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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!
Daisy Stone
3 days ago
Tokyo’s Top Food Souvenirs: What to Bring Home
Looking for Tokyo’s top food souvenirs? Explore the best edible gifts, from traditional sweets to local flavors.
Frank Striegl
Feb 23
Eat Like a Local in Tokyo: 10 Tips for Authentic Japanese Dining
Eat Like a Local in Tokyo - Let's Get Started Eat Like a Local in Tokyo  and discover how locals really eat. From ramen counters packed...
Frank Striegl
Jan 10
Vegan Guide Tokyo: How to Eat Vegan in Japan’s Capital
Looking for the ultimate vegan Tokyo guide? Discover tips, tricks, and must-know advice for navigating Tokyo’s vibrant vegan scene.
Frank Striegl
Dec 3, 2024
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, 2024
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!
Bianca Creiteanu
Jul 5, 2024
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, 2024
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!
Laura Kaiser
Apr 15, 2024
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,...
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...
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.
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...
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...
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...
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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