Posh and Michelin

• Unagi Akimoto
  It’s easy to miss Unagi Akimoto in Kojimachi if you aren’t looking for it. But behind the unassuming wooden doors is some of the best broiled eel in Tokyo.
• Ginza Sushi Aoki
  Ginza has no shortage of amazing sushi restaurants. Sushi Aoki, a 1-star Michelin restaurant is a tiny restaurant down a quiet lane in Ginza that’s a great place to begin your sushi journey.
• Bird Land
  Renowned Michelin-starred yakitori restaurant Bird Land in Ginza might be intimidating for some - but the Marunouchi branch is far more accessible and relaxed, and you’ll get the same amazing ingredients and service, too.
• Ginza Sushiko Honten
  Ginza Sushiko Honten has 1 Michelin star and the honor of being one of the oldest sushi places in Tokyo. Naturally, it has the sushi chops to match these accolades.
• Ginza Sushi Aoki
  Ginza has no shortage of amazing sushi restaurants. Sushi Aoki, a 1-star Michelin restaurant is a tiny restaurant down a quiet lane in Ginza that’s a great place to begin your sushi journey.
• Ginza Kyubey
  Sushi empire Kyubey is one of Tokyo’s most famous high-end sushi restaurants. At the Ginza branch, you’ll get quality sushi without the rigid atmosphere of tiny counter seaters.
• Tenichi Ginza Honten
  Tenichi in Ginza is a fantastic if slightly expensive restaurant for tempura. Given that people like Frank Sinatra and Gorbachev have eaten here, however, the price tag is probably worth it.
• Takazawa
  Takazawa, an exclusive 10-seater restaurant in Akasaka, serves artistic, impeccably-cooked Japanese-French cuisine with a price tag to match. Worth going at least once if you have deep pockets.
• Narisawa
  With two Michelin stars under its belt, Yoshihiro Narisawa’s eponymous restaurant in Aoyama is a favorite with gourmands all over the world. If you like several-hour intellectual exercises in gastronomy, this may be the right place for you.
• Akasaka Kikunoi
  At Akasaka Kikunoi, you won’t need to head out west for a taste of Kyoto. Enjoy the ancient capital’s finest kaiseki right in the heart of Tokyo.
• Agaru Sagaru Nishi-Iru Higashi-Iru
  Kaiseki doesn’t always have to be expensive. Agaru Sagaru Nishi-Iru Higashi-Iru in Harajuku serves affordable modern kaiseki dinners - great for initiates to Japanese fine dining.
• atelier Morimoto XEX
  Like many restaurants in Roppongi, eating at atelier Morimoto XEX doesn’t come cheap. But some truly excellent teppanyaki can be had here if you’re willing to splurge.
• En Izakaya
  Need to impress someone with slightly more upscale surroundings, but also need to keep dinner affordable and delicious? Check out En in Shinjuku, the izakaya that ticks all these boxes and more.
• Hibiki Shinjuku-ten
  When you need a special-occasion izakaya for a night out in Shinjuku, look no further than Hibiki. It’s worth dining there for the stunning night views alone.
• Hitsumabushi Bincho Ginza
  If you’d like a refined meal of unagi while exploring Ginza, then this Nagoya-style restaurant is sure to please.
• Sasanoyuki
  For an unforgettable tofu meal, visit Sasanoyuki near Ueno. It’s an old-fashioned restaurant, but that’s all part of the experience.
• Jomon Roppongi
  The slightly upscale Jomon Roppongi is a firm favorite with locals, and it’s easy to see why. Everyone’s sure to love their delicious, unpretentious Hakata-style grilled skewers.
• Nakajima
  At JPY800, Nakajima is one of the cheapest Michelin-starred meals in town that’s a favourite with locals and tourists alike. Head to Shinjuku for this delicious bargain of a sardine lunch.
• Sukiyabashi Jiro Roppongi – Sushi Lunch
  If you’re set on eating at Sukiyabashi Jiro but can’t snag seats there, try your luck with Jiro's son's restaurant Sukiyabashi Jiro Roppongi instead. Read our guide to securing reservations here and decide for yourself whether it’s worth eating here or not.
• Ukai-tei
  Michelin-starred teppanyaki dining is not for those on a budget. But for those with spare change, eating at Ukai-tei in Omotesando is an incredible and memorable gustatory experience.

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