Tokyo is often touted as one of the greatest cities in the world for gourmands. With the release of the , tourists and residents alike have a refreshed map for exploring the wide-ranging gastronomic pleasures of the Japanese capital.
A total of 170 establishments have been awarded Michelin stars, while 110 more have earned the Bib Gourmand distinction that indicates quality cuisine at moderate prices.
The cosmopolitan sensibilities of Sezanne, the brainchild of British chef Daniel Calvert, have elevated the fine dining restaurant into Tokyo¡¯s pantheon of 12 three-star establishments. Meanwhile, the haute cuisine mainstays of this list, like and Kohaku, show that the highest echelons of Tokyo¡¯s restaurant scene are split fairly evenly between Japanese and French fare.
Twenty-six restaurants were awarded two Michelin stars, with innovative flourishes in flavor, texture and temperature justifying the promotion of Tempura Motoyoshi to this list. Among the 132 total establishments on the one-star roster, 13 are newcomers that have been recognized for their distinctive riffs on sushi and yakitori, Italian, French and fusion ¡ª or simply dessert, in the case of Yama, the first such restaurant to receive the distinction in Tokyo.
Daigo, specializing in sh¨jin ry¨ri, the vegetarian cuisine associated with ascetic Buddhism, received one star and also joined the ranks of Tokyo¡¯s Michelin Green Star restaurants ¡ª numbering 12 in total ¡ª for its sustainable practices.
Additionally, as part of the 2025 guide, Michelin presented three awards to restaurant industry leaders: chef Shinji Kanesaka for his mentorship of younger colleagues across borders and commitment to Japanese tradition in dining aesthetics; sommelier Eiji Wakabayashi for his contributions to the advancement of wine culture in Japan; and manager and sommelier Rie Yasui for her impeccable hospitality and dedication to service.
With Tokyo¡¯s latest landscape of fine dining solidified, all eyes will be on Kyoto and Osaka when Michelin announces their Kansai picks in spring of next year.
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