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Michelin Guide Tokyo 2025: A New Three-Star Restaurant Emerges in Tokyo, the City Ranked First for 18 Consecutive Years!

Update-Date: Jun 4, 2025

Author: SAVOR JAPAN

Michelin Guide Tokyo 2025: A New Three-Star Restaurant Emerges in Tokyo, the City Ranked First for 18 Consecutive Years!

On October 17, 2024, the Michelin Guide announced "Michelin Guide Tokyo 2025," showcasing selected restaurants and dining establishments in Tokyo. This year, new three-star, two-star, and one-star restaurants have emerged, continuing to symbolize the evolution of a world-leading gourmet city. The total number of restaurants featured this year is 507, with 64 new entries. New Michelin Green Stars and restaurants offering dessert courses have also been introduced.

Tokyo has been the city with the most Michelin-starred restaurants in the world for 18 consecutive years.

On October 17, 2024, the "Michelin Guide Tokyo 2025" had been published on the official Michelin Guide website and app, and for the first time this year, an e-book version will also be released. This year, there are 12 three-star restaurants, 26 two-star restaurants, and 132 one-star restaurants, totaling 170 starred restaurants. There are 10 new one-star restaurants, 13 new Bib Gourmand selections, and 41 new selected restaurants.

The new three-star restaurant is SÉZANNE. It received one star in the 2022 edition, two stars the following year, and is now featured with the highest rating in the 2025 edition. Executive Chef Daniel Calvert offers unique dishes by combining classic French techniques with his experiences in London, New York, Paris, and Hong Kong, along with Japanese ingredients. The restaurant is located within the Michelin-key hotel "Four Seasons Hotel Marunouchi Tokyo," providing a place to experience both a special stay and cuisine worth traveling for.

The new two-star restaurant is Tempura Motoyoshi, which has elevated its rating from one star. The standout feature of the tempura served by Kazuhito Motoyoshi is the batter, which has been scientifically analyzed for lightness and is tailored to enhance the flavors of the ingredients. It challenges the conventional wisdom that tempura should be served hot, focusing on providing it at temperatures suited to the ingredients, reflecting the evolution of the times.

The new one-star selections include three restaurants that have raised their ratings: PRIMO PASSO, Yakitori Takahashi, and Héritage by Kei Kobayashi, along with 10 newly listed restaurants: Yama, Sano Sushi, Kappo Muroi, Yotsuya Mineura, Higashiyama Muku, Hakunei, CYCLE, apothéose, Hortensia, and Saucer.

Additionally, from the new culinary category "Creative," Yama has received one star, and Haruka Murooka has been listed as a selected restaurant. This marks the first time a restaurant specializing in fruits and desserts, offering freshly made desserts, has been featured in the Japanese Michelin Guide.

The new Michelin Green Star has been awarded to Shojin cuisine Daigo, bringing the total to 12 selections. Shojin cuisine is a type of Japanese food that originated as meals for Buddhist monks adhering to precepts. It conveys the message that vegetarian dishes made from vegetables and grains, which do not waste ingredients, are kind to the mind, body, and environment. Daigo has been featured since its first year, maintaining a commitment to sharing teachings through its cuisine.

There are 13 new Bib Gourmand listings, including three ramen shops, two sushi restaurants, one tonkatsu restaurant, one Japanese restaurant, one Italian restaurant, and five French restaurants, all of which offer distinctive dishes that provide satisfaction beyond their price.

Furthermore, the selected restaurants introduced starting in 2024 now total 227, with 41 newly listed restaurants.

This year, there are a total of 15 newly starred restaurants.

15 new Michelin-starred restaurants have been added, including the three-star SÉZANNE and the newly awarded two-star Tempura Motoyoshi.

New Michelin-starred restaurants (15 restaurants)

【SÉZANNE】(Three Stars / French Cuisine) Promoted
【Tempura Motoyoshi】(Two Stars / Tempura) Promoted
【Héritage by Kei Kobayashi】(One Star / French Cuisine) Promoted
【PRIMO PASSO】(One Star / Italian Cuisine) Promoted
【Yakitori Takahashi】(One Star / Yakitori) Promoted
【apothéose】(One Star / French Cuisine) New
【Ortensia】(One Star / French Cuisine) New
【Kappo Muroi】(One Star / Japanese Cuisine) New
【Sano Sushi】(One Star / Sushi) New
【CYCLE】(One Star / French Cuisine) New
【Saucer】(One Star / French Cuisine) New
【Hakunei】(One Star / Modern Cuisine) New
【Higashiyama Muku】(One Star / Japanese Cuisine) New
【Yama】(One Star / Creative) New
【Yotsuya Mineura】(One Star / Japanese Cuisine) New

A new three-star restaurant has been born, SÉZANNE. There are three restaurants that have been featured for 18 consecutive years.

Starting with [quintessence], [Joël Robuchon], and [Kanda], which have received three Michelin stars for 18 consecutive years since the launch of the Tokyo edition of the Michelin Guide, a total of 12 restaurants have been awarded three stars.

12 three-star restaurants

【Azabu Kadowaki】 Azabu-Juban / Japanese Cuisine (6 consecutive years)
【Kagurazaka Ishikawa】 Iidabashi / Japanese Cuisine (17 consecutive years)
【Kanda】 Roppongi / Japanese Cuisine (18 consecutive years)
【Quintessence】 Kitashinagawa / French Cuisine (18 consecutive years)
【Kohaku】 Iidabashi / Japanese Cuisine (10 consecutive years)
【Harutaka】 Ginza / Sushi (2 consecutive years)
【Sazenka】 Hiroo / Chinese Cuisine (5 consecutive years)
【Gastronomy "Joël Robuchon Restaurant"】 Ebisu / French Cuisine (18 consecutive years)
【Ryugin】 Hibiya / Japanese Cuisine (14 consecutive years)
【L'Effervescence】 Omotesando / French Cuisine (5 consecutive years)
【L'OSIER】 Shimbashi / French Cuisine (7 consecutive years)
【SÉZANNE】 Tokyo / French Cuisine (NEW)

There are a total of 26 two-star restaurants, with the newly added [Tempura Motoyoshi] receiving two stars.

Among the 26 two-star restaurants, the newly listed two-star restaurant is the tempura specialty restaurant, Tempura Motoyoshi, located in Minato Ward, Minami-Aoyama. It challenges a new era of tempura using liquid nitrogen and is a restaurant that has scientifically elucidated'molecular tempura' with its deliciousness continuously evolving.

A newly listed restaurant

【Tempura Motoyoshi】Ebisu / Tempura

Other two-star restaurants

【Akasaka Kikunoi】Akasaka/Japanese Cuisine
【ASAHINA Gastronome】Kayabacho/French Cuisine
【ESqUISSE】Ginza/French Cuisine
【HOMMAGE】Asakusa/French Cuisine
【Kioicho Fukudaya】Akasaka Mitsuke/Japanese Cuisine
【Ginza Koju】Ginza/Japanese Cuisine
【Ginza Shinohara】Ginza 1-chome/Japanese Cuisine
【Ginza Fukuju】Shimbashi/Japanese Cuisine
【Kutan】Shintomicho/Japanese Cuisine
【Crony】Akabanebashi/French Cuisine
【Sukiyabashi Jiro Roppongi Hills】Roppongi/Sushi
【Sushi Kanesaka】Shimbashi/Sushi
【ZURRIOLA】Ginza/Spanish Cuisine
【Tempura Ginya】Shirokanedai/Tempura
【Tempura Kondo】Ginza/Tempura
【Den】Gaienmae/Japanese Cuisine
【NARISAWA】Aoyama 1-chome/Innovative Fusion
【Nihon Ryori Seizan】Shirokanetakanawa/Japanese Cuisine
【Pierre Gagnaire】Tameike Sanno/French Cuisine
【Higuchi】Kitazando/Japanese Cuisine
【Florilege】Gaienmae/French Cuisine
【PRISMA】Omotesando/Italian Cuisine
【Myoujyaku】Nishiazabu/Japanese Cuisine
【Restaurant Ryuzu】Roppongi/French Cuisine
【MAZ】Nagatacho/Innovative

There are 12 Michelin Green Star restaurants.

The number of restaurants rated as "Green Star" for their efforts in reducing food waste and practicing sustainable gastronomy has increased by one from last year, bringing the total to twelve. Among them is the newly added restaurant in Kamiyacho, Shojin Ryori Daigo, which utilizes underutilized fish that are discarded due to irregularities or lack of popularity, as well as non-standard vegetables. These restaurants are also recognized for using fair trade materials and composting food waste to return it to the soil, showcasing their commitment to sustainable practices.

Michelin Green Star restaurants (12 restaurants)

【L'Effervescence】Omotesando/French cuisine
【NARISAWA】Aoyama-itchome/Innovative Fusion
【Florilege】Gaiemmae/French cuisine
【sincere】Kita-sando/French cuisine
【LATURE】Omotesando/French cuisine
【Crony】Azabu-Juban/French cuisine
【Den】Gaiemmae/Japanese cuisine
【Noeud.TOKYO】Nagatacho/French cuisine
【FARO】Ginza/Italian cuisine
【La paix】Mitsukoshimae/French cuisine
【nôl】Bakurocho/French cuisine
【Shojin Ryori Daigo】Kamiyacho/Japanese cuisine

Individual evaluation awards such as the "Mentor Chef Award," "Sommelier Award," and "Service Award"

Mentor Chef Award

An award given to chefs who serve as role models in their work and careers. This award honors chefs who are dedicated to nurturing future generations, providing passionate guidance as mentors, and contributing to the development of the restaurant industry.

Award Winner
Shinji Kanasaka｜【Sushi Kanasaka】Shinbashi/Sushi

Sommelier Award

An award given to specialists who possess excellent knowledge of wine and service skills, are well-versed in food pairings, and provide accurate advice to guests.

Award Winner
Eiji Wakabayashi｜【ESqUISSE】Ginza/French

Service Award

Awarded to staff who excel in hospitality and can make visitors feel comfortable. They provide professional and engaging service that makes the experience at the restaurant special. This award honors a heartfelt passion for service.

Winner
Rie Yasui｜【CYCLE】Otemachi/French Cuisine

Newly listed restaurants in the Bib Gourmand category (13 establishments)

【le bistrot des bleus】Hiroo/French cuisine
【Wokotote】Nezu/Japanese cuisine
【AUDACE】Nakameguro/Italian cuisine
【Sushi Mikata】Mita/Sushi
【Fry-ya】Takadanobaba/tonkatsu
【Ma Poule】Todai-mae/French cuisine
【RAMEN MATSUI】Shinjuku Gyoenmae/Ramen
【Bistro Le Nougat】Ginza/French cuisine
【Tachiguisushi Sushi-kawa】Sasazuka/Sushi
【Brasserie Poisson Rouge】Oimachi/French cuisine
【Hakodate Shio Ramen Goryokaku】Ogikubo/Ramen
【Les six】Hiroo/French cuisine
【Shio Soba Jiku】Takahido/Ramen

The restaurants featured on SAVOR JAPAN are here.

Sazenka

Open: [Tuesday - Saturday] Dinner 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm (L.O. 9:00 pm)
Closed: Irregular, mainly on Sunday or Monday
Average price: [Dinner] 35,000 JPY
Access: 10-minute walk from Hiroo station of Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line / 11-minute walk from Shirokane-takanawa station of Tokyo Metro Namboku Line and Toei Mita Line
Address: 4-7-5, Minamiazabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo
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ESqUISSE

Open: Lunch 12:00 pm (L.O. 1:00 pm) / [Weekdays, Saturday, National Holidays, Day before National Holidays] Dinner 6:00 pm (L.O. 8:30 pm)
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 30,000 JPY / [Lunch] 15,000 JPY
Access: 1 minute walk from B6 Exit of Ginza Station on Tokyo Metro Ginza Line, Marunouchi Line, and Hibiya Line
Address: 9F, Royal Crystal Ginza, 5-4-6, Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
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HOMMAGE

Open: [Tuesday - Sunday, National Holidays, Day before National Holidays] Lunch 11:30 am - 3:00 pm (L.O. 1:00 pm) / Dinner 6:00 pm - 10:30 pm (L.O. 8:00 pm)
Closed: Monday
Average price: [Dinner] 40,000 JPY / [Lunch] 20,000 JPY
Access: Turn right at the Exit 1 of Asakusa Station, then go straight on Kannon Street. Across the traffic light, then turn left at Kototoi Street. Turn right at the first traffic light, then on your right
Address: 4-10-5, Asakusa, Taito-ku, Tokyo
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Kioicho Fukudaya

Open: [Weekdays, Saturday, Day before National Holidays] Dinner 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm (L.O. 8:00 pm) Saturday (10 people or more) [Friday, Saturday] Lunch 11:30 am - 2:30 pm Last Entry (1:00 pm) Temporarily closed until May 31. Reopened on June 1 *In accordance with COVID-19 guidelines
Closed: Sunday, National Holidays
Average price: [Dinner] 38,000 JPY
Access: 3-minute walk from Exit D of Akasaka-Mitsuke Station on Tokyo Metro Ginza Line and Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line
Address: 1-13, Kioicho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
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Ginza Koju

Open: [Weekdays / Saturday] Lunch: 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. (last order at 1:00 p.m.) Dinner: 6:00 pm. - 9:30 p.m. (last order at 9:30 p.m.)
Closed: Sundays and holidays (summer, New Year's, etc.)
Average price: [Dinner] 44,000 JPY / [Lunch] 34,000 JPY
Access: 3 minutes' walk from Ginza station on all Tokyo Metro lines / 10 minutes' walk from Yurakucho station on all JR lines
Address: Carioca Bldg. 4F, 5-4-8 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
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Ginza Shinohara

Open: [Weekdays, Saturday, National Holidays, Day before National Holidays] 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm (Reservations required)
Closed: Sunday
Average price: [Dinner] 30,000 JPY
Access: Located around a 3-minute walk from Exit A11 of [Ginza Station]
Address: B1F, Habiulu GINZA II, 2-8-17, Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
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Crony

Open: [Weekdays, Saturday, National Holidays, Day before National Holidays] 6:00 pm - 2:00 am
Closed: Sunday
Average price: [Dinner] 20,000 JPY
Access: 2 minutes walk from Nishiazabu Intersection
Address: MB1F, NISHIAZABU FT Bldg., 2-25-24, Nishiazabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo
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Japanese Restaurant SEIZAN

Open: [Tuesday - Sunday, National Holidays, Day before National Holidays]Dinner: 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm (L.O. 9:30 pm )[Tuesday, Thursday - Sunday, National Holidays, Day before National Holidays]Lunch: 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm (L.O. 1:30 pm )
Closed: Monday
Average price: [Dinner] 17,000 JPY / [Lunch] 6,000 JPY
Access: 8 minutes walk from Shirokane-takanawa station on the Tokyo Metro subway
Address: B1F, Grande Mita, 2-17-29, Mita , Minato-ku, Tokyo
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Sushi Kanesaka

Open: Lunch: 11:30 am - 2:00 pm [Weekdays] Dinner: 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm [Saturdays, Sundays] Dinner: 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Closed: Irregular
Average price: [Dinner] 50,000 JPY / [Lunch] 30,000 JPY
Access: 3-minute walk from JR Shinbashi Station/5-minute walk from Tokyo Metro Ginza Station
Address: Misuzu Bldg. B1F, 8-10-3 Ginza , Chuo-ku, Tokyo
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Bistro Le Nougat

Open: [Weekdays] Normal hours: 17:30-01:00 (last order 00:00). [Sundays/holidays] Normal hours: 12:00-23:00 (last order 22:00). [Saturdays] Normal hours: 12:00-01:00 (last order 00:00).
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 8,000 JPY / [Lunch] 3,000 JPY
Access: Exit from exit A3 of Ginza station on the Ginza line and Hibiya line, and enter Miyuki Avenue from the left. Turn right at St. Marc Cafe and we will be located along that road.
Address: Tokyo Ginza Building 1F, Ginza 6-12-2, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
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Tachiguisushi Sushikawa

Open: [Monday, Thursday-Sunday, National Holidays, Day before National Holidays] Dinner 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm (L.O. 9:30 pm) [Tuesday, Friday] Lunch 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm (L.O. 2:30 pm)
Closed: Tuesday, Wednesday
Average price: [Dinner] 7,000 JPY
Access: Exit the north exit of Sasazuka Station on the Keio Line and turn left on Koshu Kaido road. It is about 50 meters from GOLDGYM
Address: 1F, Prime Bliss Sasazuka, 1-62-6, Sasazuka, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
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