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Can’t Go Wrong: Japan’s Top Spots For Guaranteed Good Meals
In Japan, some meals don’t just satisfy—they leave you craving more, with taste buds dancing and heart full. Ready to plan my next trip back
Ms Yeoh
Sep 26, 20245 min read
Slurp Alert: Devouring Some of Japan's Tastiest Noods
Japan’s noodle game is unbeatable, but tsukemen is my ride-or-die. Check out 5 noodle spots—2 have earned a permanent spot in my heart!
Ms Yeoh
Aug 31, 20244 min read
Rise and Dine: Unmissable Breakfast Spots in Japan
Finding breakfast in Japan can be tricky, but I’ve found a few spots worth waking up for—beyond Lawson, 7-Eleven, or FamilyMart.
Ms Yeoh
Aug 19, 20245 min read
Kyoto Matcha Chronicles: A Matcha Lover's Guide
Kyoto is a matcha lover's paradise! Tea houses, bustling markets, and matcha ice cream on every corner. So little time, so matcha to eat!
Ms Yeoh
Jul 30, 20245 min read
![📍 Damun / Damoon 다문 (on Naver)
After traveling all the way from Seoul, this was our very first meal in Jeonju and it did not disappoint! Our lovely hanok guesthouse owners called ahead to book us a table and we were so lucky they did. We watched as more and more locals, especially older Korean ahjussi and ajumma, started piling in before closing time...in the end, we were the very last family to leave, savouring every bite.
This restaurant is a gem nestled within the serene Jeonju Hanok Village. We ordered the ₩30,000 per person menu (the kids ate free) and it was an incredible hansik (Korean table d’hôte) feast.
The spread was served with a variety of delicious and unlimited banchan, along with mains like bossam, fried fish, and a comforting bowl of doenjang jjigae.
The highlight, without a doubt, was the tteokgalbi [떡갈비]. These grilled short rib patties were so moist and oh-so-juicy...they were a standout dish from the entire table.
Heads up: the ratings for this place may not be great on Google, but don’t let that fool you. As a Korean Oppa said to me, “Don’t trust Google in Korea, trust the reviews on Naver.”
#whenstephtravels #yeohkimtravels #travel #wanderlust #timetogetfat #lovetotravel #travelblogger #travelgram #lifewelltravelled #whatstepheats #foodformybelly #food #foodie #onthetable #melbournefoodie #korean #koreanfood #jeonju #damun #다문 #hanokvillage #jeonjufood #travelkorea #tteokgalbi #떡갈비 #hansik #visitjeonju #banchan](https://scontent-den2-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.82787-15/552765045_18527992804055354_5408896749260668065_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=103&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0FST1VTRUxfSVRFTS5iZXN0X2ltYWdlX3VybGdlbi5DMyJ9&_nc_ohc=e1MjdT9z6zQQ7kNvwHr-0fd&_nc_oc=AdkAqBIK2D17Bd_AQ-iAg2IkW_x15cNqe3H2fkwifPjFPoToZ_TTrrXkD9S2y0jndS0&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-den2-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=xr-1Agqpna1JE33pQhykUA&oh=00_Afixo7fto9BpE44T3bU_4q92fAk2E5daexKnxcVoM9azBw&oe=69322616)
![📍 Hinatomaru Kaminarimon [ひなと丸 雷門柳小路店]
If you find yourself wandering around Asakusa; whether you’re visiting Senso-ji or getting lost in Kappabashi Kitchen Town, do yourself a favour and make a pit stop at Hinatomaru Kaminarimon for some sushi.
It was my first time at this standing sushi bar, and honestly, if stomach space weren’t a thing, I’d happily stand there and eat all day. The fish was so fresh it practically melted in my mouth, every bite felt like a mini foodgasm. Not to mention, the sushi was excellent, and the prices were so reasonable I almost felt guilty…almost. This place is now a permanent stop whenever I find myself back in Tokyo.
For more information on the restaurant; check out the link in my bio.
*visited in December 2023, a very delayed post but better late than never*
#yeohkimtravels #whatstepheats #foodformybelly #japanesefood #japaneats #japanese #tokyo #tokyofood #tokyoeats #japan #travelfoodblogger #travelblog #standingsushibar #sushi #ひなと丸雷門柳小路店 #HinatomaruKaminarimon](https://scontent-den2-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.29350-15/461247300_552800074031396_21715318422459142_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=101&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0FST1VTRUxfSVRFTS5iZXN0X2ltYWdlX3VybGdlbi5DMyJ9&_nc_ohc=VcvHJncB0ugQ7kNvwG83avb&_nc_oc=AdkY3gnCjeJ6RG0myPVzOjQCKItW-jQGmQ2SYivEWy6RO4TL8yWBs7Hoiea3zvDv3-4&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-den2-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=xr-1Agqpna1JE33pQhykUA&oh=00_AfggaPsuGDg7zTbDe5K8x3AkLLxLG2qCGmQmgCoo5Pppyg&oe=6931FAA5)
![📍 Uogashi Nihon-Ichi (Standing Sushi Bar) [寿司 魚がし日本一 新宿西口店]
My first proper meal after climbing Mount Fuji back in 2019, and let me tell you, no food has ever tasted so good...probably because I was starving after conquering a mountain.
Fast forward to today (well, late last year), and I’m back for round two. Spoiler alert: the food is still really good. This place is perfect for a quick bite of quality sushi. Fun fact: you eat standing up, which obviously helps you digest faster…just kidding. That’s something all the adults in my life used to say while standing over the table like dinner-time referees at family gatherings. Ah, memories!
For more information on the restaurant; check out the link in my bio.
*visited in December 2023, a very delayed post but better late than never*
#yeohkimtravels #whatstepheats #foodformybelly #japanesefood #japaneats #japanese #tokyo #tokyofood #tokyoeats #japan #travelfoodblogger #travelblog #standingsushibar #sushi #UogashiNihon-Ichi #寿司魚がし日本一新宿西口店](https://scontent-den2-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.29350-15/461343764_1767260160679873_4921981087227004155_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=111&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0FST1VTRUxfSVRFTS5iZXN0X2ltYWdlX3VybGdlbi5DMyJ9&_nc_ohc=2ABmbV7V2lcQ7kNvwE1UtGg&_nc_oc=Adm3wdIAD3bnx6rmu4qzn5igb-L_NnVGqla8HqA0GEPwpou2p2GE67Bv7sc7M_KoKrU&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-den2-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=xr-1Agqpna1JE33pQhykUA&oh=00_AfgOa-m4_rxc_SspewUe6JiJFli0ZP1Ohbb6UaJbd2wJEg&oe=693227F3)
![📍 Butagumi [とんかつ 西麻布 豚組]
Butagumi is a top-rated tonkatsu spot in Tokyo, but what really sets it apart is their mind-blowing selection, over 50 different types of porky goodness to choose from.
On my last visit, I ordered the Iberico pork tonkatsu, which came with a special number tag showing how many they’ve sold since opening. Let me tell you, it was the best tonkatsu I’ve ever had—fatty, juicy, packed with flavour, and cooked to absolute perfection. No other tonkatsu has come close since.
This time, we went all out and tried three different cuts: Tsunan Pork from Niigata, Himura-Buta (aged for two weeks) from Gunma and Kashiwa-Genso from Chiba. If a picture’s worth a thousand words, trust me, these photos speak volumes of pure tonkatsu perfection.
And let’s not forget the tomato appetiser. Yes, it’s just a tomato, but it’s honestly the best tomato I’ve ever eaten in my life. Since 2018, I’ve never stopped thinking about it...the flavour explosion is unreal, no words do it justice. I’d happily devour a whole kilo of them.
For more information on the restaurant; check out the link in my bio.
*visited in December 2023, a very delayed post but better late than never*
#yeohkimtravels #whatstepheats #foodformybelly #japanesefood #japaneats #japanese #tokyo #tokyofood #japan #travelfoodblogger #travelblog #tonkatsu #butagumi #とんかつ #とんかつ西麻布豚組](https://scontent-den2-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.29350-15/461297452_419025254542492_2199027660768013923_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=103&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0FST1VTRUxfSVRFTS5iZXN0X2ltYWdlX3VybGdlbi5DMyJ9&_nc_ohc=a2XvaUUTrPkQ7kNvwFTHsy5&_nc_oc=AdkHEXXbhKAC31fHRPtsSmWbxfa5RVFHvgU1VrjpW664d7RyM1A7o0SNZflA1KacBVM&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-den2-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=xr-1Agqpna1JE33pQhykUA&oh=00_AfizrICx5qZAtigl91-xO1upnQP4AcGd3fm_H8Cb58o-BQ&oe=693209D3)
![📍 Shibafukuya [うなぎ家 しば福や]
One of Nagoya’s most famous regional dishes is hitsumabushi, a Nagoya-style grilled eel, and Shibafukuya is one of the top spots to experience it. The quality of the eel here is exceptional, as the restaurant works directly with eel farmers to ensure only the best is served.
The eel was grilled to perfection—crispy on the outside, moist and fluffy on the inside, with a glaze that was absolutely spot on. Paired with the aromatic sansho peppers, the dish reached another level.
I thoroughly enjoyed my first hitsumabushi in Nagoya and highly recommend Shibafukuya to anyone looking to try this iconic dish.
If we’d had a few more days in Nagoya, I would have loved to explore even more hitsumabushi restaurants!
For more information on the restaurant; check out the link in my bio.
*visited in December 2023, a very delayed post but better late than never*
#yeohkimtravels #whatstepheats #foodformybelly #japanesefood #japaneats #japanese #japan #nagoya #nagoyafood #travelfoodblogger #travelblog #hitsumabushi #unagi #shibafukuya #うなぎ家しば福や](https://scontent-den2-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.29350-15/461321189_493615980314157_4077654248301954901_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=106&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0FST1VTRUxfSVRFTS5iZXN0X2ltYWdlX3VybGdlbi5DMyJ9&_nc_ohc=k3W7ZZUZ3TcQ7kNvwHFzSw_&_nc_oc=AdmnB-WPpH4o9BuPrZza1bDRxtP2gRDJxLQoiBcqQSSgAgCXSnJiYCfVNqUqsr81M3Q&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-den2-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=xr-1Agqpna1JE33pQhykUA&oh=00_Afj-zo4KUE68RYWiShBaBkzcJmCKgJ5UPZgVAVzSKmQ0cA&oe=693225EF)
![📍Yakiniku Kitan [焼肉 㐂舌 きたん 法善寺]
You know the saying, “third time’s the charm”? Well, I saved three different Instagram posts of this one dish...only to realise they were all from the same spot. I guess it was meant to be!
The Kuroge Wagyu Beef Aged Aitchbone Seared Steak Box was exactly what I craved for my first sit-down meal in Japan. The beef was perfectly seasoned, melting in my mouth with every bite. And at just around AUD$20, the lunch set was a steal for the quality.
Other sets on the menu include tataki and sukiyaki, wagyu sukiyaki, aged beef tongue, and aged beef tongue ribs.
They don’t take lunch reservations, so get there early and be prepared to line up! Lucky for me, I was the last person to sneak into the first group for lunch...everyone behind me had to wait until we finished.
For more information on the restaurant; check out the link in my bio.
*visited in December 2023, a very delayed post but better late than never*
#yeohkimtravels #whatstepheats #foodformybelly #japanesefood #japaneats #japanese #osaka #osakafood #japan #travelfoodblogger #travelblog #yakiniku #yakinikukitan #焼肉㐂舌きたん法善寺](https://scontent-den2-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.29350-15/461315743_8549742491714486_3919891445904251937_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=105&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0FST1VTRUxfSVRFTS5iZXN0X2ltYWdlX3VybGdlbi5DMyJ9&_nc_ohc=KJKn9Z6ujUcQ7kNvwE3cZTf&_nc_oc=AdmXpOsIC-uS_1u90Bwd-ipNswlXN3vW5e2fQBeYc1sr9UeGDVMMmw-_4K41lXhvrIU&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-den2-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=xr-1Agqpna1JE33pQhykUA&oh=00_Afi-GiaamXzJq3_2hXB-SW0qnQANFkQrMzRCPmQx-BXcJw&oe=69321AAB)
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