Tokija, kā jūs, iespējams, esat dzirdējuši, ir mājvieta vairāk Michelin zvaigzni restorānu nekā jebkurā citā pasaules pilsētā, 230, kā no 2019. Tomēr, ja jūs meklējat top restorāniem Tokijā, jums nav (obligāti) nepieciešamība pusdienot kaut kur dārgi vai grūti iekļūt. Tie ir Tokijas labākie restorāni, no multi-kursu Kaiseki restorāni ģimenes kafejnīcas apkalpo kausējuma-in-your-muti komforts pārtikas.
Hakushu
Adrese: 17-17-10 Sakuragaokachō, Shibuya City, Tokijas līdz 150-0031, Japānā
Tālrunis: +81 3-3461-0546
Ja jūs meklējat baudīt autentisku Tepanjaki pieredzi sirdī Shinjuku, Hakusyu ir jūsu labākais. No grilētiem Wagyu liellopu uz sulīgu omāru astes, vistas un pat vairāk veggies, nekā jūs varētu pieņemt, tas ir godīgs dekadents restorānvagonos pieredzi par to, kas noteikti ir viens no labākajiem Tokijas restorāniem.
Oficiāli, Hakusyu nepieņem rezervācijas no ārvalstīm, kas ir novedis daudz portālu, kas piedāvā rezervēšanas pakalpojumus par maksu. Tomēr, ja jūs nevarat runāt japāņu vai zvaniet Japāna, bet nevēlaties maksāt augšu, jūs varat vienkārši ir jūsu Viesnīcas darbinieki rezervējuma jūsu vārdā.
suši Aoyagi
Adrese: 1-Chome-9-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda City, Tokyo līdz 100-0005, Japāna
Tālrunis: +81 3-6269-9428
Viens no vairākiem suši bāru šajā sarakstā top restorāniem Tokijā, Suši Aoyagi iegūst punktus par tās atrašanās vietu laikā Tokyo Station Hotel, mantojuma naktsmītnes izmitināti iekšpusē vēsturiskās fasādes ultra-mūsdienu Tokijas stacijas. Šeit tas viss par pavāra izvēli, kalpoja gan kā vieglāku suši un sašimi kursu vai vairāku kursu kaiseki ēdienkartes, kas arī redzamas miso zupa, desertu un vairāki siltie ēdieni.
Padoms: Ja jums ir vakara lidojums izbrauc vienu no Tokijas divām lidostām, bet nevēlaties nokost vairāk, nekā jūs varat košļāt, pirms jūs atstāt Japāna, veikt pusdienas rezervāciju Sushi Aoyagi, kuras atrašanās vieta padara to viegli, lai būtu pa ceļam kad esat pabeidzis.
okonomiyaki Sometaro
Adrese: 2-Chome-2-2 Nishiasakusa, Taito City, Tokyo līdz 111-0035, Japāna
Tālrunis: +81 3-3844-9502
Mēs ne nosvērt (vismaz ne šeit) par to, vai Hiroshima- vai Osaka stila okonomiyaki ir labākais (nemaz nerunājot par oriģinālu) versija Japānas slavens pikantu pankūka, kas redz gaļu, dārzeņus un citas sastāvdaļas pildījumu iekšpusē loksnes olu, kas pēc tam parasti nodzēst ar mērces un rotā. Sometaro, kas atrodas Asakusa, ir kalpo up to pašu recepti savu klasisko okonomiyaki kopš 1937. gada, tomēr, lai Tokyo ir vismaz 80 gadus pierādījumu, ka tā arī vajadzētu būt, kas darbojas uz Japānas labākajiem.
PADOMS: Sometaro ir old-school vairāk veidos, nekā vienu. Papildus piedāvājot tikai tradicionālo tatami mat sēdvietas, restorāns pieņem tikai skaidrā naudā.
Rokurinsha
Adrese: Japāna, 〒100-0005 Tokija lai, Chiyoda City, Marunouchi, 1-Chome-9-1東京駅一番街B1東京ラーメンストリート内
Tālrunis: +81 3-3286-0166
Ja jūsu meklēšanas top restorāniem Tokijā ietver Ramen makaronu zupa, tas ir iespējams, beigās pie Rokurinsha. Atrodas starp tā saukto “Tokyo Ramen ielu” no Tokijas stacija, Rokurinsha atšķir sevi no saviem kaimiņiem, jo tā specializējas tsukemen, veidu ramen kur jūs pavārs auksts nūdeles sevi, iegremdējot tos bļodā ar karstu brāli.
PADOMS: Rokurinsha ir naudas tikai, jūs faktiski pasūtījumu caur mašīnu! Turklāt atrunas nav iespējama tāpēc esiet gatavi gaidīt rindā. Diemžēl, jo Tokijas stacija ir aizņemts visu dienu, Tokyo Ramen iela (Rokurinsha un elsehwere) vienmēr mēdz būt aizņemts, kā arī.
Shirubee
Adrese: 2-Chome-18-2 Kitazawa, Setagaya City, Tokyo līdz 155-0031, Japāna
Tālrunis: +81 3-3413-3785
Ceļojums uz Tokiju ir pilnīga bez braucienam uz Izakaya, vai tradicionālās japāņu krogā. Un, lai gan tur ir daudz pazīstamu izakaya biļetes uz piedāvājums Shirubee, gūžas Shimo-Kitazawa apkārtnē Setagaya, fiziskā atmosfēra Shirubee kaut jūtas kā iet atpakaļ laikā, pat tad, ja pakalpojums ir mūsdienu. No otras puses, pat šķietami tradicionālie ēdieni ir modernas pieskārienus, piemēram, nikujaka Japānas liellopu gaļas sautējums pasniedz ar ķiploku maizi, visas lietas.
TIP: Shirubee only accepts reservations via phone at +81 3-3413-3785, but many staff members speak English. Unlike many smaller Izakaya in Tokyo, Shirube does accept credit cards.
Kagurazaka Ishikawa
Address : Japan, 〒162-0825 Tōkyō-to, Shinjuku City, Kagurazaka, 5-chōme−5−３７ 高村ビル 1F
Phone : +81 3-5225-0173
Arguably the best restaurant in Shinjuku and therefore among the top restaurants in Tokyo, Michelin-starred Kagurazaka Ishikawa presents a uniquely Japanese take on the uniquely Japanese kaiseki style of dining: Ingredients (and, therefore, menus) that correspond to the four seasons of Japan. If you come in winter, for example, one course might pair rich Japanese duck with delicate winter spinach.
TIP: Kagurazaka Ishikawa has outsourced its reservations to Omakase, a Japanese reservations platform in the beta stage as of August 2019. Note that the restaurant is closed during Golden Week, a busy domestic travel period for Japanese people in late April and early May.
Takazawa
Address : 3-chōme-5-2 Akasaka, 港区 Minato City, Tōkyō-to 107-0052, Japan
Phone : +81 3-3505-5052
Not all the top restaurants in Tokyo are Japanese—well, at least not purely. Akasaka’s Takazawa, for its part, spotlights the French-Japanese fusion cuisine of chef Michelin-starred chef Yoshiaki Takazawa. Many elements of the tasting menu vary over time, but certain ones (such as a modular ratatouille, which seems crafted to resemble a Japanese bento box) are more or less staples.
TIP: Takazawa accepts reservations via email—and you do need to make one. This famed place only seats 10, so your chances of being able to walk in are minuscule, at best. If you don’t receive a reply to your reservation request, make sure to check your spam folder, as the restaurant has reported problems with this.
Kanda Yabu Soba
Address : 2 Chome-10 Kanda Awajicho, Chiyoda City, Tokyo 101-0063, Japan
Phone : +81 3-3251-0287
Even if you love a delicate plate of sushi or a steaming bowl of ramen, there’s sometimes nothing better than simple soba buckwheat noodles, served cold and dipped into wasabi-seasoned shoyu sauce. If this sounds right up your alley, consider a meal at Kanda Yabu Soba. In addition to offering such satisfying food, this restaurant is housed in an 80-year old Edo-style house near convenient Kanda station.
TIP: Reservations are not accepted here—and neither are credit cards. Come with plenty of cash, and with patience in case you need to wait.
Tonki
Address : 1-chōme-1-2 Shimomeguro, Meguro City, Tōkyō-to 153-0064, Japan
Phone : +81 3-3491-9928
There are few better examples of Japanese comfort food than tonkatsu (thick cut pork breaded in panko and deep friend)—and there’s nowhere better in Tokyo to sample it than at Tonki. Situated in a historical home just steps from the popular Meguro River, Tonki has been serving up tender tonkatsu for more than 80 years—try its original classic tonkatsu to see the best evidence as to why.
TIP: Reservations aren’t required for Tonki but you should expect to wait, especially during sakura season when nearby Meguro River is exploding with cherry blossoms. Don’t let the spacious two-story design fool you into thinking you can walk right in!
Kyobashi Tempura Fukamachi
Address : 2-chōme-5-2 Kyōbashi, 中央区 Chuo City, Tōkyō-to 104-0031, Japan
Phone : +81 3-5250-8777
Tokyo has dozens of incredible tempura spots, but Fukamachi is a cut above the rest—and not because its flash-fried meats and veggies have earned the shop a Michelin star. Although many dishes here are of the traditional sort, the most popular one is also the most innovative one: A tempura version of uni sea urchin wrapped in aromatic oba leaf.
TIP: Fukamachi only accepts reservations by phone (+81-3-5250-8777) and in Japanese. If you can’t speak Japanese and don’t know anyone who can, speak to your hotel’s concierge about getting a reservation.
Ain Soph. Ginza
Address : 4-chōme-12-1 Ginza, Chuo City, Tōkyō-to 104-0061, Japan
Phone : +81 3-6228-4241
Both in Tokyo specifically and in Japan in general, vegan food might not be the first place your mind goes. However, the artistic Japanese-style vegan fare on offer at Ginza’s Ain Soph. can compete with the meatiest or fishiest items on this list, anyway. The shop’s most famous offering is its vegan bento box, which sees fresh ingredients like lotus root and daikon radish paired with vegan versions of sushi and sashimi.
TIP: Like many restaurants in Tokyo, Ain Soph. closes for a few hours between lunch and dinner, in this case between 4-6 p.m. Make sure to time your visit accordingly.
Ukai
Address : Japan, 〒104-0061 Tōkyō-to, Chuo City, Ginza, 5-chōme−15−８ 時事通信ビル 1F
Phone : +81 3-3544-5252
If you’ve never been a fan of tofu, you probably haven’t had it in Japan. Tokyo’s legendary toufuya Ukai, which is located at the base of Tokyo Tower in Shiba Park, sets the record straight on how this misunderstood bean curd should be served. Among the recommended preparations of Ukai’s tofu, which is prepared in-house with fresh spring water, is age-dengaku, wherein it is sliced, fried and then cooked over wood charcoal.
TIP: If you make a reservation and decide not to show, you’ll need to pay 50 percent of the set menu cost, per-person, as a penalty. Don’t change your mind!
Kozue
Address : 3-chōme-7-1-2 Nishishinjuku, Shinjuku City, Tōkyō-to 160-0023, Japan
Phone : +81 3-5323-3460
Of all the rooftops in Tokyo, none are as well-known at that of the Park Hyatt Shinjuku, made famous in the iconic film “Lost in Translation.” While it was the hotel’s New York Bar that featured in that movie, Kozue is far from a second take. Featuring modern takes on traditional Japanese dishes that also emphasize seasonally available ingredients (think traditional tuna sashimi boxed in by seaweed “towers” that strangely resemble the skyscrapers just out your window), Kozue embodies both Tokyo’s timeliness and its futuristic quality as well.
TIP: Kozue officially only requires reservations for parties of greater than 10 in size, but one is always recommended. On the other hand, it’s easy to turn up at New York Bar without a prior reservation.
Narisawa
Address : 2-chōme-6-15 Minamiaoyama, Minato City, Tōkyō-to 107-0062, Japan
Phone : +81 3-5785-0799
Listed among the world’s Top 50 restaurants more than a few times, Minami-Aoyama’s Narisawa is certainly one of the top Tokyo restaurants. Conceptually, traditional Japanese “Satoyama” culture (which centers sustainable harvest and conception, both over time and through the seasons) is at the center of two Michelin star Narisawa. The tasting menu changes by the day, but can manifest itself in dishes like “bread of the forest” made with live grains, hand-pickled mountain herbs and Hokkaido shrimp sashimi accented with the edible blossoms of fresh-picked flowers.
TIP: Reservations for Narisawa open on the first day of the month before you want to dine. If you wanted to eat dinner on Sept. 15, you could reserve your table as early as Aug. 1.
Isshin
Address : Japan, 〒150-0033 Tōkyō-to, Shibuya City, Sarugakuchō, 30−３ ツインビル代官山A棟B１
Phone : +81 3-6455-1614
If you’re on the hunt for Michelin-starred sushi but plan to be in Tokyo’s northeastern Asakusa district rather than near Tokyo Station, Isshin is the place to go. Order the nightly tasting menu, which includes five starters and 10 pieces of sushi, with many starters prepared in the shigoto, or “stewing” style.
TIP: In spite of Isshin’s almost legendary status, it’s relatively easy to get a booking here, particularly if you go through a hotel concierge. Still, if you know your plans will include a meal here several weeks in advance, early is always better.
Misono
Address : Japan, 〒160-0021 Tōkyō-to, Shinjuku City, Kabukichō, 2-chōme−13−６ メトロプラザビル5F
Phone : +81 90-2222-3288
It’s difficult to pick just one amazing Tokyo restaurant in Ginza, but Misono ticks a lot of boxes. In addition to the delicacies served off its steaming grill, where the finest Kobe beef is the centerpiece, Misono offers panoramic views of Ginza and surrounding parts of the city, including Tokyo Tower in the distance. The performance of the grill chef is also part of the meal, and is a true marvel to behold.
TIP: Reservations are absolutely necessary for Misono, but they are only accepted by phone at +81-3-3344-6351.
Hibari
Address : 2-chōme-26-4 Kabukichō, Shinjuku City, Tōkyō-to 160-0021, Japan
Phone : +81 3-3209-5656
Who says a sushi meal in Tokyo has to be fancy? Stop at Hibari, a kaiten (conveyor-belt) sushi restaurant located in the heart of Shinjuku for a delicious, down-to-earth lunch of dinner. Featuring sushi prices according to the color of plate, as well as a tablet for ordering other items like appetizers, desserts and of course sake, this is a convenient and affordable place to enjoy top restaurants in Tokyo without the pomp and circumstance.
TIP: Hibari doesn’t accept reservations, though on busy days and nights, you might need to wait in line for a seat.
Ryugin
Address : Japan, 〒100-0006 Tōkyō-to, Chiyoda City, Yūrakuchō, 1-chōme−1−２ ミッドタウン日比谷７F
Phone : +81 3-6630-0007
Boasting three Michelin stars and a location just opposite Hibiya Park in the heart of Tokyo, Ryugin presents an innovative take on kaiseki, traditional multi-course Japanese dining. Although the menu is ever-changing, you can count on a culinary journey that includes both classic Japanese items like sashimi and cutting-edge cooking styles, such as molecular gastronomy.
TIP: While a hotel concierge can ease the process of a reservation at certain restaurants in Tokyo, one is required for Ryugin, where private reservations are forbidden in order to help reduce no-shows.
Chocolatier Inamura Shozo
Address : 7-chōme-19-5 Yanaka, Taito City, Tōkyō-to 110-0001, Japan
Phone : +81 3-6802-5501
Who says the top restaurant in Tokyo has to serve a full meal? Inamura Shozo chocolate shop, to be sure, located in historical Yanaka, certainly offers enough calories in its delectable desserts to replace a meal. Try the Chocolate Dome, which sees hazelnut- and vanilla-infused cherries covered with a dome of hard, shiny chocolate.
TIP: Inamura Shozo doesn’t require or even accept reservations, but it can get crowded, especially on weekends. Try to go around the time it opens (10 am every day but Monday, when it’s closed) to avoid having to line up.
Tapas Molecular Bar
Address : 2-1-1, ２丁目-１ 日本橋室町 中央区 東京都 103-8328, Japan
Phone : +81 3-3270-8188
Housed inside Tokyo’s Mandarin Oriental Hotel in the heart of the city center, Tapas Molecular Bar spotlights “molecular cuisine.” This innovative cooking style is somewhat nebulous, apart from its investigation of the physical and chemical transformations of food through cooking, often using liquid nitrogen. An illustrative example of a Tapas dish (the menu is ever-changing) is “New Soba,” creating squeezing a gelatinous version of buckwheat flour out of a tube.
TIP: Tapas offers only two seatings per night (6:30 and 8 p.m.) with a maximum of eight guests each seating. Make your reservation on the website linked above, or ask your hotel’s concierge to do so for you.