Tokyo is Japan's capital and one of the world's most dynamic megacities, where ancient temples and shrines coexist alongside gleaming skyscrapers and neon-lit streets. As the cultural, economic, and political heart of Japan, Tokyo offers an unmatched blend of tradition and state-of-the-art modernity across its diverse 23 special wards and surrounding cities.
Top restaurants
Handpicked picks for the best dining experiences.
Sukiyabashi Jiro Honten
Jiro Ono's legendary omakase sushi restaurant, subject of the documentary 'Jiro Dreams of Sushi' and holder of three Michelin stars for decades. The 10-seat counter in Ginza serves a precisely choreographed sequence of nigiri. Now run by Jiro's son Yoshikazu Ono. Reservations are extremely difficult and typically require a hotel concierge or specialist service.
4-2-15 Ginza, Chuo City, Tokyo 104-0061 (Tsukamoto Sogyo Bldg B1F)
Narisawa
Chef Yoshihiro Narisawa's 2-Michelin-star restaurant is consistently ranked among the world's best, celebrating Japan's satoyama (countryside ecosystem) cuisine. Every dish tells a story of Japan's forests, rivers, and coastlines using hyper-seasonal Japanese ingredients presented with extraordinary artistry. The bread baked at tableside in embers is iconic.
2-6-15 Minami-Aoyama, Minato City, Tokyo 107-0062
Den
Chef Zaiyu Hasegawa's 2-Michelin-star restaurant brings wit and playfulness to kaiseki-inspired Japanese cuisine. Famous for the 'JFC' (Japan Fried Chicken) amuse-bouche served with a menu in a KFC-style box, and the carrot-shaped bowl filled with vegetable dashi. Den is creative, unpretentious, and deeply joyful — a rare combination at this level.
2-3-18 Jingumae, Shibuya City, Tokyo 150-0001
Sushi Saito
Among Tokyo's most coveted sushi reservations, Saito is a 3-Michelin-star counter where chef Takashi Saito works with only the finest seasonal seafood. The restaurant serves a classical Edomae omakase with extraordinary attention to temperature, seasoning, and fish aging. Near-impossible to book without a connection or luxury hotel concierge assistance.
1-9-15 Nishiazabu, Minato City, Tokyo 106-0031
Kondo
Chef Fumio Kondo is widely considered Japan's greatest living tempura master, operating this 1-Michelin-star restaurant in Ginza for decades. His signature item is a whole sweet potato (satoimo) that takes 40 minutes to cook to perfection in rapeseed oil. The seasonal vegetable and seafood tempura omakase is a masterclass in frying technique.
5-5-13 Ginza 9F, Chuo City, Tokyo 104-0061
Gonpachi Nishi-Azabu
A famous multi-floor izakaya with dramatic interior of soaring bamboo columns and wooden galleries, said to have inspired the Crazy 88 fight scene setting in Quentin Tarantino's Kill Bill. Serves Japanese classics including soba, yakitori, robata grilled items, and sashimi in a spectacular theatrical setting. Lively and popular with foreigners.
1-13-11 Nishiazabu, Minato City, Tokyo 106-0031
Ichiran
The world-famous solo-dining ramen chain where each customer sits in an individual wooden booth separated by dividers, ordering through a paper form slid under the kitchen curtain. Ichiran serves Hakata-style tonkotsu ramen that you customize to your exact preferences for broth richness, spice level, noodle firmness, and toppings. A uniquely Japanese experience.
B1F, 1-22-7 Jinnan, Shibuya City, Tokyo 150-0041
Fuunji
One of Tokyo's most acclaimed tsukemen (dipping noodle) restaurants, consistently ranked among the city's best ramen spots. Fuunji serves thick, chewy noodles alongside an intensely rich chicken and dashi-based dipping broth. The queue forms before opening and moves quickly. A must for serious ramen enthusiasts.
2-14-3 Yoyogi, Shibuya City, Tokyo 151-0053
Restaurants by cuisine
Browse picks grouped by cuisine type.
Japanese
Narisawa
Den
Gonpachi Nishi-Azabu
Kamameshi Haru
Nakamuraya Indian Curry
Tsukiji Tamagoyaki Yamamoto
Inua Tokyo
Akomeya Tokyo
Edomae Sushi
Sushi Saito
Tsukiji Sushisay
Kaiten Sushi
Nemuro Hanamaru
Sushiro Shinjuku
Yakitori
Yakitori Alley Yurakucho
Toriki Yakitori Meguro
Conveyor Belt Sushi
Uobei Genki Sushi Shibuya
French
L'Effervescence
Gyudon
Yoshinoya Tsukiji
Gyukatsu
Gyukatsu Motomura
Hakata Ramen
Hakata Furyu
Hakata Tonkotsu Ramen
Kyushu Jangara Ramen
Italian
Trattoria Siciliana Don Ciccio
Izakaya
Shibuya Izakaya Kurand
Jiro
Ramen Jiro Mita Honten
Kaiseki
Akasaka Kikunoi
Kissaten Coffee
Breakfast at Cafe de l'Ambre
Kushiage
Hantei Yanaka
Matcha Cafe
Saryo Tsujiri Ginza
Molecular Gastronomy
Tapas Molecular Bar
Omakase Sushi
Saito Sushi
Shoyu Ramen
Tsuta
Soba
Soba Hasegawa
Sushi
Sukiyabashi Jiro Honten
Tempura
Kondo
Tofu Kaiseki
Tofu-ya Ukai
Tonkatsu
Katsukura Shinjuku
Tonkotsu Ramen
Ichiran
Traditional Kaiseki
Kozue
Tsukemen
Fuunji
Yakitori And Bar Snacks
Omoide Yokocho
Yuzu Shio Ramen
Afuri Ramen
Dining etiquette & tips
Navigate the local food scene confidently.
Tipping practices vary — check local customs. Service charge is often included.
Restaurants may close between lunch and dinner. Plan meals around local dining hours.
Popular restaurants may not take reservations — arrive early or be prepared to wait.
Food budget guide
What to expect at different price points.
| Level | Price | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Budget | $5-15/meal | Street food, local eateries, and simple restaurants. |
| Mid-range | $15-40/meal | Sit-down restaurants with good service and varied menus. |
| Upscale | $40+/meal | Fine dining, international cuisine, and premium experiences. |