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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551 Horai Honten: Iconic Osaka Pork Buns
Osaka · Take-out / Takeaway
The flagship store of an Osaka institution, famous for its signature `butaman` pork buns. Located in Namba, it offers takeaway on the ground floor and a full-service restaurant upstairs for freshly steamed dim sum and set meals.
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Dar Roiseau: Authentic Moroccan Set Courses
Tokyo · Fine Dining
A small, chef-run restaurant in Sangenjaya serving authentic Moroccan cuisine. It's known for its thoughtful set courses featuring lamb tagines and couscous, offering a taste of Morocco in a charming, intimate setting.
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Kushiage Senmon Ten Kotetsu: Creative Kyoto Kushikatsu
Kyoto · Izakaya
Creative, Kyoto-style kushikatsu (deep-fried skewers) served at an intimate counter in the Sendocho area. Known for its light batter and inventive combinations, it offers excellent value, but international visitors report being denied entry.
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Fukuzumi Fry Cake: Kure's Classic Fried Sweet
Hiroshima · Dessert Shop
A long-standing takeout counter in Kure, famous for one thing: its 'fry cake'. This local specialty is a deep-fried bun with a crispy shell and a warm, smooth red bean paste filling, a beloved soul food for generations.
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Ramen Fujimoto: Intensely Fish-Forward Ramen
Hiroshima · Casual Dining
In Hiroshima's Shinjocho district, Ramen Fujimoto offers a unique and extensive menu of ramen built on powerful fish stocks. It's a destination for adventurous eaters seeking intensely flavorful broths, especially the signature sanma (Pacific saury)…
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Ping Ping: Homestyle Taiwanese Cooking
Kyoto · Casual Dining
A tiny counter in Gion serving authentic, homestyle Taiwanese food. Run by a 'mama-san', it's famous for its handmade water dumplings, but be aware: multiple recent reviews from non-Japanese visitors report being refused service.
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