Restaurant Archives - Have Ya Seen Japan

Trying Kobe beef at Zerohachi Yakiniku in Osaka

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!

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:

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

A restaurant that delivers more than a good feed, Bhagwati Taj Mahal is rightfully named so as the experience will have you flying to India!

Burger King Japan offers a unique menu that puts a twist on the American favorite by giving more of a “kick” to its iconic burgers!

In the heart of Tokyo’s luxurious city of Roppongi, ANA Intercontinental is serving up a 5-class buffet at their Cascade Cafe.

Akiyoshi is a yakitori or “grilled chicken skewer” franchise that grew popular on social media and now attracts customers on a global scale.

Lotteria is a major Korean fast-food burger chain with stores all over Asia. How does Japan’s Lotteria menu fare against the Korean original?

When it comes to Japanese BBQ or “yakiniku” restaurants, you can’t go wrong with popular chains like Gyu-Kaku, especially as a foreigner.

With stores all across the Kansai region, Nigiri Chojiro uses the freshest ingredients and the most skilled chefs to craft unbeatable sushi.

1,500 yen (10 USD) for 60 minutes of all-you-can-eat Japanese barbecue, Yakiniku-zanmai Gen might be the best buffet restaurant in Osaka!

Another unorthodox flavor for the McDonald’s Japan record books, this time featuring a unique “seaweed plum” flavor of Shaka Shaka fries.