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MOST EXPENSIVE RESTAURANT 2013: KITCHO, KYOTO EATERY, CHOSEN BY DAILY MEAL

Japan, France and Switzerland are home to some of the world’s most expensive restaurants in the world, with a meal at the most lavish eatery estimated to set diners back $600 a person.

According to The Daily Meal, the most exorbitant meal in the world is served at Kitcho restaurant in Kyoto, Japan, which British chef Heston Blumenthal calls "extraordinary."

Described as the high temple of kaiseki -- a ceremonious multi-course affair that originated with Japanese tea ceremonies -- diners at Kitcho can expect to shell out about $600 USD for dinner and drinks.

Rounding out the next most expensive restaurants is Le Meurice in Paris, where a meal will cost about $509 USD. But with a gold-gilded dining room inspired by Versailles, a dining experience at the mythical restaurant makes guests feel like royalty, suggests The Daily Meal.

Coming in at No. 3 is Masa in New York, where a tasting menu at the Japanese, three Michelin-starred eatery will run about $450 USD.

The list includes three restaurants in Japan, two restaurants in France and two in Switzerland.