Tabelog Announces 'Asian & Ethnic Best 100 2026'
Tabelog, a restaurant search and reservation service operated by Kakaku.com, has announced its 'Asian & Ethnic Best 100 2026' list. 300 restaurants were selected across three areas: Tokyo, East, and West.
📋 Article Processing Timeline
- 📰 Published: May 26, 2026 at 22:00
- 🔍 Collected: May 26, 2026 at 13:31
- 🤖 AI Analyzed: May 26, 2026 at 21:54 (8h 22m after Collected)
Tabelog (https://tabelog.com/), a restaurant search and reservation service operated by Kakaku.com, Inc. (Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; President: Atsuhiro Murakami), announced the 'Tabelog Asian & Ethnic Best 100 2026' on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, recognizing restaurants highly rated by Tabelog users. Once again, 100 restaurants were selected in each of the three areas: TOKYO, EAST, and WEST.
About 'Tabelog Asian & Ethnic Best 100 2026'
This gourmet award recognizes 100 highly rated restaurants per genre based on the concept: 'If you want to eat something delicious, eat it now.' Announced annually across various genres since 2017, this marks the 4th presentation of the 'Asian & Ethnic Best 100.'
Looking at the distribution of selected restaurants by municipality and prefecture, TOKYO saw 19 in Shibuya-ku, 14 in Chiyoda-ku, and 11 in Minato-ku. EAST was led by Aichi Prefecture with 27, Kanagawa with 25, and Chiba with 19. In WEST, Osaka accounted for 40, Hyogo for 13, and Fukuoka for 13, with these three areas accounting for approximately 70% of the total. This year, many new restaurants were included across all areas.
[TOKYO New Selections]
There were 24 new selections in TOKYO, including 'Nakameguro Wakasa,' a by-reservation-only restaurant blending traditional Japanese and Korean food cultures, and new-concept Asian establishments like 'BIANCHI'.
[EAST New Selections]
There were 30 new selections in EAST, including multi-national fusion restaurants blending Italian and South American cuisines, and establishments offering healthy meals featuring locally sourced ingredients.
About 'Tabelog Asian & Ethnic Best 100 2026'
This gourmet award recognizes 100 highly rated restaurants per genre based on the concept: 'If you want to eat something delicious, eat it now.' Announced annually across various genres since 2017, this marks the 4th presentation of the 'Asian & Ethnic Best 100.'
Looking at the distribution of selected restaurants by municipality and prefecture, TOKYO saw 19 in Shibuya-ku, 14 in Chiyoda-ku, and 11 in Minato-ku. EAST was led by Aichi Prefecture with 27, Kanagawa with 25, and Chiba with 19. In WEST, Osaka accounted for 40, Hyogo for 13, and Fukuoka for 13, with these three areas accounting for approximately 70% of the total. This year, many new restaurants were included across all areas.
[TOKYO New Selections]
There were 24 new selections in TOKYO, including 'Nakameguro Wakasa,' a by-reservation-only restaurant blending traditional Japanese and Korean food cultures, and new-concept Asian establishments like 'BIANCHI'.
[EAST New Selections]
There were 30 new selections in EAST, including multi-national fusion restaurants blending Italian and South American cuisines, and establishments offering healthy meals featuring locally sourced ingredients.
FAQ
What is Tabelog Asia Ethnic 100 Best Restaurants?
It is a gourmet award that selects 100 Asian and ethnic restaurants in each category based on high ratings from Tabelog users. It started in 2017 and this is the fourth announcement.
How are the selected areas divided?
The selected areas are divided into three regions: TOKYO, EAST, and WEST, with 100 restaurants selected in each region.
What is the trend in the TOKYO area?
Shibuya Ward has 19, Chiyoda Ward has 14, and Minato Ward has 11 restaurants selected. There are 24 new selections.
What is the trend in the EAST area?
Aichi Prefecture has 27, Kanagawa Prefecture has 25, and Chiba Prefecture has 19 restaurants selected. There are 30 new selections.
What is the trend in the WEST area?
Osaka Prefecture has 40, Hyogo Prefecture has 13, and Fukuoka Prefecture has 13 restaurants selected. These three areas account for about 70% of the total.