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: 2,446
Shizuoka · Fine Dining
A theatrical counter-only experience in Shizuoka's Otamachi district. Chef Muramatsu applies inventive Chinese techniques to exceptional local seafood in a multi-hour tasting menu, served directly to just seven guests.
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Kyoto · Casual Dining
The all-day dining heart of Aman Kyoto, this glass-walled pavilion serves inventive, multi-course menus rooted in local ingredients. It's a destination for its refined Japanese afternoon tea and serene forest garden views in northern Kyoto.
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Kyoto · Casual Dining
A Kyoto institution near the main station, serving classic pork and soy sauce broth ramen. Famous for its generous portions of tender chashu and long opening hours, it's a go-to for an early breakfast or late-night meal.
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Hyōgo · Café
A century-old German bakery and café housed in a beautifully renovated church in Kobe. Come for the unique atmosphere with its high vaulted ceilings and stained glass, and stay for the generous sandwiches and classic pastries.
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Aichi Prefecture · Coffee Shop
A beloved kissaten (traditional coffee house) in Nagoya's Meieki district, famous for its iconic Ogura toast topped with house-made anko, cream, and four unique confitures. It's a quintessential Nagoya breakfast experience.
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Osaka · Coffee Shop
A beloved kissaten in Osaka's Senchu Pal building, famous for its griddle-toasted pork katsu sando and fresh mixed juice. Expect short queues for a taste of this local classic, found right by Senri Chuo Station.
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Kyoto · Bakery
A beloved, long-running bakery in Kyoto's Shimogyo Ward, specializing in made-to-order coppepan (soft roll) sandwiches. Visitors queue for its nostalgic, high-quality fillings at remarkably low prices, making it a local breakfast institution.
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Aichi Prefecture · Bakery
A celebrated artisan bakery in Nagoya's Chiyoda district, SURIPU draws long queues for its exceptional dough, showcased in everything from flaky croissants to hearty country loaves. It's a popular stop for takeout, especially for picnics in nearby…
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Fukuoka · Casual Dining
A popular spot in Fukuoka's Hakata district for authentic motsunabe, a local offal hotpot. It's known for its rich, creamy miso broth, well-cleaned motsu (offal), and award-winning chicken wings.
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Ishikawa · Dessert Shop
A specialist shop in Kanazawa's Nomachi district dedicated to amanatto (sweetened beans). It's known for using rare bean varieties and elegant, modern packaging, with an upstairs café serving creative desserts like parfaits and shaved ice.
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Kanagawa · Pâtisserie
A takeaway patisserie in the basement of Yokohama's Takashimaya department store, dedicated to baked goods made with premium French Échiré butter. It's the only place to find the shop's exclusive Chausson Échiré, a butter-cream filled pie.
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Aichi Prefecture · Fast Casual
A tiny, counter-only sushi bar in Nagoya's Meieki district, serving authentic Edo-mae sushi. It's celebrated for its high-quality fish and traditional techniques at remarkably accessible prices, especially for lunch.
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Kyoto · Casual Dining
A celebrated ramen shop in Kyoto's Shimogyo ward, Mugi no Yoake draws crowds for its signature scallop and sansho broth and excellent house-milled noodles. It's a destination for ramen lovers seeking inventive, high-quality bowls.
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