Looking for solo shabu-shabu in Umeda, Osaka? New Kobe in the Dojima Underground Center turned out to be one of those local spots we found by chance and ended up loving. Great wagyu, individual hot pots, and solid value make it an easy pick if you’re nearby.
If you’re looking for a famous bakery in Umeda, Osaka, Truffle Bakery is absolutely worth a stop. I tried their signature white truffle salt bread, melon pan, corn bread, and cardamom bun—plus I’m sharing what to order, what to skip, and how to bring bread back on your flight from Japan.
Planning a day trip from Hakata to Dazaifu, Fukuoka? Here’s everything I snacked on along the way, from warm umegae mochi and fizzy plum cider to Yamaya’s mentaiko baguette and the famous Kinsho croquettes. If you’re wondering what to eat in Dazaifu, start here.
Looking for a casual sushi spot near Hakata Station in Fukuoka, Japan? I tried Sushisakaba Sashisu inside Maing Mall and found a convenient, budget-friendly place with quick service, decent sushi, and one tuna belly roll I’d absolutely order again.
I finally tried Ichiran Ramen Hakata in Fukuoka, Japan, and now I completely understand the hype. From the efficient solo-booth system to the rich tonkotsu broth and melt-in-your-mouth chashu, this was one of the most satisfying ramen stops of our trip.
If you’re looking for the best mentaiko rice bowl in Fukuoka, Japan, Ganso Hakata Mentaiju is one of the city’s most famous picks. Here’s what the wait was like, what we ordered, and whether the signature mentaiko rice bowl and tsukemen were actually worth it.