Gourmet Guide

Gourmet Guide

Dining at Men Sakaba Kantaro

Just a stone's throw from Central Park in Takefu, we stumbled upon a hidden gem of culinary contrast—Men Sakaba Kantaro,...
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Unagi Dining at SORA in Kyoto – A Refined Grilled Eel Experience

Post-movie cravings struck—and what did our eldest choose for dinner? Unagi, of course. Thus began our unexpected pilgri...
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Visited HUB British Pub at Kyoto Yodobash

I finally made it back to Kyoto—my first real trip in a long while. With travel finally feeling manageable again, I thre...
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A Taste of Tradition at Furusato Soba in Takefu

We made our way to “Furusato,” just a hop and a skip from the poetic aura of Murasaki Shikibu Park.Tor-kun was donning a...
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Lunch at Meshiya in Takefu

Our first lunch outing of the year kicked off with a bang at “Meshiya,” a humble eatery tucked near Takefu Central Park—...
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Relaxing Moments at Urucafé

We ventured to Urucafé for a long-awaited lunch gathering.This place? I’d heard the name whispered among foodies but had...
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Champon Ramen & Garlic Gyoza Feast at Hachiban Ramen

I dropped by Hachiban Ramen and stumbled upon a limited-time offer: Champon Ramen and Garlic Gyoza. Yes, seasonal deligh...
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Seiko Crab Rice Bowl at Kōno Roadside Station

Craving a bowl of divine crab, I set my compass for “Michi-no-Eki Kōno”—a roadside station with sea-scented secrets.The ...
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Drinks and Bites at Izakaya Kacchin

Post-Sheena Ringo concert, we made a beeline for Izakaya Kacchin—because nothing follows art like alcohol and fried food...
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Visited Eiheiji Soba-tei Ikkyu

I ventured into the famed culinary sanctuary known as "Eiheiji Soba-tei Ikkyu", guided by none other than my wife—an una...