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Dining The guide was updated: 2025-10-14

With over 300,000 restaurants, cafés and food stalls, Tokyo’s greatest culinary challenge is its sheer abundance. While celebrated for clean, fresh flavours, the city’s food scene invites deeper exploration, from world-class sushi to inventive small plates in a bustling izakaya or at a smoky yatai stall.

Fine dining here commands a premium, but venues like the New York Grill deliver exceptional cuisine and, in some cases, breathtaking city vistas. A smart strategy is to target high-end restaurants at lunch, when many offer more accessible set menus. For any popular spot, booking ahead is essential, particularly on weekends. It’s also wise to note local customs; for instance, sticking chopsticks vertically into a bowl of rice is a ritual reserved for funerals.

Teshigotoya Seigetsu

Teshigotoya Seigetsu

Dinner at a traditional izakaya is not to be missed. Primarily serving as bar space, these ’sake places’ are also renowned for their tapas-style Japanese food. Seigetsu is a large izakaya but has been cleverly divided with delicate bamboo screens to give it a cosy feel. Relax in the comfortable surroundings under subdued lighting in an interior that is pure Tokyo.

New York Grill

New York Grill

Dine with the stars at the top of the Park Hyatt Hotel, where the modern seafood and meat dishes easily match the standard of the restaurant’s location. Dinner on a weeknight is a pleasure, but the Grill is particularly famous for its Sunday brunch, when expats take over the dining room.

Elio Locanda Italiana

Elio Locanda Italiana

Elio lies off the beaten track just enough to convince people they’re eating in one of Tokyo’s hidden treasures. Receiving rave reviews from its many regulars, steaming bowls of pasta are served up amidst noisy chatter from local residents. Service is polished, and the atmosphere is Mediterranean in attitude.

Brasserie Aux Amis

Brasserie Aux Amis

This Parisian-style bistro in Tokyo's business district serves country-style French classics. The menu, featuring juicy steaks and the ubiquitous frites, is chalked onto large wall mirrors. A relaxed crowd fills the red leather banquettes, enjoying hearty lunches by day and more substantial four-course dinners each evening.

Pizzakaya Roppongi

Pizzakaya Roppongi

Pizzakaya Roppongi brings a slice of California gourmet pizza to the table, pairing its creative pies with a selection of American craft beers. The kitchen prioritises fresh ingredients, and the option of a half-and-half pizza makes it an easy choice for groups with different tastes.

Toh-Ka-Lin

Toh-Ka-Lin

Toh-Ka-Lin has been serving some of the finest Chinese cuisine in Tokyo since Hotel Okura opened in 1962. At this stylish restaurant, located on the 12th floor, you can enjoy food such as Peking duck or authentic Cantonese dim sum, prepared by Chinese dumpling masters, while looking out over Tokyo’s skyline. The restaurant also has one of the most extensive wine lists in the town.

Nirvanam

Nirvanam

Nirvanam (or Nirvana in English) has many meanings but in a simple way it can be described as "bliss" — the highest state of satisfaction and happiness. This is exactly what the restaurant strives to achieve by offering appropriate ambience, friendly service and authentic North and South Indian food. You will find this Indian restaurant in the heart of Tokyo, close to Tokyo Tower.

Burger Mania Hiroo

Burger Mania Hiroo

As the name suggests, Burger Mania serves burgers with every delicious filling. The interior design gives a fresh feeling and if the weather permits there is an outdoor terrace where you can enjoy your food. Be sure to get here with an empty stomach since the staff serves generously sized burgers.

Kobe Beef Kaiseki 511

Kobe Beef Kaiseki 511

The name of the restaurant 511 comes from the fact it only uses meat of the highest quality — A5 grade beef with a beef marbling standard value of 11. At this renowned restaurant, you can relish the finest Kobe beef. With your tasty food, choose a glass of wine from the extensive wine list, all served by the attentive staff.

Salsita

Salsita

Salsita is a charming small restaurant with authentic Mexican food. The chef offers mid-sized portions of food, which are only prepared from fresh and high-quality ingredients. What would a Mexican restaurant be without its tequila? On the menu, you will find a wonderful selection of Mexican drinks.

Ise Sueyoshi

Ise Sueyoshi

Highly acclaimed restaurant, praised by locals and tourists alike, and many overseas visitors are falling over themselves to get a table at this petite spot. Ise Sueyoshi truly offers a unique dining experience by serving traditional Kaiseki (a traditional Japanese multi-course dinner). Chef Yuuki-san is passionate about his craft and has a deep understanding of the ingredients and the flavours of Japan.

Matsuya Ueno

Matsuya Ueno

Matsuya is a beef bowl restaurant chain that can be found all over Tokyo. They mainly offer gyudon, their beef on rice plates, but you can also order Japanese curry and grilled chicken, in varying sizes. Every order comes with your choice of soup and salad dressing, as well as miso soup.

Ikinari Steak

Ikinari Steak

Offering high-quality steak at a reasonable cost, Ikinari Steak is a chain restaurant that lets you choose the weight of your meal, to be enjoyed either seated at a table or standing at one of the counters. The menu focuses entirely on beef, with options including black Angus but also the traditional Wagyu.

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