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
Tokyo · Fine Dining
In Tokyo's Nakazato district, this tiny, house-like restaurant serves one of Japan's most sought-after eel experiences. A husband-and-wife team presents a meticulous omakase course for just one party per service.
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Osaka · Fine Dining
A reservation-only yakitori counter in Osaka's Kita Ward, famed for its omakase featuring whole Kousaka-dori chicken and a singular charcoal technique. A destination for yakitori connoisseurs who can secure a booking.
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Tokyo · Casual Dining
A high-end yakiniku restaurant in Ebisu where staff grill each course of premium wagyu at your table. It's known for its theatrical omakase experience, featuring rare cuts, signature dishes, and a famed shaved-ice dessert.
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Aichi Prefecture · Fine Dining
A destination for modern European dining in Nagoya's Masaki district. The owner-chef serves a theatrical monthly omakase, fusing French technique with Japanese ingredients and a unique 'one-time' dish for every guest.
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Nara · Fine Dining
A highly regarded kaiseki restaurant in Nara's Nabeyacho district, serving a precise omakase menu focused on seasonal ingredients and charcoal-grilling techniques. It's a destination for diners seeking Kyoto-level quality at a more accessible price.
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Hokkaido · Fine Dining
A top-tier sushi counter in Sapporo, pairing Hokkaido's finest seafood with sharp, red-vinegar shari. Known for its extensive series of creative small plates (tsumami) before the nigiri sequence begins.
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Tokyo · Fine Dining
In Nishiazabu, Suzuta Shiki offers a theatrical '薪和食' (wood-fire Japanese) experience. Guests watch from an intimate counter as nearly every course is finished over visible flames, imparting a signature smoky aroma.
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Osaka · Fine Dining
A theatrical sushi counter in Osaka's Tenjinbashi district, famed for its lively chef and a signature melt-in-the-mouth conger eel. Booking is essential and requires planning years in advance.
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Kyoto · Fine Dining
An intimate counter in Kyoto's Higashiyama district serving a creative omakase. Chef Tsukasa Higashiyama blends classic Japanese techniques with bold Asian flavours, culminating in theatrical rice dishes that make it a destination for adventurous…
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Aichi Prefecture · Bar
In Nagoya's Sakae district, BAR BARNS is a celebrated bar where master bartenders craft bespoke cocktails from seasonal fruit. With no menu, guests describe their preferences to receive a unique drink, complemented by a vast library of rare whiskies.
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Osaka · Fine Dining
A theatrical French dining experience hidden on the 7th floor of the Louis Vuitton Maison in Osaka's Shinsaibashi district. Guests enter through a secret door to an open 'lab' kitchen for a tasting menu celebrating Japan's finest ingredients.
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Nagano · Fine Dining
A destination for unagi enthusiasts in the Ote district of Matsumoto. Yamasei (山勢) specialises in the rare jiyaki grilling style, serving eel with a crisp skin and tender flesh, alongside sought-after suppon (soft-shell turtle) courses.
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