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: 1,522
Hiroshima · Dessert Shop
On Innoshima island in Onomichi, this popular shop specializes in daifuku (mochi rice cakes) filled with local hassaku citrus. It's a famous stop for cyclists and drivers on the Shimanami Kaido, offering a memorable snack with a view.
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Tokyo · Sandwich Shop
A friendly Egyptian-run deli in Shinjuku's Kagurazaka area, serving authentic koshari and fava-bean falafel. It's a top choice for a quick, affordable, and halal-friendly Middle Eastern meal.
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Nara · Casual Dining
A tiny, five-seat counter in Nara's Gakuendaiwacho district dedicated to freshly fried croquettes. Visitors come for the signature 'Natural Potato' croquette and the elegant lunch set, served on the owner's handmade pottery.
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Hiroshima · Fine Dining
A polished restaurant in Hiroshima's Mikawacho district, serving multi-course kaiseki and sushi focused on fresh Seto Inland Sea seafood. Ideal for special occasions and business dinners in private tatami rooms.
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Ueno, Tokyo · Dessert Shop
A beloved Ueno institution since the postwar era, Anmitsu Mihashi serves classic anmitsu and other traditional Japanese sweets. Visitors come for its well-balanced desserts in a nostalgic, friendly setting.
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Tokyo · Buffet
Experience a classic Brazilian churrascaria in Tokyo's Omotesando district. At Barbacoa Aoyama Honten, servers carve various cuts of grilled beef tableside, complemented by a vast, high-quality salad and dessert bar.
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Nara · Casual Dining
A tiny, six-seat counter in Ikaruga, Nara, dedicated to a single dish: kuppa, a rich beef-bone soup. It's a local favorite known for its deep flavor, generous portions, and excellent value, making it a popular stop for visitors to nearby Horyu-ji…
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Nara · Casual Dining
A renowned takeaway shop in Sakurai, Nara, specializing in kakinoha-zushi, a regional delicacy of pressed sushi wrapped in persimmon leaves. It's famous for its high-quality fish and a unique early-morning sign-up system for its limited daily…
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Tokyo · Casual Dining
A tiny, sought-after spot in Shinbashi run by a former sumo wrestler, serving exceptional motsunabe hot pot. Known for its large, high-quality offal and rich broth, it's a destination for authentic Fukuoka flavors.
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Nara · Fine Dining
A farm-to-table restaurant in Gose, Nara, serving French-Japanese courses with panoramic views of the Yamato basin. It's known for its creative use of local vegetables and is a popular choice for celebrations.
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Tokyo · Fine Dining
A specialist in Hakata-style motsunabe (offal hotpot) in Tokyo's Ningyocho district. It's celebrated for its rich, flavourful broths and large, high-quality cuts of motsu, offering a satisfying and authentic Kyushu dining experience.
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Kyoto · Casual Dining
A popular yoshoku restaurant in central Kyoto, famous for its signature hamburg steak served sizzling on an iron plate, topped with slow-cooked beef tongue stew and a rich demiglace sauce. Expect queues for its excellent value and hearty portions.
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Tokyo · Sandwich Shop
Gourmet pita sandwiches with Middle Eastern fillings and French technique in Nishihara, near Yoyogi-Uehara Station. Famous for its house-made pitas and crunchy falafel, it's a popular spot for a high-quality lunch or takeout picnic.
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Sumida, Tokyo · Bar
Located in the Asahi Beer Headquarters complex in Azumabashi, this 22nd-floor bar is considered by many the best place in Japan to drink Asahi Super Dry, offering spectacular skyline views of Asakusa and the Tokyo Skytree.
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Kyoto · Food Stall / Food Stand
A popular takeaway stand in Arashiyama, Kyoto, known for its unique round taiyaki. The signature is the 'an-butter' version, served fresh with a slab of cold butter that melts into the hot red bean filling as you hold it.
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