Ranking
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
Hiroshima · Bar
A tiny standing bar in Hiroshima's Ginzancho district where a master pourer serves one brand of beer in five distinct ways. It's a unique tasting experience focused on the art of the pour, turning a simple draught into a lesson in texture and…
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Tokyo · Bar
A popular standing bar in Asakusa serving a wide, rotating selection of premium sake alongside inventive, restaurant-quality small plates. It's known for its high value and lively local atmosphere.
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Kyoto · Coffee Shop
A beloved 1968 coffee shop (kissaten) in Kyoto's Nakagyo ward, Kissa Tirol is a destination for its retro mountain-lodge interior and two iconic dishes: a nostalgic Japanese curry and a famously thick egg sandwich.
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Osaka · Dessert Shop
For over 70 years, this beloved takeout stand in Osaka's Abeno district has specialized in sweet potato snacks. It's famous for its signature "Abeno Potato," a unique take on candied sweet potato with a distinctively soft and fluffy texture.
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Tokyo · Bar
A landmark Russian restaurant in Shinjuku, Sungari has been serving Eastern European classics in a transportive, music-filled cellar since 1957. It's a destination for its immersive atmosphere and signature dishes like marinated salmon in blini.
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Tokyo · Café
A tiny, dedicated shop in Kanda serving authentic Taiwanese douhua (soft tofu pudding). It's a local favorite for its delicate, house-made tofu and the generous 'all-in' topping option, offering excellent value for money.
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Fukuoka · Bar
A speakeasy-style standing yakitori bar in Fukuoka's Daimyo district, hidden behind a secret door marked with a '?'. Go for the lively atmosphere and generously portioned, charcoal-grilled skewers at excellent prices.
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Tokyo · Bar
A sleek standing bar in Ginza's GINZA PLACE building, directly connected to the station. It's dedicated to serving Sapporo Black Label beer with a unique three-pour technique that creates an exceptionally creamy head.
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Tokyo · Café
An on-site coffee roastery in a renovated warehouse in Minamiaoyama, featuring a spacious lawn and terrace. Visitors come for the specialty coffee and the unique, relaxed 'urban oasis' atmosphere, a rarity in central Tokyo.
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Tokyo · Bakery
An acclaimed artisan bakery in Shirokanedai, famous for its signature cheese curry bun, which many call one of Tokyo's best. A destination for lovers of high-quality Japanese bread and viennoiserie.
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Tokyo · Specialty Coffee
A small coffee stand in Shibuya's Higashi district, roasting its own beans on-site. Go for expertly prepared single-origin filter coffee and fresh pastries, served by friendly staff who explain the tasting notes.
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Kyoto · Specialty Coffee
The only Japan outpost of the famed Portland roaster, located inside Ace Hotel Kyoto. It's a go-to for reliable third-wave coffee, signature cold-brew soft-serve, and unusually spacious lobby seating.
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Tokyo · Specialty Coffee
A tiny, one-person roastery and slow-bar in Hirano, serving meticulously prepared hand-drip coffee. Go for the exceptional quality and wide range of single-origin beans, like the celebrated Dominican natural.
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Tokyo · Fine Dining
An exclusive, members-only modern European restaurant in Minato, Tokyo. Trace is celebrated for its minimalist philosophy of extracting pure flavour from single ingredients, contrasted with theatrical signature dishes.
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Tokyo · Fine Dining
An exclusive kappo counter in Shibuya, Suetomi (末冨) is famed for its masterful use of smoke from wood, straw, and whisky barrels. Access is by introduction only, making it one of Tokyo's toughest reservations.
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