2026 Tabelog Silver: Complete List of 161 Restaurants in Japan — Page 2

Reservation-only Chinese restaurant in Karatsu blending Kyoto-trained technique with Chinese fundamentals. Opened September 2024, earning Tabelog Award 2026 Silver and Tabelog 100 West recognition within six months. Single daily service (lunch or dinner, not both) for up to nine guests at JPY 10,000–14,999. Counter seats offer kitchen views; private-use bookings available. No walk-ins, no website; book by phone at least one week ahead.

Otowa Restaurant is Utsunomiya's leading French fine-dining destination, holding a Tabelog Silver Award for 2026 and a 4.41 score, with consistent recognition in the Tabelog French EAST Top 100. Budget JPY 20,000–29,999 per person plus a 10% service charge. Reservation-only, closed Monday and Tuesday, with private rooms for two to eight guests at a JPY 5,500 surcharge. The clear choice for a serious occasion meal outside Tokyo.

Parco Fiera is a seven-seat Italian counter in Sapporo's Teine Ward, consistently recognised with Tabelog Silver Awards from 2024 through 2026 and a score of 4.45. At JPY 30,000–39,999 per person with a serious wine focus and Hokkaido-ingredient-led course cooking, it is one of the most credible special-occasion bookings in the city. Reserve online via OMAKASE; no phone reservations accepted.

Pellegrino is a six-seat Italian omakase in Ebisu with a fish-focused kitchen, nine consecutive Tabelog Gold awards (2017–2025), and a price of JPY 100,000 per head. It is the right booking for a serious celebration dinner where intimacy and sourcing quality matter more than flexibility. Reserve through Omakase well in advance; availability is tight.

Pesceco is a six-seat counter restaurant in Shimabara, Nagasaki, earning Tabelog Silver every year from 2021 to 2026 and ranked 65th in Japan for 2025. Chef Kouji Inoue runs a coastal-focused innovative set menu at lunch only, with prices running JPY 40,000–49,999 per person all-in. Book two months out online; parties of two to four only.

PRESENTE Sugi is a seven-seat Italian-Japanese counter in Sakura, Chiba, with Tabelog Gold awards in 2024 and 2025, a La Liste score of 94 points (2026), and a Tabelog score of 4.51. Dinner and lunch run JPY 40,000–49,999 per head. Booking is phone-only, the 40-minute trip from Tokyo is worth making.

PRISMA is a ten-seat, two-Michelin-star Italian in Minami-Aoyama run solo by chef Tomofumi Saito. It holds a Tabelog Silver 4.36 for 2026 and has earned Tabelog Bronze every year since 2017. Dinner runs JPY 40,000–49,999 per person before wine; book exactly two months out or you will not get in.

Shuzo Kishida's three-Michelin-star French restaurant in Gotenyama delivers precise, ingredient-driven cooking at ¥60,000+ per head all-in. Two nightly seatings, strict booking windows (three weeks minimum), and formal service make this a special-occasion anchor rather than a spontaneous choice. The philosophy is classical: sourcing, flame control, restrained seasoning take precedence over spectacle.

Reminiscence is Nagoya's most decorated French restaurant to open since 2023, with Tabelog Silver awards in 2025 and 2026 and an Opinionated About Dining Japan ranking of #132. Dinner runs JPY 30,000–49,000+ per head including a 12% service charge. Book online a week or more ahead; the kitchen tracks visit history and rotates courses for returning guests.

Respiracion is Kanazawa's most decorated Spanish restaurant; five consecutive Tabelog Silver Awards, a 4.50 score, a sharp climb to #88 on OAD Japan in 2025. Chef Tatsuro Ume runs a course-only format in a 14-seat machiya, applying Spanish technique to Ishikawa's seasonal produce. Budget JPY 30,000–40,000 all-in and book at least three weeks ahead.

Chef Kazuhiro Inoue's produce-driven French in Sanjo earns Tabelog Silver 2026 and OAD Top Japan #148 recognition at JPY 15,000–19,999 dinner. Reservation-only house-restaurant format with private rooms, simultaneous-start service, a curated wine program. Book via Pocket Concierge; closed Mondays and Tuesdays.

Ryujiro Nakamura's 15-seat sushi-ya opens each omakase with a single piece of medium-fatty tuna; a litmus test for the fish sourcing and wholesaler relationships that define the rest of the meal. Tabelog Silver Award holder (2021–2026) with a 4.41 score, it's a mid-to-upper-tier Tokyo counter experience: ingredient-driven Edomae execution without theatrical service, priced at ¥20,000–¥39,999 per head. Book 3–4 weeks out via OMAKASE; weekday lunches are marginally easier to secure.

Yoichi Sagra is a fish-focused Italian auberge in Hokkaido's wine country, holding the Tabelog Silver Award every year from 2022 through 2026 and a score of 4.40. Dinner runs JPY 30,000–59,000 in practice; the weekend lunch format is the better-value entry point. Verify current operational status before planning travel, as the Tabelog listing notes the restaurant's status is unconfirmed.

Saika is Kyoto's most decorated Chinese restaurant, holding Tabelog Silver every year from 2019 to 2026 and ranking in OAD's Japan top 200. Eight counter seats, an appointment-only booking system via TableCheck, dinner at JPY 40,000–49,999 per head. If you've done Kyoto's kaiseki circuit and want something different at the same level, this is the logical next booking.

Sushi Sakai is Fukuoka's strongest argument for a dedicated sushi booking: Tabelog Gold across six of the past eight years, a La Liste score of 97 in 2026, a 12-seat counter with multilingual reservations that makes high-level Japanese omakase accessible to international visitors. Budget JPY 50,000–79,999 per head at dinner and book well in advance.

Tabelog Silver robatayaki specialist in rural Kumamoto (4.34 score) serving charcoal-grilled chicken at JPY 5,000–JPY 7,999. Weekday reservations accepted for 11:30 AM only; weekends are walk-in. The 13-seat tatami room rewards the journey for diners who prioritize execution over location convenience.

Sanwa is a Tabelog Silver Award winner in Shirokanedai, Tokyo, operating a charcoal-grill Italian prix fixe for eleven diners in a quiet basement room. At JPY 20,000–30,000 per head, it delivers award-level quality below the price point of most comparable Tokyo Italian restaurants. Book by phone for a date or small celebration; counter seats offer the best experience.

Sawada is a Michelin-starred, six-seat kaiseki counter in Osaka's Fukushima district, recognised with consecutive Tabelog Silver Awards (2025, 2026) and a score of 4.39. The fish-forward omakase runs JPY 20,000–39,999 all-in, BYO is permitted, reservations are made exclusively through the OMAKASE platform. Book well in advance; this is one of western Japan's most credential-backed small counters.

Charcoal yakiniku and offal specialist in Kawasaki, holding dual Tabelog Silver Awards (2025, 2026) and a 4.40 score. Weekday courses run JPY 20,000–29,999; Saturdays shift to à la carte. Strict reservation system via OMAKASE and TableCheck, no children, fragrance-free dress code. Five minutes from Musashi-Shinjo Station.

Chef Atsushi Hasegawa's 8-seat counter delivers Tabelog Silver kaiseki (4.49 score, La Liste 84pts) built around Shizuoka produce, running two dinner sittings nightly at JPY 30,000–50,000. Book through OMAKASE 2–3 weeks ahead; the regional-sourcing focus and compact format suit couples and solo diners more than groups or first-time kaiseki guests.

Seizan holds two Michelin stars, La Liste top-100 recognition, a decade of Tabelog awards; making it one of the most consistently credentialled kaiseki restaurants in Tokyo. Chef Haruhiko Yamamoto balances traditional structure with controlled creative latitude. At ¥40,000–¥49,999 per head, it is the right booking for experienced kaiseki diners, not first-timers. Reserve four to six weeks out via phone or Pocket Concierge only.

Sézanne is worth targeting if you want a serious luxury French meal in Tokyo and can plan around a difficult reservation. The case is strongest for couples, special occasions, food-focused travelers who care about current recognition as much as classic service polish; value-focused diners should compare the city's ¥¥¥ French alternatives first.

Brothers Shinsuke and Ryota Yamagai run this 14-seat kappo in Murakami, earning a Tabelog Silver Award 2026 and consecutive Tabelog 100 selections for tightly seasonal kaiseki built around Sea of Japan catches. Dinner costs JPY 20,000–29,999; lunch runs JPY 15,000–19,999. Book three weeks ahead for counter seats, less for private rooms.

Shinzenbi is a 12-seat Sichuan counter in Nagoya's Higashi Ward, holding Tabelog Silver for 2025 and 2026 with a score of 4.43. Dinner only, starting at 18:30, with prices ranging from JPY 30,000 to JPY 49,999 per head including a 10% service charge. Reservation-only, closed Mondays. The strongest case for high-end Sichuan in Nagoya with no direct local rival at the same award level.

Sushi Shunji is a ten-seat Edomae counter in Motoazabu that earned Tabelog Silver 2026 (score 4.42) and a Tatler Asia-Pacific 2025 listing; credentials that justify the JPY 50,000–79,000 per-head price. Book via phone (12:00–15:00 on business days) or the OMAKASE lottery. The format is omakase-only at the counter, making it the right call for couples and small groups who want precision sushi without distraction.

Shunsuke is a Tabelog Silver sushi counter in Asagaya that has held its award for eight consecutive years through 2026, with a Tabelog score of 4.33. At JPY 20,000–29,999 for dinner, it delivers counter-format sushi with a strong fish-sourcing focus and is meaningfully easier to book than comparable Silver-level counters in central Tokyo. Twelve seats, no lunch, a strict cancellation policy; plan accordingly.

A 9-seat Edomae tempura counter in Nihonbashi Ningyocho with a Michelin star, four consecutive Tabelog Silver Awards (2023–2026), and OAD Top 140 Japan recognition. Dinner runs ¥30,000–¥40,000 (review averages push higher with drinks); lunch offers the same omakase format from ¥20,000. The format; tempura from Suruga Bay and Edo tradition, finished with hand-made soba; is the reason to book. Booking is hard; plan 4–6 weeks ahead minimum.

Chef Yosuke Suga's 20-seat French venue in Azabudai rotates its tasting menu every few weeks to track seasonal ingredients. Dinner runs around ¥100,000 per person at the counter or in the private room, with wine and sake pairings that shift with the menu. Book three to four weeks out for weekdays, longer for weekends.

Sushiei is Chiba's most decorated counter-sushi venue; a 2026 Tabelog Silver Award winner with a 4.37 score and a track record dating to 1967. At JPY 40,000–49,999 per head in practice, it outperforms same-price peer <a href="https://joinpearl.co/restaurants/takaoka-chiba-restaurant">Takaoka</a> on credentials. Book for a special occasion; skip if you need takeout or walk-in flexibility.

Tabelog Silver omakase counter in Yurihonjo serving Akita and Miyagi-sourced fish at JPY 14,000 dinner, JPY 8,800 lunch. Four straight Tabelog 100 Sushi EAST appearances since 2021. Eight seats, reservation-only, limited weekly schedule. Stronger value than Tokyo counters, worth the drive from Akita city for credentialed regional sushi.

Chef Toshio Saito's 11-seat Akasaka counter runs JPY 60,000–79,999 for Edomae sushi built on aged fish and a snack-nigiri rhythm. Eight consecutive Tabelog Bronze awards and easier booking than star-chasing peers make it a practical choice for diners who want technical skill without the wait.

Sushisho Nomura is the strongest case for a special-occasion sushi dinner in Kagoshima: an 8-seat counter with Tabelog Silver recognition from 2019 through 2026 and a 4.40 score. Dinner only, cash only, reservation required. At JPY 40,000–49,999 per head, it is serious money; and consistently worth it for a milestone meal.

Sutamina-en in Tokyo's Adachi district offers Tabelog Silver-level yakiniku at JPY 6,000–7,999 per person, with premium cuts and tripe-focused menus served in a no-reservations, cash-only format. The tatami-room setting and walk-in-only policy keep it grounded as a neighborhood spot, but the nine-year Tabelog Award streak and #50 OAD Japan ranking confirm that Masanobu Toyoshima's execution competes with central-Tokyo peers at half the price.

A Daikanyama Italian that rewards return visits; chef Daisuke Takubo's wood-grilled courses and seasonal pasta anchored by a decade of Tabelog Silver Awards. At ¥40,000–49,999 before wine, it occupies Tokyo's mid-to-upper Italian bracket, with two private rooms (up to six guests each) offering a quieter alternative to the eight-seat counter.

Takajo Kotobuki is one of Tokyo's most decorated poultry-specialist restaurants, holding a Tabelog 4.38 score and 2026 Silver Award through consistent recognition since 2017. Access is by invitation only, cash only, no solo or couples dining: groups of 4 or more willing to plan ahead will find it one of the city's most focused and rewarding dinner experiences at JPY 30,000–39,999 per head.

Nakameguro omakase counter with JPY 50,000–59,999 dinner service, BYO bottle policy, easier reservations than many Tokyo sushi addresses. Chef Takamitsu Yasuda earns a Tabelog Silver Award through consistent seasonal sourcing and ingredient-focused preparation. Late midnight close and 10-seat room suit travelers seeking credentialed sushi without three-week booking windows.

Nihon Ryori Takamura is Akita's most decorated kaiseki counter; Tabelog Gold three years running and ranked #61 in Japan by Opinionated About Dining in 2025. At JPY 20,000–29,999 per person, it delivers nationally competitive credentials at regional prices. The catch: membership is required. If you can get in, it is the strongest case for making a deliberate trip to Akita.

Tempura Takeuchi holds a Tabelog 2026 Silver Award and a score of 4.38, making it one of the most consistently decorated tempura counters in Kyushu. Priced at JPY 10,000–14,999 in practice, it rewards the trip out to Nakagawa with a quiet, counter-focused experience. Reservation required; cash only.

A Tabelog Silver-winning eight-seat Chinese counter in Miyakojima Ward, Tanaka Yoshihide pairs seasonal Japanese ingredients with refined technique at JPY 30,000–39,999. Opened in 2023, it books via Instagram on the first of each month; reservations vanish in minutes. Worth the effort for special occasions if you can commit to tasting-menu-only dining and have the timing nailed.

Tenhaku is a six-seat tempura counter in Chiba holding Tabelog Award 2026 Silver and four consecutive Tabelog 100 selections. The self-taught frying technique emphasizes ingredient purity and precise oil temperature across a seafood-focused omakase. At JPY 20,000–29,999 per head, it delivers technical consistency for special occasions without Ginza premiums.

Tenzushi Kyomachi is a six-seat counter in Kitakyushu ranked #3 in all of Japan by Opinionated About Dining (2025) and a Tabelog Gold winner for eight consecutive years. Expect to spend JPY 50,000–59,999 per head for chef Isao Amano's Kyushu-mae sushi with kaiseki-influenced construction. Book well in advance; capacity is tiny and the national reputation fills seats fast.

A four-seat house restaurant in Kitakyushu's Yahatanishi Ward, TOBIUME has earned Tabelog Silver recognition every year from 2024 through 2026 and holds a 4.41 score on the platform. The kitchen places particular emphasis on local fish and sake, operating on a reservation-only basis that currently excludes new customers without an existing relationship to the restaurant.

Tokiwa Sushi Shibata Honten holds a Tabelog Silver Award (score 4.39) and a Tabelog Sushi EAST Top 100 selection, making it the strongest sushi counter in Niigata prefecture for the price. The 10-seat counter is reservation-only and open weekends at the Shibata location. Budget JPY 15,000–19,999 for lunch or JPY 20,000–29,999 for dinner, with no service charge.

A 15-seat Italian hideaway in Sonezakishinchi holding The Tabelog Award 2026 Silver and a Michelin star. Course-only dining with two nightly seatings and sommelier-driven wine pairings at JPY 20,000–29,999. Reservations via OMAKASE only; phone bookings not accepted. Closed Sunday and Monday.

Unagi Tomoei in Odawara holds a Tabelog Silver Award (2023–2026) and a 4.39 score, placing it among Japan's top unagi specialists. It operates lunch-only (10:00–16:00), Wednesday–Monday, at JPY 8,000–9,999 per person. Book by phone up to two months ahead to secure your eel; the kitchen closes when stock runs out. Worth the trip if you are combining it with Hakone.

Chef Yoshiteru Ikegawa's twelve-seat yakitori counter in Meguro delivers binchōtan-grilled chicken skewers at La Liste and Tabelog 100 level for under JPY 10,000 per head; omakase precision without the omakase price. Reservations open monthly by phone only and fill immediately, but the value and technical rigor justify the effort.

Torisho Ishii is open in Osaka at its current Nishitenma address; this profile was corrected from an older Fukushima-address record.

Eight-seat Roppongi counter blending Chinese technique with French structure, Tabelog Silver Award 2026, tasting-menu-only format at JPY 50,000–59,999. Chef Toshiyuki Yoshida delivers focused, technically precise courses in an intimate basement setting; book via OMAKASE platform for 18:00 or 21:00 seatings. Worth it for solo diners and couples seeking quiet, high-execution Chinese fine dining without the scene.

Tsushimi is a reservation-only, four-seat house restaurant in Nishiazabu serving Chinese-French hybrid cuisine. Chef Kiyohiko Inoue dedicates each service to one party, with pricing at JPY 60,000–79,999 per head and three consecutive Tabelog Silver awards. The private format suits diners prioritizing intimacy and undivided service over counter energy; less practical if you value walk-in flexibility or want to compare multiple venues in one trip.

Uomasa holds a Tabelog score of 4.28 and Silver Awards in 2025 and 2026, making it one of Tokyo's most consistently recognised unagi specialists. Eel is grilled over Kishu Binchotan charcoal in a 32-seat room in Katsushika; dinner runs JPY 10,000–14,999. Reservations are required and fill quickly; book via the official site for lunch and individual-item orders.

Uran is the strongest case for unagi in the Kansai region outside Kyoto; a Tabelog Gold 2025 winner with a score of 4.54, operating out of an 18-seat tatami house restaurant in Hamaotsu. Reservations for new customers are currently suspended, cash only, lunch hours close at 13:30. Worth the effort to get in, but plan well ahead.

Tabelog Silver Award Italian in rural Chiba, 20 seats, JPY 19,800–22,000 tasting menu plus pairings and 10% service. Farm-to-table format with a fish-forward kitchen, sommelier-led wine program, BYO permitted. Private rooms for four to seven, terrace seating, on-site parking. Reservations advised but not scarce; lunch and dinner pricing identical. A 30-minute drive from Narita (NRT). Worth the trip if hyper-local Chiba ingredients and space matter more than Tokyo convenience.

Wasa is an eight-seat omakase restaurant in Ebisu that has earned consecutive Tabelog Silver Awards since 2024, with a score of 4.36. Dinner runs JPY 60,000–79,999 plus 10% service. Book via the OMAKASE platform four to six weeks out; the format is fixed omakase only, with no à la carte or walk-in option. Worth it if ingredient-focused modern Chinese at this commitment level is genuinely your target.

Tominokoji Yamagishi is a 10-seat kaiseki counter in Nakagyo Ward with a Tabelog score of 4.52, consecutive Silver awards through 2026, one of Kyoto's most genuinely curated sake and shochu programmes. Dinner runs JPY 60,000–79,999; reservations are required but more accessible than Kyoto's hardest-to-book rooms. Best for food and sake enthusiasts who want seasonal kaiseki with real drinking depth.

Yamaguchi is a referral-only Italian-Japanese counter restaurant in Gion earning Tabelog Silver awards consecutively since 2019 and a 4.48 score. Courses start at ¥35,000 per person (averaging ¥50,000–¥60,000 all-in), and reservations go exclusively through Shoku Oku. Clear the access barrier and you get one of the most consistently decorated Italian experiences in western Japan.

Yamazaki is a 10-seat kaiseki counter in Nishiazabu with a Tabelog score of 4.46 and Tabelog Silver Awards every year from 2020 to 2026. Dinner runs JPY 60,000–79,999 per head across two seatings Tuesday through Saturday. Book via Instagram and read the cancellation policy carefully; this is a serious commitment at every level.

Yanagiya in Mizunami, Gifu is a Tabelog Silver-awarded irori grill house (4.39 score, La Liste 97pts 2026) that delivers serious seasonal cooking; fish-focused now, game meat in autumn; in a relaxed tatami setting. At JPY 15,000 to JPY 20,000 per head, it is the strongest case for a destination meal in Gifu, but requires a minimum party of four and advance booking by phone.

A four-seat tonkatsu counter in Yamashitacho that earned The Tabelog Award 2026 Silver and Tabelog Tonkatsu 100 placement. Reservation-only, online booking only, JPY 8,000–9,999 per meal. The intimacy suits solo diners and couples; groups larger than four cannot book. Precision frying and premium pork sourcing justify the price tier.

Vanne Kuwahara's yakiniku concept inside Azabudai Hills Tower Plaza structures premium wagyu as a tasting progression, priced at JPY 15,000–19,999 for dinner. Tabelog Award 2026 Silver winner with 48 seats, private rooms, English service. Book for a polished, kaiseki-influenced grill experience in a corporate-modern setting, or choose Cossott'e nearby for à la carte flexibility at a lower price.

Members-only innovative French course in Minato Ward with a strict no-perfume policy to preserve ingredient aromas. Six-seat counter offers front-row technique theatre at JPY 40,000-49,999 per head; Tabelog Silver Award holder five years running. Book if counter proximity and scent-focused courses justify the steep tariff.