Japan Food Guide: What to Eat in Japan & How to Find the Best Restaurants

Planning a trip to Japan and wondering what to eat—and how to find truly great food? In this Japan food guide podcast episode, we break down the must-try Japanese dishes and share practical tips for finding amazing places to eat across the country.

We cover iconic Japanese foods like ramen, sushi, okonomiyaki, tempura, yakitori, and more, explaining each dish. We also share our favorite restaurants and casual eateries, along with tips for spotting good local spots, avoiding tourist traps, and eating well!

You’ll learn:

• What to eat in Japan
• How to find good restaurants in Japan as a visitor
• How to tell if a place is worth the wait
• Our favorite places to eat in Tokyo, Kyoto, Okayama, and more!

 

Whether you’re visiting Japan for the first time or planning a return trip, this episode will help you build a food-focused itinerary and eat confidently throughout your travels.

🎧 Tune in for honest recommendations, actionable food tips, and everything you need to enjoy Japan’s incredible food scene.

 

What to Eat & Our Favorite Spots:

-Ramen: Ramen Station in Himeji (seafood ramen) & Kyushu Jangara Ramen Harajuku in Tokyo

-Soba noodles: Itsutsu in Kyoto

-Sushi/Sashimi: Tsukiji Itadori Bekkan in Tokyo

-Gyoza: Gyoza No Ohsho (chain, but we had it in Kyoto)

-Okonomiyaki: Kamon S Okonomiyaki in Okayama

-Tempura: Tempura Kakiage Yukimura in Tokyo

-Tonkatsu: Giants Stadium in Tokyo

-Japanese Curry: Curry & Cafe in Nara

-Tofu: Shigetsu in Kyoto

-Yakitori: Yakitori Kushidori Okayama Honmachi in Okayama & Golden Gai in Tokyo has great spots!

-Udon Noodles: Gion Yorozuya in Kyoto

-Takoyaki: Tsukiji Gindaco in Okayama

-Desserts: Momiji Manju (in Hiroshima prefecture), Daifuku, fluffy pancakes, Dango

-Tea: Matcha and many other teas (best matcha at Premium Matcha & Bar Kashoan Tea and Cocktails in Kyoto)

 

Konbini finds:

-Onigiri

-Egg salad sandos

-Fried chicken

-Coffee/Matcha in the early morning

 

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