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An 1804-founded confectioner in Kyoto's Kiyamachi district, celebrated for its exceptionally soft, melt-in-the-mouth warabi-mochi. A key destination for lovers of traditional Japanese sweets (wagashi).

Taste a 150-year-old tradition at this historic shop in Sendagi. Kikumi Senbei Sohonten is famous for its large, square, hand-baked rice crackers, sold individually from classic glass cases.

A top-tier sushi counter in Yurakucho, inside Tokyo Midtown Hibiya, famous for its unique approach where each piece of nigiri is served at a precisely controlled temperature to maximize its flavour.

A top-tier Edomae sushi counter in Shintomi, from a chef trained at the legendary Sugita. Go for the long, elaborate otsumami appetizer sequence that leads into bold, large-format nigiri.

An elite sushi counter in Motoazabu, celebrated for its precise temperature control, signature tuna collar, and expert pairings by the owner-sommelier couple. Booking is exceptionally difficult.

An intimate 8-seat counter in Azabujuban where chef Yukino Kogo serves a creative Edo-style omakase. Praised for its precise fish work, signature small plates, and expert wine pairings by an all-female team.

An acclaimed sushi bar in Setagaya's Kitazawa district, known for its obsessive technique and signature dishes like silky monkfish liver and multi-layered squid nigiri. It offers exceptional value for its high-end omakase experience.

A highly influential sushi-ya in Yotsuya, famed for its innovative style of alternating small plates and nigiri. While dinner is a significant investment, its weekday-only bara-chirashi lunch is a legendary value.

A top-tier sushi bar in Ginza, celebrated for its unique red-vinegar shari and signature abalone with liver sauce. It offers a highly composed omakase experience for a special occasion.

An intimate, eight-seat counter in Minamiaoyama serving a top-tier Edo-mae omakase experience. Sushi Masuda is celebrated for its exceptionally sharp and well-textured shari (sushi rice), making it a destination for connoisseurs.

A stylish izakaya in Kyoto's Shimogyo ward, known for its precise, seasonal cooking. The experience begins with a mandatory set course of soup and small dishes before opening up to an à la carte menu of creative plates.

A celebrated Italian restaurant in Shibuya's Ebisu-Nishi district, TACUBO is famed for its theatrical wood-fire grilling and an omakase menu featuring exceptional Japanese ingredients.

An acclaimed eight-seat sushi counter in Minamiaoyama, known for its masterful omakase course. Takumi Shingo is a destination for connoisseurs seeking a classic sushisho experience with expertly aged fish and generous sake pairings.

A theatrical counter-dining experience in Kyoto, where a single tasting menu showcases seasonal local produce through a creative Italian lens. It's a destination for a meticulously crafted, special-occasion meal.

A high-end 'yakitori kaiseki' experience in Azabujuban. The chef uses charcoal, wood, and straw fires to create a multi-course menu that elevates chicken skewers into a sophisticated tasting journey.

A sibling-run counter in Sumida where refined kappo dishes meet flawless yakitori. Known for its high-quality chicken, outstanding value, and intimate 10-seat setting, it offers a dual experience of Japanese culinary arts.

A small-batch bakery in Shirokanedai specializing in gluten-free Taiwanese castella cakes, open primarily on Saturdays. Visitors come for the feather-light texture and unique flavours, perfect for a distinctive Tokyo souvenir.

In an intimate eight-seat theatre in Shibuya's Higashi district, Chef Yamashita presents a theatrical omakase that reinvents Chinese classics. It's a destination for diners seeking obsessive technique and unforgettable signature dishes like warm caviar over cold noodles.

An intimate cocktail bar in Kyoto's Higashiyama district, where the owner pairs expertly crafted seasonal fruit cocktails with a choice of his own house-baked cakes. It's a local favourite for its unique ritual of cocktails and dessert.

A legendary yakiniku restaurant in Tokyo's Tokiwa district, celebrated by connoisseurs for its signature salted beef tongue (gyūtan) and exceptional raw beef yukhoe. It's a top-tier destination for serious meat lovers.