Our reporter discovers the special feature that makes one kind of common fish at this local eatery a slice above even the fatty tuna.
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New set of Saizeriya gacha turns from ‘let’s collect them all‘ into ‘this feels like torture‘.
Hong Kong noodle restaurant’s spicy mixian rice noodles are described as “too delicious to translate into Japanese“.
“Get ready for the arrival of a new era of big burgers,” the slogan promises, but does it deliver?
Wander the halls of this underground car park and you’ll find a haven of fast, affordable Chinese feasts.
Two new limited-time menu items at the restaurant feature Kobe beef, so we pulled out all of the stops to feel worthy of this gastronomic celebration.
We send our reporter to perform the most thorough test of a cup ramen’s quality we can manage.
This particular dish with a really, really long name is a veritable gastronomic fortress waiting to be conquered.
We investigate whether NEXT MEATS meatless karubi and harami make for a satisfying and delicious yakiniku dinner.




















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