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In a city renowned for culinary excellence, Tokyo's tonkatsu scene stands as a testament to how the seemingly simple art of deep-frying pork can be elevated to gastronomic heights. The Michelin Guide's Bib Gourmand distinction—awarded to...

The Michelin Guide has become the global standard for restaurant ratings and culinary excellence. In the Michelin system, establishments are evaluated with three stars for "exceptional cuisine worth a special journey," two stars for "exc...

This guide showcases 12 exceptional traditional Japanese cuisine (washoku) and kaiseki restaurants in Ginza and surrounding areas that earned Michelin recognition in 2025. The complete 2025 Michelin Guide features 64 Japanese fine dining...

Few Japanese culinary experiences rival the delicate artistry of perfectly grilled unagi (freshwater eel). With its caramelized exterior, tender flesh, and sweet-savory glaze, unagi represents one of Japan's most treasured delicacies, pa...

What is Bib Gourmand? Bib Gourmand is one of Michelin's evaluation criteria that recognizes restaurants offering exceptional value—places that serve carefully prepared dishes using quality ingredients for under ¥5,000. The Bib Gourmand s...

Soba (buckwheat noodles) is an iconic part of Japanese food culture. During the Edo period, it was consumed more frequently than sushi or tempura, making it truly the food of the common people. Today, it remains a beloved traditional dis...

Here’s a ranking of Tokyo’s best Yoshoku restaurants based on Tabelog ratings. On Tabelog, Japan’s most influential restaurant review site, establishments with scores above 3.2 are considered excellent, while those above 3.5 are highly s...

Here's a ranking of Tokyo's best tonkatsu restaurants based on Tabelog ratings. On Tabelog, Japan's most influential restaurant review site, establishments with scores above 3.2 are considered excellent, while those above 3.5 are highly ...

Tokyo is a legendary destination for ramen enthusiasts worldwide. With thousands of ramen shops competing for attention, finding truly exceptional establishments can be challenging. This ranking presents the top 20 ramen shops in Tokyo a...

A curated selection of restaurants offering exceptional value in the ¥2,000-¥5,000 range in Ueno and Okachimachi. Maguro Bitoまぐろ人 Experience premium-grade tuna sourced from Yamako, the same supplier that serves Ginza's most prestigio...