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: 2,446
1730
Fuku Masa: Expert Fugu Cuisine
Hiroshima · Fine Dining
A fugu specialist in Higashihiroshima, near Saijō station, offering a multi-course exploration of wild-caught pufferfish. Known for its masterful preparations, from thick-cut sashimi to rare delicacies like fugu roe aged in sake lees.
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1732
PIERRE MARCOLINI Nagoya: Belgian Bean-to-Bar Chocolate Café
Aichi Prefecture · Pâtisserie
A celebrated Belgian chocolatier in Nagoya's Meieki district, inside the Midland Square building. A boutique on the B1 floor sells pralines and pastries, while the small upstairs café serves its signature chocolate parfaits and rich drinks.
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1734
arima gelateria Stagione: Award-Winning Local-Ingredient Gelato
Hyōgo · Gelateria
An award-winning gelateria in the hot spring town of Arima, Kobe. Stagione is famous for creative flavours made with local ingredients, like its champion salt-mascarpone with kumquat and amazake.
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1735
Shirohige no Cream Puff Kobo: Ghibli-Approved Totoro Pastries
Tokyo · Pâtisserie
The only bakery in the world officially licensed to make Totoro-shaped cream puffs. Find it in a quiet residential corner of Setagaya for a one-of-a-kind treat that's as delightful to look at as it is to eat.
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1737
Menya Ren to Rin to Jin: Sesame-First Tantanmen
Osaka · Casual Dining
A small counter shop in Osaka's Kita ward specializing in rich, sesame-forward tantanmen. Visitors come for the deep, nutty black-sesame broth or the creamy white-sesame version, and the popular option to turn leftover soup into a cheese risotto.
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1738
Sukiyaki to Gyumabushi Momoshiki: Yamato Beef Sukiyaki and Mabushi
Nara · Izakaya
Specialising in sukiyaki and gyu-mabushi, this restaurant in Nara showcases premium Yamato beef. It's located just a minute's walk from Kintetsu Nara Station, making it a convenient and high-quality choice for visitors.
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1739
Kamaage Udon Senmon Ten Moto: Artisan Kamaage Udon
Kanagawa · Steakhouse
A celebrated specialist in Hiratsuka serving kamaage udon, handmade and boiled to order. Visitors come for the uniquely chewy, aromatic noodles served straight from the pot, but should expect a queue as part of the experience.
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1740
Kui Dokoro Shake Ban Ya: Charcoal-Grilled Hokkaido Seafood
Hokkaido · Casual Dining
A Kushiro breakfast institution where you select fresh Hokkaido seafood from a market-style display and have it charcoal-grilled for you on the spot. It's famous for its perfectly cooked salmon belly and generous salmon roe bowls.
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1741
Cristiano: Authentic Portuguese Bistro
Tokyo · Bar
A lively Portuguese bistro in Tomigaya, serving confident seafood classics and an extensive, affordable list of Portuguese wines. It's a rare find in Tokyo for its focused menu, featuring standout charcoal-grilled sardines and multiple preparations…
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1744
Lake Bake: Artisan Boulangerie by Lake Kawaguchi
Yamanashi · Bakery
A lakeside boulangerie in Fujikawaguchiko, famed for its breads made with house-made natural yeast. Visitors come for the exceptional French-style loaves and pastries, best enjoyed with a view of Mount Fuji from nearby Oishi Park.
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1746
Ketobashi-ya Champion Tenma ten: Horse Meat Yakiniku and Sashimi
Osaka · Casual Dining
This lively specialist in Osaka's Tenmabashi area serves a wide variety of horse meat, both raw as sashimi (basashi) and grilled at your table (yakiniku). It's a prime spot for adventurous eaters to try rare cuts with guidance from the helpful staff.
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1747
Saikyo Yaki Kyoto Yamaroku: Kyoto-Style Grilled Fish
Kyoto · Diner
A specialist in saikyo-yaki, Kyoto-style grilled fish, located in the Isetan department store at JR Kyoto Station. Go for the outstanding black cod set, a complete meal with refined side dishes and excellent rice.
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1749
Fuji Asagiri Kogen Fuji Milk Land: Award-Winning Roadside Soft-Serve
Shizuoka · Gelateria
An award-winning ice cream stand in the Ashigara Service Area on the Tomei Expressway. It's a popular stop for drivers seeking soft-serve and gelato made with famously rich Asagiri Kogen milk, with views of Mt. Fuji from the service area.
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