Across categories and neighborhoods. The list I'd hand a friend with a week in Tokyo.
Den
Seasonal menus of strikingly presented contemporary dishes, with wine pairings, in a stylish space.
Must order: Dentucky Fried Chicken, Stuffed Mukago
Florilège
Acclaimed, French-inspired tasting menus & drink pairings served at a counter around a show kitchen.
Must order: Sustainable Wagyu, Fermented Vegetables
Narisawa
Fine-dining restaurant serving a seasonal & carefully sourced menu of innovative Japanese dishes.
Must order: Bread of the Forest, Satoyama Scenery
Sushi Arai
Streamlined, sophisticated venue offering a menu of refined sushi & sashimi bites.
Udatsu Sushi
Quality sushi counter in Meguro with excellent omakase.
Tempura Kondo
Modern restaurant serving freshly fried seafood & vegetable tempura from the open kitchen.
Japanese Ramen Gokan
Innovative ramen shop with unique broth combinations.
Rāmenya Shima
Compact ramen shop serving traditional bowls & beer in a warm, unfussy space with an open kitchen.
Tonkatsu Hinata
Simple venue offering specialty deep-fried, breaded pork tonkatsu with soy sauce, cabbage & rice.
Dashin Soan
Homemade noodles & traditional dishes are offered in this understated restaurant.
Spicy Curry Roka
Hole-in-the-wall spot for Indian-inspired chicken & lamb curries paired with minced pork rice.
The Pizza Bar On 38th
Mandarin Oriental rooftop pizzeria serving Neapolitan pies with spectacular Tokyo views.
Savoy Tomato & Cheese
Beloved Azabu pizzeria serving just two perfect pies: Margherita and Marinara.
Fuglen Tokyo
Cocktails, coffee & Scandinavian baked goods in a trendy, wood-paneled space with vintage decor.
SCREWDRIVER
Shibuya cocktail bar with quality drinks and vinyl records.
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