Best Restaurants in Tokyo

Last updated: October 26, 2026

Best For

• Modern kaiseki: Nihonryori RyuGin or Myojaku
• Classic kaiseki: Kagurazaka Ishikawa or Akasaka Kikunoi
• Chinese fine dining: Sazenka
• French grandeur: Joël Robuchon in Ebisu
• Three-star level at a lower price: Florilège
• Wagyu: Oniku Karyu in Ginza

Tokyo has more Michelin-starred restaurants than any other city in the world. The Michelin Guide Tokyo 2026 lists 160 starred restaurants: 12 with three stars, 26 with two stars and 122 with one star.

This guide picks ten restaurants that international visitors can book, from three-star kaiseki to Chinese, French and wagyu cooking, with prices in Japanese yen (¥) and tips for getting a table.

Before You Book: What Has Changed

• Sézanne lost its stars. After chef Daniel Calvert left in spring 2026, Michelin removed the restaurant's three-star listing while it reassesses the kitchen under new chef Stephen Lancaster.
• Sukiyabashi Jiro is not in the guide. The Ginza counter made famous by "Jiro Dreams of Sushi" has been out of the Michelin Guide since 2020 because it does not take reservations from the general public.
• A new guide is coming. The Michelin Guide Tokyo 2027 will be announced on February 16, 2027. We will update this page when it is released.

How We Chose These Restaurants

This is an editorial selection, not a scientific or absolute ranking. We started from the Michelin Guide Tokyo 2026 and chose restaurants that visitors can realistically book, across different cuisines and neighbourhoods. We left out restaurants that are invitation-only or where we could not confirm current prices from at least two recent sources.

The guide is compiled from published sources, not from personal visits. Prices change often in Tokyo, so confirm the current price when you book.

Tokyo's Best Restaurants at a Glance

Prices come from 2026 listings and booking platforms and exclude drinks unless noted. Many restaurants add a 10% to 15% service charge.

Three-Michelin-Star Restaurants

Nihonryori RyuGin

Address: 7F Tokyo Midtown Hibiya, 1-1-2 Yurakucho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo

Chef Seiji Yamamoto opened RyuGin in Roppongi in 2003 and moved it in 2018 to Tokyo Midtown Hibiya, near the Imperial Palace. His kaiseki keeps the classic seasonal structure but uses modern techniques, and the restaurant has held three Michelin stars for well over a decade.

Price and booking: the single tasting menu costs ¥77,000 (¥84,700 including tax), plus a 10% service charge, or 15% in private rooms. Reservations open two months in advance. Vegetarian and vegan menus are not available.

Sazenka

Address: 4-7-5 Minami-Azabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo

In 2020 Sazenka became the first Chinese restaurant in Tokyo to earn three Michelin stars. Chef Tomoya Kawada, who also trained in Japanese cuisine, cooks Chinese dishes with Japanese seasonal ingredients in a renovated former embassy residence near Arisugawa Park. Tea pairings with Chinese and Japanese teas are a highlight.

Price and booking: the seasonal omakase starts from about ¥55,000. From October to January, special courses feature Shanghai crab. Smart casual dress is recommended, and strong perfume is discouraged.

Myojaku

Address: B1F, 3-2-34 Nishi-Azabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo

Opened in 2022, Myojaku was promoted to three Michelin stars in the 2026 guide, the only new three-star restaurant in Tokyo this year. Chef Hidetoshi Nakamura seasons lightly and uses spring water drawn from deep beneath the ocean floor to bring out the pure flavour of each ingredient.

Price and booking: the omakase course is listed at ¥44,000 including tax, plus a 10% service charge. Dinner is served Monday to Saturday. As a new three-star restaurant, it books up quickly, so reserve as early as possible.

Kagurazaka Ishikawa

Address: 5-37 Kagurazaka, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo

Chef Hideki Ishikawa's kaiseki restaurant sits in the old lanes of Kagurazaka and has held three Michelin stars for 18 consecutive years through the 2026 guide. The cooking is classical and seasonal, built on the idea of honest food without artifice, served at an intimate counter.

Price and booking: dinner costs about ¥50,000 to ¥60,000 per person, plus a 10% service charge. Seats are very limited, so book well ahead or ask your hotel concierge.

Joël Robuchon

Address: Château Restaurant Joël Robuchon, Ebisu Garden Place, Mita 1-chome, Meguro-ku, Tokyo

Set in a French-style château in Ebisu Garden Place, Joël Robuchon's Tokyo flagship has held three Michelin stars since the first Tokyo guide in 2008. Expect classic grand-maison French dining, with formal service and the famous potato purée.

Price and booking: dinner averages about ¥100,000 per person, and weekend lunch about ¥50,000. Weekday service is dinner only. Formal dress is expected.

Two-Michelin-Star Restaurants

Narisawa

Address: 2-6-15 Minami-Aoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo

Chef Yoshihiro Narisawa calls his cooking "innovative satoyama cuisine," inspired by Japan's forests and countryside. The restaurant holds two Michelin stars and a Michelin Green Star for sustainability, ranked 21st in The World's 50 Best Restaurants 2025 and 37th in Asia's 50 Best Restaurants 2026. Signature courses include the "Bread of the Forest," baked at the table.

Price and booking: dinner costs from about ¥65,000 per person before drinks, and lunch is shorter and cheaper. The restaurant is closed on Sundays and Mondays.

Florilège

Address: 2F, Azabudai Hills Garden Plaza D, 5-10-7 Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo

Chef Hiroyasu Kawate moved Florilège to Azabudai Hills in late 2023, where guests sit at a long counter wrapped around the open kitchen. His vegetable-led modern French cooking holds two Michelin stars, and the restaurant has earned a Michelin Green Star for sustainability.

Price and booking: dinner starts from about ¥22,000 before the service charge, and lunch costs less. It is one of the best-value two-star meals in Tokyo, so book a month or more ahead.

Ginza Shinohara

Address: B1, 2-8-17 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo

Chef Takemasa Shinohara trained in Kyoto, ran a restaurant in his native Shiga, then moved to Ginza, where he has held two Michelin stars since 2020. His kaiseki brings the flavours of rural Shiga to the city, and his generous hassun course of seasonal small dishes is the highlight.

Price and booking: the omakase costs about ¥40,000 to ¥50,000 per person, varying with the day's ingredients. Seating is mainly at the counter. Book as soon as reservations open.

Akasaka Kikunoi

Address: 6-13-8 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo

This is the Tokyo branch of Kikunoi, the famous Kyoto kaiseki house founded in 1912. Akasaka Kikunoi holds two Michelin stars and brings Kyoto's seasonal cooking, tableware and hospitality to the capital, with a menu that changes every month.

Price and booking: lunch starts from ¥14,300 and dinner courses run from ¥33,000 to ¥44,000, plus a 15% service charge. It is closed on Sundays and Mondays. Lunch is the best-value way to try it.

Wagyu Kaiseki

Oniku Karyu

Address: 7F VORT Ginza Briller, 1-14-6 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo

Chef Haruka Katayanagi turns A4 and A5 grade Japanese black wagyu into a full kaiseki menu, with beef served as sushi, grilled over charcoal and in other preparations. The restaurant holds one Michelin star and opened its first United States outpost, KARYU, in Miami in 2026.

Price and booking: booking platforms list dinner at about ¥42,000 to ¥51,000 per person. Prices follow the market price of beef, so confirm when you reserve.

How to Choose

• For your first kaiseki: Akasaka Kikunoi at lunch, the most affordable option on this list.
• For the newest three-star: Myojaku.
• For something beyond Japanese: Sazenka for Chinese, Joël Robuchon or Florilège for French.
• For value: Florilège or Akasaka Kikunoi lunch.
• For meat lovers: Oniku Karyu.

How to Book Top Restaurants in Tokyo

• Book early. Many top restaurants open reservations one to two months ahead and fill quickly.
• Use the right channel. Some restaurants accept online bookings through official partner platforms. Others work best through your hotel concierge.
• Expect deposits and strict policies. Many restaurants charge in advance and apply strict cancellation and late-arrival rules.
• Mention dietary needs when booking. Many set menus cannot be changed on the day, and some cannot be adapted at all.
• Avoid strong perfume. Many Japanese restaurants ask guests not to wear strong fragrance, which can overwhelm delicate food.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many Michelin-starred restaurants does Tokyo have?

The Michelin Guide Tokyo 2026 lists 160: 12 with three stars, 26 with two stars and 122 with one star.

Which restaurant got three Michelin stars in Tokyo in 2026?

Myojaku in Nishi-Azabu, led by chef Hidetoshi Nakamura, was promoted from two to three stars.

Can tourists eat at Sukiyabashi Jiro?

The Ginza main restaurant does not take public reservations and is no longer in the Michelin Guide. The Roppongi branch, run by Jiro Ono's son Takashi, can be booked through official partner platforms.

How much does a Michelin-star dinner cost in Tokyo?

Two-star dinners start around ¥22,000 at Florilège, while top three-star tasting menus run from about ¥44,000 to ¥100,000 per person before drinks and service.

Does Sézanne still have three Michelin stars?

No. Michelin removed Sézanne's listing after its chef changed in spring 2026 and is reassessing the restaurant.

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