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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Gyo Sai: Premium Seafood and Sake Izakaya
Hokkaido · Izakaya
A focused seafood izakaya in Sapporo's Chuo ward, Gyo Sai pairs top-quality Hokkaido fish with an extensive, well-curated sake list. It's a destination for diners who want to explore premium sake by the glass alongside expertly prepared sashimi.
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828
Croa: Artisanal Kyoto Bakery
Kyoto · Bakery
An acclaimed bakery in Kyoto's Takagamine district, celebrated for its exceptionally flaky croissants and deeply flavorful, long-fermented hard breads. It's a destination for high-quality viennoiserie and savoury bakes that incorporate local…
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829
Pizzeria Beatrice: Certified Neapolitan Pizza
Hyōgo · Pizzeria
A certified 'True Neapolitan' pizzeria in Akashi, serving pies from a Naples-imported oven. It's known for its standout crust and creative toppings that feature local seafood, like the signature Beatrice pizza with Akashi octopus.
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830
Kamoryori Marimo Honten: Specialist Duck and Sara Udon
Fukuoka · Fine Dining
A dual-specialty restaurant in the Gofukumachi area of Hakata. By day, it serves a famous seafood sara udon with unique chewy noodles; by night, it offers reservation-only courses exploring premium Japanese duck.
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833
Fujimura: Classic Yakiniku with Omi Beef
Kyoto · Casual Dining
An intimate, old-school yakiniku spot in Kyoto's Shimogyo ward, celebrated for its high-quality Omi beef. Visitors come for the personal service from the owner and what many call exceptional value for top-tier wagyu.
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Pizzeria da Ciruzzo: Authentic Neapolitan Pizza
Fukuoka · Pizzeria
In Fukuoka's Imajuku district, this pizzeria serves authentic Neapolitan pizza from a chef trained on the Italian island of Ischia. It's a destination for connoisseurs, celebrated for its perfectly fired, chewy dough and high-quality ingredients.
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836
Maruta: Wood-Fired, Garden-to-Table Dining
Tokyo · Casual Dining
An immersive dining experience in Chofu centered on a wood-fire kitchen and an on-site herb garden. Guests join a garden tour before a single seasonal tasting menu is served at long communal tables.
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837
Teppanyaki Atago: Hotel Teppanyaki with Hiroshima Wagyu
Hiroshima · Steakhouse
In the Nakamachi district of Hiroshima, this teppanyaki restaurant in the ANA Crowne Plaza annex offers a polished performance of grilled wagyu and local seafood. It's a classic choice for a special-occasion dinner with tableside theatre.
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839
MINOYA: French-Influenced Pork Hamburgers
Hiroshima · Casual Dining
In Hiroshima's Misasa district, MINOYA is a small, chef-run restaurant celebrated for its signature hamburger. Made from 100% local Seto-hime pork, it is renowned for being exceptionally juicy.
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masa: Hokkaido Tempura Omakase
Hokkaido · Fine Dining
At this intimate eight-seat counter in Sapporo's Susukino district, Chef Masa serves a tempura omakase focused on seasonal Hokkaido produce. The experience is praised for its exceptionally light, non-greasy batter and precise cooking.
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843
Michikusa Bazaar: Spice-Driven Omakase in Sapporo
Hokkaido · Casual Dining
A hidden house-restaurant in Sapporo's Chuo-ku, serving a unique, course-only omakase. It blends Indian tandoor cooking with local Hokkaido ingredients, paired with wines you select yourself from a walk-in cellar.
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Niku Ryori Yama: A Theatrical Wagyu Omakase
Kyoto · Fine Dining
A tiny counter restaurant in Kyoto, Niku Ryori Yama serves a single, meat-focused omakase course. Diners come for the theatrical experience of watching the chef prepare multiple courses of A5 wagyu, including a legendary chateaubriand katsu-sando.
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846
ENISHI: Acclaimed Dry Tantanmen
Hyōgo · Casual Dining
A multi-award-winning ramen shop in Kobe's Iwaya district, famous for its original dry tantanmen. Visitors come for the complex, spicy broth, chewy flat noodles, and the unique 'dive rice' ritual to finish the bowl.
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848
Kyo Udon Nama Soba Okakita: Classic Kyoto-Style Noodles
Kyoto · Casual Dining
A celebrated noodle house in Kyoto's Okazaki district, serving refined udon and soba in a signature dashi broth. Famous for its fluffy egg-topped bowls and crisp tempura, it's a local favourite worth the inevitable queue.
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Curry House Colombo: Classic Sapporo-style curry
Hokkaido · Casual Dining
A long-standing Sapporo institution serving its signature spicy, thin-roux curry with freshly fried tonkatsu. Located in the basement of the Sapporo Kokusai Building, it's famous for generous portions, free curry refills, and a complimentary ice…
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850
Kinton Koube ten: Tonkatsu with Rare Pork Cuts
Hyōgo · Casual Dining
A celebrated tonkatsu restaurant in Kobe's Sannomiya district, Kinton Koube ten is famous for serving exceptionally tender, rare-cooked pork, including a chateaubriand cutlet, and for its katsu-ochazuke ritual.
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