Genki Ippai!! - Legendary Fukuoka creamiest, richest, and heaviest Tonkotsu ramen broth!

The legendary blue bucket ramen restaurant, the OG ramen nazi with comprehensive rules when dining in, and lastly what most of you might know this restaurant for; having the creamiest, richest, and heaviest tonkotsu ramen broth ever.

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Hakata Issou - Passable but overhyped tonkotsu ramen

One of the most raved ramen restaurants in Hakata, and probably the most popular around Hakata Station area. Furthermore, tonkotsu ramen originates from Hakata, so we are very excited to try it from the originating city!

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B-Speak - The Roll Cake to try in Yufuin!

A popular roll cake speciality shop in Yufuin, where their roll cake sells out regularly by afternoon or even earlier.

So…does the taste lives up to its hype?

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Milch - Rich and creamy German cheesecake and pudding!

Milch is located in a small quaint town of Yufuin is famous for the German cheesecake and pudding, and they do have a few accolades under their belt too!

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Kunimatsu - Japanese fusion of Dandan Noodles

A popular Dandan Noodles restaurant in Hiroshima where you can choose the level of spiciness for your dandan noodles, from level 0 to 4, and also other types/combinations.

Shoraian - Tofu Kaiseki restaurant with a scenic view of Arashiyama

Tofu is one of Kyoto’s specialities, and when I heard there is a traditional Kaiseki restaurant famous for Tofu cuisine, that definitely piqued our interest.

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Yagenbori Hassho - The most famous okonomiyaki restaurant in Hiroshima!

Hassho probably is the most famous okonomiyaki restaurant in Hiroshima, having snaking long queues after nightfall even on a weeknight. Of course, they are serving up Hiroshima style okonomiyaki.

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Iwamura Momijiya - Traditional Momiji Manju in Miyajima

From my research, they are one of the oldest shop, founded in the late Meiji era that sells momiji manju (bun shaped in a maple leaf), one of the icons of Miyajima.

Takoyaki Yamachan - Crispy on the outside and very melty on the inside

Takoyaki, a must-try street food when you’re in Osaka and Takoyaki Yamachan is one of the famous stalls for it!

Kakiya - Great Oyster speciality restaurant in Miyajima!

Oysters are a must-try if you are in Hiroshima, and especially so in winter season as it is the peak season for oysters over there.

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Anagomeshi Ueno - Famous restaurant for Conger Eel in Miyajimaguchi!

Probably the most famous and traditional restaurant for Anagomeshi in Miyajima area, almost everyone will recommend this restaurant to try if you are in Miyajima. Plus with their prime location, which definitely adds to their advantage.

Ramen style Junk Story - Shio no Kirameki

After several bowls of pork and/or shoyu based ramen halfway through my 2019 Japan trip, time to try one with a different type of broth.

Enter Ramen style Junk Story, which they are famous for their shio and chicken based ramen called Shio no Kirameki.

Menya Joroku - Osaka famous Takaida style Tamari Shoyu ramen

One of the more popular Osaka ramen restaurants especially around Namba district, famed for their Takaida Style Tamari Shyou ramen which is the Chuka Soba -Takaida Style-.

Bokkee Ramen - Old school ramen restaurant feel in Okayama

We had a long day trip to Okayama (visited Korakuen, Okayama Castle, and Kojima Jeans Street), so we want somewhere relatively near to the JR station for a quick dinner and then it’s back to Osaka via the Shinkansen.

%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.

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