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Chaco Ramen brings the Japanese izakaya vibe to Australia
Culture / Food / Restaurants

Chaco Ramen brings the Japanese izakaya vibe to Australia

Posted on: February 24, 2026February 24, 2026

On the shores of Sydney’s famous Bondi Beach is an authentic Japanese ramen restaurant that brings the authentic izakaya vibe down under!

Exploring the vast menu of cafe SAGAN – Kyoto’s authentic eatery
Cafe / Food / Kyoto / Restaurants

Exploring the vast menu of cafe SAGAN – Kyoto’s authentic eatery

Posted on: April 22, 2025August 1, 2025

Cafe SAGAN is more than a cute little coffee house in Kyoto, it’s a full on authentic Japanese eatery with a Western touch! Cafe SAGAN is a small […]

Exploring the best washoku (Japanese cuisine) meals in Japan
Cafe / Food / Kyoto / Restaurants / Ryokan

Exploring the best washoku (Japanese cuisine) meals in Japan

Posted on: March 20, 2025August 1, 2025

Washoku is a category of food that refers to the traditional set meals trademarked by Japanese cuisine. These 5 washoku meals are a must-try!

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, 2025August 1, 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.

Top 5 Japanese dishes to keep you warm this winter
Food / Winter / Yakiniku

Top 5 Japanese dishes to keep you warm this winter

Posted on: January 3, 2025August 1, 2025

Japan is home to one of the harshest winters in the world, but pressure makes diamonds, and thus these 5 piping-hot Japanese dishes were born!

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, 2024August 1, 2025

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:

Top 5 most authentic Japanese restaurants in Japan
Osaka / Restaurants / Sapporo / Sendai / Sushi / Travel

Top 5 most authentic Japanese restaurants in Japan

Posted on: March 17, 2024July 30, 2025

What truly makes a restaurant authentic? In this article, I review my top 5 most authentic restaurants for Japanese cuisine across Japan!

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