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
2027
Taku Zushi: Edomae Sushi with Hokkaido Seafood
Hokkaido · Fine Dining
An acclaimed sushi bar in Sapporo's Susukino district, serving Edomae-style sushi with a focus on premium Hokkaido seafood. Go for the generous omakase menu and its signature sharp, red-vinegar rice.
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2032
Taihei: Classic Izakaya Fare in Shizuoka
Shizuoka · Izakaya
A beloved Showa-era izakaya in Shizuoka's Ryogaecho district, famous for its exceptionally generous sashimi platters and rich crab cream croquettes. It opens early, drawing a lively local crowd for afternoon drinks.
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2034
Yoshokuya Ki Luck: Masterful Hamburg Steak
Kanagawa · Steakhouse
A celebrated one-chef yoshoku restaurant in Yokohama, known for its exceptional grilled Hamburg steak. Yoshokuya Ki Luck offers a meticulously prepared lunch course that's considered outstanding value, but requires a phone reservation and pre-order.
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2035
TRATTORIA-PIZZERIA polipo: Certified Neapolitan Wood-Fired Pizza
Hiroshima · Pizzeria
TRATTORIA-PIZZERIA polipo (トラットリア ピッツェリア polipo) is in Higashihakushimacho, Hiroshima. It is one of the city's two True Neapolitan Pizza Association pizzerias, known for wood-fired Margherita and huge antipasto platters.
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2037
Chatora Hanten: Chinese Cooking with Venison and Mountain Produce
Nagano · Casual Dining
Chatora Hanten (茶虎飯店) is a small Chinese restaurant in Fujimi, Nagano, a short walk from Fujimi Station. It cooks with local game and mountain vegetables and is known for its venison mapo tofu.
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2039
Aitsu no Ramen Kataguruma Honten: Rich, foamy pork-seafood ramen
Kyoto · Casual Dining
A highly-rated ramen shop in Kyoto's Shimogyo ward, known for its unique, creamy pork and seafood broth. Visitors queue for the intense flavour, chewy homemade noodles, and a strictly enforced silent-dining experience.
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2040
Captain Kangaroo: Big, Messy American-Style Burgers
Okinawa · Casual Dining
A hugely popular burger joint in Motobu, Okinawa, known for its oversized, juicy patties and signature toppings. Expect long queues for their famous Sparky (fried onion) and Special (tartar sauce) burgers.
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2041
Kobushi Ramen: Creative Duck and Fish Broth Ramen
Kyoto · Casual Dining
In Kyoto, near Umekoji Kyoto-Nishi Station, Kobushi Ramen serves highly creative bowls built on a signature broth of Kyoto duck and nodoguro dried fish, often finished with a theatrical tableside yuzu mist.
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2046
Kamaage Udon Suzuan: House-Made Udon with Strong Koshi
Nara · Casual Dining
A celebrated udon specialist in Koryo, Nara, known for its exceptionally chewy, house-made noodles and oversized chicken tempura. It's a top choice for udon lovers seeking generous portions and great value, despite its out-of-the-way location.
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2047
Asakusa Juroku Izu shuzenji hanare: Soba and Tempura in a Farmhouse
Shizuoka · Casual Dining
Asakusa Juroku Izu shuzenji hanare (浅草じゅうろく 修善寺はなれ) is the casual country branch of a Tokyo soba kappō, in Shimoshiraiwa near Shuzenji. It serves hand-cut soba and tempura fried to order in a farmhouse overlooking rice fields.
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2049
Date Okina: Masterful Hand-Cut Soba
Hokkaido · Casual Dining
In the city of Date, Hokkaido, this acclaimed soba shop of the Takahashi school (Okina Daruma lineage) serves house-milled, hand-cut noodles. It's a destination for soba purists, drawn by its refined dashi and popular multi-item sets.
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2050
Osteria enne: Charcoal-Grilled Italian and Olive Beef
Kagawa · Wine Bar
Osteria enne (オステリアエンネ) is a small, chef-run Italian osteria in Takamatsu's Furubabacho, on the ground floor of the Kitajima Building. Charcoal-grilled Kagawa Olive beef, hand-made pasta and seasonal local fruit draw diners here.
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