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16 Outstanding Restaurants in Kyoto Selected by a Famous Japanese Gourmet Site
The ancient city of Kyoto is also famous for its numerous restaurants that serve a wide variety of cuisines. Below, you'll find a wide selection of outstanding restaurants in Kyoto that are featured in hitosara, a famous Japanese gourmet site, or have high ratings on social media.
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13 Cheap and Tasty Yakiniku Restaurants in Tokyo
Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) is a type of food that you’ll definitely want to try when in Tokyo. There are many restaurants in Tokyo where you can enjoy great yakiniku at reasonable prices. Savor Japan introduce 13 of the best yakiniku restaurants that enjoy well-deserved popularity on famous Japanese gourmet sites.
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15 Must-try Sushi Restaurants in Tokyo Selected by a Popular Japanese Gourmet Website
"hitosara" is a famous gourmet website that shares information about the best restaurants in Japan. This article offers you a roundup of the best sushi spots in Tokyo - from historical and renowned places, to restaurants in the Tsukiji area, which is known as the kitchen of Japan. Take a look and find the best restaurant for you!
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14 Best Sushi Spots in Tsukiji, the World's Largest Market (Tokyo)
The surroundings of Tsukiji, known as the world's largest market, are filled with numerous famous sushi restaurants taking advantage of this privileged position to get the freshest products. Historical places, restaurants so popular that there's always a line outside, the hippest new hot spots: this list has 14 places that are absolute must-visits when you're in Tsukiji!
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11 Outstanding Ramen Restaurants in Tokyo that are Popular Among Locals
Though its origins lie in China, ramen is a noodle dish that evolved in Japan. Over the years, regional flavors were born - such as salt, miso, and soy sauce - and the dish is now considered to be a soul food dish for the Japanese. This article introduces 11 outstanding restaurants in the ramen battleground of Tokyo.
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15 Izakaya in Ueno Recommended by Locals for Visitors
The area around Ueno Station, which is close to the popular Ameya-Yokocho, has a variety of bars and eateries, including those that serve seasonal regional cuisine and those where you can drink during the day. This article introduces 15 izakaya (Japanese pubs) that are recommended for visitors by locals.
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16 Outstanding Lunches for 1,000 JPY or Less in Tokyo
There are many restaurants in Tokyo that are highly rated by foreign tourists, and serve great lunches for 1,000 JPY or less. This time, 16 popular places that are great for those coming to Japan for the first time will be introduced.
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Top 4 Gourmet Restaurants to Visit on a Summer Trip in Hokkaido
Known as a very popular tourist spot in Japan, Hokkaido has a lot to offer when it comes to food! Since the island is surrounded by a vast ocean and greenery, it is no surprise that their cuisine has a lot of fresh, seasonal ingredients to offer. Among them is Hokkaido's comfort food [Genghis Khan], which is cooked in various styles depending on the region. If you are about to head there, this dish is something that you should not miss. Read on for more details about Hokkaido's top gourmet restaurants. But watch out, because this article is not for people who are on a diet!
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11 Outstanding Yakiniku Restaurants with Rave Reviews by Residents of the Gourmet City, Yokohama (Near Tokyo)
It is precisely because Yokohama is a gourmet city that it is so difficult to choose restaurants to visit. There are so many restaurants around Yokohama Station, including independent ones and others that are part of famous chains, that a lot of people find it hard to decide which one to try. To solve this conundrum, this article focuses on outstanding yakiniku (grilled meat) restaurants around Yokohama Station. Since there are many yakiniku restaurants around it, instead of taking only flavors into account, this article will try to point out restaurants that are suitable for different occasions. They are guaranteed to satisfy the most sophisticated gourmet!
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Let's Go for Crab! Top Crab Dishes to Have in Tokyo This Winter
Seafood is particularly good in the winter, and crab is one type of seafood that you'll really want to get your fill of. Crab is always one of the most popular products for home delivery for New Year's holiday. There is a variety of them - such as snow crab, matsuba crab, and red king crab - and different parts to enjoy, such as the brown meat. For this list, 4 crab restaurants - from casual to slightly luxurious ones - have been carefully selected.
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Tokyo Area
Japan's largest city, Tokyo, is the center of culinary culture in Japan. Countless Tokyo restaurants serve every kind of food imaginable and the Toyosu fish market keeps restaurants stocked with the nation's finest fish.
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Near Tokyo
Coastal areas, mountains and valleys surrounding Tokyo are bursting with tourist destinations, such as hot springs and ski slopes, where many unique foods are only available locally.
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Kyoto and Osaka Area
The cities of Kyoto and Osaka, together with their surrounding areas, have greatly influenced Japan's culinary culture since the 7th Century. The region is renowned for its entertainment, Kobe beef, and wide-ranging traditional dishes.
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Hokkaido Area
The island of Hokkaido is home to wide-ranging produce of the finest quality, such as rice, meat, vegetables, fish and fruit. Popular dishes from Hokkaido include robatayaki (food slowly roasted on skewers) and Sapporo miso ramen.
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Northern Honshu (Tohoku)
The northern end of Japan's main island, Honshu, is renowned for its seasonal fruit and vegetables, nation-leading harvest of fish (especially tuna from Ohma), and delicious beef from Yonezawa, Sendai and Yamagata.
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Central Honshu (Chubu)
Chubu is in the center of Japan's main island, Honshu, and its culinary culture reflects its position between Japan's western and eastern halves. Delicious Hida beef, world-famous Mount Fuji and many acclaimed sake breweries are in Chubu.
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Western Honshu (Chugoku)
Chugoku, on the southwest of Japan's main island, is rich with diverse produce. Many of its products are praised as Japan's best, including Matsuba crabs from Tottori and oysters from Hiroshima. Its pears and muscats are also top grade.
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Shikoku
The mild climate of Shikoku is ideal for growing citrus fruit such as sudachi. Shikoku is also famous for Sanuki udon noodles, huge yields of tiger prawn from Ehime Prefecture and the best torafugu (tiger globefish) in the country.
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Kyushu
Western culture was first introduced to Japan through Kyushu, Japan's third largest island, where the influence of Portuguese and other western cuisine influenced the creation of a colorful culinary tradition.
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Okinawa and Southeast Islands
Okinawa, Japan’s southernmost prefecture, is a treasure trove of distinctive dishes and drinks that have become popular throughout Japan, including Okinawa soba, unique sushi toppings and Awamori distilled liquor.