{"id":45807,"date":"2026-02-16T16:20:18","date_gmt":"2026-02-16T05:20:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/?p=45807"},"modified":"2026-02-16T16:20:19","modified_gmt":"2026-02-16T05:20:19","slug":"the-best-restaurants-in-tokyo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/the-best-restaurants-in-tokyo\/","title":{"rendered":"12 of the Best Restaurants in Tokyo"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

From cutting-edge kaiseki to intimate ramen joints worth queueing for, this is our handpicked selection of Tokyo\u2019s best eats.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s\u00a0no secret that Japan<\/a> is home to some of the world\u2019s\u00a0best\u00a0cuisine\u00a0and\u00a0nowhere\u00a0showcases\u00a0that better than Tokyo\u00a0\u2013\u00a0the city with the highest number of Michelin-starred restaurants in the world, boasting an impressive 160\u00a0starred eateries. Here,\u00a0omakase\u00a0magic meets alleyway yakitori and tiny\u00a0izakayas\u00a0<\/em>(Japanese-style pubs), with plenty of reasons to loosen your belt.\u00a0Read on for our pick of just some of the best restaurants in Tokyo.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Nakiryu, Otsuka<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

You can\u2019t come to Tokyo<\/a> without slurping some soul-warming ramen, and Nakiryu serves some of the best in the city. So good, in fact, that locals and tourists alike are willing to queue for up to two hours to earn their bowl \u2013 so, come prepared to wait and arrive early. Don’t miss the best-selling tantanmen <\/em>(dan dan noodles in a rich, spicy sesame-based broth), which has won the hearts of many since 2017. The restaurant once even gained a Michelin star, though the guide has since stopped awarding stars to ramen restaurants (much to the collective dismay of noodle fans).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Top tip:<\/strong> Cash is king at Nakiryu, orders are limited to one ramen per person, and weekdays have shorter waiting times \u2013 so plan ahead and slurp smarter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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