Visit these popular restaurants in Tokyo to indulge yourself with fancy and gorgeous meals!

One of the most exciting aspects of traveling in Japan is its food! There are many excellent restaurants serving tasty food at reasonable prices in Japan, but you might want to visit a fancy restaurant to indulge yourself with a luxurious meal and beautiful traditional Japanese atmosphere. Today, we’ll introduce five restaurants in Tokyo that are featured in a world famous restaurant guidebook. You can use the direct link to make a reservation, and make sure to look up these restaurants before visiting Tokyo!

Toriki

The first restaurant is Toriki, which has been awarded one star for nine consecutive years. Popular among locals, Toriki enjoys the patronage of many loyal customers.

Japanese free-range chicken and fresh seasonal vegetables are used as ingredients. Toriki offers various kinds of chicken and vegetable skewers and a-la-carte dishes. You can watch the chef preparing the food carefully while you wait for your meal!

Within a 15-minute walk from Tokyo Skytree, you can visit Tokyo Skytree first and then stroll to Toriki while enjoying the atmosphere of the streets in Kinshicho. Toriki is also chosen as one of the best restaurants by a local gourmet website, and all yakitori lovers must visit this restaurant when in Tokyo!

Toriki Address: 1F Kosaka building, 1-8-13 Kinshi, Sumida-ku, Tokyo Access: 4-min walk from exit 3 of Kinshicho Station on the Tokyo Metro Hanzomon line Business Hours: 5:30 pm – 10:45 pm (L.O.) Closed on Sundays and public holidays Make a reservation here.

Sushi Keita

Although Tsukiji Fish Market has closed and moved to another area, the Tsukiji Outer Market is still in operation and continues to attract a lot of tourists even today. Our second choice is Sushi Keita, a sushi restaurant located behind Tsukiji Honganji temple.

Sushi Keita focuses on bringing out the natural flavor of its ingredients. The chef even calculates the serving temperature of the food to make sure that all dishes are at their best when you eat them; this may be the reason why Sushi Keita has been awarded one star. You can see the chef preparing the sushi right in front of you. The rice seasoned with red vinegar matches perfectly with the toppings of the sushi.

Sushi Keita serves omakase (chef’s recommendation) sushi course for lunch and omakase sushi and a-la-carte course for dinner. The chef and his wife are extremely friendly and their warm welcome will surely help you relax and enjoy your meal to the fullest.

Sushi Keita Address: 6-6-4 Tsukiji, Chuo-ku, Tokyo Access: 5-min walk from exit 1 of Tsukiji Station on the Tokyo Metro Hibiya line Business Hours: Lunch 11:30 am – 2:30 pm / Dinner 6:00 pm – 10:30 pm Closed on Mondays Make a reservation here.

Tanimoto

Next we have Tanimoto, a Japanese restaurant that is gaining popularity among locals these days.

Tanimoto is known to use only the finest ingredients sourced from all over Japan, and the chefs treat each individual ingredient with immense care making sure the seasonings don't overpower their natural flavor. The Kaiseki meal, a course of traditional Japanese dishes using seasonal ingredients, offered at this restaurant is even popular among the Japanese. The owner of Tanimoto is also well versed in Japanese tea ceremony, and he will prepare and serve a cup of green tea after your meal. Not something you get to experience often, which makes the service of this restaurant unique and rare. It may be the reason why Tanimoto is loved by many!

The flowers inside this restaurant are arranged by the owner every day. With a traditional Japanese atmosphere, you can not only savor traditional Japanese flavors but also feast your eyes on the elegant Japanese decor. Don’t forget to try the wonderful course meal, which is prepared carefully by the owner!

Tanimoto Address: 2F Miyauchi Building, 3-21 Araki-cho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo Access: 3-min walk from Yotsuya-sanchome Station on the Tokyo Metro Marunouchi line Business Hours: Lunch 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm (last call at 1:00 pm) / Dinner 6:00 pm – 11:00 pm (last call at 9:00 pm) Closed on Sundays Make a reservation here.

Tenmasa

Though Meguro River is famous for its beautiful cherry blossoms in spring, it is fun to stroll along the river in all seasons. Visiting Tenmasa, a Japanese cuisine and tempura restaurant, is a perfect thing to do after a relaxing walk along the river.

In Tenmasa, the blending ratio of the oil used to fry its tempura is adjusted for each season. All dishes are prepared carefully to enhance the inherent flavors of the ingredients. This restaurant serves different kinds of tempura every month, so you can try something new every time you come here. A one-star restaurant, each dish is beautifully arranged on a gorgeous plate. Admire the plating along with the flavors!

At the counter seats, you can see a highly skilled chef fry your tempura right in front of you. You will be amazed at the meticulousness of the chef and being able to witness this will definitely become one of the greatest memories of your trip!

Tenmasa Address: B1F Cube M, 3-16-13 Kamimeguro, Meguro-ku, Tokyo Access: 4-min walk from Nakameguro Station on the Tokyu Toyoko line; 4-min walk from Nakameguro Station on the Tokyo Metro Hibiya line Business Hours: 6:00 pm to 11:00 pm (L.O 9:30 pm) Closed on Mondays Make a reservation here.

Ginza Ishizaki

The last restaurant we introduce is Ginza Ishizaki, which specializes in Japanese beef dishes. Awarded one star for two consecutive years, Ginza Ishizaki received its first star just a year after it opened so you can imagine the ability of the chef!

Using only the finest Japanese beef cuts from all over Japan, the chefs at this restaurant use the most appropriate cooking techniques to bring out the best flavors of each cut. You cannot help but become a fan of this restaurant once you try its great food, and many locals visit this restaurant regularly.

Since the chef cooks right in front of you, you will be quite excited even before you have your first bite. Offering an excellent selection of sake and drinks that go well with the meat, without a doubt, you will have an unforgettable dining experience at this restaurant. To add to this already incredible experience, you can take your chopsticks with you as souvenirs! Isn't that wonderful?

Ginza Ishizaki Address: 4F Horikoshi Building, 8-7-2 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo Access: 5-min walk from Shimbashi Station on the JR Keihin Tohoku line Business Hours: 6:00 pm to 3:00 am (L.O 1:30 am) Closed on Sundays and public holidays Make a reservation here.

In this feature, we mentioned five restaurants in Tokyo, which are also featured in a world famous restaurant guidebook. We hope to have stirred your curiosity enough so that you visit at least one of these amazing restaurants when visiting Tokyo.

This is just the tip of the iceberg, there are an endless number of wonderful restaurants in Japan that you can visit during your trip. Check the Pocket Concierge website to get more information about restaurants at various destinations you plan to visit. Make sure to use the Pocket Concierge website to enjoy a hassle-free restaurant reservation service and plan your trip to Japan!