Serving up delicious ramen, succulent wagyu beef, and crispy fried entrées, Halal Ramen Naniwaya is a God-send for Muslims in Osaka!
Freshness Burger is more than your average burger joint
You’ll find the classic green logo of Freshness Burger just about anywhere in Japan. Serving up more than just burgers, it’s a must-visit!
Trying Tokyo Banana – is it worth the hype?
Tokyo Banana is the official souvenir sweet of Tokyo, with millions of foreigners bringing a pack home each year, but are they actually good?
Kitakyushu’s “Tempura Sakae” offers the best fried fish in town!
Kitakyushu is the town where country meets sea, so it’s no surprise you’ll find restaurants like Tempura Sakae serving up amazing fried fish!
Top 5 “non-Japanese” restaurants you must try in Japan
Japanese food is among the most delicious cuisines in the world, but Japan is also home to many non-Japanese restaurants you simply must try!
5 Japanese desserts you won’t find in your home country
Japan is a haven for those with a sweet tooth. Here are 5 Japanese desserts you probably won’t find in your home country.
Trying Cinnabon in Japan – what differences can you expect?
At this point, I could make a whole series about Japan’s twist on Western favorites, this time featuring the iconic Cinnabon!
Saizeriya – exploring Japan’s yoshoku (western) restaurants
One of the restaurants you’ll see everywhere in Japan is Saizeriya, the best place to experience Japan’s take on western food!
Hama Sushi – the disruptor of Japan’s conveyor belt sushi industry
If Sushiro and Kura are the Federer and Nadal of the conveyor belt sushi world, then Hama Sushi is the Djokovic of the trio!
The 3 best types of soba noodles in Japan and where to find them
If you’ve kept up with this blog, you know how much I love soba noodles! Here’s a quick guide to a few of the best types of soba in Japan!
Popo Niku Udon – a delicious tribute to the Dragon Ball series
Located in the heart of Kitakyushu lies a little-known noodle soup shop that honors a beloved Dragon Ball character, the great Mr. Popo!
5 Japanese desserts you’ll find at any convenience store
You don’t have to go to a fancy cafe to enjoy the delicious taste of Japanese desserts. Here are my top 5 choices from Lawson combinis!