Kyoto

Kyoshikian
京四季庵

Kyoshikian is a hidden gem where you can savor expertly prepared Wagyu beef teppanyaki at surprisingly reasonable prices and offers an unforgettable experience
Teppanyaki / Steak, Wagyu Beef

Located along Kyoto’s historic Kamo River in the charming Pontocho district, Kyoshikian offers a h...

  • Counter Seating
  • Solo Diner Accepted
  • Babies and Small Children
  • Kyoto Kawadoko (May to Sept)
Kyoto

Wagyu Sukiyaki Houshoan
和牛すき焼き「烹祥庵」

You'll find yourself asking, "Is Sukiyaki really this affordable?"
Sukiyaki Shabushabu, Wagyu Beef

Situated along Kyoto’s scenic Kamo River in the historic Pontocho district, Houshoan is renowned f...

  • Counter Seating
  • Solo Diner Accepted
  • Babies and Small Children
Kyoto
1 Star

Kyoto Cuisine Kinobu
京料理 木乃婦

Kinobu brings Kyoto cuisine to life with fresh interpretations of ancient recipes and techniques from world cuisines.
Discover a unique vision of Japanese cuisine which continues to evolve, inspiring guests from Japan and around the world.
Japanese Cuisine

Kinobu, located in Shijo, Kyoto, offers a serene atmosphere beyond its entrance which feels worlds a...

  • Highy-Rated by a Restaurant Guide
  • 1 Star
  • 1 Star
  • Private Room
  • Group Guests (10 or More)
  • Open for Lunch
  • Babies and Small Children
Tokyo
2 Stars

Kioicho Fukudaya
紀尾井町 福田家

A two Michelin-starred Japanese cuisine establishment which offers a complete sensory experience of culinary artistry, décor and hospitality.
Japanese Cuisine

Founded in 1939 by its first proprietress, Ms. Machi Fukuda, who named it “Fukudaya” wit...

  • 1 Star
  • 2 Stars
  • Private Room
  • Open for Lunch
Tokyo

Ginza Yoshizawa (Nikudokoro)
銀座吉澤（肉処）

A restaurant where a major supplier of meat to butchers now directly offers guests premium, high-quality cuts of beef.
Sukiyaki Shabushabu, Wagyu Beef, Yakiniku

100 years ago, the founder of Yoshizawa dedicated himself to establishing the Matsusaka beef brand. ...

  • Group Guests (10 or More)
Tokyo

HIGASHI-YAMA Tokyo

A hidden gem of a Japanese restaurant, crafted by the same company which operates the famed Yakumo Saryo, offering a refined and modern interpretation of "Japanese cuisine in the present day".
Japanese Cuisine

In the quiet neighborhood of Meguro, Tokyo, away from the city’s hustle, stands a tranquil bui...

  • Counter Seating
Osaka

Sushi Ryo
すし 陵

At the heart of the experience is the perfectly crafted sushi rice.
Enjoy remarkable flavors at an unbeatable price, making this sushi spot in Osaka's Kyobashi a true gem for quality and value.
Sushi

A hidden gem in Kyobashi, this sushi establishment came to light through a connection made by the ch...

  • Counter Seating
  • Solo Diner Accepted
Kyoto

Kyoto Cuisine Okasho
京料理 岡庄

A long-established traditional restaurant located near Toji Temple where families and large groups can enjoy the authentic flavors of Kyoto cuisine.
Japanese Cuisine

Okasho, a long-established Kyoto restaurant with over 130 years of tradition, was founded in 1887 as...

  • Private Room
  • Group Guests (10 or More)
  • Open for Lunch
  • Babies and Small Children
Tokyo

Kagurazaka Ozashiki Tempura Tenko
神楽坂 天婦羅 天孝

A charming atmosphere nestled in the back alleys of Kagurazaka, loved by celebrities both domestic and international, this renowned restaurant specializes in Edo-style tempura.
Tempura

Step away from the busy streets of Ginza, Shinjuku, and Roppongi and discover the tranquil charm of ...

  • Vegetarian / Vegan
  • Counter Seating
  • Private Room
  • Solo Diner Accepted
  • Open for Lunch
  • Babies and Small Children
Tokyo

Tempura Ono
てんぷら小野

A tempura restaurant established by a chef recognized by the Japanese government, where you can enjoy a sensory experience through all five of your senses.
Tempura

Tempura Ono, a long-established tempura restaurant in Hatchobori, Tokyo, attracts many tempura conno...

  • Counter Seating
  • Solo Diner Accepted
  • Open for Lunch
  • Babies and Small Children
Tokyo

Oryori Otsuka Yosuke
御料理 おおつかようすけ

This exclusive Japanese cuisine restaurant which operated on a referral-only basis has now opened reservations for international guests.
Japanese Cuisine

Chef Yosuke Otsuka, head chef and owner of Oryori Otsuka Yosuke, hails from Kurume in Fukuoka Prefec...

  • Counter Seating
  • Private Room
  • Open for Lunch
Kyoto

Kodaiji Tantora
高台寺 丹虎

A hidden gem restaurant specializing in crab during the fall and winter and tempura in the spring and summer has opened in the elegant surroundings of Kyoto's renowned Kodaiji Temple.
Tempura, Crab Cuisine

Kodaiji Temple, a historical Kyoto landmark associated with Toyotomi Hideyoshi and celebrated for it...

  • Counter Seating
Tokyo

Ginza Yoshizawa (Meat Kappo Cuisine)
銀座吉澤（肉割烹）

The renowned Yoshizawa, the restaurant responsible for establishing the popularity of Matsusaka beef, passionately presents a premium meat-focused Kappo dining experience, complete with sukiyaki.
Wagyu Beef

The legendary Yoshizawa, the very originator of Matsusaka beef’s popularity and distribution in re...

  • Counter Seating
  • Private Room
Tokyo

Shojin Sougo
shojin 宗胡

Modern shojin cuisine, designed to delight vegans and vegetarians, offeriing a fun and flavorful dining experience.
Japanese Cuisine

Nestled in the vibrant heart of Roppongi, Shojin Sougo has been enchanting guests since its opening ...

  • Vegetarian / Vegan
  • Counter Seating
  • Private Room
  • Solo Diner Accepted
  • Open for Lunch
  • Babies and Small Children
Tokyo
1 Star3 toques

Mutsukari
六雁（むつかり）

A Kappo restaurant which truly deserves the title "Super Kappo," offering a dining experience where every detail can be watched and appreciated.
Japanese Cuisine

Kappo dining traditionally evokes an intimate counter experience, where chefs craft exquisite Japane...

  • 1 Star
  • Counter Seating
  • Private Room
  • Solo Diner Accepted
Osaka
Special and Limited Release

SUGALABO V

A new entrance into luxury and fine dining. Experience the exclusive world of LOUIS VUITTON and SUGALABO.
French cuisine, Innovative

SUGALABO V, the world’s first Louis Vuitton-attached café, bar, and restaurant, opened in 2020. C...

  • Haral / Muslim-Friendly
  • Counter Seating
  • Solo Diner Accepted
Kyoto

Kyoto Kamoryori Tabuchi
京都 鴨料理 田ぶち

Discover the flavors and depth of Kamo (duck) cuisine.
Whether in ramen or as the main ingredient of a luxurious course meal, we are sure you will come to love duck cuisine at this renowned Kamo cuisine speciality restaurant of Kyoto.
Japanese Cuisine, Chicken Cuisine (Nabe Hotpot / Duck）, Noodles (Soba / Ramen）

After operating in Kobe for 12 years and being featured in the Michelin Guide Hyogo 2016 Special Edi...

  • Counter Seating
  • Solo Diner Accepted
  • Open for Lunch
Tokyo

Ginza Okazaki
銀座 おか﨑

A captivating experience of tasting and comparing various cuts of premium meat! A true meat lover's heaven in Ginza.
Wagyu Beef

It is unlikely that you will find another meat restaurant like this, even amongst Ginza. Chef Mutsum...

  • Counter Seating
  • Solo Diner Accepted
Kanazawa・Toyama
Ishikawa

Auberge eaufeu
オーベルジュ オーフ

A gastronomic restaurant which breathed new life into a closed elementary school, reborn as an auberge, showcasing the rich flavors of the local region.
Innovative

Nestled just 30 minutes by car from Komatsu Airport in Ishikawa lies the enchanting town of Kanagaso...

  • Vegetarian / Vegan
  • Haral / Muslim-Friendly
  • Private Room
  • Solo Diner Accepted
  • Group Guests (10 or More)
  • Open for Lunch
Tokyo

Ginza Fujiyama
銀座 ふじやま

After 25 illustrious years in Kyoto, Japan’s culinary master has arrived in Tokyo.
Experience the unparalleled artistry of a renowned chef who has established Kyoto’s rich culinary roots right in the heart of Tokyo.
Japanese Cuisine

Discover the essence of Kyoto at Ginza Fujiyama, where tradition meets innovation under the meticulo...

  • Counter Seating
  • Private Room
  • Solo Diner Accepted
Kyoto
1 Star

Ogawa
おが和

What is Kyoto Cuisine?
A restaurant led by a Japanese chef who embodies the essence of Kyoto cuisine.
Japanese Cuisine

Ogawa, originally founded in Gion and now relocated to a standalone building in Karasuma Oike, is th...

  • Highy-Rated by a Restaurant Guide
  • 1 Star
  • 1 Star
  • Haral / Muslim-Friendly
  • Counter Seating
  • Solo Diner Accepted
Kyoto
Special and Limited Release

Kikunoi Niku Unshuu
菊乃井 雲収

A brand new and exclusive Meat Kaiseki restaurant in Kyoto brought to you by 3 Michelin-starred Kikunoi.
Wagyu Beef

3 Michelin-starred Kikunoi has been highly influential in the culinary world of Japan over the years...

  • Counter Seating
  • Solo Diner Accepted
Miyazaki

Teppanyaki Fukami
鉄板焼き ふかみ

Enjoy not only authentic Miyazaki beef but also premium seafood and fresh vegetables from Miyazaki Prefecture at Teppanyaki Fukami.
Teppanyaki / Steak

Teppanyaki Fukami is located on the first floor of the Sheraton Grande Ocean Resort within the Phoen...

  • Counter Seating
  • Solo Diner Accepted
  • Babies and Small Children
Kyoto
Special and Limited Release

Kikunoi Sushi Ao
菊乃井 鮨 青

A brand new and exclusive sushi restaurant in Kyoto brought to you by 3 Michelin-starred Kikunoi.
Sushi

3 Michelin-starred Kikunoi has been continuously influential in the culinary world of Japan and has ...

  • Special and Limited Release
  • Counter Seating
  • Solo Diner Accepted
Osaka
1 Star3 toques

Oryori Yamada
お料理山田

A rising star in the traditional Japanese cuisine scene.
Filled with passion, skill and creativity which captivates the hearts of its guests.
Japanese Cuisine

Chef Akihiro Yamada earned a Michelin star (Michelin Guide Kyoto-Osaka 2022) in a mere year-and-a-ha...

  • Highy-Rated by a Restaurant Guide
  • 1 Star
  • Gault & Millau
  • Counter Seating
  • Private Room
  • Solo Diner Accepted
Tokyo

Ningyocho Kimi
人形町 喜見

The pinnacle of Fugu Cuisine which has evolved in Tokyo.
Blowfish (Fugu) Cuisine

Fugu cuisine is the pinnacle of Japanese cuisine and Osaka-Torafugu-no-Kai is the most renowned esta...

  • Counter Seating
  • Solo Diner Accepted
Osaka
2 Stars

YUGEN
幽玄

True beauty and depth which cannot be expressed in words.
Heart-revealing Japanese cuisine made by a chef who never forgets gratitude to his mentors.
Japanese Cuisine

Chef Keisuke Mifune began his training at the renowned restaurant “Ajikitcho” in Osaka, ...

  • Highy-Rated by a Restaurant Guide
  • 2 Stars
  • Vegetarian / Vegan
  • Counter Seating
  • Private Room
  • Solo Diner Accepted
  • Open for Lunch
  • Babies and Small Children
Kobe

Kobe Teppan Steak Iwasaki
神戸鉄板ステーキいわさき

A highly-promising Kobe beef teppanyaki restaurant established by a chef who has branched out from the famous Kobe beef teppanyaki restaurant "Ishida."
Teppanyaki / Steak

Kobe beef has now become a globally renowned brand of beef, attracting an endless stream of visitors...

  • Counter Seating
  • Solo Diner Accepted
  • Open for Lunch
Yokohama
High ratings on gourmet guide

Sushi Hamada
鮨はま田

A Michelin starred sushi establishment in Yokohama, where the essence of Edomae sushi can be felt in the speed of the sushi-making.
Sushi

Sushi Hamada opened in 2004 in Kannai, Yokohama. While Yokohama is a port city with access to the se...

  • Highy-Rated by a Restaurant Guide
  • Counter Seating
  • Solo Diner Accepted
Osaka
1 Star3 toques

Sui Ohya
翠 大屋

Japanese Cuisine in Osaka which was awarded a Michelin Star and which continues to evolve by revisiting the fundamentals.
Japanese Cuisine

Sui Ohya first opened for business in Shinsaibashi in 2011 and then relocated to its current locatio...

  • Highy-Rated by a Restaurant Guide
  • 1 Star
  • 1 Star
  • Gault & Millau
  • Haral / Muslim-Friendly
  • Gluten-Free
  • Counter Seating
  • Solo Diner Accepted
  • Open for Lunch
Kyoto

Gion Vitra,
祇園びとら、

A Japanese-French Cuisine restaurant located alongside the Sakura blossom tree-lined Kamogawa River which offers an exquisite experience to guests "seeking a taste not found in everyday life".
Japanese Cuisine

The restaurant’s name “Vitra,” symbolizes ingredients which have grown healthily a...

  • Counter Seating
  • Private Room
  • Solo Diner Accepted
Osaka
1 Star3 toques

Kushin Garando
空心 伽藍堂（くうしん がらんどう）

Michelin-starred Chinese cuisine, filled with the spirit of a chef who creates unique Chinese dishes which cannot be found anywhere else.
Chinese Cuisine

Chef Hiroaki Osawa decided to become a chef after being inspired by his father who loved to cook,. H...

  • Highy-Rated by a Restaurant Guide
  • 1 Star
  • 1 Star
  • Gault & Millau
  • Counter Seating
  • Solo Diner Accepted
Tokyo

Kagurazaka Kouseki
神楽坂 光石

An urban hideaway which explores Japanese cuisine with a focus on ingredients, sake, tableware, and space: all infused with a commitment to excellence.
Japanese Cuisine

Kagurazaka Kouseki is a reservation-only urban hideawa which offers an exquisite dining experience. ...

  • Counter Seating
  • children 13up
Osaka

Shokubo Ippo
食房一帆

Authentic tempura cooked singlehandedly by the hostess of a hide-away restaurant in Osaka.
Tempura

Kitashinchi is a bustling entertainment district in Osaka which is composed of a myriad of restauran...

  • Vegetarian / Vegan
  • Counter Seating
  • Private Room
Miyazaki
Miyazaki

Kitaura Zenryoumaru
きたうら善漁。

Words are not needed.
A place to focus solely on cuisine and its ingredients.
A world of true Zen and food.
Japanese Cuisine

Zenbei Yoshida, the owner of Kitakura Zenryomaru, was born in Kitaura, Miyazaki as the son of a fish...

  • Counter Seating
  • Solo Diner Accepted
Tokyo
4 toques

Nihon Ryori Kurogi
日本料理 くろぎ

The culmination of Japanese cuisine in Tokyo. The true flavors of Japan at Kurogi.
Japanese Cuisine

Located in Hamamatsucho in Tokyo, Kurogi is a highly-renowned Japanese cuisine establishment run by ...

  • Highy-Rated by a Restaurant Guide
  • Gault & Millau
  • Vegetarian / Vegan
  • Haral / Muslim-Friendly
  • Gluten-Free
  • Counter Seating
  • Private Room
  • Open for Lunch
  • Babies and Small Children
Tokyo

Shimogamo Saryo Ginza Higashinohanare
下鴨茶寮 銀座店 東のはなれ

Enjoy the flavors of a 160-year-old traditional Kyoto establishment in Ginza, Tokyo.
A truly luxurious space in which Kyoto and Tokyo come together.
Japanese Cuisine

Founded in 1856, Shimogamo Saryo is located near the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Shimogamo Shrine. A...

  • Counter Seating
  • Private Room
  • Solo Diner Accepted
  • Open for Lunch
Yokohama

Sushi Miyashita
鮨 みやした

Established by a skilled chef who perfected his skills at a Michelin-starred establishment before becoming independent.
Sushi

Sushi Miyashita newly opened in April 2024 in the Kannai area of Yokohama, Kanagawa. Its head chef C...

  • Counter Seating
  • Private Room
  • Solo Diner Accepted
  • Babies and Small Children
Osaka
1 Star

Nishino
にしの

Gently flavorful and delicious Michelin-starred Japanese cuisine you will crave to eat daily.
Japanese Cuisine

Nishino is a traditional Japanese cuisine restaurant located in the business district of Higobashi i...

  • Highy-Rated by a Restaurant Guide
  • 1 Star
  • Counter Seating
  • Solo Diner Accepted
Tokyo

Ginza Kitcho
銀座吉兆

The long-standing Ginza Kitcho, one of the birthplaces of the world-famous Japanese Cuisine which continues to spread Japan's proud cuisine and food culture to the world.
Japanese Cuisine

Kitcho was first opened by Mr. Teiichi Yuki in Osaka in 1930, who incorporated his deep understandin...

  • Solo Diner Accepted
  • Open for Lunch
  • Babies and Small Children
Osaka
1 Star

Sushi ROKU
鮨ろく

A 1-Michelin starred sushi establishment which proudly represents Osaka and where you can savor meticulously crafted and balanced sushi.
Sushi

Sushi Roku opened in the autumn of 2006. The restaurant’s name “Roku” is the numbe...

  • 1 Star
  • Counter Seating
  • Private Room
  • Solo Diner Accepted
Kyoto

Sakana Ryori Aoyagi
魚料理 青柳

Introducing an exclusive restaurant in Kyoto where your concept of what delicious fish is will be changed forever.
Japanese Cuisine

It is nearly impossible to get a reservation at many restaurants in Kyoto without a referral. The pu...

  • Counter Seating
  • Open for Lunch
Osaka

Numata Sou
ぬまた 双

The brand new branch of 2 Michelin Starred Tempura Numata.
Tempura

Numata Sou opened in January 2024 in Nishitenma, Osaka as a new branch of the 2 Michelin-starred Num...

  • Counter Seating
  • Private Room
  • Solo Diner Accepted
  • Open for Lunch
Osaka
3 toques

La Kanro
ラ・カンロ

An artfully innovative restaurant which offers an extraordinary culinary experience and captivates guests with its charm.
Innovative

La Kanro, an innovative cuisine restaurant, relocated to its current address in September 2020 amid ...

  • Gault & Millau
  • Vegetarian / Vegan
  • Counter Seating
  • Private Room
  • Solo Diner Accepted
Osaka

Kushiage Hirokawa
串揚げ 広川

The best Kushiage skewers cooked by using premium ingredients sourced by a Michelin-starred sushi restaurant.
Kushiage, Innovative

Chef Hirotsugu Morioka, head chef and owner of the acclaimed Michelin-starred sushi restaurant Sushi...

  • Counter Seating
  • Private Room
Tokyo

Sushi Kinoshita
鮨 きのした

A hidden gem of a sushi restaurant located in Nishi-Azabu, Tokyo which offers a fusion of Japanese Cuisine and Edomae Sushi.
Sushi

Sushi Kinoshita is nestled away in a quiet suite of an apartment building in Nishi-Azabu, Tokyo, and...

  • Counter Seating
  • Solo Diner Accepted
Kyoto
High ratings on gourmet guide

Kyoto Cuisine Shuhaku
京料理 修伯

Innovative and sensational Michelin 1-Starred Japanese Cuisine created by the fusion of French and Japanese styles and flavors.
Japanese Cuisine, Innovative

After six years of training in Japanese cuisine and another six years honing his skills in French cu...

  • Highy-Rated by a Restaurant Guide
  • 1 Star
  • Vegetarian / Vegan
  • Counter Seating
  • Solo Diner Accepted
  • Open for Lunch
  • Babies and Small Children
Kyoto
1 Star3 toques

cenci

An innovative Italian restaurant which truly values its ingredients, and was the first restaurant in Kyoto to be included in ASIA'S 50 BEST RESTAURANTS.
Innovative, Italian Cuisine

“Ingredients” are the most important thing in the cuisine at cenci. By adding a personal...

  • Highy-Rated by a Restaurant Guide
  • 1 Star
  • Gault & Millau
  • Counter Seating
  • Private Room
  • Solo Diner Accepted
  • Open for Lunch
Osaka

Sushi Ichiei
鮨 一永

A true hidden gem of a sushi restaurant in Namba, Osaka, of which the head chef honed his skills at Michelin-starred establishments.
Sushi

Sushi Ichiei was opened in Namba in October 2023 by a head chef who trained and honed his skills at ...

  • Counter Seating
  • Solo Diner Accepted
Tokyo

Kaga Ryori Akasaka Asada
加賀料理　赤坂浅田

Traditional Kaga cuisine which preserves the traditions born in Tokyo and Kanazawa and from which you can feel the splendor of Japan's vibrant history.
Japanese Cuisine

Established in 1659, Kaga Cuisine Akasaka Asada has a history spanning over 350 years and its culina...

  • Vegetarian / Vegan
  • Counter Seating
  • Private Room
  • Solo Diner Accepted
  • Group Guests (10 or More)
  • Open for Lunch
  • Babies and Small Children
Tokyo

Takashimaya Honten
高嶋家 本店

Savor premium traditional eel in the historic district of Nihonbashi near Asakusa Temple
Unagi (Eel)

The renowned eel specialty restaurant Takashimaya was established in 1875. The eel is grilled with a...

  • Private Room
  • Solo Diner Accepted
  • Open for Lunch
  • Babies and Small Children
Tokyo

Ginza Ryotei Yonemura
銀座料亭 米村

Experience Tokyo's historical culinary culture, known as "Edo Ryori," in Ginza.
Japanese Cuisine

Edo Ryori refers to the culinary traditions which were developed in Edo (present-day Tokyo) during t...

  • Vegetarian / Vegan
  • Counter Seating
  • Private Room
  • Group Guests (10 or More)
Tokyo

Kifu
來経

Find the joy of eating Edo-style sushi in Kagurazaka, where the history and culture of Old Tokyo is still deeply rooted.
Sushi

In the historic and charming neighborhood of Kagurazaka, where the culture of old Tokyo still remain...

  • Counter Seating
  • Private Room
  • Solo Diner Accepted
  • Open for Lunch
Osaka
1 Star

SINAE

A 1 Michelin star restaurant which expresses the terroir of Japan through French cuisine.
French cuisine

Owner and Head Chef, Chef Kazuhiko Daito has extensively renovated his former establishment “E...

  • Highy-Rated by a Restaurant Guide
  • 1 Star
  • Solo Diner Accepted
  • Open for Lunch
Kobe
High ratings on gourmet guide3 toques

Cà sento

Cuisine is the creation of something through collective effort. The pinnacle of 3-starred innovative cuisine in Kobe.
Innovative, Spanish Cuisine

Cà sento is an innovative restaurant which has been selected as 3-stars for six consecutive years i...

  • Highy-Rated by a Restaurant Guide
  • Gault & Millau
  • Open for Lunch
Osaka

Sushi Kaiko
鮨 邂逅

Sushi with a delicate balance of flavor created by red vinegar which has been used since the Edo period.
Sushi

Chef Iwamoto is an accomplished sushi chef with over 30 years of experience. After training in the w...

  • Counter Seating
  • Solo Diner Accepted
Kyoto

Tempura Endo Okazaki-Tei
天ぷら圓堂 岡ざき邸

The Long-Established Tempura Restaurant Proudly Located Next to the Heian-jingū Shrine in Kyoto.
Tempura

Tempura Endo Okazaki-Tei is located to the west of the world-famous Heian-jingū Shrine, the symboli...

  • Counter Seating
  • Solo Diner Accepted
  • Group Guests (10 or More)
  • Open for Lunch
  • Babies and Small Children
Tokyo

Ushinomiya Tokyo
うしのみや東京

Niku Kappo Cuisine, featuring only the highest quality Miyazaki Beef, the pride of Wagyu in Tokyo.
Teppanyaki / Steak, Wagyu Beef

Ushinomiya Tokyo, known for its top-quality Miyazaki beef “Niku Kappo” cuisine, is endor...

  • Counter Seating
  • Solo Diner Accepted
  • Open for Lunch
Kyoto

Gion Nikuryori Oka
祇園肉料理 おか

Kyoto Niku Kappo cuisine in which aged meat takes center stage.
Enjoy a pursuit of umami which surpasses that of standard meat cuisine.
Wagyu Beef, Innovative

The process of aging meat in low-temperature storage for an extended period of time greatly condense...

  • Counter Seating
  • Solo Diner Accepted
  • Open for Lunch
Osaka
1 Star3 toques

Fushimicho Kakoiyama
伏見町 栫山

Japanese Cuisine

In admiration towards his father who was a top Japanese chef himself, Chef Kakoiyama began his culin...

  • Highy-Rated by a Restaurant Guide
  • 1 Star
  • Gault & Millau
  • Counter Seating
  • Private Room
  • Open for Lunch
Okinawa

Mahoroba Irori Okinawa
まほろば 囲炉裏 沖縄

The increasingly popular 'Irori' style arrives in Okinawa.
Wagyu Beef

The “irori” is a traditional sunken hearth placed in the center of traditional Japanese abodes w...

  • Private Room
  • Open for Lunch
  • Babies and Small Children
Osaka
M SelectedHigh ratings on gourmet guide

Otsuki
大月

Osaka's Washoku cuisine, where guests can feel the personality, tastes, and creativity of the chef in every dish.
Japanese Cuisine, Wagyu Beef, Noodles (Soba / Ramen）, Innovative

Opened in July 2022, Otsuki is a traditional Japanese cuisine restaurant located just a 3-minute wal...

  • Highy-Rated by a Restaurant Guide
  • M Selected
  • Counter Seating
Osaka
1 Star

Kaishoku Shimizu
懐食 清水

Cuisine that doesn't stray from the essense of Japanese cuisine and brings out the best of its ingredients, but with an innovative and modern approach.
Japanese Cuisine

Kaishoku Shimizu has been continuously awarded 1 Michelin star since 2010. The name “Kaishoku&...

  • Highy-Rated by a Restaurant Guide
  • 1 Star
  • Counter Seating
  • Private Room
  • Solo Diner Accepted
  • Group Guests (10 or More)
Osaka

BEARS LAB

Satisfying both vegetarians and non-vegetarians alike, BEARS LAB's creative cuisine will leave everyone happy and convinced of its quality.
Innovative

In Osaka’s Kitahorie area, known for its stylish urban development led by young people, there ...

  • Vegetarian / Vegan
  • Counter Seating
  • Solo Diner Accepted
Kyoto

Junidanya Honten
十二段家 本店

The renowned restaurant in Gion Kyoto where the cuisine Shabu-shabu originated from.
Sukiyaki Shabushabu

Taking a walk down Gion’s famous Hanami-Koji (main street) and taking one left turn is where y...

  • Private Room
  • Open for Lunch
  • Babies and Small Children
Nagoya・Gifu
Nagoya

Kogane Shabu-shabu Takafuku
たか福（黄金しゃぶしゃぶ）

Indulge in the exquisite shabu-shabu of premium wagyu beef cooked in the "golden broth" which takes over 10 hours to make every single day.
Sukiyaki Shabushabu

The famous “golden broth” is the original handmade broth used to cook the shabu-shabu at...

  • Private Room
  • Group Guests (10 or More)
  • Open for Lunch
  • Babies and Small Children
Tokyo

Ginza Sushi Mamoru
銀座鮨 守

A leading figure in Ginza's authentic Edomae sushi scene which received its emblem from the world famous Sushi Kanesaka.
Sushi

After honing his skills at the renowned Michelin-starred sushi restaurant “Kanesaka” in ...

  • Counter Seating
  • Solo Diner Accepted
  • Open for Lunch
Hokkaido

Sushi Yatsuha
鮨 八つ葉

Skillfully crafted sushi created by the top apprentices who inherited the sushi techniques of "Sushi Watanabe".
Sushi

The renowned”Sushi Watanabe” in Sapporo’s Susukino district is run by a sushi chef...

  • Counter Seating
  • Solo Diner Accepted
Tokyo

Ajuuta
あじゅう田

A sushi establishment which specializes in the concept of the marriage of sushi and wine, and one everyone wants to keep a secret for themselves.
Sushi

Having started his culinary journey as an European cuisine chef, Chef Ajuuta was fascinated by the d...

  • Counter Seating
  • Private Room
  • Solo Diner Accepted
Kyoto
High ratings on gourmet guide

TOKI（HOTEL THE MITSUI KYOTO）
都季

Featured in the 2024 "MICHELIN Guide,” TOKI is led by Chef Tetsuya Asano, who will represent Japan at the Bocuse d'Or International Culinary Competition 2027.
The culinary team at TOKI offers diners a vibrant atmosphere where they can experience French cuisine prepared with the freshest, seasonal Kyoto ingredients.
A highlight of this culinary experience is the fond or “dashi,” a flavorful soup stock made with Kyoto's pristine water.
Innovative

Kyoto, the capital of Japan for nearly a thousand years, is surrounded by mountains that serve as th...

  • Highy-Rated by a Restaurant Guide
  • Counter Seating
  • Private Room
  • Solo Diner Accepted
Tokyo

Ginza Niku Kappo Kinza
銀座 にく割烹 金座

Experience a blissful time in the heart of Ginza at "Niku Kappo," which aims for the ultimate dining experience
Wagyu Beef

The passionate desire to be a place which serves delicious cuisine beyond Ginza is reflected in the ...

  • Counter Seating
Osaka

Cocorone
心根（こころね）

Enjoy heartwarming Japanese cuisine in a traditional Japanese house located in the mountains of Osaka, endorsed by a top Michelin-starred chef.
Japanese Cuisine

In Japan, there is something called “Nijūshi Sekki”, which divides each of the four sea...

  • Counter Seating
  • Solo Diner Accepted
  • Open for Lunch
Osaka

Teppan Mahoroba Shinsaibashi
まほろば 鉄板 心斎橋

A teppanyaki restaurant that will satisfy you in Osaka's bustling downtown.
Teppanyaki / Steak

Located just a 5-minute walk from Shinsaibashi Station in Osaka’s bustling district, you’...

  • Counter Seating
  • Private Room
  • Solo Diner Accepted
  • Open for Lunch
Tokyo
Special and Limited Release

Sushi AKA
鮨あか

Exquisite Edomae sushi made by the dedicated industry pioneer who was the first to introduce "aburi-zushi" (flame-seared sushi) in Tsukiji.
Sushi

Membership-only sushi establishment “Sushi AKA” is where famed Chef Isao Yoshikawa, a pi...

  • Counter Seating
  • Solo Diner Accepted
Hokkaido
M Bib

Yakiniku GINGA
焼肉GINGA

A popular yakiniku restaurant among both locals and tourists that serves fresh Hokkaido-produced horumon (innards) and wild game meat, famous for its delicious taste.
Wagyu Beef, Yakiniku

Famous restaurant “Yakiniku GINGA,” which was also selected by the Michelin Guide Hokkai...

  • Highy-Rated by a Restaurant Guide
  • M Bib
  • Counter Seating
  • Private Room
  • Solo Diner Accepted
  • Group Guests (10 or More)
  • Babies and Small Children
Kyoto

Kuishinbo Yamanaka
くいしんぼー山中

The final destination of all true connoisseurs of fine and authentic wagyu beef.
Teppanyaki / Steak

Kuishinbo Yamanaka is a place where all lovers of meat, celebrities and other culinary professionals...

  • Counter Seating
  • Solo Diner Accepted
  • Open for Lunch
Osaka

Leone
Leone（レオーネ）

Unique Innovative Italian-based cuisine created by the Japanese pursuit of "flavors beyond borders".
Innovative, Italian Cuisine

Chef Kentaro Yoshikawa, who gained his experience at a Michelin-starred restaurant in Italy, runs th...

  • Counter Seating
  • Solo Diner Accepted
Hokkaido
2 toques

CUCINA ITALIANA MAGARI
CUCINA ITALIANA MAGARI

New sensation Italian Innovative cuisine that can only be tasted at MAGIRI which uses an abundance of rich Hokkaido ingredients.
Innovative, Italian Cuisine

Although Italian cuisine may seem rare in Sapporo, Hokkaido, you will find a new level of enjoyment ...

  • Highy-Rated by a Restaurant Guide
  • Gault & Millau
  • Vegetarian / Vegan
  • Gluten-Free
  • Counter Seating
  • Open for Lunch
Hokkaido

Sushi Watanabe
鮨わたなべ

Ezomae-style Sushi created by Watanabe in Sapporo.
Sushi which truly contains all the goodness and richness of Hokkaido.
Sushi

Born and bred in the land of Hokkaido, Chef Tomohito Watanabe created a brand-new style of sushi he ...

  • Counter Seating
  • Private Room
  • Solo Diner Accepted
  • Open for Lunch
Kobe
3 toques

entre nous
entre nous　アントル ヌー

A private members-only French cuisine restaurant which is now accepting exclusive reservations.
French cuisine, Innovative

Hideki Takayama is the famed Japanese chef who took 5th place in the 2015 Bocuse d’Or internat...

  • Highy-Rated by a Restaurant Guide
  • Gault & Millau
  • Private Room
  • Solo Diner Accepted
  • Open for Lunch
Osaka
High ratings on gourmet guide

Shinkan
心貫（Shin Kan)

The brand-new branch of the ever popular Sushidokoro Kurosugi in Osaka.
Sushi

Shinkan opened as the 2nd branch of Sushidokoro Kurosugi in August of 2022, due to high demand from ...

  • Highy-Rated by a Restaurant Guide
  • Counter Seating
  • Solo Diner Accepted
Kyoto
1 Star

Tempura Kyoboshi
天ぷら 京星

1 Michelin-starred tempura created by the skills, tradition and techniques passed down through 3 generations in Kyoto Gion.
Tempura

Headed by the3rd generation owner, Chef Toshinori Sakakibara, Tempura Kyobashi has been open since 1...

  • Highy-Rated by a Restaurant Guide
  • 1 Star
  • Counter Seating
  • Solo Diner Accepted
Kyoto
1 Star

Enyu an Kobayashi
圓融菴 小林（Enyu an Kobayashi )

A 1 Michelin Star Tempura establishment which continues to chase perfection in each single bite.
Tempura

Enyu an Kobayashi opened when Chef Noriyuki Kobayashi, the former head chef of the renowned Tempura ...

  • Highy-Rated by a Restaurant Guide
  • 1 Star
  • Counter Seating
  • Private Room
  • Solo Diner Accepted
Hokkaido

Matsukura
まつ久ら

A 3-generation staple of Japanese cuisine in Hokkaido which has delighted guests since 1962.
Japanese Cuisine

Conveniently located at a few minute’s walk from Susukino Station in Sapporo is Matsukura, a l...

  • Counter Seating
  • Solo Diner Accepted
Tokyo

Ginza Fukasawa
銀座ふかさわ

Technique and hospitality mastered over 16 years of training and apprenticeship.
A sushi establishment in Ginza where the Chef is able to communicate in English.
Sushi

It was after 16 long years since Chef Keisuke Fukasawa began his training to become a Sushi Chef whe...

  • Counter Seating
  • Solo Diner Accepted
  • Open for Lunch
  • children 13up
Tokyo
3 toques

Sushi Mizukami
鮨 みずかみ

Sushi perfected with the technique and tradition learned through 16 years of apprenticeship at the famed Sukiyabashi Jiro.
Sushi

Sushi Mizukami stands in a quiet location in Hanzomon among the clamor of the busy Tokyo metropolis....

  • Highy-Rated by a Restaurant Guide
  • Gault & Millau
  • Counter Seating
  • Solo Diner Accepted
Osaka

Sennari Sushi
千成寿司

Authentic Edomae Sushi made in Awaji, Osaka by the former top apprentice of 2-Michelin starred Sushiyoshi.
Sushi

Seiichi Matsumoto, the head chef of Sennari Sushi, trained and polished his skills at Sushiyoshi, wh...

  • Counter Seating
  • Solo Diner Accepted
Kyoto
M Bib

Salon de Muge
無碍山房

Shigure Bento Box and a relaxing time of Coffee and Sweets at 3 Michelin Starred Kikunoi.
Japanese Cuisine

Salon de Muge opened in 2017 right nearby Kikunoi’s main restaurant so that guests could exper...

  • Highy-Rated by a Restaurant Guide
  • M Bib
  • Counter Seating
  • Solo Diner Accepted
  • Open for Lunch
Kyoto

Tsudaro
津田楼

Fully experience and feel Kyoto Gion's culture and tradition through your five senses.
Japanese Cuisine

Open for business as an “Ochaya” since the last days of the Edo Period of the mid-1800s, Tsudaro...

  • Counter Seating
  • Private Room
  • Open for Lunch
Osaka
M Bib

Ayamuya
あやむ屋

The legendary establishment in Osaka which was the very first Yakitoriya to be awarded a Michelin star in the Kansai area.
Yakitori

Yakitori; a cuisine of 1 skewer being an entire dish of its own. Even before becoming a chef and dur...

  • Highy-Rated by a Restaurant Guide
  • M Bib
  • Counter Seating
Tokyo
2 Stars

Akasaka Kikunoi (Tokyo)
赤坂 菊乃井（東京）

"A Kyoto of the East" nestled in the hubbub of Tokyo.
A proud 2 Michelin Starred establishment which represents Kyoto and Japanese cuisine located in Tokyo.
Japanese Cuisine

“A small stone-paved path, lined by bamboo trees which suddenly appears in the middle of Akasa...

  • Highy-Rated by a Restaurant Guide
  • 2 Stars
  • Vegetarian / Vegan
  • Counter Seating
  • Private Room
  • Solo Diner Accepted
  • Open for Lunch
  • Babies and Small Children
Osaka
1 Star

Konoha
このは

A rare 1-Michelin starred traditional Japanese cuisine establishment where incredible Tempura is the main course.
Tempura

Chef Masami Tanaka honed his skills at traditional Japanese cooking for 16 years under the roof of t...

  • Highy-Rated by a Restaurant Guide
  • 1 Star
  • Counter Seating
  • Private Room
  • Open for Lunch
Osaka

Tempura Kawaharasaki
天ぷら 川原崎

"Kamigata Tempura". A delightfully crisp and light style of tempura made without using sesame oil and a true representation of Osaka's innovation.
Tempura

Headed by Chef Kawaharasaki who earned his stripes at the famed Ippoh in both Osaka and Shanghai bra...

  • Counter Seating
Tokyo
High ratings on gourmet guide

Birdland Ginza
バードランド銀座

The first ever yakitori restaurant in history to be awarded a Michelin star and which established Yakitori as one of the top cuisines.
Yakitori

Yakitori has long been considered as a cuisine of the common folk and one solely to be eaten while d...

  • Highy-Rated by a Restaurant Guide
  • Counter Seating
  • Solo Diner Accepted
Kyoto
3 toques

Shorenin Monzeki-mae TSUKIOKA
青蓮院門跡前 月おか

A place where the true essence of Japan and its culinary culture can be experienced with all five senses.
Japanese Cuisine

“Is this a restaurant or a museum?” is a question many visitors have when stepping into ...

  • Highy-Rated by a Restaurant Guide
  • Gault & Millau
  • Counter Seating
  • Private Room
  • Solo Diner Accepted
  • Open for Lunch
  • Babies and Small Children
Tokyo

Tempura Mikawa Keyakizaka Dori
てんぷらみかわ けやき坂

Established by the eldest son of the "God of Tempura" Chef Saotome of the prestigious Mikawa Zezankyo.
Tempura

Tempura Mikawa Keyakizaka Dori was established by Chef Tomomi, the eldest son of famed Chef Saotome ...

  • Counter Seating
  • Solo Diner Accepted
  • Open for Lunch
Kyoto
Special and Limited Release

Kyoto Kiu
京都きう

A top-secret sushi establishment only accessible through a referral and if privately booked.
Sushi, Innovative

Kiu is a unique, referral-only restaurant in Kyoto, meaning its phone number isn’t publicly av...

  • Special and Limited Release
  • Counter Seating
Home