Nagoya Dining

Vegetarian and Vegan Food in Nagoya

Jul 21, 2021 By Bert Wishart

As you are no doubt well aware, Japanese food rates among the best in the world. However, if you are vegan or even vegetarian, you may struggle to have your...[ Click to read more ]

Winner, Winner, Chicken Dinner! Enjoy Nagoya’s Famous Cochin Chicken

Jun 29, 2021 By Bert Wishart

Shortly before I first came to Japan, I was at a friend’s wedding party, and knowing of my impending trip, the bride had set me at the table next to...[ Click to read more ]

Do You Know Nags? Nagoya’s Hidden Gems – Part 4

Apr 30, 2021 By Bert Wishart

Whether you're a total noobie or are a piece of the local furniture, Nagoya is a city that continuously surprises. New restaurants, shops, and bars pop up all the time,...[ Click to read more ]

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All Up in My Grill – Nagoya’s Best Steakhouses

Mar 30, 2021 By Bert Wishart

Considering how highly revered beef is in this country, it may blow your mind to discover that though cows were introduced to Japan sometime in the second century, they were...[ Click to read more ]

Do You Like Nagoya Men? Delving into Nagoya’s Noodle Dish, Kishimen

Feb 26, 2021 By Bert Wishart

Throughout Asia, noodles are considered one of the staple foods. This is particularly true in Japan, where there are numerous types of 'men' [noodle] dishes that you can enjoy. Here...[ Click to read more ]

Have a Good ‘Morning’ – Ichinomiya’s Breakfast Tradition

Jan 29, 2021 By Bert Wishart

Japanese cuisine is well known for its delicate flavors, subtlety, and exquisite fragility. However, here in Aichi, we do things differently, and the local food is famed for its full-flavor,...[ Click to read more ]

Hey Joe – Nagoya’s Best Coffee Shops

Jan 21, 2021 By Bert Wishart

While stereotype would have it that the Japanese are all nothing but green tea fiends, if you look around, there can be no doubt that the nation is, in fact,...[ Click to read more ]

Our House! – We More Than Recommend These Restaurants in Nagoya

Dec 24, 2020 By Bert Wishart

Back in the day, when I was embarking on this writing game, I imposed three cardinal rules upon myself: 1. Only write about cool bands; 2. Never write bullsh!t advertisements...[ Click to read more ]

Nagoya’s Best Sweet Shops

Nov 25, 2020 By Bert Wishart

Japanese cuisine is mostly known for its raw fish and tempura, but I have a sneaky suspicion that, should you ask most Japanese what their favorite dish is, it'll end...[ Click to read more ]

Hisaya Odori Park – Shopping and Dining in Style at Nagoya’s Latest Attraction

Oct 26, 2020 By Bert Wishart

A couple of years ago, there was some consternation amongst Nagoyans when the tall trees that lined Sakae's Hisaya Odori Park were chopped down one by one. The two-kilometer long...[ Click to read more ]