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
Tokyo · Fine Dining
A high-end counter restaurant in Okubo, Shinjuku, dedicated to rare Tajimaguro beef. Go for the multi-course tasting menu that showcases this exceptional wagyu through shabu-shabu, sukiyaki, and more.
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Tokyo · Pâtisserie
A top-tier pâtisserie in Shinjuku's Shimoochiai district, famed for its exquisite strawberry shortcake and classic French cakes. AIGRE DOUCE is a destination for pastry lovers, but expect long queues and a cash-only policy.
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Tokyo · Bakery
An acclaimed artisan bakery in Takashimadaira, known for its signature ultra-high-hydration dough. This creates a uniquely chewy, 'mochi'-like texture in its breads and generously filled items like the popular mentaiko-topped loaf.
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Tokyo · Delicatessen (Deli)
A celebrated take-out delicatessen in Chofu, SALUMERIA 69 is renowned for its paper-thin slices of rare cured hams. The owner's masterful slicing creates a texture that reviewers describe as magical, making it a destination for charcuterie lovers.
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Hiroshima · Fine Dining
A modern French restaurant in Hiroshima's Fujimicho district, celebrated for its open-kitchen theatre and creative use of local ingredients like Sakakiyama beef. Expect a multi-course tasting menu.
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Tokyo · Bar
A tiny, formal bar in Ginza where living-legend bartender Kazuo Ueda still works the counter. Go for the rare chance to witness his signature "hard shake" and taste competition-winning cocktails made with peerless technique.
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Tokyo · Casual Dining
A tiny, highly-regarded ramen shop in Setagaya, famous for its intensely layered chicken broths, often finished with white truffle oil. With only seven counter seats, long queues are the norm for a taste of its award-winning bowls.
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Hiroshima · Fine Dining
A warm, husband-and-wife-run counter in Hiroshima's Otemachi district, serving a creative omakase that balances inventive small plates with expertly crafted nigiri. A top choice for high-end sushi that feels like a bargain.
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Tokyo · Casual Dining
A celebrated ramen shop near Akihabara Station, specializing in scallop konbu-mizu tsukemen. Diners must queue early in the morning to book a time slot for a unique, multi-stage noodle experience later that day.
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Tokyo · Casual Dining
A tiny, counter-only curry specialist in Kanda Jinbocho known for its 'Kimagure Plate'—an artfully composed platter of three distinct curries. Visitors come for the complex, layered spice work and beautiful presentation that elevate curry to a…
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Tokyo · Pâtisserie
A bean-to-bar chocolate workshop in Tomigaya, celebrated for its guided tasting sets and desserts like parfaits and shaved ice that explore the full flavour of single-origin cacao. It's a destination for those curious about chocolate beyond the bar.
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Tokyo · Casual Dining
A celebrated tonkatsu specialist in Shibakoen, known for its exceptionally tender Rop-paku black pork. The cutlets are slow-cooked at a low temperature for a pale, light crust and served with a signature pairing of stem wasabi and sweet soy sauce.
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Tokyo · Casual Dining
A highly-regarded udon shop in Kanda known for its unique combination of firm Sanuki-style noodles and a clear, savoury broth made with flying fish (ago-dashi). It's a top choice for a high-quality, affordable udon lunch, especially for those who…
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Tokyo · Casual Dining
A highly-regarded Chinese restaurant in Sumida, known for its inventive, generously portioned dishes. Go for the signature fried spare-rib curry rice and creative blackboard specials that go far beyond the usual.
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Hyōgo · Casual Dining
In Kobe, this intimate 8-seat counter offers a theatrical wagyu omakase. The chef-owner personally grills and serves multiple courses of house-aged beef, making it a highlight for meat connoisseurs.
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Fukuoka · Steakhouse
A counter-only restaurant in Fukuoka's Hirao district, Kiyoki showcases rare Kinoshita beef. The chef prepares each cut to order over a charcoal grill, making it a destination for serious meat lovers.
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Tokyo · Casual Dining
A celebrated Indian restaurant in Minamiotsuka, known for its signature butter chicken and molten cheese kulcha. Its focused menu of expertly spiced curries and tandoori dishes makes it a destination for curry lovers in Tokyo.
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