It´s no surprise to anyone anymore that Japan´s capital is also one of the world´s greatest dining capitals. By some counts there are a staggering around 160,000 restaurants, ranging from casual hole-in-the-wall eateries to fine Michelin-starred temples of gourmet excellence (of which, by the way, there are more than any other city in the world - 135), and covering the entire gamut of world cuisines. But since you probably didn´t travel all the way here to eat French, Indian, or Italian, here´s a list of some of the city´s best Japanese dining experiences which have garnered the prized accolades from Michelin:
Ishikawa
Many people think that Hideki Ishikawa is a master of the kaiseki style of cooking at his namesake restaurant in Shinjuku. Traditional Japanese kaiseki (or kaiseki-ryori) is a banquet with many courses meant to show how versatile the cook is. Your multi-course meal will include foods that are in season and made with local ingredients, like rice with matsutake mushrooms and grilled eel with sweet onions. The three Michelin stars that this restaurant has are well-earned.
Ginza Kojyu
If you like fine kaiseki food, don't miss the summertime special of chargrilled wild unagi (or freshwater eel) from the cook. The two-hour course of kaiseki at Ginza Kojyu is one of the best in the expedition Tokyo city. It is located in Ginza, a fancy area with a lot of shops that sell expensive brands.
Ginza, 10
Ten Ichi is now in more than one place, but the original is still in Ginza. There is no question that the food is fresh. When shrimp are still alive, right before they are dipped in batter and thrown into hot oil, is the best time to eat them. The fine batter lets the tasty filling take center stage.
Robuchon, J.
The main restaurant of famous French chef Joel Robuchon is in the middle of Tokyo, in a French chateau that was built for purpose. Dishes with three Michelin stars, like lobster ravioli with Japanese radish, are made with French skills and the best Japanese ingredients. The dessert trolley that is Robuchon's specialty is a delicious way to end a great meal.
RyuGin
The modern food made by Seiji Yamamoto brings kaiseki eating into the present day. Fresh, high-quality ingredients that are in season are still important, but modern cooking methods are also used. RyuGin is a great place to eat modern Japanese food, and it gets all three Michelin stars it has been given.
Sait Sushi
Even though Sushi Sait lost its three Michelin stars in 2019 when it stopped taking walk-in customers, it is still generally thought to be the best sushi restaurant in Tokyo. The cook and owner is very nice, and the food is very good, especially the tuna and squid.
Sawada Sushi
Even though it only has six seats, this tiny sushi bar has two Michelin stars because it serves some of the best sushi in expeditation Tokyo. Formerly a truck driver, Koji Sawada is now the cook and owner of the restaurant. He takes great care to serve only the best seafood, like abalone and needle fish that are very tender, and to cook the long grain rice with white vinegar.
Takazawa
At their small restaurant, Yoshiaki Takazawa is the cook, and his wife Akiko takes care of the customers. A 15-vegetable ratatouille is turned into a small terrine to show h
The tempura here is light, airy, and made with the finest fresh ingredients. Prawn tempura is very tasty because it has the lightest batter and the freshest fish. The veggies are treated with the same respect as the more expensive ones.
Toshiya Kadowaki
The two-Michelin-star restaurant's kaiseki food was very good. Kadowaki is mostly Japanese, but there are some French parts to it. Don’t forget to grab the beauty of this place and its delicious food. He never settles for anything less than the best. You could have snapper with hot pepper, white asparagus with sesame sauce, or mountain vegetables. The food is wonderful and made with skill.
Yoshitake Sushi
Masahiro Yoshitake is thought by many to be one of the best sushi cooks in Tokyo. The way he makes his "Edomae" red vinegar rice makes me think of the Edo period. The seafood is fresh and tasty because the cook doesn't bother going to the central market. Yoshitake Sushi is one of the best places in Tokyo. It has been given three Michelin stars for its authentic sushi.
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