%Arabica Kyoto Higashiyama - Great coffee and located in the historic Higashiyama district

Another one of %Arabica outlet in Kyoto, which is located in the historic Higashiyama district and just a minute’s walk to the picturesque and symbolic Yasaka Pagoda.

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Udon Bo - Tasty Sanuki Udon and Champon!

Our only udon entry in the food list to eat for our entire Japan trip in 2019, but this is a popular and highly rated (3.87 on Tabelog as of writing this post) udon restaurant in Osaka.

Shogetsu - One of the top traditional Namagashi in Japan

Shogetsu is founded in 1916 and probably one of the top Namagashi in Japan. For starters, they are the recipient of consecutive years of Tabelog Award Silver (2017-2020) and Tabelog West Hyakumeiten Sweets Category (2017-2020). I believe this should garner some of your attention, the question is does it lives up to its reputation?

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Acidracines - Decent pâtisserie but disappointing for us

Another Pâtisserie that I am excited to try during our Japan trip last year, as it is very highly rated on Tabelog (3.88 as of the time of writing this post). We went there straight after our visit to Osaka Castle, since it is around the vicinity.

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%Arabica Kyoto Arashiyama - Great coffee and located at a scenic area!

%Arabica needs no introduction, they are probably one of the most popular cafes in Kyoto.

Located at an extremely scenic part of Arashiyama, overlooking Katsura River and Togetsukyo Bridge, where you can enjoy your coffee and take in the scenery.

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Boulangerie Takagi - Decent bakery located very near Higobashi Station

Another highly rated bakery in Osaka and just one street away from our hotel and Higobashi Station, that makes it very convenient for us to grab breakfast that is not combini food.

Kiji (Main Store) - Authentic hole in a wall Okonomiyaki restaurant in Osaka

A popular and authentic hole in a wall Okonomiyaki restaurant in Osaka, you can even hear and feel the train sound and rumble, plus the smokiness and tight/narrow seating, the vibe is totally there.

PAINDUCE - Huge array of breads made from local flour and seasonal produce

A highly rated bakery around the corner of BOTANI:CURRY, which we are having for lunch later that day. Since PAINDUCE is along the way, how could we pass up a chance to try it, and also just in time for breakfast!

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BOTANI:CURRY - Beautiful and colourful plate of curry

When I was researching for food places to try in Osaka, I saw this super beautiful and colourful plate of curry, and in go this for one of our must-try list for Osaka.

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Ramen Hayato - Best ramen I ate in my life!

One of the most anticipated ramen restaurant for my entire Japan trip, highly rated by many and also received Michelin Bib Gourmand.

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Turban Curry - No frills curry in Kanazawa

A curry restaurant nearby most of the Kanazawa attractions (Kenrokuen, Kanazawa Castle, 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art), and also located on the main street of the city where you can easily catch buses.

Le Musée de H (Kanazawa) - Best ever Pâtisserie!

As per this post’s headline, it’s no clickbait or exaggeration.

It is really the best ever Pâtisserie we ever experienced at that moment of our life (and still is as of April 2020).

Yamasan Sushi - Fresh and nicely presented Kaisendon at affordable price!

One of the popular restaurants for Kaisendon in Kanazawa’s Omicho Market, either for its attractive pricing or photos of the nice presentation you can find online easily.

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Maruaki - Our first ever A5 Wagyu Beef experience!

A popular Hida Beef Yakiniku restaurant in Takayama, and quite affordable for wagyu and even so for the A5 grade too!

This is one of the splurge meals of our trip, and we regretted that we didn’t splurge more.

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Weng Kiang Kee Porridge - One of the best porridge in hawker scene

One of the porridge place that I wanted to try for a few months already, as Dr Leslie gave such a high rating for it. We were around the area since we had brunch at Keong Saik Bakery, so we decided to drop by and have a go at it!

Keong Saik Bakery - One of the bakery in town that serves burnt cheesecake

Wife is craving to try one of the recent hipster food which is the burnt/basque cheesecake, so we went down to Keong Saik Bakery which is located in Chinatown for brunch.

Menya Taiga - Great unique twist of Miso broth but also another twist in the ramen

One of the popular and highly rated (based on Tabelog) ramen restaurants in Kanazawa, plus it is located near Kanazawa Station, and also opens late! This could fit into any decent foodie’s schedule, probably even a traveller who is not a foodie.

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Irori - Local produced wild vegetables cuisine in a traditional Gassho Zukuri

A homely and traditional restaurant serving local cuisine using wild vegetables and fish, and the main charm is you are dining in a traditional Gassho Zukuri!

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Nodoguromeshi Hompo Itaru - Superb Nodoguro Meshi in 3 Ways!

Nodoguro (Akamutsu) also known as Blackthroat Seaperch aka Rosy Seabass in English, some even term it as the “King of White Fish”. They can only be caught along the coast of the Japan Sea. Guess what, Kanazawa is along the coast of that sea, and that means super fresh Nodoguro fish right in Kanazawa.

Sabo Issho - Great Japanese Teahouse Experience in Kanazawa

Initially, we are quite afraid we might not have time to try this teahouse experience as we only reach Kanazawa in the early afternoon, and still need to check in at the hotel first due to 2 checked size luggage with us.

Upon all is done and we managed to catch the bus to the Higashi Chaya around 3pm, and we went to the teahouse around 4pm after some minor exploring in the area.

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