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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Obscura Laboratory: Specialty Coffee Roastery & Stand
Tokyo · Specialty Coffee
A compact roastery and coffee stand in Sangenjaya, roasting single-origin beans daily. Go for their expertly brewed pour-overs and exceptionally creamy lattes, praised by locals and visitors alike.
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TINY PARADISE COFFEE: Specialty Coffee & Basque Cheesecake
Tokyo · Specialty Coffee
A tiny coffee stand in Tomioka pairing house-roasted espresso with a daily-changing menu of inventive Basque cheesecakes. A destination for its creative seasonal flavours and barista-level coffee.
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Gyo San Tei Shibuya ten: Authentic Miyazaki Cuisine
Tokyo · Izakaya
An izakaya in Shibuya specializing in the cuisine of Miyazaki Prefecture. It's a top local choice for its definitive Chicken Nanban—large, juicy portions with a rich house tartar sauce, and a rare option to swap miso soup for cold hiyajiru.
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Chumon Baisen Mametora Akasaka baisenjo: On-site Coffee Roaster
Tokyo · Specialty Coffee
A small coffee roaster and stand in Akasaka where beans are roasted on-site. It's popular with locals and visitors for its aromatic drip coffee and a signature rich mocha soft-serve ice cream.
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Chikamatsu: Masterfully Balanced Edomae Sushi
Fukuoka · Fine Dining
A highly-regarded sushi counter in Fukuoka's Yakuin district, run by a father-son team. Chikamatsu is sought after by connoisseurs for its precisely balanced rice and toppings, and signature preparations like its contrasting squid tasting.
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Takajo Kotobuki: Wild Duck Grilled on Tamahagane Steel
Tokyo · Fine Dining
In a 300-year-old house near Asakusa, Takajo Kotobuki offers a rare culinary ritual: wild duck grilled tableside on a special steel plate. Access is by introduction only, making it one of Tokyo's most exclusive dining experiences.
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Yassan: Kyoto-Style Beef Kappo
Kyoto · Fine Dining
A long-standing, family-run beef kappo in Kyoto's Gion district. Yassan (安参) is famous for its omakase menu featuring exceptional raw beef sashimi and a signature slow-cooked beef tail, prepared according to century-old recipes.
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Kizaki: Edo-mae Sushi with a Sharp Edge
Tokyo · Fine Dining
A highly-regarded sushi counter in Akasaka known for its precise technique and sharp, red-vinegar rice. Kizaki offers a destination-level experience for connoisseurs of traditional Edo-mae sushi, but international guests should be aware of reports…
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Akama Chaya Asago: Masterful Sarashina Soba
Fukuoka · Fine Dining
A celebrated soba counter in Fukuoka's Shirogane district, offering an educational exploration of rare sarashina noodles. The chef presents soba in various forms, from classic cold noodles to inventive soba-sushi, making for a memorable meal.
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El Tesoro: Kyoto Cocktails and Homemade Cakes
Kyoto · Bar
An intimate cocktail bar in Kyoto's Higashiyama district, where the owner pairs expertly crafted seasonal fruit cocktails with a choice of his own house-baked cakes. It's a local favourite for its unique ritual of cocktails and dessert.
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