Looking for Snacks? Leaf it to Me!
Feb 24, 2022 By William Farrow
In Japanese, the word momiji usually refers to the leaves of the maple trees in Japan. A popular symbol representing autumn, it should come as no surprise to hear that the...[ Click to read more ]
Ramen 101: How and What to Order
Jan 15, 2022 By Justin Hanus
Ramen is right up there with sushi for famous must-try Japanese cuisine. The idea of lush noodles bathing in a flavorsome bowl of broth is even more appealing during the...[ Click to read more ]
Noodling about: Nagoya’s Ramen Discoveries
Jan 13, 2022 By Bert Wishart
When I first came to Japan, I answered the standard "what Japanese food do you like?" question with "I absolutely love ramen!" I wasn't sure why I was typically met...[ Click to read more ]
Osu Street Eats – Where to Get Osu’s Best Street Food
Dec 31, 2021 By Bert Wishart
To my surprise, upon my arrival, unlike many Asian nations, Japan does not have a street food culture. I have spent time crouching on street corners eating curry in Thailand...[ Click to read more ]
Gorging on Gifu Grub
Nov 30, 2021 By Bert Wishart
Aichi Prefecture - and Nagoya in particular - has some of the best of Japanese cuisine. From its miso katsu to its tebasaki to its Taiwan ramen, very few areas...[ Click to read more ]
You’d Batter Believe it! Nagoya’s Okonomiyaki and Monjayaki Restaurants
Aug 31, 2021 By Bert Wishart
Sometimes called Japanese pizza, alternatively Japanese pancakes, Okonomiyaki is a staple Japanese dish from the Kansai region - typically Osaka and Hiroshima - but has grown in such popularity that...[ Click to read more ]
Mitchan Sōhonten – Hiroshima Style Okonomiyaki in Hiroshima!
Jun 20, 2021 By Jade Brischke
Okonomiyaki would be like a Japanese pancake if pancakes were made of vegetables and meat, not sweet but incredibly savory. In fact, there is very little to compare the two dishes...[ 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 ]
Onomichi – Temples, Ramen and Cats Galore at Hiroshima’s Seaside Jewel
Aug 31, 2020 By Bert Wishart
Flanked to the north by steep hillsides and to the south by the rolling Seto Inland Sea, the city of Onomichi is quaint, picturesque and full of history. It makes...[ Click to read more ]
Benzaiten – Japanese Sweets to ‘Dai’ For in Nagoya
Aug 24, 2020 By Bert Wishart
I'm a great fan of desserts that do precisely what their name suggests. You've got a Tiramisu, which is a literal 'pick me up' thanks to the coffee within. Then...[ Click to read more ]
