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Why Matsuya is the best gyudon (beef bowl) chain in Japan
Food / Restaurants

Why Matsuya is the best gyudon (beef bowl) chain in Japan

Posted on: February 23, 2024July 30, 2025

24/7 gyudon (beef bowl) restaurants are now dominated by a handful of top dog franchises. Here’s why Matsuya stands above the competition…

Ali’s Kitchen Osaka offers amazing halal Pakistani and Arabian food
Food / Halal / Osaka / Restaurants

Ali’s Kitchen Osaka offers amazing halal Pakistani and Arabian food

Posted on: February 17, 2024July 30, 2025

Offering halal Arabian grilled meat, tasty Pakistani curry, and even a funky bathroom, Ali’s Kitchen is every Muslim in Japan’s best friend.

Kyoto Katsugyu is the home of Japan’s iconic gyukatsu (beef cutlet)
Food / Kyoto / Restaurants

Kyoto Katsugyu is the home of Japan’s iconic gyukatsu (beef cutlet)

Posted on: February 12, 2024July 30, 2025

Home to the iconic delicacy known as gyukatsu, Kyoto Katsugyu is a beef cutlet franchise that features crispy breaded and fried wagyu beef!

Unique menu items at KFC Japan
Akihabara / Food / Restaurants / Tokyo

Unique menu items at KFC Japan

Posted on: February 12, 2024July 30, 2025

KFC Japan is just as delicious as any other branch around the world with their 11 secret herbs and spices, but they also have unique items!

All-you-can-eat for 10 bucks? Osaka’s cheapest yakiniku restaurant
Food / Osaka / Restaurants / Travel / Yakiniku

All-you-can-eat for 10 bucks? Osaka’s cheapest yakiniku restaurant

Posted on: February 10, 2024July 30, 2025

Have you ever craved some Japanese barbecue but found yourself low on cash? Well here in Osaka is the cheapest yakiniku you’ll ever find!

Is A5 Wagyu beef worth it? My experience at Rokkasen yakiniku
Food / Restaurants / Shinjuku / Tokyo

Is A5 Wagyu beef worth it? My experience at Rokkasen yakiniku

Posted on: February 2, 2024July 30, 2025

A5 wagyu is the holy grail of Japanese beef, but with such a high price tag for this top-of-the-range meat, is it worth the cost?

Sashimi in Japan – the best places for delicious raw fish in 2024
Food / Ginzan / Restaurants / Ryokan / Sapporo / Sendai / Tokyo

Sashimi in Japan – the best places for delicious raw fish in 2024

Posted on: January 2, 2024July 30, 2025

Having traveled all over Japan, I’ve had my fair share of raw fish from different prefectures. Here are my top 5 best sashimi places in 2024!

MOS Burger is Japan’s most iconic fast-food chain
Drinks / Food / Restaurants

MOS Burger is Japan’s most iconic fast-food chain

Posted on: January 1, 2024July 30, 2025

MOS Burger, otherwise known as Mountain Ocean Sun Burger, is essentially the McDonald’s of Japan, with over 1300 stores nationwide!

McDonald’s Japan’s Christmas menu offers delicious new frappés!
Drinks / McDonald's / Restaurants

McDonald’s Japan’s Christmas menu offers delicious new frappés!

Posted on: January 1, 2024July 30, 2025

During the holiday season of late December to early January, McDonald’s Japan offers a unique range of frappés as part of its Christmas menu.

Café Restaurant Gusto is the best place to eat for families in Japan
Cafe / Drinks / Food / Restaurants / Travel

Café Restaurant Gusto is the best place to eat for families in Japan

Posted on: December 31, 2023December 31, 2023

A clever combination of Japanese and Western cuisine, Café Restaurant Gusto is the best restaurant for when you can’t decide what to eat!

Bikkuri Donkey serves up the best hamburger steaks in Japan!
Food / Restaurants

Bikkuri Donkey serves up the best hamburger steaks in Japan!

Posted on: October 12, 2023July 30, 2025

The concept of hamburger steaks has been popularized in Japan since before WWII times. Today, Bikkuri Donkey is keeping the tradition alive!

Kyogoku Kaneyo is serving up the best unagi eel in Japan!
Food / Kyoto / Restaurants

Kyogoku Kaneyo is serving up the best unagi eel in Japan!

Posted on: September 29, 2023July 30, 2025

In the heart of Kyoto lies a vintage Japanese restaurant called Kyogoku Kaneyo, and you best believe their grilled eel is the best in town!

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