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
Kanagawa · Fine Dining
A focused kappo restaurant in Yokohama's Kamitanmachi district, specializing in seasonal courses of wild-caught 'tora fugu' (tiger pufferfish). Visitors come for the complete multi-course experience, from thick-cut sashimi to a tableside hire-zake…
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Hokkaido · Coffee Shop
A beloved Sapporo sandwich shop in the underground arcade near Odori Station, Saera serves made-to-order crustless sandwiches. Visitors come for its famous fried shrimp cutlet and king crab fillings, alongside seasonal fruit sandos.
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Hokkaido · Casual Dining
A foundational ramen shop in Asahikawa, serving its classic shoyu ramen since 1947. Visitors come for the signature "W-soup" broth, thin crinkled noodles, and the unique, old-school ordering experience in a separate waiting room.
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Tokyo · Donut Shop
A wildly popular takeaway donut shop in Nakameguro, famous for its signature 'nama' (fresh) donuts with a uniquely soft, melt-in-the-mouth texture. Expect a queue for these inventive sweet and savoury treats.
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Hyōgo · Casual Dining
A beloved local institution in Akashi, Funamachi serves what many consider the definitive version of Akashi-yaki. Expect long queues for its 20 pillowy egg dumplings, served hot to be dipped in a cool dashi broth.
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Hokkaido · Casual Dining
A celebrated specialist in Obihiro, serving the city's signature dish: butadon. Expect long queues for its expertly prepared Tokachi pork bowls, considered by many to be a benchmark for this regional classic.
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Hokkaido · Diner
A bustling seaside eatery in Otaru's Shukutsu district, famous for its spectacle of enormous charcoal-grilled herring. Visitors come for generous portions of incredibly fresh Hokkaido seafood at great value.
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Kyoto · Casual Dining
A specialist gyoza shop in Kyoto's Gion district, famous for its one-bite dumplings. It's a popular late-night stop for its crispy pan-fried gyoza, distinctive water gyoza, and excellent value for the area.
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Nara · Dessert Shop
A beloved specialist in Kashihara, Nara, serving just one thing: freshly made kinako dango. Visitors and locals queue for these soft, chewy mochi skewers, best eaten on the spot or taken away in souvenir boxes.
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Hyōgo · Casual Dining
A hugely popular burger counter in Kobe, known for its juicy, coarse-ground 100% beef patties and unique Japanese toppings like sansho pepper butter. Expect to queue for a seat at this walk-in-only spot.
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Hiroshima · Pâtisserie
A legendary single-product shop in Hiroshima's Nakamachi district, famous for its dense, buttery cake. This local speciality is a long-standing favourite and a perfect, long-lasting souvenir.
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