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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Diamond Biryani: Hyderabadi Biryani Cooked to Order
Osaka · Casual Dining
A specialist biryani restaurant in Osaka's Nakatsu district where each portion is cooked to order in its own iron pot. It's famous for its aromatic Hyderabadi-style spices and theatrical tableside presentation, but expect to queue.
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931
Sailer: Authentic Austrian Bakery & Café
Fukuoka · Bakery
A genuine Austrian bakery and café in Fukuoka's Minami ward, run by a fourth-generation baker. It's a local favorite for its authentic pretzels, Viennese-style sandwiches like the Reuben, and classic cakes in an elegant, wood-furnished setting.
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932
CHEDI LUANG Kitahorie honten: Authentic Northern Thai Cuisine
Osaka · Buffet
Experience authentic Northern Thai cuisine at this resort-styled restaurant in Osaka's Kitahorie district. Famed for its generous lunch buffet, it offers a true taste of Chiang Mai that many visitors find remarkably close to the real thing.
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933
Ise Zushi: Local Hokkaido Sushi in Otaru
Hokkaido · Fine Dining
A celebrated sushi bar in Otaru, Hokkaido, known for its masterful use of fresh, local seafood and an engaging counter experience. Reviewers praise the excellent price-to-quality ratio compared to big-city sushi.
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935
SAKURA BURGER: Smoky, House-Made Bacon Burgers
Nara · Sandwich Shop
A top-rated burger shop in Nara, famous for its coarse-ground, smoked beef patties and thick, house-made bacon. Located just steps from Kintetsu Nara Station, it's a popular spot for a high-quality, satisfying meal.
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936
Chuka Soba Oshitani: Refined chicken and seafood ramen
Nara · Casual Dining
A top-rated ramen shop in Nara's Shijooji district, celebrated for its clear, complex broths blending chicken and seafood with aromatic oils. Visitors queue for its signature shio and shoyu bowls and standout seasonal specials.
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938
Fujiya Honten Nihonbashi hamacho: Inventive Bistro & Wine Bar
Tokyo · Bar
A lively standing bar and bistro in Nihonbashi, serving creative, restaurant-quality plates from a theatrical open kitchen. It's a top choice for its excellent natural wine list and remarkable value for money.
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942
Taiwanese Koshun: Authentic Taiwanese Home Cooking
Tokyo · Casual Dining
An acclaimed Taiwanese restaurant in Daizawa, known for its exceptionally tender pork kakuni and seasonal Shanghai crab. A local favorite for its handmade small plates and authentic, high-quality cooking.
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947
regal+e: World-Class Viennoiserie
Kyoto · Bakery
A destination bakery in Kizugawa, Kyoto, famed for its viennoiserie. Visitors travel for the unique texture of its dough—a crisp, buttery crust with a moist, chewy crumb, best experienced in the signature buttery sweet crescent.
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949
Doozono: Specialist Whale Cuisine
Osaka · Fine Dining
A long-running specialist in whale cuisine in Osaka's Sonezakishinchi district. Doozono offers a rare opportunity to try expertly prepared whale dishes, from sashimi of unusual cuts to its signature *hari-shabu* hot pot.
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950
Sumibi Yakisakana Bento Sumisawa: Expert Charcoal-Grilled Fish
Tokyo · Take-out / Takeaway
A small, highly regarded shop in Setagaya specializing in charcoal-grilled fish bento. It's celebrated for its masterfully cooked fish, which is grilled to order for a pronounced smoky flavour, crisp skin, and exceptionally moist flesh.
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