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COURSE MENUSushi Mitsuyoshi
Just minutes from Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden is this Edomae sushi hideaway with an extensive sake, shochu and whiskey menu. Various small plates also showcase fine seasonal ingredients and impeccable skill.
COURSE MENUGanko Takasegawa Nijoen
Admire the Keicho-era grounds and intricate architecture of this historic Kyoto residence, before tucking into wagyu sukiyaki or kaiseki with seasonal ingredients.
COURSE MENUEn Steak House
Located in the Sannomiya waterfront nightlife district, this steakhouse serves up perfectly grilled Kobe beef from the multiple award-winning Nakanishi Ranch, a legendary figure in wagyu beef.
COURSE MENUNihonbashi Toyoda
While most traditional Japanese restaurants are descended from the Kyoto school, Nihonbashi Toyoda proudly keeps the flame of Edomae cuisine burning. The food of fishermen and dock workers, it is characterized by a stronger, more robust taste.
COURSE MENURogama Steak Arcanum
With a pedigree earned from some of the most elite beef specialists in all of Japan, chef and master griller Shinya Suzuki makes kiln-roasted Tamura wagyu beef steak widely available at a fraction of the cost.
COURSE MENUNyorosuke Roppongi
At Nyorosuke, you can experience authentic Kansai-style charcoal grilled eel dishes such as grilled eel skewers, unaju and unagi-don. Unlike most Tokyo-style eel restaurants, the eel here is not steamed—meaning it’s bursting full of flavor!
COURSE MENUWagyu Matsumiya
Though the highlight — not the entirety — of Matsumiya’s course is wagyu, this charmingly hidden restaurant fully embraces the simplicity and spirit of traditional Japanese cuisine.
COURSE MENUGinza Wakuta
The ever-evolving journey of Ginza Wakuta’s kaiseki winds through seasonal influences, yet every path leads to one destination: its signature clay pot rice.
COURSE MENUShibuya Sushi Inase
At his highly anticipated debut in Shibuya, Michelin-trained Ogouchi “Gocchi” Toshiki renders Edomae sushi omakase with unusual precision and originality. At the end of the course, he always serves his guests a bowl of ramen.
COURSE MENUHozenji Sushidokoro Nakatani
With more than 10 years of experience working at prestigious sushi establishments in Tokyo and Osaka, Hiroyuki Nakatani brings an accessible approach to omakase at his eponymous restaurant.
SEAT RESERVATIONHinadoriyama
Be lulled into serenity by the sounds of flowing water at this Hachioji restaurant, where skewers are grilled traditional irori-style over charcoal and food is served by miniature boat.
COURSE MENUNishiazabu Tempura Uoshin
Starting out as a fish supplier to restaurants in the Akasaka area over 130 years ago, Uoshin’s tempura restaurant offshoot has since made a name for itself with its astonishingly fresh seafood, fried to perfection by a Japanese culinary legend.
COURSE MENUSukiyaki Kappo Kitsune
Just a short walk from Kintetsu-Nara Station, this back-alley sukiyaki restaurant is reinventing Meiji-era cuisine with French-influenced starters and Nara-grown local ingredients.
SEAT RESERVATIONNoguchi Tsunagu
Notorious for being nearly impossible to book, the former two-Michelin-starred Kyotenjin Noguchi has since opened a sister store in Noguchi Tsunagu, offering the same critically-acclaimed cuisine and stellar quality.
COURSE MENUKitashinchi Kushi Katsu Bon
The deceptively simple craft of kushikatsu, Osaka’s beloved deep-fried soul food, is elevated to gourmet status in this Michelin-listed restaurant, secreted away in one of the city’s busiest shopping strips.
COURSE MENUMOSKA by Ginger Garden
This Omotesando cafe boasts gorgeous floral displays, Instagram-worthy afternoon teas and occasional collaborations with some of the cutest Sanrio mascot characters, including My Melody, Kuromi and Hello Kitty.
COURSE MENUHigashiyama Muku
This Michelin-starred restaurant in Meguro is led by a chef with a mechanical engineering background, who applies mathematically precise, well-calculated techniques to craft an intentionally simple yet remarkable seasonal course.
COURSE MENULittlechef Whitely
Using projection mapping, watch tiny chefs take over your table to create a seven-course dinner at Whitley, a new-concept restaurant in Shibuya overseen by the famed Yakiniku Kappo Note.
COURSE MENUYakiniku Ushi Jirushi Ginza
The latest dining concept from the Toraji group, one of the most famous names in wagyu, Ushi Jirushi assigns an expert “master griller” to each table. Diners can relax knowing that each cut, from horumon to harami, will be cooked to perfection.
COURSE MENUSushi Taiga
After proving his talents at a two-star Michelin restaurant in Singapore, Chef Taiga Kanekuni opened Sushi Taiga in Osaka, serving sushi using fresh fish in harmony with his red and white-vinegared rice. English and Chinese service available.
COURSE MENUSushi Toiro
A hidden newcomer in a quiet corner of Kichijoji, Sushi Toiro’s spectacular 22-course omakase is quickly making waves for its emphasis on technique over tricks.
COURSE MENUJyanoichi Honten
Literature and food aficionados alike flock to this Nihonbashi sushi establishment, which was frequented by legendary Japanese writer Naoya Shiga. Enjoy authentic Edomae sushi just as Shiga himself would have, unchanged over five generations.
COURSE MENUGinza Ugai
Gratitude drives every service here at this Ginza kaiseki restaurant. Chef Ryogo Fujii’s mastery of umami, sweetness and bitterness augments the choice quality of his ingredients, all sourced from an extensive network of suppliers across the country.
COURSE MENUYakitori Matsuoka
This central Michelin-recognized Osaka yakitori restaurant’s English-speaking chef has amassed a following not just for his amiable demeanor and impeccable Kagoshima poultry skewers, but also his collection of rare Japanese whiskies and sake.
COURSE MENUSushi Takahiro (Shinjuku)
Witness a prodigy at work. After just 13 years of training, Chef Ikuta Takahiro starts his own restaurant in Shinjuku, having joined the industry at just 18 years of age as an apprentice.
SEAT RESERVATIONSushi Academy Shinjuku Nishiguchi
Eat your fill of over 65 different menu items at this all-you-can-eat Shinjuku sushi restaurant. All sushi is made to order, and children receive significant discounts — those 3 and under dine free.
COURSE MENUNiku-Azabu Nishi-Azabu
With its affordable, crowd-pulling A5 wagyu, Niku-Azabu Nishi-Azabu hits the sweet spot between casual yakiniku eatery and high-end dining.
COURSE MENUYamagata San-Dan-Delo
Run by a Japanese chef who trained in northern Italy, Yamagata San-Dan-Delo marries the dishes and techniques of Italian cuisine with the bountiful vegetables and seafood of Yamagata prefecture.
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