

2. Misoguigawa (Kyoto, Japan)
Japan offers nearly every dining experience one can dream of, from cat cafes to ninja-themed adventures and the most traditional options. Misoguigawa is a high-end restaurant chain established in 1981 with three branches located in the cities of Osaka, Kobe, and Kyoto in the “Land of the Rising Sun.” The restaurant is renowned for its French dishes with a Japanese twist. Notable dishes that have built Misoguigawa's reputation include steak served with French fries, buttered beans, and roasted pumpkin... Each meal here costs around $162 USD and will be $270 USD when including taxes and service charges.
For over 30 years, Misoguigawa has consistently pleased discerning diners with French cuisine prepared in the traditional Kaiseki style of Japan. This unique fusion of East and West culinary delights has made the restaurant highly esteemed among food enthusiasts. However, to indulge in these exquisite dishes, each diner must spend an average of $270 US dollars. Inspired by France, Misoguigawa is a premium restaurant with top-notch culinary services. Here, patrons can enjoy a luxurious 8-course meal costing around $270 USD per person. It’s a significant figure, but worth it. Misoguigawa brings diners rare, exquisite, and unparalleled flavors not easily found in any other restaurant.


3. Le Pre Catelan (Paris, France)
Food enthusiasts should always make time for a meal at Paris's finest dining establishment, a world-renowned culinary institution that has earned up to three Michelin stars for its exceptional dishes and service. Star chefs like Alain Ducasse and Guy Savoy ensure a mouthwatering culinary experience, serving delights such as foie gras ravioli or Breton wild lobster. Le Pre Catelan restaurant is nestled in the heart of the magnificent Bois de Boulogne park in the capital Paris, with an architecture that exudes French elegance. Meals here range from $85 (1.97 million VND). Desserts cost around $43 (998 thousand VND), an exclusive meal around $130 (3 million VND). A 7-course meal is approximately $255 (5.92 million VND) including tax and tip. A seasonal 5-course meal costs around $199 (3 million VND) per person. Among the most beloved dishes here is shrimp ravioli in olive oil broth, which can be paired with beef and aromatic herbs.
France boasts the most Michelin-starred restaurants of any country, with Paris alone accounting for a quarter of them, but it's also renowned for its non-exorbitant food prices. Dubbed the Grammy of gastronomy, the Michelin stars symbolize the quality of fine dining. With high-quality cuisine and incredibly romantic settings, it's no wonder a diner must shell out $245-315 for a meal here. If you're visiting Paris, don't miss the experience of dining at Le Pre Catelan—a Michelin-starred restaurant in Paris. At Le Pre Catelan, you'll receive the best and most satisfying service, guaranteed to leave you content.


4. Aragawa (Tokyo, Japan)
Aragawa is a small steakhouse with simple yet authentically Japanese decor and only 22 seats in the pricey capital of Tokyo. However, it's the top-notch food quality that demands considerable effort, time, and money from every diner to secure a seat here. The average price is about $341 USD per person to dine at Aragawa. For those seeking a premium dining experience in Tokyo, Aragawa is undoubtedly the place to go. The focus will be on meat dishes, and they come with a hefty price tag. People may have to shell out around $370 USD per person. However, Aragawa will never disappoint its diners.
The restaurant is renowned for its purebred Tajima cattle, carefully nurtured for 28 months before slaughter. It's considered one of the best beef restaurants in Japan. If you're a fan of delicious steak, Aragawa restaurant (12-23h) is a must-visit in a lifetime in the city of Tokyo. However, to enjoy this premium dish, you must make a reservation at least a month in advance or even longer as the pre-bookings are always full. The reason is that every diner wants to experience tasting premium wagyu beef, sourced from just one local farm, at the restaurant. The cattle-raising process is long and strenuous, resulting in high prices. However, anyone who has tasted the flavor of Kobe beef must admit that it is well worth it.


5. Ithaa Undersea (Maldives)
Located in the paradise of Maldives, Ithaa Undersea is one of the world's most impressive restaurants as it is surrounded by glass overlooking the coral reef beneath the ocean floor, offering a truly unique panorama. Perhaps it is this impressiveness that makes the restaurant very expensive: an average of $320 USD per person. Ithaa Undersea in the Maldives is the world's first unique underwater restaurant. Located about 5m deep in the Indian Ocean, the restaurant is surrounded by softly curved glass walls. Here, diners can enjoy their meals while watching marine creatures frolic around. Before stepping foot into the restaurant, you will walk on a wooden bridge connecting the beach to Ithaa. As you stroll on the bridge, you also get to indulge in the cool sea breeze, admiring the picturesque scenery of the fairyland-like island.
The Ithaa Undersea restaurant is entirely different from aquariums in every country in the world. The name Ithaa in the Dhivehi language also means “mother of pearl.” Ithaa is surrounded by transparent glass domes, giving diners the feeling of no distance from the ocean, as if merging into one with the sea. The restaurant is surrounded by a lot of coral, so marine creatures gather and swim joyfully. Here, diners can freely admire the magnificent beauty of the vast ocean under the sea and learn about the creatures here. If you visit the Ithaa Undersea restaurant in the evening, the sparkling colors of the lights will turn the architectural masterpiece into a shining star in the ocean. At Ithaa Undersea, they do not serve buffet dinners; instead, they have a pre-set menu with a variety of appetizers, main courses, and desserts. The restaurant offers an attractive menu mainly of contemporary European cuisine, renowned for two dishes: salted fish eggs and lobster Maldives.


6. Crissier (Switzerland)
Crissier restaurant is also one of the rare restaurants to earn 3 Michelin stars. Speaking of Crissier is speaking of perfection both in the quality of the food and the style of service. The average price for a meal here is around $415 USD per person. The 3 Michelin-starred restaurant takes diners on a culinary journey of caviar, marinated scallops, turbot with grated nutmeg, grilled lamb... Premium cheeses help cleanse the palate before enjoying dessert - a peach placed on a plum and hazelnuts. The price here is just one word: Extremely expensive with fine wines and dishes not only with excellent flavors but also incredibly beautiful presentations.
The late chef Benoît and his wife, Brigitte Violier, were the first to bring three coveted Michelin stars to the Hôtel de Ville, but chef Franck Giovannini, currently in charge of the kitchen, has been striving to maintain the restaurant's standards with signature dishes such as Celtic sea scallops, mountain goat, green lobsters, and monkfish on the menu. To dine here, you'll spend about $370 per person. The restaurant uses high-quality ingredients, significantly enhancing the value of the meal. It has a seasonal menu with perfect components. If you ever visit Switzerland, be sure to visit Crissier restaurant and savor the dishes here.


7. Gordon Ramsay (London, United Kingdom)
Gordon Ramsay Restaurant is named after its owner: Gordon Ramsay, the chef, restaurant owner, and world-renowned TV personality (Judge of the MasterChef competition). Gordon Ramsay has earned the prestigious Michelin star 3 times (Michelin star is an accolade awarded to the finest dining establishments in the world). Consequently, the food prices here are not cheap, averaging $355 USD per person. Opened in 1998, Gordon Ramsay Restaurant is Ramsay's first solo restaurant, located on Royal Road, London. In 2001, it was voted the best restaurant in England in the Zagat London survey and was awarded the Michelin star for the third time, making Gordon Ramsay the first Scottish chef to win three Michelin stars.
He was appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) by Queen Elizabeth II in the 2006 Honours List for services to the hospitality industry, but was almost late for the appointment when his plane was delayed. In July 2006, Ramsay won the Catey award for 'independent restaurant of the year,' becoming the third person to win three Catey awards, the UK hospitality industry's highest accolade. The previous two Catey awards were in 1995 (Newcomer of the Year) and 2000 (Chef of the Year). The other two winners were Michel Roux and Jacquie Pern. Ramsay's flagship restaurant, Gordon Ramsay Restaurant, was voted London's top restaurant in the Harden's food guide for eight consecutive years, but in 2008 was surpassed by Petrus, a restaurant run by former protege Marcus Wareing.


8. Le Meurice (Paris, France)
Ranked at the top of Europe's most expensive restaurants is Le Meurice restaurant in Paris. Located inside one of the city's most luxurious hotels, this restaurant is owned by the renowned chef Alain Ducasse. The restaurant is extravagantly decorated with gold-plated walls, even the dinner plates are intricately designed with golden motifs. With an expenditure of around 400 USD, you'll have the opportunity to taste 3 specialties: lobster with Jerusalem artichoke or Albufera poultry with white truffle, accompanied by a selection of cheeses and desserts. Le Meurice is famous for attracting many famous chefs with diverse styles, adding variety to the restaurant. Moreover, dining at Le Meurice is not just about enjoying food but also about appreciating art.
The restaurant space is adorned with luxurious chandeliers and distinctive abstract artworks. To enjoy a meal here, on average, guests have to spend 590 US dollars. Le Meurice restaurant is renowned for the finest European truffles priced at 165 USD per truffle, accompanied by a few complimentary scallops. Dining at super expensive restaurants is a daily affair for artists and the elite. But if you have the opportunity, visit Le Meurice restaurant and enjoy the cuisine here.


9. Masa (New York, USA)
Masa Restaurant resides in one of the world's most expensive cities: New York, USA. Named after Japanese chef who established the restaurant in 2004: Masa Takayama, this restaurant specializes in serving excellent quality sushi at a '5-star' price: averaging $450 per meal. Masa is also rated 5 stars by Forbes in the travel guide section. Masa is located in the Time Warner Center with vibrant decor. The restaurant offers Japanese cuisine. The space is decorated with gentle colors consisting of a long table and a row of chairs, along with linen curtains and other tables. The restaurant does not use a fixed menu. When customers arrive, they will be introduced to the dishes served that day. A meal will cost from $350 (8,12 million VND) per person, excluding taxes or tips. Drinks range from a minimum of $400 to $2,000 (9.28 – 46.4 million VND).
The individual credited with bringing traditional Japanese cuisine to the USA is chef Masayoshi Takayama (known as Masa), the owner of a famous sushi restaurant chain in New York City. But few know that, to achieve today's success, Mr. Masa started his career... washing dishes. Masa's family owned a seafood processing and trading company in suburban Tokyo. From an early age, he saw many types of fish and learned how to prepare them. 'That's how my love for seafood ingredients came to me unknowingly,' the chef recounted. In the 1990s, this restaurant had a price tag of $250 per guest. 'I didn't care about the general price level. Simply put, I felt that price was worth my food,' the chef shared.


10. Sublimotion (Ibiza)
Sublimotion is the restaurant that offers diners the most luxurious dining experiences. With exorbitant costs, Sublimotion has left customers stunned at the checkout. Sublimotion, located at the Hard Rock Hotel in Ibiza, is undoubtedly the world's most expensive restaurant. Sublimotion is located on the beautiful island of Ibiza, Spain. Known as the 'party island' within the Mediterranean region. Parties in Ibiza go on from early morning until late at night. The cost for a meal can reach up to 1,500 EUR. And notably, Sublimotion restaurant only serves 12 guests. This can be seen as a unique feature of the restaurant. Because not only money will get you a meal here. You have to spend time and a bit of 'effort' waiting to enjoy a luxurious meal at Sublimotion.
An extravagant dinner at Sublimotion consists of 20 courses. Surely, each flavor in every dish will be worth the 1,500 EUR you've spent. The dishes are elaborately and meticulously presented. Even just admiring the food through sight, you can feel the delicious aroma permeating your senses. The dishes of Sublimotion restaurant are prepared by famous chefs. With the most expensive and rarest ingredients. Each dish is professionally decorated and attractive in its unique style. The restaurant uses modern sound systems, laser lights to change the interior, giving diners the feeling of dining while traveling around the world. Not only that, temperature, humidity, fragrance, and music are also changed depending on the dish to give diners the best experience possible.


