JAPAN TRAVEL
Grilled eel (unagi) along Narita's Omotesando
Kabayaki fans won't want to miss this. Unless you're on the Narita Express straight for the airport/central Tokyo, it's worth stopping by in Narita itself to sample one of the local specialities at Kawatoyo (川豊) alone.
 
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LONELY PLANET
 
This is an excerpt from the food and drinks chapter of Lonely Planet's Tokyo guide.
The first thing most visitors in Tokyo are intent on eating is either sushi (す し or 寿司) or sashimi (刺身). Sushi is raw fish served with sweetened, vinegared rice, while sashimi is slices of ra...

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THE JAPAN NEWS
 
Herb-crusted pasta
In this column, chefs and cooking experts share recipes that are easy to prepare at home.
Sanma, or saury, is a fish traditionally served in autumn. Chef Ryuichi Hamasaki used his oven skills to turn the fish into a stylish and crispy dish.
Hamasaki — who owns ...

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THE JAPAN NEWS
 
Kyoto is famous for kaiseki ryori (a traditional meal served in courses), but in fact curry udon is also an enduringly popular dish. Behind this is a culture of soup stock particular to Kyoto, a place that prefers light seasoning and values soup stock that elicits the flavor of i...

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JAPAN TRAVEL
Treat yourself to authentic all-you-can-eat sukiyaki and shabu shabu
As winter approaches, Japanese hot pot (Nabe) becomes increasingly popular to combat the chills. In this all-you-can-eat restaurant featuring two authentic Japanese broths – Sukiyaki and Shabu-Shabu – it is sure to ...

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JAPAN TRAVEL
Clam-flavoured broth, hidden away in Hatagaya
Konjiki Hototogisu (金色不如帰) is a tiny ramen shop out in Tokyo's suburban Hatagaya, that's been operating since 2006. Eight seats occupy a cozy, L-shaped counter overlooking a tiny kitchen, with two chefs gracefully preparing bowls of ...

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JAPAN TRAVEL
 
Chef Yoshiaki Takazawa opened this eating bar around the corner from his popular restaurant that also bears his name.  Located in Akasaka, it is a small venue that seats ten guests.  We had contacted Takazawa restaurant for a reservation request.  Unfortunately, they were going to ...

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An omakase experience you will never forget 
Ginza Sushi-Ichi was a bit hard to find, tucked away at the end of an alley behind a plain door. But once found, we were greeted with warm hospitality. There is an intercom beside the door. Simply press the buzzer and one of the hosts ...

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JAPAN TRAVEL
Hachioji's hidden discovery
Hachioji, in the western reaches of Tokyo, is historically known for its own unique style of ramen Hachioji Ramen, which evolved over the past 50 years. It's defined by a simple shoyu base, the thin layer of oil on top and—most distinctively—its chopped on...

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JAPAN TRAVEL
Modern western cuisine in Kichijoji
Only ten years ago if a person wanted to find good quality western food in Tokyo outside of the highest priced restaurants, they would have had to settle for either Italian pasta or American burgers.
The quality of most Italian restaurants would ha...

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