AICHI (Nagoya etc) Nagoya : Hydrangea at Aichiken Gokoku Shrine (愛知縣護國神社) close to Nagoya castle
Whenever I visit Nagoya, I drop in at Aichiken Gokoku Shrine (愛知縣護国神社). They are located close to Nagoya castle and Nag...
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AICHI (Nagoya etc) Nagoya: Hitsumabushi and kimowasa at Atsuta Horaiken Honten (あつた蓬莱軒 本店)
Enjoy authentic hitsumabushi at Atsuta Horaiken Honten (あつた蓬莱軒 本店) in Nagoya, the birthplace of this famous eel dish. Savor their flavorful grilled eel and discover unique dishes like kimowasa (肝わさ) in a traditional tatami room.
AICHI (Nagoya etc) Nagoya: Delicious Beef Tongue Sets at Kawase (かわせ) in Ekimae Yokocho
Discover the charm of Kawase (かわせ), a cozy spot near Yanagibashi Market in Nagoya's Ekimae Yokocho. Enjoy their specialty beef tongue lunch sets, grilled to perfection and served with rice, miso soup, and hiyayakko.
KAGAWA (Takamatsu etc) Takamatsu: Grilled Chicken Heaven at Honetsukidori Ikkaku (骨付鶏 一鶴)
Experience the local specialty of Takamatsu at Honetsukidori Ikkaku. Famous for its grilled chicken legs (honetsukidori), enjoy tender, juicy bites with a side of fresh cabbage and local sake.
Tokyo Tokyo: Cozy Coffee Break at Come to Life Espresso in Hamacho close to Ningyocho
Discover Come to Life Espresso in Hamacho, a cozy cafe welcoming dogs with rich coffee and delightful treats like panna cotta and cookies. Perfect for a short coffee break!
FUKUOKA Hakata: A must-try Shrimp kakiage udon and kashiwa gohan at Hagakure Udon (葉隠うどん) in Fukuoka
Experience the flavors of Hagakure Udon in Hakata, featuring springy handmade noodles, rich dashi broth, and savory chicken rice. Perfect for a quick yet memorable meal!
Tokyo Ginza: Affordable Unagi Lunch at Tomimatsu (鰻 登三松) on Weekdays
Craving eel in Ginza? Visit Tomimatsu (鰻 登三松), part of the renowned Noboritei group. Enjoy their weekday Service Set featuring fatty unagi, flavorful rice, and more, all for 1773 yen. Bento boxes also available!
TAIWAN Taipei: Authentic Douhua at Sun Way Soybean Pudding (杉味豆花)
Explore Sun Way Soybean Pudding (杉味豆花) near Shuanglian Station in Taipei. Famous for its rich, silky douhua with unique toppings like aiyu jelly and QQ-style taro balls. A must-visit for dessert lovers!
AICHI (Nagoya etc) Nagoya: Nagoya Cochin yakitori at Senkame (千亀) in Sakae
Experience delicious Nagoya Cochin yakitori at Senkame (千亀) in Sakae. Enjoy tender grilled chicken, crispy skin, and unique varieties like Cochin's liver and tsukune in a cozy atmosphere.
Hokkaido Hakodate: Savor the Best Sashimi Bowls at Mako to Yasube (馬子とやすべ)
Discover the fresh seafood delights at Mako to Yasube (馬子とやすべ) in Hakodate's morning market. From affordable sashimi bowls to live squid, experience top-notch flavors without the high price tag.
KAGAWA (Takamatsu etc) Takamatsu : Warm kake udon at Udon Ippuku (うどん一福) in Hashioka
Because the ticket between Tokyo and Takamatsu was very inexpensive, so I went to Takamatsu to eat udon by myself. I we...
Tokyo Shibuya: Creamy and Delicious White Mentai Cheese Cream Udon at Yamashita Honki Udon (山下本気うどん) in Tokyo
Discover Yamashita Honki Udon in Shibuya Center-gai - a 24-hour spot famous for its creamy White Mentai Cheese Cream Udon and affordable happy hour beers.
Tokyo Tokyo : Savor Fresh Seafood and More at Umi no Sachi (海の幸) in Monzen-Nakacho
Explore Umi no Sachi (海の幸), a cozy izakaya in Monzen-Nakacho offering fresh sashimi, sushi, and a variety of Japanese dishes. Perfect for seafood lovers and sake enthusiasts!
Tokyo Ginza: Delicious Tonkatsu Lunch at Nishimura (にし邑) in Tokyo
Nishimura (にし邑) is a long-established tonkatsu restaurant that is only open on weekdays. I love their tonkatsu, but sin...
Hokkaido Hakodate: Pastry Snaffles Cafe (ペイストリースナッフルス カフェ) in Kanemori red brick warehouse
I posted about Catch cake bar of Pastry Snaffles (ペイストリースナッフルス) in Kanemori brick warehouse before. Today, I post about...