Your Guide to Autumn Eating in Nagoya

Oct 31, 2024

Your Guide to Autumn Eating in Nagoya

It has come to my attention that we write a lot about food for this blog. This is a good thing, really, as we will never run out of content as Japan (and in my humble opinion, particularly Nagoya) is a foodie paradise. However, there is a challenge for our readers: How can you maximize your exposure of Japan to fully act upon this information?

To help you, eager and slightly hungry, I have gone ahead and gathered up some of our previous articles on foods to enjoy for the colder months of the year. Please be aware that the present situation of certain restaurants and the availability of certain dishes is subject to change.

With that said, let’s dive in!

Autumn Foods in Nagoya

Kicking off with a quick guide for stuff you can go out and enjoy right now is this guide to the seasonal foods that start appearing when the leaves start changing colors. I am personally a big fan of sanma (Pacific saury) and find any excuse to slot it into the week’s dinners.

Winter Foods in Nagoya

This article is a great primer on your options as the days get colder and colder. Most of these options will become available starting in late November, so now is a great time to start thinking about where and when you would like to try out each of these great options. I am personally a big fan of the hotpots (nabe) and often have it at home with my family between November and May. Tomato nabe, soy milk nabe, spicy yuzu citrus nabe, the options and ingredient choices are endless!

Oysters

The colder parts of the year can lead to a great chance to enjoy this particular seafood delight. This article covers just about everything one would need to know to enjoy a few shells in Nagoya.

Donburi – Rice Bowls

While not limited to the autumn or winter seasons (these are available all year), I find these to really hit the spot when I am in the throes of hunger and I personally feel much hungrier in the colder parts of the year.

By taking the brilliant idea of filling a bowl with rice and putting something delicious on top of it, donburi are a perfect way to have an entire meal inside of one dish. Our Bert Wishart breaks down your choices in Nagoya, but this dish can be found all over the country just in case you need to fill your stomach while on a business trip.

Hot Coffee

Coffee is an eternal morning staple in my household, but I often find myself wanting to roam around to enjoy it done hot during the autumn and winter seasons. This guide features one of my favorite stops – QOL Coffee – and can help introduce you to shops that are not nationally available chains.

If you have a personal autumn or winter favorite dish, let us know in the comments below!

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