Every time you go to a Japanese city, the first thing you care about is not the local attractions, not the various stores, but you must try the most representative local Japanese Food and Restaurants first! The tempting Ramen in the soup, the seafood that explodes the taste buds, the delicious and exquisite sushi.
The following popular Restaurant Japonais are recommended by my conscience. They usually require reservations or queues, but you must not miss them.
The Restaurant Japonais You Should Try
Unagi Obana
Bringing friends to the restaurant where I had to wait in line was very stressful because I was afraid of being scolded.
The Famous Food Here: Unadon
Ichiran
Although it is a shop that everyone is flocking to, yet it is still worth a visit.
Tips: Novel automatic ordering system, you can’t see the waiter and buddy in the whole process.
Their Famous Food: Ramen
Sushidai
After watching the god of sushi, you must not miss the largest fish distribution center in Tokyo – Tsukiji Market, and the super popular Tsukiji market Sushidai, you must get up early to queue up, and the business hours from 5:00 to 16:00. The delicious taste will surprise you.
Their Famous Food: Tamagoyaki
Ginza Ibuki
Kaiseki cuisine is definitely the most traditional and most expressive food in this country! Many people are asking where to eat the most cost-effective kaiseki food in Japan. I think it is best to experience kaiseki food at a Michelin restaurant if you don’t have a lot of money (must make a reservation at least 1 month in advance!!), if you want For a cost-effective experience, then Ginza Dou Tora Kaiseki may be an option!
The famous food there: Kaiseki Cuisine
Ginza Hinaiya
Tips: The restaurant is named after the famous Hinai chicken. It is an izakaya in the evening. There are three menus for lunch: 980 yen for the ultimate family, 1,200 yen for the ultimate family, and 980 yen for the family.
This family-friendly meal is made with natural salt, massaged chicken, and grilled on charcoal. Bouncy meat and smooth egg sauce are perfectly matched, the selection of ingredients is excellent, and the cooking is delicious.
Their Famous Food: Donburi
Tsurutontan
Oversized bowls of Udon Noodles, with open kitchen and exquisite decoration and reasonable prices and great taste, the menu will change according to the season, such as iced udon in summer. There are branches in Tokyo and Haneda Airport, both in Roppongi and Shinjuku are open all night.
Their Famous Food: Udon Noodles
Sukiya
You can eat the best beef bowls in the world at low prices. No matter what kind of beef bowl you eat, you will be amazed at the breadth and depth of Japanese cuisine. The Okra Beef Don is especially recommended, the taste is unforgettable for a lifetime
Their Famous Food: Okra Beef Don
Genpin Houzenji-Sohonten
When it comes to puffer fish, everyone seems to think that it has something to do with “dangerous”; But in Japan, the people will only think of “delicious”.
Their Famous Food: Fugu
Kani Doraku Dotombori
Anyone who has been to Dotonbori Food Street in Osaka will be impressed by the huge crab on the signboard of the Kandorak main store. There are many people taking pictures here, and it has become a representative symbol of tourists visiting Dotonbori.
Dinner here is a little expensive, about 6,000-8,000 yen per person, while the lunch menu is about 3,000-4,000 yen per person. In one set, you can eat crabs in different ways, such as raw crab meat, boiled crab meat, crab meat baked rice, sizzling crab and so on. In addition, the grilled crab legs sold in front of the store are also very delicious.
Their Famous Food: Crabmeat Baked Rice
kushikatu
Kushikatsu, the representative food of Osaka! Its special sauce that has not changed since 1929 and it still holds the hearts of Osaka people. This is a must-visit place for Japanese and foreign tourists when they visit Osaka.
Featured Food: Kushikatsu
Wakasaya
Wakasa’s branches are located in affordable seafood restaurants all over Japan, and are famous for their cheap, high-quality seafood and sashimi ingredients. The outside of the shop is covered with photos of all kinds of paella served in the shop
The seafood can be chosen by yourself, such as sea urchin, sweet shrimp, salmon, and the price is adjusted according to the type of seafood. If you want to eat cheaper, you can choose cheaper seafood, but the taste is very good.
Featured Food: Shrimp
Honke Otako Dotonbori Honten
In the minds of Japanese people, the impression that “Osaka equals takoyaki” has long been ingrained, so tasting the most authentic takoyaki in Osaka is the key to experience the most authentic Osaka city food.
Their Famous Food: Takoyaki
Jiyuken
The most special thing about this curry is that it has been mixed into the rice, and with a raw egg added on it.
Their Famous Food: Curry Rice
Tofu Chaya Sagatofu Sanchu
This restaurant specializes in soba noodles, and the prices are very cheap. The average consumption of other soba restaurants in Arashiyama Scenic Spot is more than 1,000 yen, but it is very rare for Sanzhong to provide soba noodles for 450 yen.
Their Famous Food: soba noodles
Mikawa Zezankyo
It has a history of more than 30 years. When we came to visit, it was Saotome Tetsuya himself who served us. The old man was very serious at work.
The famous food here: Tempura
Godaime Nodaiwa
Kenjiro Kanemoto, known as the god of eel in Japan, his family restaurant, Noda Rock, five generations, is a must-see restaurant in Tokyo.
The famous food here: Unadon
Katsuzen
It is the only one Michelin-starred tonkatsu restaurant in Tokyo, which is amazing. The location is on the top floor of a shopping mall on the west side of Ginza Main Street. The store is very quiet
The famous food here: Tonkatsu
Bills
They all recommend meringues! However, I personally feel that our meringue cake has a little water-to-powder ratio and is a bit thin… On the contrary, the salad bowl is delicious!
The famous food here: Coffee Lambre
Conclusion
When you go to Japan, eating is a very important thing. From Michelin restaurants to street stalls, you can eat unforgettable delicacies.
The above are the super popular Japanese Restaurants I recommend to you. They are delicious and not expensive. Go through this article again and pick up what you like.