taste test (Page 36)

Cheap vs. expensive — Is a premium-priced tempura bento really worth it?【Taste test】

A bento from a fast food joint versus one from a luxury hotel.

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This green tea soda from Shizuoka in a sense betrayed us, but also placated us【Taste test】

Its flavor came as a surprise…but we soon learned it was better than the alternative. 

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We make yakisoba hot sandwiches, the next trendy camping meal【SoraKitchen】

Toasted bread tastes good, and yakisoba tastes good. Put them together = amazing.

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Is Starbucks really the best place to go for sakura drinks in Japan?

Fans of Japanese coffee chain Doutor say: “Doubt it”. 

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Move over grilled cheese — we’ve discovered the tastiest toasted sandwich yet【Recipe】

Grilled croquette sandwiches may be our new favourite breakfast.

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Three unusual Japanese curries to celebrate Regional Retort Curry Day

Plus, find out what it takes to register a special day like this in Japan.

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Which Japanese conveyor belt sushi chain has the best yellowtail sushi?【Taste test】

Hamachi and buri are on our mind and on our plate.

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New convenience store chain to rival 7-Eleven opens in Japan

The company behind beef bowl chain Sukiya and conveyor belt sushi restaurant chain Hama Sushi now have their own konbini.

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Family Mart’s new Hotcake Soufflé Pudding proves Japanese convenience stores have the best sweets

New release serves up three delicious desserts in one cup.

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What does Showa-era curry taste like? We try making some with an old-timey roux

Our Japanese-language reporter had no idea what to expect.

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New hot natural spring water at 7-Eleven proves Japanese convenience stores really are convenient

Surprising beverage exemplifies the chain’s commitment to customer service.

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Starbucks Japan’s final sakura Frappuccino for 2022 gives us a new cherry blossom flavour

Hanami flower-viewing never tasted so good.

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Which Japanese conveyor belt sushi chain has the best salmon sushi?【Taste test】

Salmon is one of Japan’s most popular sushi options, but which kaitenzushi restaurant does it best?

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We do battle with the King Yeti from Burger King Japan

Who will come out victorious in this bare-fisted, white-knuckle clash between man and meat sweats?

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Matcha cake from one of Japan’s top tea towns has a one-month wait, but is it worth it?【Taste test】

Teen shogi phenomenon Sota Fujii sets off surge in popularity for the Chabatake.

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Japanese mum’s secret curry recipe puts a new spin on the beloved dish

Impressive meal that’s easy to make, thanks to this handwritten recipe from a gacha capsule toy machine.

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McDonald’s Japan’s new bite-sized churros aren’t what we thought they would be

There’s a reason why they only come in packs of four. 

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New burger in Japan combines fried chicken with…strawberries and cream?!?

Kind of like a British scone, but with a chunk of crunchy fried chicken.

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Taste-testing every single sakura sweet and cherry blossom drink we could find at Mujirushi

Sakura storm into Muji’s sweets section, and we are powerless to resist this delicious dozen.

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We sample both of the “secret” Starbucks cakes that you can only order online

Incredibly rich and dense, these cakes are perfect for Extreme Fans of cheesecake or chocolate.

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