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: 2,446
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Sungari Shinjuku higashiguchi honten: Classic Russian Dining
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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703
Tokyo Tofua Kobo: Authentic Taiwanese Douhua
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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704
Chinpunkanpun Daimyou ten: Speakeasy-style Yakitori Bar
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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705
Sapporo Nama Beer Kuro Label THE BAR: The Perfect Pour
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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Little Darling Coffee Roasters: Urban Park Roastery & Café
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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707
Boulangerie Seiji Asakura Shirokane Purachina Dori Ten: Acclaimed Artisan Breads
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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JOE TALK COFFEE: Specialty Coffee Roasted On-Site
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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STUMPTOWN COFFEE ROASTERS: Specialty Coffee in Kyoto
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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ARiSE COFFEE ROASTERS: Hand-Drip Specialty Coffee
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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714
Trace: Ingredient-Focused Modern European
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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SÉZANNE: Modern French with Japanese Ingredients
Tokyo · Fine Dining
A high-end French restaurant in the Four Seasons Hotel in Marunouchi, serving tasting menus that showcase exceptional Japanese produce with precise technique. It's a destination for a special-occasion meal.
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718
Japanese Cuisine Tobi Ume: Private North-Kyushu Kaiseki
Fukuoka · Fine Dining
An exclusive single-table kaiseki restaurant in Kitakyushu, serving just one group per service. Chef Tashiro showcases the terroir of North Kyushu with ultra-fresh local seafood and exceptional sake pairings. Please note: the restaurant is currently…
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719
Nikuya Tanaka: A Wagyu Kappo Experience
Tokyo · Fine Dining
A high-end kappo restaurant in Ginza dedicated to showcasing exceptionally long-raised wagyu beef. Diners come for the multi-course omakase that explores premium beef through a variety of precise cooking techniques, served at an intimate counter.
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720
Tanaka Yoshihide: Creative Counter-Style Chinese
Osaka · Fine Dining
An eight-seat counter in Osaka's Miyakojima ward, where chef Tanaka Yoshihide serves a creative Chinese course menu. It's famed for its intensely crafted sauces, theatrical wok cooking, and a unique finale where guests choose from four signature…
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721
Fogliolina della Porta Fortuna: Singular, Private Italian Dining
Nagano · Fine Dining
A highly exclusive Italian restaurant in Karuizawa, serving just one group per day. Chef Kobayashi offers a deeply personal tasting menu focused on aroma and temperature, using ingredients primarily sourced from Italy.
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Yakiniku Kosen: Masterfully Cut Japanese BBQ
Tokyo · Casual Dining
A revered yakiniku spot in Tateishi where the owner personally cuts and seasons each piece of meat at the counter. Known for its bespoke sauces and exceptional quality, it offers a craft experience in a humble setting, though securing a reservation…
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Italian Ryori Imai: A Japanese-Italian Omakase Counter
Hyōgo · Fine Dining
An exclusive one-chef omakase counter in Ashiya, fusing Italian technique with Japanese seasonal ingredients and dashi. Known for its theatrical service and generous wine pairings, it's a destination for those who can secure a rare seat.
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