Michelin Guide Tokyo 2026: 18 New Michelin Star Restaurants

Tokyo, a sprawling metropolis, is the largest city in the world. And it holds another remarkable distinction: it has more Michelin-star restaurants than any other city on the planet. Since 2007, Tokyo has proudly topped the charts for fine dining excellence, with over 200 restaurants featured in the Michelin Guide each year.

For travelers following our 7-day itinerary of Japan for first-time visitors, experiencing Tokyo’s culinary artistry is an absolute must. From sushi crafted with precision to kaiseki meals that celebrate the seasons, these restaurants define Japanese gastronomy at its finest.

Welcome to the exquisite world of Tokyo Michelin Star restaurants, and the latest updates from the Michelin Guide Tokyo 2026 — including the official Michelin Guide Tokyo 3 Stars 2026 list, newly promoted establishments, and the most exciting Michelin Guide Tokyo 2026 news on dining, innovation, and sustainability. Whether you’re after refined kaiseki or the best Michelin Star sushi Tokyo has to offer, this guide will take you through the city’s most celebrated tables.

In the 2026 edition of the Michelin Guide, Tokyo reaffirms its title as the world’s culinary capital, boasting 12 three-star, 26 two-star, and 122 one-star restaurants. The city’s extraordinary diversity — from time-honored sushi counters to trailblazing fusion concepts — makes Tokyo a paradise for both seasoned gourmets and curious first-time visitors.

Below is the updated list of 18 newly starred restaurants in the Michelin Guide Tokyo 2026, which includes a new 3-star restaurant, three new 2-star restaurants, and 14 new 1-star restaurants. The list also includes four special awardees.

• Myojaku

• Nishiazabu Sushi Shin

• Hakuun

• Ensui

• Sushi Yuki

• KIBUN

• Sushi Miura

• Sassa

• MANOIR

• Sushi Oya

• Takumi Tatsuhiro

• Hyakuyaku by Tokuyamazushi

• KHAO

• Akasaka Shimabukuro

• EWIG

• Sushi Tanaka

• mærge

• La Gloire

• TROIS VISAGES (newly recognized, also One Michelin Star)

• Kenjiro Kanemoto — Nodaiwa Azabu Iikura Honten (One Michelin Star)

• Tsuyoshi Nakamura — MANOIR (One Michelin Star)

• Yasuyo Kumagae — Piao-Xiang

ByFood host Shizuka Anderson visits Michelin-starred restaurant Hommage in the heart of Tokyo.

From the more traditional Japanese food, like ramen, yakitori, and soba, to the more unexpected, like Michelin star vegetarian and vegan restaurants, affordable Italian food, and omuhayashi — which we’ll tell you all about a little later — there really is a Michelin star restaurant in Tokyo for every group, occasion, and dietary requirement.

To get you started, here is a categorized list of all Michelin-starred restaurants in Tokyo!

When two cultures known for their awe-inspiring cuisines collide, you get a fusion of flavors that even Michelin Guide inspectors can’t resist.

Every plating at Hommage embodies four qualities that have earned this French-Japanese fusion restaurant its two Michelin stars since 2018: simplicity, minimalism, precision, and gratitude. The latter is reflected in the restaurant’s own name — “Hommage” means “gratitude” in French.

Only the finest, freshest produce, meat, and seafood pass through head chef Noboru Arai’s kitchen each day, allowing the ingredients to shine without distraction. Each dish is thoughtfully crafted to give diners the space to fully appreciate the unique flavors and delicate beauty of the hand-selected ingredients.

Located in the leafy Chiyoda district of Tokyo, just a 5-minute walk from Tokyo Station, SEZANNE has long drawn attention for its elegant marble-topped interiors inside the luxurious Four Seasons Hotel Marunouchi Tokyo. The hotel itself was recently recognized with a Michelin Key, the newest accolade introduced by the Michelin Guide.

Find out more: Michelin Key 2024: Unlock Japan’s Best Hotels & Restaurants

Now, SEZANNE’s innovative French fusion cuisine has earned an even greater distinction, rising from two Michelin Stars to three. It now stands among the 12 restaurants in the Michelin Guide Tokyo 2026 three stars list, solidifying its place at the pinnacle of Tokyo Michelin Star restaurants and marking a major highlight in the Michelin Guide Tokyo 2026 news.

Heritage is far more than a name; it’s a promise. Chef Kobayashi applies his expertise to craft innovative interpretations of French classics, honoring both the origins of this decorated cuisine and the future of gastronomy as an art form.

With unique twists on timeless dishes like pate en croute, roast dovelet, and vacherin, it’s no surprise that Heritage has earned a Michelin Star, and now gives diners yet another reason to indulge during a stay at The Ritz Carlton, Tokyo.

Named after its concept of “circular gastronomy” — a focus on the cyclical nature of natural, in-season ingredients as well as on reducing food waste — CYCLE by Mauro Colagreco serves French cuisine using local Japanese ingredients, earning it one Michelin Star in the 2026 guide.

With roots in southern France — specifically the three Michelin-starred restaurant Mirazur — Mauro Colagreco draws influence from his native Argentinian cuisine to craft fusion menus featuring tapas and asado, while highlighting four key themes: roots, leaves, flowers and fruits.

In 2025, CYCLE also received another distinction: the Michelin Service Award was granted to Yasui Rie, the restaurant’s manager and sommelier. Known for her warm hospitality, fluency in multiple languages, and international expertise, many felt this recognition was long overdue.

With a name that means “highest compliment” or “apex,” apotheose seemed destined to appear on the Michelin Guide Tokyo list. Its prime location in the sleek TOKYO NODE building provides sweeping views of the city, and its food is elevated by a three-fold philosophy toward each dish: “respect for French culinary culture; a deep spirit of inquiry into Japanese ingredients; and devotion to knowing the present moment.”

Another tantalizing example of French fusion cuisine comes from Hortensia, a new addition to the Michelin Guide Tokyo 2025 with one Michelin Star. Here, three harmonies take center stage: harmony with the season’s colors, the composition of flavors, and their gentleness.

Take a seat at the curved counter and watch these harmonies unfold before your eyes.

Gaining one Michelin Star in the 2025 Michelin Guide for its sensationally saucy creations, Saucer takes the French verb “saucer,” meaning to pour or drizzle sauce over bread, giving diners a glimpse of how far this concept can be taken.

Indulge in freshly baked bread on one plate and sauce on the other, perfect for dipping and soaking. Savor the depth of consommé simmered over three days, and experience Japan’s distinct seasons with morel mushrooms in spring and sweetfish in summer.

Oven-roasted and straw-smoked meats, bonito stock-infused sauces, and unripe pepper used in place of traditional black pepper — every element at hakunei is carefully selected to elevate its French fare, best exemplified by the dessert of millefeuille de crepes, which requires patient layering of freshly made ingredients.

Blending “haku,” meaning purity, and “nei,” meaning tranquility, diners are left with a profound sense of the meticulous, perfected craft of this Michelin-starred restaurant.

Although ESqUISSE is well known in the Tokyo culinary scene for holding two Michelin Stars, it features in the Michelin Guide for another distinction.

General Director and chef-sommelier Eiji Wakabayashi has been awarded the Michelin Sommelier Award — a prestigious honor, and the first time it has been given to a chef in Japan. 

“Wakabayashi has dedicated himself to advancing wine culture in Japan. He teaches at wine schools, writes for magazines, and appears on cooking TV programs to showcase the art of pairing food and fine wine. His knowledge and expertise are matched by his ability to read the tastes of his guests and enhance their dining experience with thoughtful, expertly chosen wine pairings.” Source.

Well, you can’t argue with that.

A fusion of French technique and Japanese sensibility, this new one‑star addition blends Kansai‑style bo‑zushi and French sauces, delivered by a chef trained in France and Kyoto. It reflects the dynamic Michelin Guide Tokyo 2026 three stars list ecosystem by offering bold cross‑cultural cuisine in Tokyo.

Located in Hiroo, Tokyo, MANOIR brings French cuisine served in an English manor style setting. Game meats from Hokkaido and curated French wines define the menu, and its sommelier won the Michelin Sommelier Award. Now recognised as a one‑star restaurant in the 2026 Tokyo guide.

A French‑style newcomer whose name evokes a “merging” of ideas, mærge blends traditional French techniques with contemporary sensibilities, earning one star in the 2026 Tokyo guide.

Based in Akasaka, La Gloire honours Versailles‑era French cuisine with modern twists and international wines. Now one of Tokyo’s Michelin‑starred restaurants for 2026, it epitomizes the thoughtful heritage‑meets‑now concept.

If you’re in Japan, you’ll likely enjoy sushi at least once, so why not make it a memorable experience? That’s where these Tokyo Michelin-star sushi restaurants come in.

Craving sushi in Tokyo with three Michelin stars? Step inside the intimate Harutaka, led by Takahashi Harutaka, in the Ginza district. Trained for 13 years at Sukiyabashi Jiro, he brings the expertise to craft fresh, seasonal sushi atop perfectly vinegared and seasoned sushi rice.

The restaurant’s interior is equally impressive, featuring black marble floors, handcrafted furniture, and just twelve counter seats, offering an exclusive dining experience.

Exquisite Japanese sushi often embodies the “less is more” philosophy, and nowhere demonstrates this better than Sanosushi, a holder of one Michelin Star.

Embodying traditional sushi restaurants of past decades, this no-frills sushi shop showcases its freshest offerings on a wooden menu board hung on the wall and features sloping counter seating with a clever groove that prevents soy sauce spillage.

Amidst the glitz and glamor of Ginza, Sushi Kanesaka has been elevating sushi for years, as reflected in its two Michelin Stars. In  the Tokyo 2025 Michelin Guide, the restaurant also earned another notable distinction: Shinji Kanesaka received the Michelin Mentor Chef Award for his dedicated efforts in training the next generation of sushi chefs across Japan, Singapore, Hong Kong and the UK.

Find out more: Where to Eat in Ginza: Tokyo's Michelin Star-Studded District

UDATSU SUSHI is a Michelin Select sushi restaurant led by owner-chef, Hisashi Udatsu, renowned for his signature creation: the “herb maki.” This distinctive sushi roll combines seaweed, fish, and herbs, often adorned with a single sprig of flowers gracefully sprouting from the center, making each piece visually stunning and flavorful. Fresh fish is sourced from trusted suppliers at Toyosu Market, and the herbs change with the seasons, offering new taste experiences with every visit. It’s no surprise  Udatsu Sushi earned its Michelin Select recognition.

Note: On Wednesdays, Sundays, and public holidays, Chef Udatsu is not present.  For a personal experience with the chef, book

Counter seating on the 1st floor, as he does not prepare sushi at the 2nd floor counter, even if he is working that day.

Located in Shibuya‑ku, Chef Yuki serves sushi with rice that is cooked in a hagama (iron pot) and vinegared to a pure white state, offering pronounced acidity and refined balance. The setting features a hinoki cypress counter and a white‑themed interior, accentuating calm luxury in “Michelin star sushi tokyo” mode. Now awarded one Michelin Star in Tokyo 2026.

With Michelin Star credentials, Sushi Miura crafts nigiri with a lingering sweetness from mixed‑harvest rice and Kyoto‑trained methods. The experience honours minimalism and tradition while stepping into the 2026 one‑star category in Tokyo’s competitive scene.

New to the guide at one Michelin Star, Sassa offers kaiseki inspired by sushi‑craftsmanship — think abalone risotto, precision cuts of tuna, and sushi‑style rice with minimal water. A fresh face in the Michelin Guide Tokyo 2026 spotlight.

A culturally rich sushi offering by a chef who trained overseas, then embraced Japanese tradition, Sushi Oya combines white and red‑vinegar rice and subtle to richer flavor evolutions. It’s one of the fresh entries in Tokyo’s one‑star list for 2026.

Hyakuyaku applies fermentation traditions from Shiga (including funazushi) into kaiseki style, with wintertime game dishes and a mindful approach to seasonality. Recently added as a Michelin one‑star in Tokyo 2026 — a mark of evolving Japanese cuisine.

Sushi Tanaka brings rice vinegar precision and sourcing from Kumamoto’s seafood and salt. Recognised with one star in 2026, it reinforces Tokyo’s dominance in the sushi sphere.

For an authentic taste of traditional Japanese cuisine prepared by the finest chefs, be sure to experience shojin ryori, kappo, and the freshest seafood at these Michelin-starred restaurants in Tokyo.

Minimal in interior design but rich in culinary artistry, Higashiyama Muku embodies all the hallmarks of Tatsuki Mishima’s esteemed approach. A native of the nature-rich Shimane Prefecture, Mishima draws on his experience as a fishmonger to select the season’s freshest crab, abalone, and rosy sea perch. 

He also isn’t afraid to add playful updates to traditional dishes, including takikomi-gohan (rice seasoned with soy sauce and boiled with various ingredients), somen noodles and Japanese curry.

"‘Shojin-ryori’ is a culinary tradition based on the Buddhist precept of wasting nothing. This diet of vegetables and grains is good not only for your health but also for the environment, honoring natural digestive processes and giving thanks for the bounty of each season. Shojin-ryori teaches appreciation for the important things in life, the things we must never forget." — Yusuke Nomura (head chef)

With this appreciation behind every dish, it was only a matter of time before the fourth-generation Daigo joined the elite ranks of the Michelin Guide, earning both one Michelin Star and a Michelin Green Star for its sustainable practices.

Kappo Muroi may have started as a tribute to the chef’s father, who ran a kappo before him, but it has evolved into something far greater. In this one Michelin-starred restaurant, temperature is carefully curated to ensure each dish is served at its most aromatic and flavorful.

Rice arrives steaming, fragrant oolong tea concludes the meal, and only the finest ingredients pass from kitchen to table in between.

With just six prized seats along its counter offering direct views of the kitchen and its award-winning kappo cuisine, Yotsuya Minemura provides an intimate Michelin-starred dining experience.

Their diverse omakase journey begins with delicate soups and picturesque sashimi, moves into steamed seafood sushi and handmade buckwheat soba, and concludes with an artfully rolled omelet dessert.

Located in Akasaka, this Japanese‑cuisine newcomer earned one star in 2026 and reflects Tokyo’s continual culinary renewal. The restaurant features signature dashi, made with freshly shaved bonito flakes, and 100% buckwheat soba. Its inclusion in the one‑star list confirms its place among Tokyo’s finest. 

For only the crispiest, most exquisite tempura in Tokyo, explore this Michelin tempura restaurant.

Tempura is a traditional Japanese cuisine that has delighted diners for decades, but not quite like this. Kazuhito Motoyoshi uses liquid nitrogen to create a modern twist: ‘molecular tempura’. 

This innovative evolution of a classic dish has earned Tempura Motoyoshi one Michelin Star in the Michelin Guide, putting their light, crispy, and inventive tempura firmly in the spotlight.

Italian cuisine is almost always good, but it’s not always Michelin Star-worthy. Except when it is.

Meaning “first step,” PRIMO PASSO has taken its first steps onto the Tokyo Michelin Guide, earning its first Michelin Star in 2025 for its “Italian cuisine with a Japanese twist.”

Drawing on experience from the celebrated Quattro Passi restaurant in Naples, the chef creates specialty pasta that blends Italian and Japanese ingredients, producing dishes that are both inventive and award-winning.

The 2026 Michelin list for Tokyo now includes a Thai entry.

A Thai‑cuisine newcomer to Tokyo’s Michelin list, KHAO interprets Thai dishes with Japanese ingredients — pomelo‑seafood salad, freshly pressed coconut milk curries — and now holds one star in the Tokyo 2026 guide. A bold addition to the roster.

Alongside our list of the best yakitori restaurants in Tokyo, we also highlight some Michelin-starred yakitori restaurants in Tokyo, perfect for a memorable night out in Japan’s capital.

Known as a man of few words, you can simply watch the master at work from Yakitori Takahashi’s spacious counter. 

While observing mouth-watering yakitori dishes being prepared,  chef Takahashi carefully curates every element that defines Michelin-starred yakitori, from the condition of the charcoal and the assembly of skewers to the subtle seasoning that elevates each bite.

Yakitori grilled chicken is abundant in Tokyo, but few do it as well as Torishige. This restaurant is known for its grilled chicken and for featuring high-quality beef and pork, setting it apart from other yakitori restaurants.

With affordable set-course meals and even adventurous pork, chicken, and beef sashimi, Torishige is a Michelin-recognized yakitori restaurant worth visiting.

Book early: To secure a reservation, guests are advised to book at least a week in advance.

Even after indulging in Tokyo’s Michelin-starred cuisine, make sure to save room for Michelin-starred desserts in Tokyo! Treat your sweet tooth to some of the finest desserts in Japan.

Perched in an enviable spot of its own making, Yama is the first dessert-only restaurant to earn a Michelin Star since the inception of the Michelin Guide Tokyo.

Chef Koichi Katsumata sources only the finest of fruits from across Japan, using them as the foundation for exquisite desserts including citrus, mangoes, peaches, figs and chestnuts, all changing with the seasons.

Six is the magic number at roku (meaning “six” in Japanese) in Yoyogi. Run by a husband-and-wife duo who share June birthdays, this small French restaurant has just six seats per service, creating an intimate setting for savoring their Michelin-recognized French cuisine.

An omakase course menu is available at both lunch and dinner, with additional options for diners arriving after 8 pm. 

Even if you just stop by for the Bib Gourmand desserts, roku welcomes you.

Soba is a noodle for all seasons — deliciously chilled in the summer or steaming hot in the winter. 

Located in Omotesando, Tamawarai offers a unique claim few soba restaurants can: they grow their own buckwheat, which is then harvested and turned into the fresh soba served at this Michelin-starred soba restaurant.

Arrive without a reservation, and you may join the line of eager diners outside before entering the waiting room. From there, anticipate next-level soba noodles topped with herring, natto, radish, tempura, or raw egg.

Nabe, known as Japanese hot pot, is a wonderfully warming dish during the colder months, but when it comes to Michelin-starred nabe hot pot restaurants in Tokyo, there’s never really a bad time!

In the Edo Period, before modern refrigeration, tuna would spoil quickly. To reduce waste (and sell more!), Fishermen used the offcuts in a dish called negima-nabe, made with a soy sauce broth, onions, and local greens. Over time, it became a comforting staple of working-class Japanese home cooking.

Today, a single female chef keeps the tradition alive at this eight-seat Michelin Bib Gourmand restaurant. From the moment you enter,  you’re transported to 20th-century Japan, with the chef in a traditional kimono and sake served the old-fashioned way.

Tip: Negima is cash-only, so be sure to stop at an ATM before visiting.

Being vegetarian or vegan in Japan can be challenging at times, but it can also be incredibly delicious, as shown by these Michelin star vegetarian and vegan restaurants in Tokyo.

Noeud.TOKYO proudly holds both a Michelin Select and a Michelin Green Star, signaling that their French cuisine is both sustainable and outstandingly flavorful. Located in Chiyoda's Nagata-cho district, owner-chef Naoto Nakatsuka offers an unforgettable 11-course dinner experience, complemented by a thoughtfully designed interior.

Take a seat at the thick hardwood counters for a front-row view of the season’s freshest ingredients transforming into Michelin Select French cuisine before your eyes.

For vegetarian or vegan dining: To enjoy a fully vegetarian or vegan set-course menu, book at least three days in advance and inform the restaurant when reserving.

With two Michelin stars and a Michelin Green star,  NARISAWA is a benchmark for European-Japanese gastronomy. Owner-chef Yoshihiro Narisawa trained under some of Europe’s most prestigious chefs before returning to Japan to open his acclaimed restaurant. Signature dishes include the Satoyama Scenery appetizer, an edible miniature landscape of hills, trees ,and moss-covered rocks. Narisawa’s innovative cuisine features dishes incorporating actual soil from Nagano Prefecture, ensuring a dining experience found nowhere else.

Omuhayashi, the lesser-known cousin of omurice (omelet and rice), blends a Japanese specialty with a Western favorite to create something uniquely delicious, especially at a Michelin-starred omuhayashi restaurant in Tokyo.

There’s no place quite like grill GRAND in Asakusa, the Bib Gourmand yoshoku (Japanese-style Western food) restaurant near Senso-ji Temple and Kaminarimon Gate.

Follow the yellow-brick wall to discover this beloved spot for Japanese home-style cooking, founded in 1941, serving cozy classics like katsu sandwiches, gratin, and beef stew. What truly sets this restaurant apart, though, is the omuhayashi:

fluffy egg gently layered over a dome of steaming rice, finished with a rich homemade demi-glace that takes over two weeks to perfect.

Falo is a unique Michelin Bib Gourmand-winning Italian restaurant based in Daikanyama. Falo, meaning “bonfire” in Italian, reflects head chef Noritaka Kashimura’s focus on the communal dining experience. 

With an open-style kitchen and a charcoal grill at its center, Kashimura has created a welcoming, intimate atmosphere that brings people together. From skewered fish to slow-grilled porchetta, there are plenty of conversation starters being prepared before your eyes.

IL BALLOND’ORO is another Michelin Bib Gourmand Italian restaurant with a name as famous as its Michelin-recognized cuisine. Named after the Ballon d’Or, the award for  the best footballer, it recalls Chef Iwata Masaki’s youth as an aspiring football player.

Now, he brings the same precision to his kitchen in this beloved Ebisu trattoria. His signature golden risotto combines saffron rice, Parmigiano Reggiano, and flavors perfectly  paired with the restaurant’s vintage wine selection. Despite its accolades, IL BALLOND’ORO remains one of the most affordable Michelin restaurants in Tokyo.

LA BETTOLA da Ochiai is the passion project of Chef Ochiai Tsutomu, often regarded as the grandfather of Italian cuisine in Japan. This Michelin Bib Gourmand Italian restaurant is also known as one of the “hardest restaurants to reserve in Japan,” (unless you book through our platform!), as well as one of the most affordable Michelin restaurants in Tokyo.

Authentic dishes like rigatoni with red wine-stewed beef cheek, pork cutlet with rucola and tomato, and daily seafood specials make it a must-visit for genuine Italian flavors without breaking the bank.

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Craving for something specific while in Japan? With our expert guidance, hop from Michelin-starred vegetarian or vegan restaurants to Michelin-starred ramen, sushi, soba, tonkatsu, and everything in between.

Whatever you choose, there’s a Michelin-starred restaurant in Tokyo waiting to impress you.

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