While preparing my trip to Tokyo this spring, I couldn’t resist compiling the 50 best list once again. Some notable changes since last September – Hatsunezushi climbed from 40th to 2nd place, while Miyakozushi’s Sugita Taka-aki has reopened in the new location and is 22nd best in Tokyo at the…

Something unimaginable just few years ago, Paris has turned into one of the best destinations for authentic Edo-mae style sushi outside of Japan. ( in fact, for modern Japanese cuisine as well). Opened just one month ago, Sushi-B is the latest high-end sushi-ya opening and 4th proper, Tokyo style counter…

Images from 3 Michelin starred Sushi Shikon, the Hong Kongese branch of Sushi Yoshitake in Tokyo. Although the recreation of the original “Ginza sushi experience” will always remain a “recreation”, the quality of the products ( which are flown daily from Japan) and the skills of the chefs were definitely…

Tenkun Ryugin is the spin-off of the famous 3 Michelin starred Ryugin in Tokyo (read about it here). Usually I don’t expect much from restaurant branches (especially when the main chef is not even there), but Ryugin Hong Kong was as phenomenal as the original restaurant. Plus, the view from…

Below is a slightly modified and adapted to my blog presentation I gave at “Made in Japan” conference in Vilnius on October 24 2015. When you think of Japanese food, what comes into your mind? A glistening red and white striped prawn draped over a wedge of vinegared rice? Or…

It’s nothing to be proud of, but Instagram has made me lazy. I really hope you have been following me anyway – https://instagram.com/luxeat/ :). Before I post all the backlog posts from Stockholm and Barcelona, I must share some photos from Neige D’Été, probably one of the hottest, yet also…

Tabelog.com has launched its English version last spring. You can see the whole list here. I guess, this is the last time I compile this list. Enjoy! Sushi Saito (3 Michelin stars) tabelog.com/tokyo/A1308/A130802/13015251/ Sushi Sho tabelog.com/tokyo/A1309/A130902/13000852/ Harutaka (2 Michelin stars) tabelog.com/tokyo/A1301/A130103/13032283/ Mitani tabelog.com/tokyo/A1309/A130902/13042204/ Miyakozushi tabelog.com/tokyo/A1302/A130204/13018162/ Sushi Tokami (1 Michelin star)…

Photos from one Michelin starred sukiyaki (hot pot) restaurant in Tokyo Nihonbashi. It’s been operating since 1935 and must be one of the oldest beef restaurants in Tokyo. Hiyama 2-5-1 Nihonbashiningyocho, Chuo-ku, TokyoTel. 03-3666-2901hiyama-gr.com

Yakiniku or “grilled meat” is the simplest way to enjoy beef in Japan. Small bites or thin slices of various parts of beef (and sometimes pork) are grilled on a griddle over woodfire or gas. The job of grilling is usually done by guests themselves, so the experience can be…

I have special sentiments for Sushi Kanesaka as it was one of the first fine sushi shops I’ve been in Tokyo. When I started travelling there for eating, food tourism, how we know it, was still in its infancy phase in Japan. Things began to change when in 2009 Michelin…