Shojin Ryori Daigo

This Tokyo restaurant in Roppongi specializes in shojin ryori, which translates to “the food of the devoted.” This is the vegetable- and tofu-based cuisine which was developed in the Buddhist temples of Japan. Since 1950, the menu at Shojin Ryori Daigo has stood testament to the incredible variety of this historic cuisine. Even more impressive is the fact that Daigo had a 15-year streak in which it held two Michelin stars. The World's 50 Best Restaurants once called it the "best shojin ryori on the planet," and one would be hard-pressed to disagree. Head chef Nomura Yusuke was also awarded the Michelin Green Star for sustainability in 2025. There are four different set course meals to choose from, the exact content of which changes every three weeks to make the most of the seasonal produce. Regardless of season, guests can expect a range of vegetables like Kamo eggplant, corn and yam, as well as even Western vegetables like artichoke — thanks to Chef Nomura's extensive experience in overseas restaurants. A sense of nature is brought to several of the dining rooms through views of the beautiful, mossy, temple-like garden which runs along the length of the building. All of the seating is in such private tatami rooms, which can accommodate groups of up to 58. Situated somewhere between Roppongi and Ginza, Shojin Ryori Daigo is set at the foot of Mt Atago, the highest mountain in the Tokyo city limits (now dwarfed by modern buildings). It's a strange place for a temple, but the novelty of Michelin-starred dining in one of Japan's most famous temples in the middle of its most cosmopolitan districts simply has to be experienced. Michelin Guide: 2015 - 2 Michelin Star 2016 - 2 Michelin Star 2017 - 2 Michelin Star 2018 - 2 Michelin Star 2019 - 2 Michelin Star 2020 - 2 Michelin Star 2021 - 2 Michelin Star 2022 - 2 Michelin Star 2023 - 2 Michelin Star 2024 - 2 Michelin Star 2025 - 2 Michelin Star