Ranking
The best places to eat in Japan
An editorial ranking of restaurants, cafés and bars: grades from A+ to F, price range, and the Tabelog score where one exists.
Places ranked: 1,522
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Shikataramukana: Artisan Bakery with Ultra-Hydration Breads
Tokyo · Bakery
A celebrated bakery in Shinjuku, Shikataramukana is famous for its unique, ultra-high-hydration breads with an almost liquid crumb. It's a destination for bread enthusiasts seeking distinctive, fruit-packed loaves and rich, inventive flavours.
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381
Kushiage Pyon: Creative Deep-Fried Skewers
Tokyo · Fine Dining
Experience kushiage elevated to an art form at this intimate counter in Roppongi. Kushiage Pyon is celebrated for its incredibly light batter and inventive seasonal skewers, making it a destination for a refined take on the classic dish.
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383
Mugi to Mensuke: Refined Chicken and Sardine Ramen
Osaka · Casual Dining
A top-tier ramen shop in Osaka's Toyosaki district, celebrated for its deeply flavorful chicken and sardine broths. Expect long queues for its signature bowls, or try to book a slot for the exclusive Saturday night tasting menus.
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384
Nihonbashi Nagato: Heritage Wagashi Confectioner
Tokyo · Dessert Shop
A historic wagashi shop in Nihonbashi, founded over 300 years ago. It's a top destination for its signature kuzumochi, a silky, melt-in-the-mouth sweet made from pure warabi starch, served with generous kinako.
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386
Acidracines Patisserie: Acclaimed French & Spanish Pastries
Osaka · Pâtisserie
A top-tier patisserie in Osaka's Chuo ward, Acidracines is celebrated for its intricate French and Spanish-style gateaux. Visitors come for the sharp, balanced fruit flavours and the signature 'Lactée' chocolate mousse cake.
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Ikkou An: Masterful Traditional Wagashi
Tokyo · Dessert Shop
A celebrated wagashi (traditional Japanese confectionery) shop in Tokyo's Koishikawa district, famous for its exceptionally soft warabi-mochi and crisp, self-assembled monaka wafers. A destination for connoisseurs of Japanese sweets.
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390
BLOCK HOUSE Suiyou Curry: Creative Wednesday-Only Curry
Tokyo · Casual Dining
A unique curry restaurant in Jingumae, open only on Wednesdays. It serves a weekly-changing plate of three inventive curries, often featuring seasonal seafood, making it a destination for spice lovers seeking a novel experience.
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391
Bar Le Salon: Kobe's Acclaimed Fruit Cocktail Bar
Hyōgo · Bar
An acclaimed bar in Kobe's Nakayamatedori district, known for its theatrical bartending and exquisite cocktails made from fresh, whole fruit. A destination for connoisseurs seeking inventive drinks in a classic, dark-wood setting.
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Premarché Gelateria Toukyou nakameguro ekimae ten: Award-Winning Craft Gelato
Tokyo · Gelateria
An internationally awarded gelateria in Nakameguro, serving intense, ingredient-focused flavors. A destination for its silky textures, creative menu, and one of Tokyo's best vegan gelato selections.
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398
Honkatry: Complex, Single-Plate Curry Lunches
Tokyo · Casual Dining
A tiny, seven-seat counter in Yushima serving intricate curry plates. A single chef assembles a bed of basmati rice with numerous small toppings, served alongside a daily curry and five house condiments for a multi-layered experience.
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Murayama Mangetsu Udon: Masterful Musashino Udon
Tokyo · Casual Dining
A destination for udon lovers in Musashimurayama, serving an exceptional version of the local Musashino-style noodles. Expect thick, chewy, whole-grain noodles and intensely flavourful dipping broths, all at a remarkable value.
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