Torikizoku near Hamamatsu Station
Torikizoku is a Japanese yakitori chain that has even opened a branch in Hongdae, Seoul. The name means something like “chicken nobility,” I suppose. It has been popular for ages, but I somehow nev…
Torikizoku is a Japanese yakitori chain that has even opened a branch in Hongdae, Seoul. The name means something like “chicken nobility,” I suppose. It has been popular for ages, but I somehow nev…
Lake Hamana is one of the most famous eel-farming areas in all of Japan. Thanks to that, Hamamatsu is lined with well-known unagi (freshwater eel) specialists. Plenty of places outside Hamamatsu build their bu…
To be honest, Yogitta isn’t some incredible restaurant. But the mood is just right for a light drink on the second round. It’s tucked away in a spot that’s hard to find, too, so call it a hid…
Sapporo is a chain Japanese restaurant. Places like this have private rooms, so they work well for get-togethers and they’re comfortable to eat in. The food, though… well. The entrance Gyeongbokgu…
Hasegawa is a shop that sells rice and water. The place Inside They sell all sorts of onigiri. Boxed meals There really is a lot to choose from. All kinds of rice They sell branded rice, and looking at all…
Marugame Seimen is a famous udon chain. It was a hot summer day and I was craving cold udon, so off I went. Tempura Great value for money. No wonder it grew into a nationwide chain. The kitchen Udo-natsu, ne…
Hamamatsu is famous for eel farming, and thanks to that it is full of good unagi (freshwater eel) specialists. Tsuruya is one of the better ones. The explanation If you have the time, give it a slow read.. Op…
Esoragoto means something like a fantasy, a story that could never really happen — or so I gather. There’s an udon shop with that fun name in Harajuku. The place A storefront you absolutely cannot forge…
Nagoya Station is the transport hub, but the real heart of Nagoya has to be Sakae. In Seoul terms it’s something like Jongno or Gwanghwamun, I suppose.. A place like this There’s a plaza, plus all…
I’d heard good things about a tonkatsu specialty shop in Seocho called Daejjang Tonkatsu, so I paid a visit. The menu The prices are reasonable enough. Tonkatsu like this Close-up shot There was an of…
A soup curry specialist that’s famous in Sapporo has opened several branches in Korea. I have no idea why on earth, but as long as it tastes good, who cares.. The place Right in the middle of Gangnam St…
Andonya Kaiyu is a neighborhood soba place. The vibe in here At night it seems to run as an izakaya. Nameko Soba Just so-so, but perfectly edible. Galette bretonne from Libertable in Akasaka This one is pr…