restaurants (Page 51)
We spend some time with an expert noodle chef and find out what it takes to become one-star certified.
Budget-friendly chain uses Japan’s best green tea for menu so mouthwatering we’re ready to eat them as our main course.
Music-themed restaurant doesn’t want to rock the boat and instead incorporates local cultural into its design and food items.
There’s no need to give up ramen on sizzling hot days as long as you eat it Yamagata-style.
Single-person dining capsules turn meal time into me time with some nice amenities.
Delicious noodles and broth take up supporting roles as MEAT becomes the star of the show.
If you don’t know how to evolve one of the most popular Pokémon species, you might not get the food you want.
Noodle joint takes a page from the idol singer industry.
Tokyo’s biggest club district has an all-night sushi joint where the chef is also a working host.
Luxury ice cream maker treats diners in Japan to a green experience that stimulates all five senses.
Who says you have to eat raw fish at a conveyor belt sushi restaurant? Sushiro has something for everyone to enjoy!
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