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
Kyoto · Fine Dining
A six-seat counter in Kyoto's Nakagyo ward where a chef performs culinary theatre with high-power burners and giant steamers. Go for the signature 'Swan' pastry and a uniquely crisp, two-cut Beijing duck.
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Kanagawa · Fine Dining
Experience creative Chinese cuisine in a renovated traditional house in Kamakura's Ogigayatsu district. The restaurant is known for its multi-stage signature dishes and seasonal delicacies like shark fin and Shanghai crab.
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Tokyo · Fine Dining
In a minimal, sunken space in Minamiaoyama, chef Kurozaki serves a theatrical omakase for just 10 guests at a time. Expect a procession of elaborate small plates and precisely formed nigiri using rare, seasonal ingredients.
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Tokyo · Fine Dining
In a quiet corner of Ebisu, PELLEGRINO offers an exclusive Italian omakase for just six guests at a time. The experience is a two-part culinary performance, culminating in a celebrated ritual of slicing rare cured hams.
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Osaka · Fine Dining
An acclaimed Italian restaurant in Osaka's Sonezakishinchi district, known for its omakase menu that marries seasonal Japanese ingredients with high technique. A destination for its signature prosciutto and creative pasta dishes.
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Tokyo · Fine Dining
A near-perfect revival of the legendary restaurant Kyoaji, Kizan is an intimate 8-seat counter in the Nihonbashi area. Chef Kimimori Yuki, Kyoaji's last disciple, serves a single omakase that meticulously recreates his master's signature dishes and…
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Kanagawa · Casual Dining
Widely regarded as one of Japan's best, Iida Shoten in Yugawara serves a transcendent bowl of ramen. It's a destination experience defined by its complex, clear broths and flawless house-made noodles, accessible only by a highly competitive online…
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Tokyo · Fine Dining
An intimate, 10-seat counter in Ginza serving a tempura-forward kaiseki menu. Go for the theatrical experience of watching chefs prepare exquisite seasonal dishes right before your eyes, from searing beef on hot steel to artful rice courses.
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Tokyo · Fine Dining
An acclaimed sushi bar in Setagaya's Kitazawa district, known for its obsessive technique and signature dishes like silky monkfish liver and multi-layered squid nigiri. It offers exceptional value for its high-end omakase experience.
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Kyoto · Fine Dining
In Kyoto's Higashiyama district, this acclaimed restaurant offers a unique fusion of Chinese cuisine with Japanese kaiseki techniques. It's known for its intimate counter setting in a renovated townhouse.
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Tokyo · Fine Dining
In an intimate eight-seat theatre in Shibuya's Higashi district, Chef Yamashita presents a theatrical omakase that reinvents Chinese classics. It's a destination for diners seeking obsessive technique and unforgettable signature dishes like warm…
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Hyōgo · Fine Dining
A top-tier yakitori counter in Amagasaki, celebrated for its theatrical omakase dedicated entirely to rare Takasaka chicken. A destination for connoisseurs seeking impeccable fire control and unique preparations.
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Tokyo · Fine Dining
An acclaimed sushi counter in Shirokane, known for its generous portions and signature dishes. Sushi Matsuura offers an omakase experience that reviewers call exceptional value for its price point, though reservations are notoriously difficult to…
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Tokyo · Casual Dining
In Azabudai Hills, this acclaimed yakiniku restaurant offers a full-service omakase experience in private rooms. Staff grill each course of premium Wagyu for you, with highlights like truffle sukiyaki and rare cuts like chateaubriand.
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Kyoto · Fine Dining
In a quiet part of Kyoto, Hirosawa (廣澤) offers a refined take on Chinese cuisine from an intimate counter overlooking a garden. It's a destination for its signature kiln-roasted char siu and creative, seasonal tasting menus.
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Shizuoka · Fine Dining
A seven-seat tempura counter in Yaizu, Shizuoka, renowned for its 20+ course omakase focused on hyper-local fish. Reviewers say it's worth a special trip for its exceptionally light batter and generous portions.
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Kagawa · Fine Dining
A tiny, six-seat counter in Takamatsu run by a husband-and-wife team, serving a tasting menu that marries Italian technique with seasonal Japanese ingredients. Go for the exquisite handmade pastas and precise charcoal-grilled dishes.
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