OMAKASE JapanEatinerary Fine Dining Column

Travel Japan with official Michelin Guide Partner OMAKASE Eatinerary's guide to restaurants that have been featured in television, movies and documentaries. 

Many Michelin-starred restaurants in Japan are relatively small compared to those overseas—especially sushi and kaiseki (traditional multi-course dinner) restaurants, which often have just eight counter seats. In this article, we highlight Michelin-starred restaurants in Osaka that can accommodate groups of eight or more, making them ideal for business dinners, family gatherings, and other group occasions.

Hit drama turned film Grande Maison Tokyo is Japan's most recent culinary hit drama, featuring mouthwatering dishes and sympathetic characters based on real life. Eat your way through Grande Maison Tokyo in the city itself with this guide by Official MICHELIN GUIDE partners OMAKASE Eatinerary

Official Michelin Guide Partner GMO Omakase Eatinerary explores the top of the top in high-end dining with 6 venues that break the bank with their pursuit of uncompromising excellence.

Michelin-starred restaurants in Japan often have fewer seats than their counterparts abroad. This is especially true for sushi and kaiseki (traditional Japanese multi-course meal) establishments, where it's common to find just eight counter seats. As a result, booking all eight seats on a given date can be challenging. In this article, we highlight Michelin-starred restaurants in Kyoto and Osaka that accept group reservations for eight or more guests—perfect for business dinners, family gatherings, or special occasions. All listings are available for booking through OMAKASE JapanEatinerary, an official Michelin partner.

Kyoto is becoming more accessible to international visitors, with many restaurants now offering English support—especially high-end establishments featured in the Michelin Guide.In this article, we highlight Michelin-starred restaurants in Kyoto that welcome English-speaking guests and can be booked through OMAKASE JapanEatinerary, an official Michelin partner.

The OMAKASE editorial team, an official MICHELIN partner, introduces 8 MICHELIN-listed restaurants in Tokyo where you can enjoy wine.

The editorial team at OMAKASE, an official Michelin partner, explores how techniques like ikejime (live fish preparation) and bleeding — key practices behind Edomae sushi — transform the flavor of fish.

Osaka, with its rich culinary heritage, has numerous restaurants offering English-language support, especially at fine dining establishments featured in the MICHELIN Guide.

In this article, we'll introduce you to MICHELIN restaurants in Osaka that provide English service and can be reserved through OMAKASE Japan Eatinerary, an official MICHELIN Guide partner.

The editorial team at OMAKASE, an official MICHELIN Guide partner, presents 10 English-friendly MICHELIN restaurants for your consideration.

The OMAKASE editorial team, an official partner of Michelin, is pleased to introduce Michelin-starred restaurants in Osaka where you can enjoy a selection of fine wines.

Celebrated as the pinnacle of Wagyu, Kobe beef enjoys a prestigious reputation around the world. In this article, we visit the renowned steakhouse IDEA Ginza, nestled in Tokyo’s upscale Ginza district, to speak with Chef Fujimoto—a seasoned expert with over a decade of experience working with Kobe beef. In a 1-hour and 40-minute in-depth interview, he shares insights into what makes Kobe beef the “world’s finest beef brand,” the sourcing process behind the scenes, the best ways to savor it, and stories of the exceptional producers who bring it to life.

While most high-end omakase (chef’s choice) sushi restaurants in Japan—especially Michelin-starred ones—primarily offer counter seating, there are also hidden gems where you can enjoy an intimate dinner in a private room. In this guide, we highlight sushi spots in Tokyo that offer private room dining, all bookable through OMAKASE JapanEatinerary, an official Michelin partner.

In Japan, fine dining—especially at Michelin-starred restaurants—typically revolves around sushi and kaiseki (traditional multi-course) restaurants with counter seating. However, there are also establishments where you can enjoy a more relaxed meal in a private dining room. This article highlights fine dining spots in Tokyo that offer private dining rooms for dinner, all of which can be reserved through OMAKASE JapanEatinerary, an official partner of Michelin.

Official Michelin Guide Partner Omakase Eatinerary introduces real Michelin restaurant options that won't break the bank.

The OMAKASE editorial team, an official Michelin partner, introduces 7 of the best sushi restaurants to visit during your trip to Toyosu Market.

In Japan, many Michelin-starred fine dining establishments—such as sushi and kaiseki (traditional multi-course) restaurants—primarily feature counter seating. However, there are also exceptional spots where you can enjoy a more intimate and leisurely dining experience in a private room. This article highlights Michelin-starred restaurants in Kyoto that offer private dining rooms, all bookable through OMAKASE JapanEatinerary, an official partner of the Michelin Guide.

Many Michelin-starred restaurants in Japan are smaller compared to their counterparts abroad. This is particularly true for sushi restaurants with just 8 counter seats or kaiseki (traditional multi-course) establishments. In this article, we'll highlight Michelin restaurants in Tokyo where you can reserve a table for 8 or more people, perfect for business dinners or family gatherings.

Explore these 7 highly rated private dining room equipped restaurants in Osaka, with access to Umeda by official Michelin Guide Partner OMAKASE JapanEatinerary. 

Among the MICHELIN Guide's recognized restaurants, there are many counter service kaiseki and sushi restaurants. However,the Guide also highlights eateries with private rooms to spend a relaxed meal at your own pace. In this article, MICHELIN partner OMAKASE JapanEatinerary will introduce 6 restaurants in the Roppongi area with recommended private dining rooms.