Tokyo is a bucketlist destination for every travel fanatic, and everyone knows that the best part of any international trip is the food. Japanese cuisine is some of the freshest, healthiest, and most delicious in the world. So relax, enjoy some sake and dive into our favorite Tokyo restaurants list. We know you’ll love them as much as we do.
Sawada
Sawada is legendary in Japan. The restaurant has been awarded two Michelin stars and is staffed only by Chef Koji Sawada and his wife, who cook without using electricity at all. The interior is minimalistic, allowing the cuisine to speak for itself. The small, intimate restaurant is known to serve some of the best sushi in the world, and many a sushi-lover has declared Sawada to be their favorite restaurant.
Address: Japan, 〒104-0061 Tokyo, Chuo City, Ginza, 5 Chome−9−19 銀座ＭＣビル
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Florilege
Florilege is the perfect place to get high-quality French cuisine in Japan. Chef Hiroyasu Kawate has earned two Michelin stars for his culinary creations. Chef Kawate is passionate about creating new vegetable dishes and making fresh produce taste better than it ever has before. Florilege is an excellent place to find high-quality plant-based meals.
Address: Japan, 〒105-0001 Tokyo, Minato City, Toranomon, 5 Chome−10−7 麻布台ヒルズ ガーデンプラザD 2F
Yoroniku
Yoroniku has been a culinary trendsetter in Tokyo for quite some time. Meat lovers in particular will enjoy the restaurant’s innovative Japanese cuisine. Yoroniku serves some of the best yakiniku in the city. The restaurant is also famous for their bukkake truffle sukiyaki, which attracts travelers from all over the world.
Address: Japan, 〒107-0062 Tokyo, Minato City, Minamiaoyama, 6 Chome−6−22 LunaRossa南青山 B1
Kagari
Kagari serves traditional cuisine from all over Japan. During your visit, you can order a course meal or opt for something from the a la carte menu. In addition to their delicious chicken ramen, Kagari is famous for their sake pairings. The restaurant’s interior is bright and cheery, decorated to remind guests of places like Kyoto and Kagurazaka.
Address: Japan, 〒160-8330 Tokyo, Shinjuku City, Nishishinjuku, 2 Chome−2−1 京王プラザホテル 内
Butagumi
Butagumi takes comfort food to a whole new level. It is the place to get top-notch tonkatsu in Tokyo. The pork is extremely high quality and Butagumi’s staff cook it to perfection every time. The menu changes periodically, so visiting more than once may give you the chance to try new pork options. The restaurant’s atmosphere is peaceful and relaxed.
Address: 2 Chome-24-9 Nishiazabu, Minato City, Tokyo 106-0031, Japan
Bulgari Il Ristorante Luca Fantin
If you’re looking for Italian food in Japan, Bulgari Il Ristorante is the place to go. Chef Luca Fantin is passionate about putting a creative spin on traditional dishes. He cooks with high-quality, seasonal ingredients and offers a tasting menu that includes fine wine and champagne pairings. Menu items include risotto carnaroli with white asparagus and goat cheese, beef tenderloin with spring vegetables, and monograno felicetti with squid.
Address: Japan, 〒104-0061 Tokyo, Chuo City, Ginza, 2 Chome−7−12 第一三共銀座ビル
More Tokyo Restaurants You’ll Love
Japanese-French:
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Narisawa
L’Effervescence
Yakiniku:
Jambo Hanare
Nakahara
Ramen:
Afuri Ebisu
Miscellaneous:
Hokkaido Soup Curry
Yakitori Imai
Ningyocho Imahan
RyuGin
The Pizza Bar on 38th
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