Posts

Latest Post

JPN: Sekai No Yamachan (世界の山ちゃん)

Image
Do their signature chicken wings live up to the hype? Yet another popular delicacy in Nagoya that one should not miss is deep-fried  tebasaki (lit. chicken wings). Since its humble beginnings in 1980 with only 13 seats, Sekai No Yamachan is a name that stands out among locals and visitors alike, offering delectable chicken wings with bold flavours.

JPN: Hotel Park (ホテルパーク) [Dinner]

Image
Am I, or are you, as sweet as a sweetfish? After soaking myself in a hot bath, I donned my yukata , ready to enjoy the evening with kaiseki (Japanese multi-course meal) dinner that was a much a feast for the eyes as it was for the palate. It was an immersive journey through seasonal delights, truly a perfect end to a relaxing day in Gifu.

JPN: Hotel Park (ホテルパーク) [Breakfast]

Image
Hearty breakfast in a tranquil setting! In Gifu, I stayed at Hotel Park somewhere along Nagara River. Its breakfast was a delightful way to start the day, offering a traditional Japanese set meal that reflected both balance and seasonality. Served in a peaceful dining area, it was a quiet indulgence that allowed me to appreciate the thoughtfulness behind each dish.

JPN: Azuma Tei (東亭)

Image
A serendipitous find of homely food near the Great Buddha of Gifu! My first meal in Gifu Prefecture was at a quaint family-run restaurant for lunch. The warmth of the place, along with the kind gesture of the couple running the eatery, instantly made me feel at home. I didn't confirm with them, but my guess is that the restaurant is called Azuma Tei. Deciphering Japanese kanji characters can be very tricky since they often have multiple readings.

JPN: Yabaton (矢場とん)

Image
First time having 'miso katsu'! Nagoya is renowned for miso katsu , a regional specialty of pork cutlet doused in dark sauce featuring hatcho miso , which is made of 100% soybeans, salt and water. Since its founding in 1947, Yabaton has played a major role in popularising the delicacy, expanding its reach beyond Aichi Prefecture to cities like Tokyo and Osaka.

JPN: Hitsumabushi Bincho (ひつまぶし備長)

Image
What's your preferred way of enjoying 'hitsumabushi'? Happy Lunar New Year 2025! To wrap up the month, let's talk about hitsumabushi , a specialty of Nagoya featuring grilled unagi (Japanese freshwater eel) served over rice. While there are many restaurants in the city to enjoy the dish, I decided to join the queue at Hitsumabushi Bincho located along Kinshachi Yokocho near Nagoya Castle for lunch.

JPN: Smile Hotel Nagoya Shinkansenguchi (スマイルホテル名古屋新幹線口) [Breakfast]

Image
Free-flowing 'unagi' for breakfast! Nagoya is the largest producer of  unagi  (Japanese freshwater eel) in Japan. For two mornings at the cozy Smile Hotel Nagoya Shinkansenguchi (3*), my BFF and I enjoyed unlimited servings of unagi . When else could we enjoy such an indulgent experience without burning a hole in our pockets?

Popular Posts

SIN: Singapore Airlines SQ392 (Premium Economy)

TWN: EVA Air BR226 (Economy)

JPN: Hotel Park (ホテルパーク) [Dinner]