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Ginjiro makes unique French-Japanese hybrid “steak bowls”
Food / Kyoto / Restaurants

Ginjiro makes unique French-Japanese hybrid “steak bowls”

Posted on: January 25, 2025January 25, 2025

In the heart of Kyoto around the corner from the big white and red tower is a little foreigner-friendly steak bowl joint called Ginjiro.

Tenkaippin is serving up the tastiest chicken broth ramen in Japan!
Food / Restaurants

Tenkaippin is serving up the tastiest chicken broth ramen in Japan!

Posted on: January 24, 2025January 24, 2025

Tenkaippin is perhaps the largest ramen chain in Japan, and funny enough, their specialty is chicken broth ramen instead of pork!

Top 5 places to order pizza in Japan!
Cafe / Food / Restaurants

Top 5 places to order pizza in Japan!

Posted on: January 22, 2025January 22, 2025

From cheesy matcha toppings to corn and mayo delights, pizza in Japan definitely invites creativity and imagination of flavors!

The best Korean fried chicken restaurants in Japan
Food / Korea / Restaurants

The best Korean fried chicken restaurants in Japan

Posted on: January 13, 2025January 13, 2025

To preface, nothing beats Korean fried chicken IN Korea, but if you’re craving this delicacy in Japan, here are my recommendations!

Top 5 yakiniku restaurants in Japan (ranked by value)
Food / Restaurants / Yakiniku

Top 5 yakiniku restaurants in Japan (ranked by value)

Posted on: January 6, 2025January 6, 2025

Yakiniku or “Japanese BBQ” is a much beloved way of dining in Japan. Here are my top 5 yakiniku restaurants for the best bang for your buck.

Trying Wendy’s First Kitchen – a Japanese-acquired American chain
Food / Kyoto / Restaurants

Trying Wendy’s First Kitchen – a Japanese-acquired American chain

Posted on: January 2, 2025January 2, 2025

Wendy’s First Kitchen is the name given to Wendy’s restaurants across Japan. Here’s how my very first visit to a Kyoto branch went down.

Sukiya winter menu – piping hot dishes to keep you warm in Japan!
Food / Restaurants / Winter

Sukiya winter menu – piping hot dishes to keep you warm in Japan!

Posted on: January 1, 2025January 1, 2025

Nothing keeps you warm like a piping hot pot of savory sukiyaki broth! In the freezing winter, Sukiya has released new soul-warming dishes! In the ice cold months […]

Top 5 sushi restaurants in Japan (ranked by taste)
Food / Restaurants / Sushi

Top 5 sushi restaurants in Japan (ranked by taste)

Posted on: December 25, 2024December 25, 2024

Japan – the birthplace of sushi, one of the world’s most beloved foods since globalization. Here’s Japan’s best sushi stores ranked by taste!

The 5 best burger shops in Japan ranked by taste
Food / Restaurants

The 5 best burger shops in Japan ranked by taste

Posted on: December 23, 2024December 23, 2024

It might not be strictly “Japanese cuisine,” but boy does Japan know how to make a good burger! These are my top 5 burger joints in Japan:

Trying Kobe beef at Zerohachi Yakiniku in Osaka
Food / Osaka / Restaurants / Yakiniku

Trying Kobe beef at Zerohachi Yakiniku in Osaka

Posted on: December 19, 2024December 19, 2024

I’ve talked about this amazing halal yakiniku restaurant in Osaka before, but this time we went all out to try their Kobe beef course!

The best tempura restaurants in Japan and where to find them
Food / Restaurants / Travel

The best tempura restaurants in Japan and where to find them

Posted on: December 17, 2024December 17, 2024

Crunchy crispy golden goodness – this is how I would describe tempura in Japan. Here are the 5 best tempura restaurants I’ve been to so far:

Shabu-Shabu Tajimaya is serving up irresistible sukiyaki in Kyoto
Food / Kyoto / Restaurants

Shabu-Shabu Tajimaya is serving up irresistible sukiyaki in Kyoto

Posted on: December 3, 2024December 3, 2024

Offering delicious Japanese hot pot and sukiyaki dishes all across Japan, I had the privilege of trying Shabu-Shabu Tajimaya in Kyoto city.

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