Top Rated Restaurants & Cafes in Tokyo

Heichinro is one of the oldest, most well known Cantonese restaurants in Chinatown. And with seven floors to choose from, it is also one of the largest. It is known as the granddaddy of Chinatown, and its popularity makes reservations a must. The first floor is famous for its immense variety of dim sum. As with all Chinatown's best dining spots, Heichinro's prices reflect the superb quality of both its food and its service. It has a great lunch menu, which is priced a bit more economically. Heichinro is situated about a block away from the Holiday Inn Yokohama, and is about a leisurely ten-minute walk from Ishikawacho Station.

Using a minimalist but highly artistic approach to food, Chef Yoshihiro Narisawa offers a fusion of flavors that cannot be defined as solely Japanese or French, rather a brilliant blend of both. NARISAWA in Aoyama is the ideal choice for those in search of fine dining that promises to excite your senses and leave you in awe. The deceptively simple decor here belies the scrumptious meals on offer. The chef’s attention to detail culminates in seasonal cuisine dishes that combine organic and sustainable ingredients. Sample the exotic menu, which changes seasonally, and relish some of the finest Japanese wines on offer at Japan’s premier fine dining restaurant, Narisawa.

Chef Joel Robuchon's name is synonymous with fine French cuisine, making his restaurants some of the most famous in the world. Needless to say, dining at L'Atelier de Joel Robuchon is a very special experience. Instead of the setup of a traditional restaurant, with tables evenly spread out, most of the diners at this unique venue are seated at a large bar that surrounds the open kitchen. The food is contemporary French and can rightly said to be both very delicious and very expensive. Along with prix fixe lunch and dinner menus, the restaurant offers a tasting menu, a discovery menu and a la carte menu. Reservations are highly recommended as it is a popular place among gastronomes.

The Streamer Coffee Company is a chain of coffee stores that has garnered raves for its delightful lattes, espressos and more. Not only does the company roast and refine their own coffee beans, but they ensure that the beans are of the highest quality, to begin with. It’s not surprising that the coffee company enjoys a loyal fan base, especially considering that it’s the brainchild of Hiroshi Sawada, the 2008 champion of Free Pour Latte Art Championship. Industrial chic setting with comfortable sofas, long tables and brightly lit room creates the perfect convivial vibe to enjoy a cup of latte here.

Helmed by Chef Nozomu Yamai, Seisoka is Tokyo’s two-Michelin-star culinary gem. With the philosophy of showcasing Japan’s delectable seasonal offerings, the restaurant presents a mélange of both traditional and modern dishes. Following Kaiseki tradition, the changing seasons allow for the inclusion of seasonal ingredients to the preparations, which add to the charm and authenticity of the cuisine. In summer, for instance, diners can expect a rejuvenating combination of eggplant and delectable rice. Additionally, the careful attention to detail, which includes attaining the perfect temperature and texture with respect to the season, elevates each dish to culinary art.

This famous ryotei, or traditional Japanese restaurant, is known for its impressive lineage of skillful, experienced chefs doling out traditional Kaiseki cuisine for generations. Adorned with minimalist, yet elegant décor, the restaurant offers the perfect ambiance for a traditional Kaiseki sit-down. One of the best-of-its kind, the restaurant offers flavorful dishes such as the must-try hamo skin on rice with the hamo skin salty-sweet. Do sample these delicacies with traditional beverages and partake in the famed Urasenke Tea Ceremony. A dining experience at Tsujitome is one for the bucket list.