my top ten bites of Japan! 1. Jambo Hanare 2. Sushi Arai 3. Hikiniku to Come 4. 400℃ Pizza 5. Maguro

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my top ten bites of Japan! 1. Jambo Hanare 2. Sushi Arai 3. Hikiniku to Come 4. 400℃ Pizza 5. Maguro2:34

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Discover the top 10 must-try dishes and restaurants in Japan, from Michelin-recognized ramen to the best wagyu barbecue, featuring spots in Tokyo and Kyoto.

10 places

1
Nihombashi Kaisen Don Tsujihan
Seafood donburi restaurant · Chuo City
4.4 (121)Closed · opens Monday 10 AM
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This is an amazing restaurant that sells donburi bowls with a mix of fresh seafood on top of rice. The ingredients are incredibly fresh, and the service is super kind and relaxing. It's probably the spot I went to the most when I was in Tokyo.
Nihonbashi Kaisen Don Tsujihan - Nihonbashi Branch, 久栄ビル１Ｆ 3 Chome-1-15 Nihonbashi, Chuo City, Tokyo 103-0027, Japan
- Kaisen Donburi — A donburi bowl with a mix of fresh seafood on top of rice. The ingredients are so fresh, and the service is super kind and relaxing.
2
Iruca Tokyo
Ramen restaurant · Minato City
3.6Closed · opens tomorrow 11 AM
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This Michelin-recognized ramen spot in Roppongi is my favorite ramen of the trip. You can absolutely tell the level of detail and quality the chefs put into every bowl.
Iruca Tokyo Roppongi, 4 Chome-12-12 Roppongi, Minato City, Tokyo 106-0032, Japan
- Ramen with homemade noodles and toppings — This ramen comes layered with homemade noodles and a ton of toppings. It's a perfect comfort meal, with incredible detail and quality in every bowl.
3
Yamamoto Mambo
Okonomiyaki restaurant · Kyoto
4.1 (1,175)Open · until 9:30 PM
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This spot in Kyoto serves truly one of the most underrated Japanese foods of all time: okonomiyaki. It's a thin, savory pancake made with noodles, vegetables, and griddled seafood, all topped with a delicious sweet and savory sauce. I've never had anything like it and highly recommend you try it if you go to Japan.
Yamamoto Mambo, １０２, ６１-54 Koinaricho, Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto, 600-8208, Japan
- Okonomiyaki — A thin, savory pancake made with noodles, vegetables, and griddled seafood, topped with a delicious sweet and savory sauce. It's truly one of the most underrated Japanese foods.
4
Katsudokoro Ooyama
Tonkatsu restaurant · Shibuya
4.4Closed · opens tomorrow 11 AM
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This tonkatsu restaurant in Kagurazaka serves a thin fried pork cutlet. While tonkatsu can sometimes get dry, this restaurant cooked it perfectly and had some of the best sides and service of our entire trip.
Tonkatsu Maisen Aoyama, 4 Chome-8-5 Jingumae, Shibuya, Tokyo 150-0001, Japan
- Tonkatsu — A perfectly cooked thin fried pork cutlet, served with delicious sides. It's juicy and never dry, making it one of the best tonkatsu experiences.
5
Menya Musashi
Ramen restaurant · Shinjuku City
4.1 (3,798)Open · until 10 PM
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This restaurant specializes in tsukemen, also known as dipping noodles. It's a heavier meal, so I recommend going in with an appetite.
Soushi Menya Musashi, 西新宿Ｋ－１ビル 1F 7 Chome-2-6 Nishishinjuku, Shinjuku City, Tokyo 160-0023, Japan
- Tsukemen (Dipping Noodles) — Thick and chewy dipping noodles that pair perfectly with the hot broth. Be sure to order the noodles with the rich dipping broth for the full experience.
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Maguroya Kuryogin
Seafood restaurant · Chuo City
4.5 (969)Open · until 1 PM
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This is the viral sushi stand in Tsukiji Fish Market. While you might find other tuna spots that are less expensive and touristy, I loved every bite I had here, and it still reigns supreme as some of the best sushi I've had in my life.
Maguroya Kurogin, 4 Chome-10-12 Tsukiji, Chuo City, Tokyo 104-0045, Japan
- Three Types of Toro Sushi · ¥3800 — Special fatty tuna (toro) sushi, including very fatty and medium fatty cuts. It's some of the best sushi I've ever had. Price: ¥3800.
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400℃ PIZZA
Pizza restaurant · Shinjuku City
4.2 (400)Open · until 6:10 PM
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This is the highest-rated pizza restaurant in all of Japan, known for its incredible Neapolitan-style pizza. The dough is incredibly soft and chewy, with a nice char on the edges and unique seasonal toppings. I genuinely will dream of this pizza.
Japan, 〒162-0827 Tokyo, Shinjuku City, Wakamiyacho, 13-1 kif annex, 102 400℃ PIZZA TOKYO
- Margherita Pizza — A classic Margherita pizza with incredibly soft and chewy dough, a nice char on the edges, and a perfect balance of flavors.
- White Pizza with Seasonal Toppings — A unique white pizza with seasonal toppings, featuring the same soft, chewy, and charred crust.
8
Hikiniku to Come
Meat dish restaurant · Shibuya
4.4Closed · opens Thursday 11 AM
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This restaurant literally just sells a set meal of rice and burger patties. And you know what? That was some of the best ground beef of my life. It's literally just ground beef and rice, probably the simplest and most basic combo ever, and yet it still rocked my world.
Hikiniku to Come (Shibuya), 椎津ビル３F 2 Chome-28-1 Dogenzaka, Shibuya, Tokyo 150-0043, Japan
- Ground Beef Patties with Rice — A simple yet incredibly delicious set meal of perfectly grilled ground beef patties served with rice. It's some of the best ground beef I've ever tasted.
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Sushi Arai
Sushi restaurant · Chuo City
4.6Closed · opens tomorrow 12 PM
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This is a 22-course omakase meal where you truly get your money's worth with bites of some of the best sushi in the world. I've always wanted to go to an omakase experience, and I honestly don't know if I'll ever be able to top this one.
Sushi Arai, ルアンビル地下1F 8 Chome-10-2 Ginza, Chuo City, Tokyo 104-0061, Japan
- Sushi Roll — Part of a 22-course omakase meal, this sushi roll is one of the best bites of sushi in the world.
- Tamagoyaki — A perfectly prepared piece of tamagoyaki, a sweet and savory Japanese omelet, served as part of the omakase.
- Squid Nigiri — A delicate piece of squid nigiri, showcasing the fresh ingredients and expert preparation of the omakase.
- Tuna Nigiri — A melt-in-your-mouth piece of tuna nigiri, a highlight of the 22-course omakase.
- Grilled Fish — A perfectly grilled piece of fish, served with a squeeze of lime, as part of the diverse omakase experience.
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Jambo Hanare
Yakiniku restaurant · Bunkyo City
4.6 (687)Closed · opens 5 PM
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This Japanese barbecue restaurant specializes in Wagyu beef. I'm not lying when I say that every bite of this meal just got better and better. Everything was perfectly seasoned, perfectly prepared, and absolutely blew my mind.
Jambo Hanare, 3 Chome-27-9 Hongo, Bunkyo City, Tokyo 113-0033, Japan
- Wagyu Steak — A thick cut of perfectly marbled Wagyu steak, grilled to perfection. Every bite was incredible.
- Steak Skewers — Tender Wagyu steak served on skewers, perfectly seasoned and grilled.
- Steak Rice — Rice topped with perfectly seasoned and prepared steak, a delicious and satisfying combination.