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
Kyoto · Pâtisserie
A three-storey 'baum museum' in Kyoto's Minami ward, dedicated to the popular Kyo Baamu baumkuchen. Visit to watch the cakes being made, enjoy fresh-from-the-oven versions in the cafe, or book a hands-on baking experience.
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Kyoto · Buffet
A stylish hotel dining room in Kyoto's Minami ward, famed for its high-quality breakfast. Guests receive two daily open sandwiches alongside a curated buffet of local produce, making it a popular choice for visitors seeking exceptional value.
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Tokyo · Specialty Coffee
A compact roastery and coffee stand in Sangenjaya, roasting single-origin beans daily. Go for their expertly brewed pour-overs and exceptionally creamy lattes, praised by locals and visitors alike.
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Tokyo · Specialty Coffee
A tiny coffee stand in Tomioka pairing house-roasted espresso with a daily-changing menu of inventive Basque cheesecakes. A destination for its creative seasonal flavours and barista-level coffee.
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Tokyo · Izakaya
An izakaya in Shibuya specializing in the cuisine of Miyazaki Prefecture. It's a top local choice for its definitive Chicken Nanban—large, juicy portions with a rich house tartar sauce, and a rare option to swap miso soup for cold hiyajiru.
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Tokyo · Specialty Coffee
A small coffee roaster and stand in Akasaka where beans are roasted on-site. It's popular with locals and visitors for its aromatic drip coffee and a signature rich mocha soft-serve ice cream.
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Fukuoka · Fine Dining
A highly-regarded sushi counter in Fukuoka's Yakuin district, run by a father-son team. Chikamatsu is sought after by connoisseurs for its precisely balanced rice and toppings, and signature preparations like its contrasting squid tasting.
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Tokyo · Fine Dining
In a 300-year-old house near Asakusa, Takajo Kotobuki offers a rare culinary ritual: wild duck grilled tableside on a special steel plate. Access is by introduction only, making it one of Tokyo's most exclusive dining experiences.
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Aichi Prefecture · Fine Dining
Hana Ichi (花いち) is a husband-and-wife counter in an unsigned old house in Nagoya's Kodama district, cooking everything to order since 1983. Its tenmusu is widely called the best anywhere.
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Aichi Prefecture · Casual Dining
A celebrated eel specialist in Seto, Aichi, known for its dramatic preparation where live eels are filleted and grilled to order over intense charcoal. Access is strictly limited to members and their guests, making it unavailable to the general…
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Aichi Prefecture · Fine Dining
An exclusive six-seat sushi counter in Nagoya's Nishiki district, sought after for its singular focus on shari (sushi rice). Entry is by introduction only, making it a destination for dedicated connoisseurs.
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