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
Osaka · Fine Dining
Experience the famed Okinawan shabu-shabu of 'Matsumoto' in Osaka's Fukushima district. This specialist restaurant is celebrated for its exceptionally sweet Agu pork and a unique house-made ponzu sauce.
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Hiroshima · Fine Dining
An intimate 8-seat counter in Hiroshima's Horikawacho district, serving tempura omakase piece by piece. The chef's precise technique and guidance on seasonings make for a memorable meal, especially at lunch.
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Aichi Prefecture · Casual Dining
A welcoming, lunch-only Italian spot in Nagoya's Chikusa ward, celebrated for its creative house-made fresh pasta, precise sauces, and patissier-quality desserts. It's a local favorite for a high-value lunch.
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Fukuoka · Steakhouse
A teppanyaki restaurant in Fukuoka's Muromi district, where chefs sear high-grade Kyushu Wagyu and seafood before your eyes. It's prized for its interactive counter dining and excellent value for money.
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Hokkaido · Fine Dining
An intimate, counter-only Chinese kitchen in Sapporo serving a creative omakase menu. The chef uses seasonal Hokkaido ingredients with delicate seasoning, paired with curated natural wines.
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Kyoto · Steakhouse
A sophisticated teppanyaki experience in Kyoto's Westin Miyako hotel, supervised by French chef Dominique Bouchet. Expect prime Japanese ingredients like wagyu and lobster prepared with French flair and tableside theatrics.
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Hiroshima · Take-out / Takeaway
The birthplace of Miyajima's famous anagomeshi, serving charcoal-grilled conger eel over broth-infused rice since 1901. Located on the mainland in Miyajimaguchi, it's a historic stop for visitors heading to or from the island.
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Fukuoka · Dessert Shop
A long-standing tea house in Dazaifu, famous for its freshly grilled ume-gae mochi. Visitors can watch the cakes being made and enjoy them hot in a small tea room overlooking a garden, just a short walk from Dazaifu Station.
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Tokyo · Bistro
A celebrated Kanda restaurant serving what many call Tokyo's best Hainanese chicken rice. Expect textbook-perfect silky chicken, fragrant rice, and a focused menu of Singaporean hawker classics like laksa and bak kut teh.
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Okinawa · Dessert Shop
A famous kakigori (shaved ice) stand inside the Onna no Eki roadside market in Okinawa. It's a destination for its spectacular, mountain-sized portions piled high with fresh local tropical fruits like mango and pineapple.
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Hiroshima · Bar
A unique standing bar inside Hiroshima Station's ekie complex where one brand of draught beer is served in six distinct pouring styles. It's a perfect, inexpensive stop for a quick and memorable glass before or after your train.
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Kanagawa · Casual Dining
A celebrated gyoza specialist in Yokohama's Hoshikawa district, famous for its handmade dumplings with a chewy-crisp skin and a juicy, vegetable-forward filling. It's a top choice for a quick, high-quality, and affordable meal.
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Fukuoka · Bar
A popular spot for big, meat-forward burgers in Fukuoka's Imaizumi district. It's known for juicy, hand-pressed patties, a signature sweet-and-savory "Heaven Sauce," and distinctive toasted buns, offering great value for a casual meal.
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