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  1. Rank 392. Makimura

    Japanese

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  2. Rank 392. Naruse

    Japanese

    An eight-seat tempura bar set on the grounds of a former temple, with a garden framed in a wide window doing quiet, steady work on the mood. The chef makes his sourcing run to Suruga Bay each morning, which means whatever lands in the fryer was swimming very recently. Shizuoka Prefecture supplies the rest. A focused, unhurried meal where the counter seats and the open kitchen keep the distance between cook and diner to almost nothing.


  3. Nine seats at a pale wood counter, served one by one, with reservations that require a concierge and a fair amount of optimism. This is an intimate omakase sushi bar in Nihonbashi where chef Takaaki Sugita, who has been behind a counter since his school days, turns out nigiri with the kind of quiet precision that makes the whole room go still. You are not here to browse a menu.


    Address
    1-33-6 Nihombashi Kakigaracho, Chuo Ward, Tokyo 103-0014, Japan · Chuo Ward
    Hours

    Closes soon, 11 PM, in 31 min

    Friday Noon–2:30 PM, 5:30 PM–11 PM

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    Address
    93-2 Iwase Omachi, Toyama City, Toyama 931-8356, Japan · Toyama City
    Hours

    Closed now, opens Sat noon

    Friday Noon–3 PM, 6 PM–10 PM

    Online
    Website
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  8. A seven-seat cypress counter in Ginza where the chef reportedly goes to sea to check where the fish is caught before deciding what ends up in the omakase. That level of obsession reads plainly in the room, which is stripped of almost all decoration, as if anything extra would distract from the point. The course order shifts with the season rather than running on a fixed script, so returning guests rarely eat the same meal twice.


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  12. Kabosu-salted sushi instead of soy sauce is the opening move here, and it signals that Tenzushi Kyomachi-ten is not playing the game you expect. This is a fine dining sushi restaurant rooted in Kyushu style rather than the Tokyo tradition most people know, and the kitchen leans into that difference with something close to relish. An old-school institution that has been around forever, and a Discovery listing from The 50.


    Address
    3-11-9 Kyomachi, Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka 802-0002, Japan · Kitakyushu City
    Hours

    Closed now, opens Sat noon

    Friday Noon–3:30 PM, 5:30 PM–9 PM

  13. Rank 392. TSUSHIMI

    French

    The awards


  14. Rank 392. Villa AiDA

    Italian

    The chef took a one-way ticket to Campania at 21, spent four years there, then came home to his family's farm in Wakayama and opened an Italian restaurant in the middle of it. That context matters, because the produce growing in the surrounding fields, over a hundred varieties, goes straight to the table. It reads like a concept; it runs like a working farm that also happens to serve dinner.


    Address
    71-5 Kawashiri, Iwade, Wakayama 649-6231, Japan · Iwade
    Hours

    Open now, until midnight

    Friday Noon–Midnight

    Online
    WebsiteInstagram
  15. Rank 415. Lamp Bar

    Cocktail Bar



  16. Rank 417. Bee’s Knees

    Cocktail Bar

    A yellow door and a small bee are about all that give away this Prohibition-era speakeasy tucked into Nakagyo Ward. Inside, it's dim and welcoming, with 1920s cocktail classics getting quiet twists from the bar team, and 90s hip-hop on the speaker because apparently no one told them they had to be consistent. Asia's 50 Best Bars has listed it as a Discovery, which feels about right for something this easy to walk past.


  17. Rank 418. The Bellwood

    Cocktail Bar


  18. Rank 419. Bar Libre

    Cocktail Bar

    A basement cocktail bar in Ikebukuro with over 300 single malts on the shelf and a kitchen that sends out venison jerky and chili con carne. The mood is easy, but the bar program is not: liquid nitrogen, smoking guns, and barrel-aged builds all show up on a seasonally rotating menu. There's also a cigar list, which makes the whisky collection feel less like an accident. It landed on Asia's 50 Best Bars.


  19. Rank 420. Goh

    French

    A single 14-seat communal table anchors this French-Japanese omakase restaurant inside Fukuoka's 010 Building, where chef Takeshi Fukuyama, who ran a beloved counter spot for years before closing it, returned with something more sociable. Strangers share the one polished table and work through a borderless omakase together, which is either convivial or a little nerve-racking depending on who's seated next to you. It holds a spot on Asia's 50 Best Restaurants list.




  20. Rank 423. Respiracion

    Iberian Spanish


  21. Rank 424. Dewaya

    Japanese


  22. Rank 425. Bar Nayuta

    Cocktail Bar


  23. Eight seats at a counter on the 38th floor of the Mandarin Oriental, close enough to the oven to feel the heat on your face. This is an omakase pizza bar, Roman-style rounds served one slice at a time, eight courses in the manner of a sushi counter. The chef is originally from Rome, the ingredients lean Japanese and small-farm, and the menu shifts with the season. It holds a spot on 50 Top Pizza World. Book well ahead.


    Address
    38F, Mandarin Oriental Tokyo, 2-1-1 Nihombashimuromachi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, Tokyo 103-8328, Japan · Tokyo
    Hours

    Closed now, opens Sat 11:30 AM

    Friday 11:30 AM–1 PM, 1:30 PM–3 PM, 5:30 PM–7:30 PM, 8 PM–10 PM

    Reserve
    Make a reservation
    Online
    WebsiteInstagram
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  25. Rank 427. Yamazato Tokyo

    Kappo Japanese

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  26. Rank 429. JULIA

    Japanese

    Dinner at this Aoyama restaurant starts downstairs with an aperitif before guests move up to the main dining room, where the kitchen is fully on view. The chef and her sommelier husband run the room together, and the Japanese tasting menu leans hard into vegetables, pickled things, and foraged mountain produce. The converted house keeps the whole thing feeling like someone's very well-fed home, which is perhaps the point.



  27. Address
    4-16-15 Minamiaoyama, Minato Ward, Tokyo 107-0062, Japan · Minato Ward
    Hours

    Open now, until 11:59 PM

    Friday 5:30 PM–11:59 PM

    Online
    Website
  28. Rank 431. Takumi

    French


    Address
    1-11-10 Nishiazabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Tokyo 106-0031, Japan · Tokyo
    Hours

    Open now, until 11:30 PM

    Friday Noon–3 PM, 6:30 PM–11:30 PM

    Reserve
    Make a reservation
    Online
    Website
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  33. Rank 432. a.ligne

    French

    The awards


    Address
    2-3-12 Shinsakae, Nagoya City, Aichi 460-0007, Japan · Nagoya City
    Hours

    Closed now, opens Sat noon

    Friday Noon–3 PM, 6 PM–10 PM

    Online
    WebsiteInstagram
  34. Rank 432. aca

    Portuguese

    Reservations run through a lottery here, which tells you most of what you need to know before you even sit down. This is an intimate counter-only omakase restaurant in Nihombashi serving Portuguese cuisine, where the chef threads the restrained rhythm of omakase through bold Iberian flavors across a 13-course progression. It moved from Kyoto and landed in Tokyo to the same quiet frenzy of demand. Bring patience for the reservation system and a loose evening.


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    Address
    1-1-22 Fukiage, Wakayama City, Wakayama 640-8137, Japan · Wakayama City
    Hours

    Closed now, opens Sat noon

    Friday Noon–2:30 PM, 6 PM–10 PM

    Online
    WebsiteInstagram
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    Address
    64 Honjo, Yurihonjo City, Akita 015-0809, Japan · Yurihonjo City
    Hours

    Closed now, opens Sat noon

    Friday Noon–1 PM, 6 PM–8 PM

    Online
    WebsiteInstagram
  37. Rank 432. AGRISCAPE

    French

    The awards


    Address
    177 Kobetsusawa, Sapporo City, Hokkaido 063-0011, Japan · Sapporo City
    Hours

    Closed now, opens Sat 12:10 PM

    Friday 12:10 PM–3:30 PM, 5:40 PM–10 PM

    Online
    WebsiteInstagram
  38. Rank 432. Aji Arai

    Japanese

    The awards


    Address
    2001 Uehakatamachi, Nakatsu City, Oita 871-0042, Japan · Nakatsu City
    Hours

    Closes soon, 11 PM, in 31 min

    Friday 4 PM–11 PM

    Online
    Instagram
  39. Rank 432. Ajidokoro

    Japanese

    The awards


    Address
    40-35 Yuchi, Kuriyama Town, Hokkaido 069-1508, Japan · Kuriyama Town
    Hours

    Closed now, opens Sat noon

    Friday Noon–2:30 PM, 6 PM–9 PM

    Online
    Website
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    Address
    22 Daikumachi, Kanazawa City, Ishikawa 920-0982, Japan · Kanazawa City
    Hours

    Closed now, opens Sat 11:30 AM

    Friday 11:30 AM–2 PM, 5 PM–9:30 PM

    Online
    Website
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    Address
    1-3 Kioichou, Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo 102-0094, Japan · Chiyoda Ward
    Hours

    Closed now, opens Sat 11:30 AM

    Friday 11:30 AM–2 PM, 5 PM–10 PM

    Online
    Website
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    Address
    6-3-13 Akasaka, Minato Ward, Tokyo 107-0052, Japan · Minato Ward
    Hours

    Closed now, opens Sat 5:30 PM

    Friday 5:30 PM–10 PM

    Online
    WebsiteInstagram
  43. Rank 432. aki nagao

    French

    The awards


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    Address
    3-1 Minami 3-jo nishi, Sapporo City, Hokkaido 060-0063, Japan · Sapporo City
    Hours

    Closed now, opens Sat 5:30 PM

    Friday 5:30 PM–10 PM

    Online
    Website
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    Address
    10907 Kin, Kin Town, Okinawa 904-1201, Japan · Kin Town
    Hours

    Closed now, opens Sat 11:30 AM

    Friday 11:30 AM–3 PM, 6 PM–10 PM

    Online
    Website
  46. Rank 432. Amegen

    Japanese

    The awards


    Address
    1058-2 Hamatamamachi Gotanda, Karatsu City, Saga 849-5102, Japan · Karatsu City
    Hours

    Closed now, opens Sat 11 AM

    Friday 11 AM–3:30 PM, 5 PM–9 PM

    Online
    WebsiteInstagram
  47. Rank 432. Amiral

    French

    The awards


    Address
    5-10-17 Nishichuo, Kure City, Hiroshima 737-0811, Japan · Kure City
    Hours

    Closed now, opens Sat 11:30 AM

    Friday 11:30 AM–1 PM, 6 PM–8 PM

    Online
    WebsiteInstagram
  48. Rank 432. Ăn Đi

    Vietnamese


    Address
    3-42-12 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, Tokyo 150-0001, Japan · Tokyo
    Hours

    Closes soon, 11 PM, in 31 min

    Friday Noon–1:30 PM, 6 PM–11 PM

    Reserve
    Make a reservation
    Online
    WebsiteInstagram
  49. Rank 432. anchoa

    Spanish

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    Address
    1-9-15 Shin-yashiki, Kumamoto City, Kumamoto 862-0975, Japan · Kumamoto City
    Hours

    Closed now, opens Sat 11:30 AM

    Friday 11:30 AM–1 PM, 6 PM–10 PM

    Online
    WebsiteInstagram
  51. Rank 432. Ao

    Japanese

    The awards


  52. Rank 432. APICIUS

    French


    Address
    B1F, 1-9-4 Yurakucho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Tokyo 100-0006, Japan · Tokyo
    Hours

    Closes soon, 11 PM, in 31 min

    Friday 11:30 AM–3 PM, 5:30 PM–11 PM

    Reserve
    Make a reservation
    Online
    WebsiteInstagram
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    Address
    3-5-22 Kokubuncho, Sendai City, Miyagi 980-0803, Japan · Sendai City
    Hours

    Closes soon, 11 PM, in 31 min

    Friday Noon–12:30 PM, 6:30 PM–11 PM

    Online
    WebsiteInstagram

  54. Rank 432. aru

    French

    The awards


    Address
    2-28 Hirokouji, Toyohashi City, Aichi 440-0881, Japan · Toyohashi City
    Hours

    Closed now, opens Sat noon

    Friday Noon–2 PM, 6:30 PM–9 PM

    Online
    WebsiteInstagram
  55. Rank 432. Arutokoro

    Japanese

    The awards


    Address
    732 Kagami, Karatsu City, Saga 847-0022, Japan · Karatsu City
    Hours

    Closed now, opens Sat 11 AM

    Friday 11 AM–3 PM, 5 PM–10 PM

    Online
    WebsiteInstagram
  56. Rank 432. Asuke

    Sushi

    The awards


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    Address
    1-5-5 Azabujuban, Minato Ward, Tokyo 106-0045, Japan · Minato Ward
    Hours

    Closed now, opens Sat 5:30 PM

    Friday 5:30 PM–8 PM

    Online
    Website
  59. Rank 432. Bini

    Italian

    The awards


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    Address
    20-24 Hommachi, Ise City, Mie 516-0074, Japan · Ise City
    Hours

    Closed now, opens Sat noon

    Friday Noon–3 PM, 5:30 PM–9:30 PM

    Online
    Website
  61. Rank 432. Bon.nu

    French

    The awards


    Address
    4-22-17 Yoyogi, Shibuya Ward, Tokyo 151-0053, Japan · Shibuya Ward
    Hours

    Closed now, opens Sat noon

    Friday Noon–1 PM, 6 PM–8:30 PM

    Online
    Website
  62. Rank 432. Cá sento

    Portuguese


  63. Rank 432. ca'enne

    Italian

    The awards


    Address
    10222-25 Toyohirajitougaku, Chino City, Nagano 391-0213, Japan · Chino City
    Hours

    Closed now, opens Sat noon

    Friday Noon–2 PM, 6 PM–10 PM

    Online
    Website
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  68. Rank 432. Cheval

    French

    The name is French for horse, and the chef named it partly because she was born in the Year of the Horse and partly because the neighborhood translates roughly as "post-horse town," which is the kind of origin story that sounds made up but isn't. This is a French restaurant with an à la carte menu only, the preparations kept deliberately simple, and a risotto on the menu that riffs on a local clam-and-rice dish from the chef's home ward.


    Address
    12-20 Nihombashiodemmacho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, Tokyo 103-0011, Japan
    Hours

    Open now, until 11:30 PM

    Friday 5 PM–11:30 PM

    Reserve
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    Online
    Instagram
  69. Rank 432. Chez Inno

    French


    Address
    2-4-16 Kyobashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, Tokyo 104-0031, Japan · Tokyo
    Hours

    Closed now, opens Sat 11:30 AM

    Friday 11:30 AM–1:30 PM, 6 PM–8:30 PM

    Online
    Website
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  72. Rank 432. common

    Japanese

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  73. Rank 432. Convivio

    Italian

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  74. Rank 432. Courage

    French


  75. Rank 432. CRAFTALE

    French

    The awards


    Address
    1-16-11 Aobadai, Meguro Ward, Tokyo 153-0042, Japan · Meguro Ward
    Hours

    Closes soon, 10:30 PM, in 1 min

    Friday 6 PM–10:30 PM

    Online
    WebsiteInstagram
  76. Rank 432. credo

    French

    The awards


    Address
    5-21-11 Iida, Yamagata City, Yamagata 990-2332, Japan · Yamagata City
    Hours

    Closes soon, 11 PM, in 31 min

    Friday Noon–3 PM, 6 PM–11 PM

    Online
    Instagram
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  78. Rank 432. Dogo Kaishū

    Japanese

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    Address
    5-13-5 Kanagusuku, Naha City, Okinawa 901-0155, Japan · Naha City
    Hours

    Closes soon, 11 PM, in 31 min

    Friday Noon–3 PM, 6:30 PM–11 PM

    Online
    Instagram
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    Address
    2-4-10 Annoyamachi, Toyama City, Toyama 930-0087, Japan · Toyama City
    Hours

    Closed now, opens Sat noon

    Friday Noon–2:30 PM, 6 PM–10 PM

    Online
    Website
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    Address
    25 Edomachi, Kuwana City, Mie 511-0022, Japan · Kuwana City
    Hours

    Closed now, opens Sat noon

    Friday Noon–12:30 PM, 6 PM–7 PM

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  83. Rank 432. Eizan

    Japanese

    The awards


    Address
    10-3 Noboricho, Hiroshima City, Hiroshima 730-0016, Japan · Hiroshima City
    Hours

    Closed now, opens Sat 6 PM

    Friday Noon–2:30 PM, 6 PM–10 PM

    Online
    Website
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  85. Rank 432. eman

    Spanish


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  88. Rank 432. ÉPURÉ

    French

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  89. Rank 432. Erretegia

    Wood-fired Mediterranean

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    Address
    5513-142 Kitayama, Chino City, Nagano 391-0301, Japan · Chino City
    Hours

    Closed now, opens Sat noon

    Friday Noon–1:30 PM, 5:45 PM–7 PM

    Online
    WebsiteInstagram
  91. Rank 432. essere

    Italian

    The awards


    Address
    2-13-1 Kitakutamachi, Okayama City, Okayama 700-0825, Japan · Okayama City
    Hours

    Closed now, opens Sat noon

    Friday Noon–3 PM, 6 PM–10 PM

    Online
    WebsiteInstagram
  92. Rank 432. et NOU

    French

    The awards


    Address
    9-19 Sennichicho, Kagoshima City, Kagoshima 892-0843, Japan · Kagoshima City
    Hours

    Closed now, opens Sat noon

    Friday Noon–1 PM, 6 PM–9 PM

    Online
    WebsiteInstagram
  93. Rank 432. Etsumi Ittou

    Japanese

    The awards


    Address
    2-1-7 Haruyama, Fukui City, Fukui 910-0019, Japan · Fukui City
    Hours

    Closed now, opens Sat 6 PM

    Friday 6 PM–10 PM

    Online
    Website
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    Address
    10-8 Tatsumicho, Takasaki City, Gunma 370-0835, Japan · Takasaki City
    Hours

    Closed now, opens Sat noon

    Friday Noon–2:30 PM, 6 PM–10 PM

  95. Rank 432. fenua

    French

    The awards


    Address
    3338-2 Miyakubocho Tomoura, Imabari City, Ehime 794-2204, Japan · Imabari City
    Hours

    Closed now, opens Sat noon

    Friday Noon–2 PM, 6 PM–8 PM

    Online
    WebsiteInstagram
  96. Rank 432. fierté

    French

    The awards


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