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Yakiniku Rikimaru
restaurantJapan, 〒542-0071 Osaka, Chuo Ward, Dōtonbori, 1-chōme−9−1 5F
Slightly elevated conveyor belt sushi restaurant with touch panel ordering, fancy rice dispensers, and tea apartment buildings
View on Google MapsKintoki
restaurant1 Chome-2-7 Kotakecho, Nerima City, Tokyo 176-0004, Japan
Serves Tantanmen, a Japanese version of the Chinese dish Dandanmian, with chewy noodles and a heavily oiled sauce.
View on Google MapsKoshida
restaurant8-30 Nagarekawacho, Naka Ward, Hiroshima, 730-0028, Japan
Serves okonomiyaki and gansu (fried fish cake)
View on Google Maps和食バル 華門 (COME ON)
restaurantJapan, 〒111-0035 Tokyo, Taito City, Nishiasakusa, 2 Chome−25−13 石山ビル 1階
Cozy izakaya run by Mr. Mansu and his wife, known for massive portions of food like 2.5kg omurice and karaage for under $3, free upsizing, leftovers can be taken home
View on Google MapsTokyo Central Gardena
shop1740 Artesia Blvd, Gardena, CA 90248
Largest Japanese grocery store in California with a food court, conveyor belt sushi restaurant, grab-and-go food, and a hot bar where you can build your own bento box.
View on Google MapsHanaya
barJapan, 〒160-0021 Tokyo, Shinjuku City, Kabukicho, 2 Chome−45−4 若月ビル B1F
Hidden gem bar that serves exotic curry dishes, specifically Shanghai pork belly curry with Chinese spices, garlic, ginger, and black vinegar
View on Google MapsKalash
restaurantB1F, 2 Chome-2-2 Sannomiyacho, Chuo Ward, Kobe, Hyogo 650-0021, Japan
Best Indian restaurant, lunch special of cheese naan with butter chicken
View on Google MapsOhitsuzen Tanbo
restaurant東京都, Japan
Rice specialty restaurant that's been around since the 90s. They use premium rice from different parts of Japan every week. Opens at 11AM, arrive early to avoid the line.
View on Google MapsKagawa Ippuku
restaurantJapan, 〒101-0047 Tokyo, Chiyoda City, Uchikanda, 1 Chome−18−11 東京ロイヤルプラザ 102
Udon restaurant, ¥1250 (8USD)
View on Google MapsCanadian CoffeeHouse
cafe6 Chome-3 Shirosakidori, Ichinomiya, Aichi 491-0866, Japan
A charming, old-school Showa era coffee shop in Ichinomiya, known for its unique architecture made from Canadian Red Cedar wood. They offer a complimentary toast service and have been featured in local newspapers and TV. The mixed sandwich is recommended.
View on Google MapsShukuba shokudo
restaurant341-13 Furuichiba, Kawagoe, Saitama 350-0014, Japan
All-you-can-eat fresh seafood restaurant located inside a local fish market, offering sashimi, fried fish, karaage, tempura, and the option to build your own seafood bowl for less than $20. Locals line up early for this spot.
View on Google MapsGyoraiken
restaurant1 Chome-2-10 Shimotori, Chuo Ward, Kumamoto, 860-0807, Japan
Serves the best tsukemen in Japan, featuring spicy fish and seafood broth with thick dipping noodles.
View on Google MapsTapioca Shokudo
restaurant9-14 Kokubucho, Tennoji Ward, Osaka, 543-0044, Japan
Specializes in Negiyaki, a dish similar to Okonomiyaki but with significantly more green onions than cabbage. It features a light, airy texture and miso-braised beef tendon, which is seriously addictive. You can mix two of the four available flavors. They only accept cash.
View on Google MapsEbisoba Ichiben
restaurantJapan, 〒066-0012 Hokkaido, Chitose, Bibi, ターミナルビル Domestic Terminal New Chitose Airport, 3F
Neighborhood institution known for their prawn based miso ramen, onigiri that you dip in the ramen
View on Google MapsRamen Taiga
restaurantJapan, 〒060-0062 Hokkaido, Sapporo, Chuo Ward, Minami 2 Jonishi, 7 Chome−1 M'sスペース2nd 1階
Specializes in tonkotsu ramen, which uses a pork bone as the base, bowl of ramen with extra green onions
View on Google MapsMenba Tadokoro Shoten
restaurantエリオ狸小路ビル, 1階, 5 Chome-33 Minami 3 Jonishi, Chuo Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido 060-0063, Japan
Spicy miso ramen with charred chashu
View on Google MapsSapporo Engine Ramen
restaurant8 Chome-7-1 Minami 5 Jonishi, Chuo Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido 064-0805, Japan
Spicy miso ramen with a heaping pile of saffron, rich and creamy broth
View on Google MapsHokkaido Farm
cafe9-19 Wakamatsucho, Hakodate, Hokkaido 040-0063, Japan
Small ice cream stand selling squid ink soft serve, which was creamy, light, and tasted like salty-sweet caramel.
View on Google MapsUni Restaurant
restaurant22-1 Otemachi, Hakodate, Hokkaido 040-0064, Japan
A small restaurant offering uni lunch. A more detailed recap will be provided later.
View on Google MapsHakodate Morning Market Square
shop9-22 Wakamatsucho, Hakodate, Hokkaido 040-0063, Japan
A stand selling piles of Hokkaido uni, which is sweet and creamy.
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