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The Tabelog Award 2025 Silver winner

The Tabelog Award 2025 Silver winner

Selected for Tabelog Innovative/Creative Cuisine "Tabelog 100" 2025

Selected for Tabelog Innovative/Creative Cuisine "Tabelog 100" 2025

1Bia

Nogizaka Sta. / Innovative, Japanese Cuisine, Thai

4.35

Excellent

440

  • JPY 30,000 - JPY 39,999
  • -
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
Online reservationCheck availability

2Tokyo Yakiniku Inoue Ginza Ten

Ginza Itchome Sta. / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ), Tripe, Innovative

Experience a unique and special time at Inoue, the pinnacle of Yakiniku, reopening on August 1st!

3.55

Very good

982

  • JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999
  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Designated smoking area
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
Online reservationCheck availability

3cocon

Naka Meguro Sta. / French, European, Innovative

3.58

Very good

75

  • JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999
  • JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
  • Wednesday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
Online reservationCheck availability

Selected for Tabelog Innovative/Creative Cuisine "Tabelog 100" 2025

Selected for Tabelog Innovative/Creative Cuisine "Tabelog 100" 2025

4Metis Roppongi

Roppongi Itchome Sta. / Innovative, French, Steak

Featured in the Michelin Guide Tokyo 2026, this counter-style French restaurant has earned a one-star rating for three consecutive years, specializing in wood-fired dishes.

4.07

Excellent

159

  • JPY 20,000 - JPY 29,999
  • JPY 20,000 - JPY 29,999
  • Sunday, Public Holiday
  • Multilingual menu
  • Multilingual staff
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
Online reservationCheck availability

Selected for Tabelog yakiniku TOKYO "Tabelog 100" 2025

Selected for Tabelog yakiniku TOKYO "Tabelog 100" 2025

5Yakiniku Oboshimeshi

Akasaka Mitsuke Sta. / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ), Innovative, Korean

Full-Service Yakiniku Restaurant

3.83

Very good

421

  • JPY 20,000 - JPY 29,999
  • -
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
Online reservationCheck availability

6Restaurant Karyon

Takanawa Gateway Sta. / French, Restaurants, Innovative

A French restaurant that embraces the beauty of Japan and the blessings of nature, expressing a fusion with the world.

3.56

Very good

77

  • JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999
  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
  • Sunday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
Online reservationCheck availability

Selected for Tabelog French TOKYO "Tabelog 100" 2025

Selected for Tabelog French TOKYO "Tabelog 100" 2025

7L'ARGENT

Toranomon Sta. / French, Innovative

Awarded Michelin for five consecutive years. Enjoy modern French cuisine that blends the essence of Paris and Northern Europe with seasonal Japanese flavors.

3.97

Very good

174

  • JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999
  • JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
  • Thursday
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
Online reservationCheck availability

8Ukiyo

Yoyogi Uehara Sta. / Innovative, Bar

3.16

49

  • JPY 20,000 - JPY 29,999
  • JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
  • Monday, Sunday
  • Multilingual menu
  • Multilingual staff
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Vegetarian options
Online reservationCheck availability

Selected for Tabelog Innovative/Creative Cuisine "Tabelog 100" 2025

Selected for Tabelog Innovative/Creative Cuisine "Tabelog 100" 2025

9ORTO

Karasuma Oike Sta. / Innovative

"Orto" means "garden" in Italian. We cherish the flavors of seasonal ingredients.

3.91

Very good

661

  • JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999
  • -
  • Tuesday, Wednesday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
Online reservationCheck availability

10Yasaka

Gion Shijo Sta. / Teppanyaki, French, Innovative

3.26

43

  • JPY 20,000 - JPY 29,999
  • -
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Vegetarian options

11GinaGina

Hiro o Sta. / Spanish, Innovative, Curry

An innovative restaurant that blends seasonal Japanese ingredients with Spanish cuisine.

3.57

Very good

108

  • JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999
  • JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
  • Sunday, Public Holiday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
  • Kids menu available
Online reservationCheck availability

12Jinbocho Gokita

Kudanshita Sta. / Yakitori (Grilled chicken skewers), French, Innovative

3.55

Very good

189

  • JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999
  • -
  • Sunday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
  • Kids menu available
Online reservationCheck availability

Selected for Tabelog French WEST "Tabelog 100" 2025

Selected for Tabelog French WEST "Tabelog 100" 2025

13Grand rocher

Higobashi Sta. / French, Innovative

★Featured in the Michelin Guide Kyoto-Osaka 2024-2025★

3.81

Very good

684

  • JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
  • JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
Online reservationCheck availability

14omotesandou ixen

Meiji Jingumae Sta. / French, Innovative

Casual Korean-French Dining

3.59

Very good

249

  • JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
  • -
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
Online reservationCheck availability

Selected for Tabelog Italian WEST "Tabelog 100" 2025

Selected for Tabelog Italian WEST "Tabelog 100" 2025

15Ludens

Marutamachi Sta. / Italian, Innovative, Creative

3.69

Very good

71

  • JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999
  • JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
  • Monday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Vegetarian options
Online reservationCheck availability

Selected for Tabelog Innovative/Creative Cuisine "Tabelog 100" 2025

Selected for Tabelog Innovative/Creative Cuisine "Tabelog 100" 2025

16GohGan

Kushida Shrine Sta. / Innovative, French

Experience "Asian French" cuisine that delights all five senses. Enjoy innovative dishes in a refined space with a sparkling water view.

3.72

Very good

178

  • JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
  • -
  • Monday
  • Multilingual menu
  • Multilingual staff
  • Credit card accepted
  • Designated smoking area
  • Children welcome
  • Kids menu available
Online reservationCheck availability

17GINTO Ikebukuro Ten

Ikebukuro Sta. / French, Innovative

Experience innovative French cuisine in a contrasting space of black and white.

3.48

691

  • JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
Online reservationCheck availability

18MOMO Stand Tokyo 2nd

Nishi Shinjuku Sta. / Nepalese, Innovative, Dining bar

Enjoy unique, evolved Nepalese dumplings called momo paired with carefully selected wines, beers, and cocktails!

3.32

41

  • JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
  • JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
  • -
  • Multilingual menu
  • Multilingual staff
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
  • Kids menu available
  • Menu with photos
  • Digital menu available
  • Vegan options
  • Vegetarian options
  • Hindu options
Online reservationCheck availability

19GRILL BISTRO POIVRER

Uchisaiwaicho Sta. / Bistro, Steak, Innovative

3.60

Very good

189

  • JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
  • JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
  • Monday
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
Online reservationCheck availability

Selected for Tabelog Italian TOKYO "Tabelog 100" 2025

Selected for Tabelog Italian TOKYO "Tabelog 100" 2025

20Il Teatorino da Salone

Hiro o Sta. / Italian, Innovative

Evolving "Small Theater" Enjoy the vibrant atmosphere at the counter seats, where a talented chef serves up "Cucina Creativa" to your heart's content.

3.82

Very good

788

  • JPY 20,000 - JPY 29,999
  • JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
  • -
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
Online reservationCheck availability