On our third visit to Kyoto, we are slowing down. Our first two visits were a race to see as many...
Arashimaya: Bamboo, Blooms & A Riverside Dream
They say the third time's a charm. Our third visit to Kyoto was definitely slow and magical. Being...
Fushimi Inari: Hundred Torii and Shrines
This is probably the only shrine we visited in Kyoto, even during our month-long stay in Japan....
Sen No Kaze: Ramen of a Thousand Winds
They say this is probably one of the best ramen in Kyoto. From Arashimaya and Fushimi Inari, we...
Honoka: Osaka Udon Heritage
Tucked in the middle of what used to be an industrial zone in Osaka, this small udon restaurant...
Wagyu Idaten: Best In Class Bento Beef
A hidden gem silently sitting on the 2nd floor of a random building around the Shinsaibashi area,...
Ichiran: A Japan Trip Staple
One of Japan’s finest tonkotsu Ramen restaurants, and a staple with every Japan trip
Hanamaruken: Osaka’s Happy Ramen
They boast of their slow-roasted, cooked-to-perfection, melt-in-your-mouth pork belly that goes so well with their flavorful ramen
Rikamaru: Unlimited Yakiniku
In here, it’s raining beef tongue. Don’t freak out, they’re really, really good.
A Few Days In Osaka
In our 22-day trip to Japan, we spent 4 days in Namba, Osaka – for food + some side trips!
Motomura: Best Gyukatsu in Osaka
This is probably one of the most affordable melt-in-your-mouth steaks in the Namba area.