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Find out more about how diverse Japan's cuisine really is. From ramen, sushi and tonkatsu to convenience store snacks and fast food - you can read more about it here!

Award-Winning Curry in Akihabara - Spice Palette

Frank Striegl

Dec 3

Award-Winning Curry in Akihabara - Spice Palette

For those craving bold flavors, curry in Akihabara has never been better, thanks to Spice Palette. They're among Tokyo's best curry restaura

Frank Striegl

Oct 24

Tonkatsu in Tokyo - 3 Great Places

Tonkatsu in Tokyo is more than just a meal—it's a culinary experience. Here are three must visit places!

Japanese Summer Food: Top Dishes to Keep You Cool and Refreshed

Bianca Creiteanu

Jul 5

Japanese Summer Food: Top Dishes to Keep You Cool and Refreshed

Japanese summer food! From cold hot pot (yes) to fancy shaved ice, Japan offers a variety of delicious summer dishes.

Food Tours Tokyo Team

May 22

Vegan Food in Shibuya - Izakaya Masaka

For stellar vegan food in Shibuya, visit Izakaya Masaka. Their karaage (soy meat fried chicken) are out of this world!

A Uniquely Japanese Take on Fast Food: Gyudon Chains

Laura Kaiser

Apr 15

A Uniquely Japanese Take on Fast Food: Gyudon Chains

The next time you’re in Japan, you will 100% notice the countless Japanese fast-food chains. Next to your standard McDonalds and KFC,...

Where to Find the BEST Hidden Street Food in Tokyo

Laura Kaiser

Nov 3, 2023

Where to Find the BEST Hidden Street Food in Tokyo

When exploring Tokyo, it is essential to try its street food. However, where to find the best street food in Tokyo is not a simple...

The 5 Best UNDERRATED Japanese Street Food in Tokyo

Laura Kaiser

Oct 17, 2023

The 5 Best UNDERRATED Japanese Street Food in Tokyo

When searching for the best Japanese street food online, takoyaki and yakitori almost always top any list you can find. But next to your...

Frank Striegl

Feb 2, 2023

monk - Wood-Fired Pizza in Kyoto

monk, featured on Netflix's Chef's Table: Pizza, has taken the world by storm. Their wood-fired pizzas are stellar.

Why Japanese Don’t Give 5 Star Reviews to Restaurants

Frank Striegl

Dec 26, 2022

Why Japanese Don’t Give 5 Star Reviews to Restaurants

With so much wonderful food in Japan, why don't Japanese give 5 star reviews to restaurants on Google? Why exactly does this happen? A...

Untangling Japanese noodle types – How many noodles are there?

Laura Kaiser

Dec 1, 2022

Untangling Japanese noodle types – How many noodles are there?

You probably already heard of Japanese noodle types like ramen, maybe also soba and udon. But have you heard of somen, hiyamugi and...

Japanese Fast-Food Restaurants – Why You Shouldn't Miss Out

Laura Kaiser

Nov 4, 2022

Japanese Fast-Food Restaurants – Why You Shouldn't Miss Out

Japanese fast-food restaurants are probably not the first places you'd consider eating at in Japan. Visiting a McDonalds or Burger King...

Japanese Food is not as Healthy as you Think - Here's Why

Laura Kaiser

Sep 20, 2022

Japanese Food is not as Healthy as you Think - Here's Why

Although it’s true that Japanese live longer and consume a lot of rice and fish, is Japanese food really healthy?

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