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Best Restaurants in Tokyo (2026)

Tokyo has an extraordinary range of restaurants, from tiny noodle counters to some of the most celebrated tasting menus in the world, and many of the best meals are surprisingly affordable. Bowls of ramen at AFURI Ebisu or the round-the-clock Nagi counter in Golden Gai, udon cut to order at Udon Shin, and tonkatsu at Maisen in Aoyama all cost little and show how seriously Tokyo takes everyday food. For a taste of the old city, Kanda Matsuya has served soba since 1884, and Komagata Dozeu near Asakusa has cooked loach hotpots since 1801.

At the top end, Narisawa and Den need booking well in advance, and each has strict rules: Narisawa takes online bookings only, while Den books by phone only. Classic Ginza counters such as Kyubey for sushi and Ten-ichi for tempura are easier to reserve, and lunch is the most affordable way to try them. Asakusa Imahan is a traditional setting for sukiyaki. Many restaurants close one day a week, some add a service charge, and queues are common at lunchtime, so arrive early or book through the official channels. Gonpachi in Nishi-Azabu is a dependable choice for groups and late dinners.

12 places · Updated November 12, 2026

Our top 3 restaurants in Tokyo

  1. Narisawa Innovative Japanese tasting menu, Minami-AoyamaChef Yoshihiro Narisawa's acclaimed Aoyama restaurant, serving a seasonal tasting menu built around Japanese ingredients, forests and the farming landscape.
  2. Den Modern kaiseki, JingumaeZaiyu Hasegawa's playful modern kaiseki restaurant in Jingumae, known for warm hospitality and a seasonal tasting menu with a sense of humour.
  3. Kyubey Ginza Edomae sushi, GinzaA long-established Ginza sushi house serving Edomae-style nigiri at the counter, part of a family business that has been running for around 90 years.

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1. Narisawa

Innovative Japanese tasting menu$$$$Minami-Aoyama

Chef Yoshihiro Narisawa's acclaimed Aoyama restaurant, serving a seasonal tasting menu built around Japanese ingredients, forests and the farming landscape.

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2. Den

Modern kaiseki$$$$Jingumae

Zaiyu Hasegawa's playful modern kaiseki restaurant in Jingumae, known for warm hospitality and a seasonal tasting menu with a sense of humour.

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3. Kyubey Ginza

Edomae sushi$$$$Ginza

A long-established Ginza sushi house serving Edomae-style nigiri at the counter, part of a family business that has been running for around 90 years.

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7. Kanda Matsuya

Traditional soba$$Kanda

A soba restaurant in Kanda founded in 1884, serving handmade buckwheat noodles such as cold morisoba and hot kashiwa nanban in an old-style dining room.

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9. Komagata Dozeu

Traditional loach restaurant$$Asakusa

A restaurant near Asakusa serving dojo loach dishes since 1801, best known for dozeunabe, a shallow hotpot of loach simmered at the table.

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11. Udon Shin

Udon noodles$Yoyogi

A small udon shop near Shinjuku Station's south side where noodles are cut and boiled to order, balancing firm bite with soft stretch.

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