Michelin Guide May 2026 Pre-release: 8 Notable New Restaurants in Tokyo

Michelin (Japan headquarters: Ota, Gunma; President: Gen Sudo), with the corporate vision of 'Everything Sustainable,' has announced the pre-release of eight new recommended restaurants in Tokyo.

Details can be found on the official Michelin Guide website and app, marked with a 'New' icon.

Newly Recommended Restaurants in Tokyo:

- VANKA (Modern): Aims for a fusion of Japanese and French cuisine. - Siamo noi (Italian): Focuses on self-sufficiency, including growing herbs and preparing seasonings in-house. - CREATERNA (Modern): Creates free-spirited cuisine based on creativity, sophistication, and art. - sanka (French): Emphasizes the trinity of ingredients, sauce, and wine aroma. - Otora (Japanese): Values 'Shunkan' (ten-day seasonal cycles) to bring out the best in ingredients. - jiü (French): A 'firewood French' concept, utilizing open flames and smoke to enhance ingredients. - PER TE (Pizza): Pursues the essence of pizza, offering it in a course format. - Yakitori Nishiki (Yakitori): Communicates the taste of free-range chicken through salt-focused dishes, incorporating Japanese culinary techniques.

The official Michelin Guide app is available for free on both iOS and Android, offering features such as location-based search and list sharing.