How to make an appointment and choose a Japanese restaurant

When traveling to Japan, you naturally want to eat delicious food. So, in the face of so many restaurants in Japan, how should we choose and book? In fact, it is not difficult. For details, let's take a look at the following article! I hope I can help you!

How to choose a restaurant

1. Lorai Xia Duo

Lorelei Xia Duo is a top boutique luxury hotel alliance with 550 hotels and restaurants in 64 countries.

Being a member of Lori Xia Duo is not easy. The entry threshold is extremely high. You have to pass the 5C rigorous exam and pay a high fee.

Even if you join the club, you will be disqualified if you fail to pass the regular anonymous spot check.

Therefore, joining Chardonnay is the "highest guarantee".

If you are looking for an upscale restaurant during your trip, you can give priority to seeing if there is a local restaurant named Lori Xia Duo.

Besides, Lorelei, a restaurant in Xia Duo, may be a Michelin restaurant. After all, it has signed 372 Michelin stars.

2. Top 50 in Asia or Top 50 in the world?

The gold content of these two lists will never be lower than Michelin.

Held once a year by the established British commercial media, it is known as the "Oscar of the catering industry" and is recognized as the most reliable food guide in the world.

Judging from the single quantity, only 50 companies were selected, which shows the degree of careful selection.

3. Michelin

Michelin does not say much. This is a gourmet book, a gourmet bible. According to eating, stepping on thunder is difficult.

Except for China's list, Michelin experts don't know much about the profound China cuisine. The reviews are all Cantonese food, obviously there are so many delicious foods.

4. List of other snacks

Find a local food website or application and check its list.

For example:

Yelp, going to European countries can basically be done by it.

Go to Tabelog, the essential Japanese food review library.

MangoPlate, Korean version of public comment.

OpenRice covers almost all Asian countries.

Catway Eagle, the world's number one travel review website, is suitable for more countries.

How to book a restaurant?

Schedule

1. Official website, telephone number

Many restaurants in Japan can't make reservations through websites or emails, so they need to call, but not every restaurant can speak English, and they don't necessarily accept overseas reservations.

2. Ask local friends or hotels to help make a reservation.

This solves the language barrier in the last booking method and the problem of overseas booking being rejected.

3. Third party platforms

I use pocketconcierge in Japan, which is a website dedicated to making reservations for high-end restaurants in Japan. There are many restaurants to stay in, so it is very convenient to order food with the mouse.

4.taobao.com

Find a reputable reservation for lazy people.

5. Overseas secretaries of some high-end credit cards

For example, China Merchants Bank's Centurion Platinum Card and Black Card are not many in China, so you can look at your credit card rights.

Priority eating method

1. Branches

Many famous shops in Japan have opened branches. The food and service are not too bad, but the price difference is not small.

2. Lunch

In Japanese restaurants, lunch is generally much cheaper than dinner.

For example, in the Michelin Three-Star Pavilion in Kyoto, lunch 19000-25000 yen, dinner 25000-38000 yen.

3. Credit card activities

JCB in Japan will launch some activities from time to time. For example, by the end of the year, JCB Platinum Card can be used twice by one person, and there are many restaurants supported by activities. Please check online for details.

Well, these small-scale sorting methods are actually quite useful. You can learn from them when you travel in Japan. I wish you all a good meal!