying on the basics, owner-chef Tanimoto Seiji wows diners with little more than rice, dashi-based dishes, and fresh seasonal ingredients.
COURSE MENUJushu
Kansai-style kappo cuisine that’s earned itself a Michelin star. Simplicity is at the heart of Chef Senzaki Masaaki’s cooking, letting the fresh ingredients from his home prefecture of Saga speak for themselves.
SEAT RESERVATIONGinza Kitagawa
Featuring Shiga’s well-known Shinohara style, Ginza Kitagawa’s chefs paint a beautiful canvas of flavors. Each dish in the omakase course perfectly expresses the seasons visually and through flavorful Shiga ingredients.
COURSE MENUXEX ATAGO GREEN HILLS / tempura & sushi An
Located in one of the most cosmopolitan areas of Tokyo, this restaurant has an Iron Chef with over 20 restaurants founded as its advisor. Combined with seafood from the finest suppliers in Toyosu, XEX ATAGO GREEN HILLS is an unmissable destination.
SEAT RESERVATIONNihonryori Ichirin
Nihonryori Ichirin employs fresh Japanese produce to create omakase courses that fully represent the country’s beautiful seasons. These dishes are flavorful and paired perfectly with seasonal sake or tea, offering an unforgettable dining experience.
SEAT RESERVATIONMutsukari
This Michelin-starred gastronomic haven seamlessly crafts the pinnacle of traditional Kaiseki cuisine, creating an atmosphere that mirrors the sophistication of its upscale surroundings.
SEAT RESERVATIONNishiazabu Noguchi
Chef Shotaro Noguchi’s devotion to kaiseki is shown here at Nishiazabu Noguchi, where he pays homage to his extensive training in Japanese cuisine by adding his own unique touches — a culinary approach that has earned him a Michelin star.
SEAT RESERVATIONMiyasaka
This Michelin-starred Japanese gem stands as a testament to the artistry and precision of Japanese cuisine, capturing the essence of seasons in each delicate dish.
COURSE MENUImakoko
The bounties of Ishikawa Prefecture’s Noto Peninsula are masterfully prepared at this Shibuya establishment, founded and run by a world-class chef who once served at the Embassy of Japan in Bolivia.
COURSE MENUAkasaka Kenmochi
With seasonal produce sourced from all over Japan and served on traditional ko-imari porcelain, chef Makoto Kenmochi creates course menus that aim to tantalize all of his diners’ five senses.
COURSE MENUWami Daisuke
Located in a residential area of Tokyo’s Shirokane district, this Kyoto-style ryotei offers a highly intimate dining experience almost like a supper club, and is frequented by some of Japan’s most famous celebrities.
COURSE MENUGinza Konoha
Even being named one of Japan’s three great wagyu isn’t enough to pass muster at this Ginza kaiseki restaurant. Konoha uses only “maiden beef” in its kaiseki course menus, sourced from young Omi beef cattle that have not yet born calves.
SEAT RESERVATIONAzabu Amishiro
Kyoto-style home-cooking comes to fashionable Azabu-Juban. Daily-changing menus feature seasonal vegetables, as well as meat and fish grilled over kishu-binchotan charcoal. Enjoy your meal with your pick from a wide range of sake.
SEAT RESERVATIONNihonryori Byakuya
Nihonryori Byakuya isn’t content to stick with old ways of thinking and cooking. Set on the trendy Kagurazaka Street in Tokyo, this restaurant creates invigorating dishes based on the foundations of traditional Japanese cuisine.
SEAT RESERVATIONG -WA Selection- (Tokyo Marriott Hotel)
Billed as authentic Japanese cuisine with a French twist, the Tokyo Marriott Hotel’s G ~WA Selection~ feels just as sophisticated as its name thanks to its stylish treatment of Japanese classics in a luxurious space.
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.
SEAT RESERVATIONChakaiseki Zushi
Inspired by both daily and ceremonial meals of old, the chef of this chakaiseki restaurant manifests pre-Edo period dining philosophies to serve his guests a traditional culinary experience steeped in tea and tradition.
SEAT RESERVATIONShion
Even before moving to its current Akasaka location, a philosophy of reverence for Japan’s natural beauty has always driven the traditional kaiseki cuisine at Shion. Private rooms provide a much-needed respite from the Tokyo rush.
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Enjoying a luxury kaiseki meal in Tokyo is one of the most incredible and authentic Tokyo dining experiences of Japanese food available. Making food into an art form, traditional kaiseki meals are sumptuous, multi-course banquets. Different courses made from carefully selected ingredients use a range of techniques covering all of the essentials of traditional Japanese cuisine: a deep-fried course, a steamed course, sashimi for freshness, and the list goes on. There are so many delicious elements that make up an unforgettable kaiseki meal. In restaurants overlooking the glittery city to traditional Japanese restaurants in local neighborhoods, experience different culinary approaches at kaiseki restaurants throughout Shibuya, Asakusa, Roppongi and more.
Enjoy the spirit of hospitality as your specialty chef serves a series of individual dishes, each referencing the different elements of Japanese cooking. Sit back and enjoy the atmosphere with each kaiseki dish presented perfectly, with a nod to the seasons. You could even find yourself staying overnight at a traditional ryokan hotel, one that’s tucked away on the underside of the big city with a kaiseki dining experience to match your stay in Tokyo.
For those who want to enjoy kaiseki ryori without the high price tag, kaiseki restaurants in Tokyo sometimes offer a lunchtime version of their spectacular meals, too. You can enjoy an abridged set meal eating the best elements of a kaiseki banquet, but without the big price tag. With the range of exquisite kaiseki restaurants available throughout Tokyo, you can still enjoy kaiseki dining at an affordable kaiseki restaurant that offers a unique cultural experience.
If you want to enjoy some of the best kaiseki restaurants in Tokyo, it is definitely worth reserving ahead of time, before you dine, especially if you are planning on visiting a Michelin-starred restaurant in Tokyo. Many high-status kaiseki restaurants are popular, so reserving beforehand means you can lock in the unique dining experience you have always wanted. Place a reservation now for a banquet that you will never forget, one full of traditional Japanese food that is cooked to perfection at a kaiseki restaurant in Tokyo.