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
Fukuoka · Fine Dining
Famous for its live squid sashimi (ikizukuri), served fresh from a large in-house tank. Located on the first floor of the JRJP Hakata Building near Hakata Station, it offers a theatrical dining experience for seafood lovers.
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Hyōgo · Café
A quiet café in Kobe's Chuo Ward specializing in creative cheesecakes and expert coffee pairings. Known for its calm, cosy atmosphere, it's a popular spot for a solo treat or a quiet chat in the Sannomiya area.
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Aichi Prefecture · Casual Dining
A celebrated ramen shop in Ichinomiya, known for its signature grilled sea bream ramen and rich tsukemen with house-made noodles. Expect a queue for one of the 10 counter seats at this cash-only spot.
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Nara · Casual Dining
A celebrated ramen shop in Yamatokoriyama, serving an intensely rich and viscous pure pork-bone (tonkotsu) broth. Known for its customizable bowls and house-made noodles, it's a top destination for ramen purists.
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Okinawa · Casual Dining
An acclaimed Chinese restaurant in Naha's Izumizaki district, specializing in fiery Sichuan dishes. Visitors come for the intensely flavored mapo tofu, generous portions, and authentic taste that has earned it a spot in the Tabelog 100 guide.
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Kagawa · Casual Dining
A renowned ramen shop in Mitoyo, Kagawa Prefecture, famous for its unique 'Sanuki Ramen'. It features distinctive flat, chewy noodles in a clear sardine and pork broth, attracting visitors from across Japan.
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Osaka · Casual Dining
A long-running curry specialist in Osaka's Nishitenma district, celebrated for its light, savoury, soup-like spice curries. Go for a foundational taste of Osaka's unique curry culture, especially the tender chicken curry.
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Shizuoka · Izakaya
Run by a 150-year-old dried-fish shop in Atami, this popular restaurant serves exceptionally fresh seafood. Go for signature dishes like braised kinmedai or have fish you buy next door grilled for you on the spot.
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Hiroshima · Casual Dining
A local institution in Mihara, famous for its distinctive take on Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki. It's known for adding chicken offal (motsu) for texture and a signature sweet-savory house sauce.
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Aichi Prefecture · Dessert Shop
A celebrated fruit parlor in Nagoya's Chikusa ward, run by a long-standing fruit merchant. Visitors come for its extravagant parfaits, which feature whole seasonal fruits of exceptional quality, making it a local icon worth the frequent queues.
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Kyoto · Café
Tucked down a narrow alley in Nakagyo, Kyoto, this restored machiya cafe offers a tranquil escape. It's celebrated for its unique desserts, like a bold blue-cheese cheesecake, and a single, well-executed daily lunch.
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Kyoto · Casual Dining
A celebrated yakiniku restaurant in Kyoto's Kamigyo ward, known for its exceptionally fresh offal and counter-side grilling. Staff often guide guests on cooking each cut to perfection, making it a great experience for both connoisseurs and newcomers.
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Nagano · Bakery
An acclaimed bakery in Ueda, set in a restored traditional storehouse. It specializes in dense, long-fermented sourdoughs made with natural yeast, with a small café serving a popular bread-and-soup lunch plate.
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