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Japan Hidden Gems: Food Edition

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Lived in Japan for 4 years! Here are my top spots:
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Hiroshima

Not talked enough about! If you are taking a trip to Japan and are visiting the Hiroshima Area you must try these places.
 
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Best ramen I’ve ever had. So rich and creamy and the meat is always perfect and flavorful.
KAISUGI RAMEN
 
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If you are looking for great teppanyaki in the Hiroshima area in Japan this is the place to go. Reservations are a must but truly a hidden gem. They are never crowded and not a lot of people know about it.
TP dining & cafe tino
 
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The people, the food, the flavor! Best Naan in the area. No misses.
SRIJANA
 
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Point and order… if you don’t speak Japanese. Bring lots of yen and an appetite. I tried almost all the meats. Meat on a stick how can you go wrong?
焼き鳥 大阪屋 岩国店
 
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You will not find better soufflé pancakes! I also had the fruit tea and everything was delicious. I go here every time I go to Hiroshima!
むさしの森珈琲 国泰寺店
 
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A long drive but the greatest Ramen I’ve ever had. Found on my drive back from snowboarding in the mountains.
Chiyoda Niban

Osaka

 
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A small ramen counter tucked into the basement of Senba Center Building. Its delicate, layered shio broth makes it an interesting stop for someone looking beyond the usual tonkotsu ramen.
Ramen KUON
 
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The best seafood I’ve ever had!! This is a touristy place but you can get a few king crab legs for dirt cheap.
Kuromon Market
 
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Japanese-Western Fusion. I went here everyday for breakfast on my trips to Osaka.
maZe nishihorie
 
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Beautiful view and best fluffy pancakes I’ve ever had!
NORTHSHORE Kitahama Store
 
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Popular but AMAZING! The experience, the food, the atmosphere. A banger for a reason.
Wolfgang Steakhouse Osaka

Tokyo

 
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I walked in for the Pandas sitting around the table and fell in love with the amazing food and huge portions. Highly recommend the spicy chicken. I don’t like spice but I love the flavor of the dish.
中華レストラン パンダ 浅草本店
 
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The fanciest burger restaurant I’ve been to with enough cheese to finally satisfy this cheesemonger.
GOKU BURGER
 
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Fresh ingredients, handmade soda. Perfect for a walk in the Tokyo heat.
Story|About|伊良コーラ IYOSHI COLA
 
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This was my favorite restaurant in Tokyo. A place I wasn’t looking for but found me. Absolutely delicious with a guide on how to eat it. Just know if you order a set, wait for your ice cream. I regret to this day not waiting because I didn’t figure o...
Roast Beef Ohno Harajuku Store