List of articles with #Osaka・Kyoto・Kobe
Ito - A Kyoto's new culinary gem
The restaurant landscape in Japan has undergone significant transformations since the advent of the Covid-19 pandemic. Pre-pandemic, the landscape for well-established Japanese resta...
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Controversy over a new service called "shokuoku"
A new service called "Shokuoku," or food auction, is currently being debated in Japan. Nine difficult-to-reserve restaurants (Sushi Saito, Sushi Shunji, Chiune, Aca, Seizan, Saika, Ta...
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The Best Kaiseki Restaurant in the World
The most frequently asked question by any enthusiastic diner is, 'where is the best restaurant?' We all spend time searching the best restaurant that captivates the hearts and souls o...
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The Secret Behind Sushi Rice (Shari)
The flavor of a sushi restaurant's shari is characterized by its balance of vinegar, salt, and sugar. Shari is mainly classified into the following three: strongly flavored with vineg...
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Maguro (Tuna) -The King of Sushi
When you find good maguro (tuna), the moment you lay eyes on it you want to buy it and turn it into nigiri. According to Jiro Ono of Sukiyabashi Jiro, this is the "craftsman's spirit...
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Unagi in Kansai, Chubu, and Kyushu Area
Eel is cooked differently in Kansai and in Kanto. In Kansai, eel is slit in the belly while eel is slit behind the back in Kanto. In Kanto, eel is butterflied, grilled, and then steam...
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Battles For The Best Yakitori in Japan
Yakitori is a favorite food of the masses. It’s easily enjoyed and not too expensive. Chicken is widely loved by many diners as a great source of protein. It’s a popular meat choice, ...
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A New Michelin 3-star Restaurant in Kyoto.
Maeda is an unassuming restaurant in the historical Gion area. One of my favorite restaurants, Gion Sakagawa, is nearby, so I had wandered in the area many times but had always walked...
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My Quest For Perfect Tonkatsu in Japan: Tonkatsu Manger
Tonkatsu is one of the meals which would cost only 1,000~2,000 JPN, yet the level of satisfaction from good tonkatsu is beyond words. I’ve mentioned Manger before, but this time more ...
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The Most Expensive Restaurant in Kyoto –Shunseki Suzue
A while ago, I introduced my 13 ultimate kappo/kaiseki restaurants, featuring my personal favorites among kyoryori restaurants in Kyoto with regard to price points/difficulty in reser...
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