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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Teuchi Udon Hariya: Hand-Cut Sanuki Udon
Kagawa · Casual Dining
A celebrated udon shop in Takamatsu, known for its exceptionally long, chewy hand-cut noodles and towering portions of freshly fried tempura. Expect a long queue for what many consider a benchmark Sanuki-udon experience.
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934
Azabu Dai Nakamura: Premium Wagyu & Teppanyaki
Tokyo · Fine Dining
A high-end teppanyaki experience in Toranomon's Azabudai Hills, focusing on premium Kobe wagyu and seasonal delicacies like abalone and white truffle. Go for a special-occasion meal where flawless ingredients are the star.
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935
Yamagoe Udon: The Birthplace of Kamatama Udon
Kagawa · Casual Dining
Visit the legendary originator of kamatama udon in Ayagawa, Kagawa Prefecture. Enjoy perfectly chewy noodles mixed with raw egg and soy sauce in a beautiful garden setting. A must-visit for any udon pilgrim, but be prepared for queues.
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936
Kyu Yamu Tei Shimokita sou: Creative Keema Curry
Tokyo · Casual Dining
A hugely popular curry house in the Shimokitazawa area, serving inventive, Japanese-inflected keema curries. It's famous for its monthly rotating three-curry plate, which finishes with a pour of dashi soup.
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937
Nata de Cristiano's: Authentic Portuguese Egg Tarts
Tokyo · Dessert Shop
A celebrated takeaway shop in Tokyo’s Tomigaya neighbourhood, serving what many consider the city's best Portuguese egg tarts. Its fame rests on a perfectly crisp, flaky pastry and a rich, balanced custard.
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940
Sosaku Curry MANOS: Creative Japanese Spice Curry
Tokyo · Casual Dining
A tiny, sought-after curry shop in Taishido serving weekly rotating plates that blend Japanese dashi with global spices. Go for the chance to try and mix multiple creative curries, like their signature chicken and bold keemas, on one plate.
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941
Kamakiri: Modern Sanuki Udon with Character
Kagawa · Casual Dining
In Kanonji, Kagawa, Kamakiri serves a unique style of Sanuki udon, celebrated for its exceptionally thick, chewy noodles and artful presentation. The modern, café-like space makes it a standout destination for udon lovers.
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943
M Kasse: Creative Spice Curry with French Finesse
Osaka · Casual Dining
A highly-regarded curry house in Osaka's Higashikohama district, M Kasse serves weekly rotating plates that fuse Indian spices with French culinary techniques. It's a destination for its inventive 'aigake' multi-curry sets and elaborate seafood…
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944
Korisu: Refined Japanese-Western Classics
Kyoto · Fine Dining
A tiny, highly sought-after restaurant in Kyoto's Higashiyama district, serving meticulously prepared yoshoku (Japanese-Western) comfort food. It's celebrated for its bubbling macaroni gratin and iconic sandwiches, but booking is notoriously…
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945
Niku Ryori Nigatsu Kokonoka: A Theatrical Meat Experience
Hyōgo · Casual Dining
A destination for meat connoisseurs in Kato, Hyogo Prefecture. This one-table restaurant offers a theatrical omakase where the owner personally grills every course of premium beef for a single group.
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947
Honkaku Teuchi Iwashiya: Classic Sanuki Udon
Hyōgo · Casual Dining
A celebrated udon shop in Nishinomiya, known for its firm, hand-cut noodles and an intensely flavourful sardine broth. Expect long queues and a no-frills, self-service experience for some of the best-value udon in the region.
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948
Yoshimitsu: Exquisite Traditional Wagashi
Aichi Prefecture · Dessert Shop
A celebrated wagashi shop in Nagoya's Shindeki district, famous for its seasonal warabi mochi. Visitors make a special trip for its almost liquid texture and the delicate beauty of its other handmade sweets. Takeout only.
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