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Japan Recs
Robot Restaurant is one of Japan Recs.

1. Robot Restaurant

(ロボットレストラン)
歌舞伎町1-7-1 (新宿ロボットビル B2F), 東京, 東京都
Theme Restaurant · 歌舞伎町 · 157 tips and reviews

Nicole J.Nicole Justine: Better described as a Robot Caberet...food is a bento box (don't go here for DINNER). You pay for the SHOW. Be careful the beers though, only a few bathroom opportunities, lots of photo ops. Amazing!

TIGHT is one of Japan Recs.

2. TIGHT

8.0
渋谷1-25-10 (のんべえ横丁), 東京, 東京都
Bar · 宇田川町 · 9 tips and reviews

Noah W.Noah Weiss: Steps from the Shibuya train station, come grab a drink at the tightest bar you've ever seem. 4 seats but fits 20 claims the owner.

Train Bar - MISTRAL BLEU is one of Japan Recs.

3. Train Bar - MISTRAL BLEU

六本木5-5-1 (ROIビル 1F), 東京, 東京都
Bar · 六本木 · 9 tips and reviews

Jeff C.Jeff C: Good place to chill and jam to some good American rock music from the 60s to 90s... You can request any cd they have..!!!

New York Bar is one of Japan Recs.

4. New York Bar

8.3
(ニューヨークバー)
西新宿3-7-1-2 (パークハイアット東京 52F), 新宿区, 東京都
Hotel Bar · 169 tips and reviews

W. Vincent P.W. Vincent Park: If you are looking for a view, screw Mori tower, Tokyo Tower, or a private helicopter; Come here, order the Lost In Translation and be happy!

Cerulean Tower is one of Japan Recs.

5. Cerulean Tower

(セルリアンタワー)
桜丘町26-1, 東京, 東京都
Business Center · 桜丘町 · 24 tips and reviews

Allen N.Allen Nelson: Amazing hotel. The bar is a must.

R2 SUPPERCLUB is one of Japan Recs.

6. R2 SUPPERCLUB

7.3
六本木7-14-23 (セントラム六本木ビル 1F), 東京, 東京都
Cocktail Bar · 六本木 · 10 tips and reviews

Antone N.Antone Nem: Amazingly bad service, with an attitude.

Tenshige is one of Japan Recs.

7. Tenshige

6.9
(天茂)
赤坂3-6-10 (第3セイコービル2F), 東京, 東京都
Tempura Restaurant · 赤坂 · 13 tips and reviews

Lucas C.Lucas Chew: 22 seats only, tiny signage outside, yet pack to the brim! That's the sign of good food! Best tendon and Kakiage in Akasaka

Gogyo is one of Japan Recs.

8. Gogyo

(西麻布 五行)
西麻布1-4-36 (ロジマン西麻布 1F), 東京, 東京都
Ramen Restaurant · 西麻布 · 73 tips and reviews

Michael M.Michael Muse: KOGASHI MISO RAMEN. Not as good as when I had it ten years ago, still one of the best ramens I have ever had.

ニセコラーメン マウント is one of Japan Recs.

9. ニセコラーメン マウント

南10条西1-1-11, 北海道
Noodle Restaurant · No tips or reviews

Michael M.Michael Muse: Ramen in Niskeo

Maru is one of Japan Recs.

10. Maru

8.0
(楽食酒 圓)
神宮前5-50-8 (青山KTビル B1), 東京, 東京都
Japanese Restaurant · 北青山 · 8 tips and reviews

Eliane F.Eliane Fiolet: Excellent Japanese cuisine nearby Omotesando station sashimi, tempura, excellent meats, good wine - featured in the NY Times

TWO ROOMS Grill | Bar is one of Japan Recs.

11. TWO ROOMS Grill | Bar

8.3
北青山3-11-7 (AOビル 5F), 東京, 東京都
Steakhouse · 北青山 · 52 tips and reviews

CNNCNN: The terrace at this fine dining venue in the AO Building serves some of the best Sunday brunches in Tokyo and great cocktails. The Bloody Mary is fiery and full of flavor; the secret's in the sauce. Read more.

Omotesando Koffee is one of Japan Recs.

12. Omotesando Koffee

(表参道コーヒー)
神宮前4-15-3, 東京, 東京都
Coffee Shop · 神宮前 · 130 tips and reviews

Guillaume F.Guillaume Flandre: Probably the cutest café in the area. Look for a square sign and a small garden. Inside is a metal cube in which the waiter will make you delicious coffee. Get the cube pastry which is amazing!

DEL SOLE is one of Japan Recs.

13. DEL SOLE

8.0
ニセコ483-1, ニセコ町, 北海道
Pizzeria · 8 tips and reviews
そば処 楽一 is one of Japan Recs.

14. そば処 楽一

8.2
ニセコ431, ニセコ町, 北海道
Soba Restaurant · 14 tips and reviews

D L.D Lo: Dinner is kaiseiki style, 7 courses of amazing food including the famous soba. Book way in advance for a spot!

Del Sole is one of Japan Recs.

15. Del Sole

日本, ニセコ町, 北海道
Pizzeria · 1 tip

Michael M.Michael Muse: Pizza in Niseko

そば処 楽一 is one of Japan Recs.

16. そば処 楽一

8.2
ニセコ431, ニセコ町, 北海道
Soba Restaurant · 14 tips and reviews

Charlotte H.Charlotte Hwang: Come early for lunch. They only take reservations for dinner and close it for your group. Enjoy! Delicious authentic Ramen and Pork slices.

Bar Gyu (The Fridge Bar) is one of Japan Recs.

17. Bar Gyu (The Fridge Bar)

9.1
(Bar Gyu + (The Fridge Bar))
山田167-21, 倶知安町, 北海道
Whisky Bar · 27 tips and reviews

Jason B.Jason Bhatti: To the locals this is known as FridgeBar

THE BARN is one of Japan Recs.

18. THE BARN

7.4
下連雀3-22-3, 三鷹市, 東京都
Whisky Bar · 三鷹 · 4 tips and reviews

A Z.A Z: Try the Guinness stew it's superb

Go Go Curry is one of Japan Recs.

19. Go Go Curry

(ゴーゴーカレー 新宿総本店)
西新宿1-18-5 (中沖ビル B1F), 新宿区, 東京都
Japanese Curry Restaurant · 19 tips and reviews

Brandon L.Brandon Lee: This is the best Go Go Curry branch that I've been to. The Shibuya one is way below par; Akihabara's is okay. The hidden basement vibe and perfect cutlets at this branch is perfect on a cold day.

Stamina Curry Burg is one of Japan Recs.

20. Stamina Curry Burg

8.2
(スタミナカレーの店 バーグ)
中区弥生町2-18-1, 横浜市, 神奈川県
Japanese Curry Restaurant · 中区 · 16 tips and reviews
Tokyo Curry Lab is one of Japan Recs.

21. Tokyo Curry Lab

(東京カレーラボ)
芝公園4-2-8 (東京タワー 2F), 東京, 東京都
Japanese Curry Restaurant · 芝公園 · 12 tips and reviews

Prima C.Prima C: Conceptualized by the creator of the "Iron Chef", TCL is based on a concept of creating an innovative lab for experimenting curry recipes. Interior designed by famous Japanese design firm "Wonderwall"

Tonkatsu Maisen is one of Japan Recs.

22. Tonkatsu Maisen

8.9
(とんかつ まい泉)
神宮前4-8-5, 東京, 東京都
Tonkatsu Restaurant · 神宮前 · 175 tips and reviews

ToryBurchToryBurch: World-famous for tonkatsu (fried pork cutlet), this local favorite—housed in a former pre-World War II bathhouse—is hidden away in a back alley behind a busy Omotesando street.

Tenyou is one of Japan Recs.

23. Tenyou

7.7
(点邑)
海老屋町324-1, 京都市, 京都府
Tempura Restaurant · 4 tips and reviews

Amanda L.Amanda Li: 1 Michelin star tempura restaurant. Amazing!!!!!

Chihana is one of Japan Recs.

24. Chihana

7.0
(千花)
東山区祇園町南側584, 京都市, 京都府
Kaiseki Restaurant · 8 tips and reviews

Diego M.Diego Meller: The most understated 3 Michelin star restaurant ever. Just eat EVERYTHING they give you. Amazing experience.

Teppan Kappo Sou is one of Japan Recs.

25. Teppan Kappo Sou

(鉄板割烹 爽)
縄手通新橋上ル西之町216-2 (大西ビルⅡ 1F), 京都府
Japanese Restaurant · 2 tips and reviews

Eve R.Eve Robertson: Never had fois gras this rare... Loved it! Also try the wasabi and garlic chips on top of the wagyu beef

Yoshikawa Inn Tempura is one of Japan Recs.

26. Yoshikawa Inn Tempura

8.5
(料理旅館 天ぷら 吉川)
中京区松下町135 (富小路通り御池下ル), 京都市, 京都府
Inn · 13 tips and reviews

Emmett D.Emmett Dzieza: Amazing. Sit bar side and watch the chef prepare your tempura and lift it straight from the fryer to your plate. After dinner you are taken to a special room to sit around a fire for desert.

Hafuu is one of Japan Recs.

27. Hafuu

9.1
(はふう)
中京区笹屋町471-1 (麩屋町通夷川上ル), 京都市, 京都府
Steakhouse · 52 tips and reviews

Pontus A.Pontus Alexander: The wagyu beef - best I've ever had. Comes with two spoonfuls of potato gratin, a chili and three sauces for dipping.

Ippudo is one of Japan Recs.

28. Ippudo

(一風堂)
中京区阪東屋町653-1 (東洞院錦小路東入ル 錦ビル 1F), 京都市, 京都府
Ramen Restaurant · 84 tips and reviews

Alicia G.Alicia Gregoire: Spicy ramen was excellent, maybe best ramen I've tried yet! English menu & short wait at 6pm Sat night

Shin-Yokohama Ramen Museum is one of Japan Recs.

29. Shin-Yokohama Ramen Museum

7.5
(新横浜ラーメン博物館)
港北区新横浜2-14-21, 横浜市, 神奈川県
Amusement Park · 新横浜 · 106 tips and reviews
Meiji Jingu Shrine is one of Japan Recs.

30. Meiji Jingu Shrine

9.5
(明治神宮)
代々木神園町1-1, 東京, 東京都
Shrine · 明治神宮 · 223 tips and reviews

DHR.comDHR.com: Find peace and serenity at this Shinto Shrine in Shibuya. Make sure to visit both major areas (Naien and Gaien). You can also write a prayer on a piece of paper and then tie it to the wall of prayer.

Tea Ceremony Experience En is one of Japan Recs.

31. Tea Ceremony Experience En

6.9
(茶道体験スペースエン)
272 Matsubaracho
Tea Room · 3 tips and reviews
Fushimi Inari Taisha is one of Japan Recs.

32. Fushimi Inari Taisha

9.5
(伏見稲荷大社)
伏見区深草藪之内町68, 京都市, 京都府
Shrine · 363 tips and reviews
Sanjusangen-do is one of Japan Recs.

33. Sanjusangen-do

9.2
(三十三間堂)
東山区三十三間堂廻り町657, 京都市, 京都府
Buddhist Temple · 72 tips and reviews
Kinkaku-ji Temple is one of Japan Recs.

34. Kinkaku-ji Temple

9.3
(鹿苑寺 (金閣寺))
北区金閣寺町1, 京都市, 京都府
Buddhist Temple · 209 tips and reviews
Imperial Palace is one of Japan Recs.

35. Imperial Palace

8.8
(皇居)
千代田1-1, 東京, 東京都
Palace · 皇居 · 123 tips and reviews

36. 味噌の陣

巣鴨1-14-1 (Plateau-Saka 1F), 東京, 東京都
Ramen Restaurant · 巣鴨 · 2 tips and reviews

Michael M.Michael Muse: Only Ramen-ya in the world with a Michelin Star. They call ramen-style noodles 'soba' here for some reason.

Sushi Bar Yasuda is one of Japan Recs.

37. Sushi Bar Yasuda

8.5
南青山4-2-6 (南青山426 B1F), 東京, 東京都
Sushi Restaurant · 青山 · 29 tips and reviews
RyuGin is one of Japan Recs.

38. RyuGin

(日本料理 龍吟)
六本木7-17-24 (サイド六本木ビル 1F), 東京, 東京都
Kaiseki Restaurant · 六本木 · 10 tips and reviews

39. Maru

8.0
(楽食酒 圓)
神宮前5-50-8 (青山KTビル B1), 東京, 東京都
Japanese Restaurant · 北青山 · 8 tips and reviews

Kim S.Kim Strebel: Great spot. Hard to find, so is you see a Muji store, take a hard right and you'll find it just a few steps down the street.

Ramen Yashichi is one of Japan Recs.

40. Ramen Yashichi

8.1
(らーめん弥七)
北区豊崎3-4-8, 大阪市, 大阪府
Ramen Restaurant · 梅田 · 28 tips and reviews
あんじょう is one of Japan Recs.

41. あんじょう

西麻布4-11-29 (西麻布ヒルズ 1F), 港区, 東京都
Sushi Restaurant · 広尾 · 1 tip
The Lookout Cafe is one of Japan Recs.

42. The Lookout Cafe

7.0
ニセコ町, 北海道
Restaurant · 3 tips and reviews
Bo-yo-so is one of Japan Recs.

43. Bo-yo-so

7.3
(望羊荘)
字山田, 倶知安町, 北海道
Ramen Restaurant · 15 tips and reviews
Otsukisama is one of Japan Recs.

44. Otsukisama

字山田167-23, 北海道
Japanese Restaurant · 1 tip