Category: Chubu

Niigata, Ishikawa, Toyama, Gifu, Nagano, Yamanashi, Shizuoka, Aichi, Fukui

  • Kokufukueki – Mom and Pop Shop Loved By Locals Located Near Echizen Daibutsu!

    Kofukueki – 幸福駅 *Cash Only* 2 Chome-119 Katasecho, Katsuyama, Fukui 911-0811, Japan 9 minute walk from Echizen Daibutsu  Hours (as of 2026/07): Tue-Sat 11:30am – 2pm  Order system: Menu Now, this is a bit of a funny/confusing one, so instead of looking up the name of the restaurant, look up the address instead. This will give…

  • Maimon Sushi – Famous and Excellent Quality  Conveyor Belt Sushi Spot With Origins in Kanazawa!

    Maimon Sush – 金沢まいもん寿司 *Cash or Card* Check the specific shops page on google maps Hours (as of 2026/07): May vary from shop to shop Order system: Tablet Kanazawa Maimon sushi (pronounced as zushi in Japanese) is the ever famous conveyor belt sushi chain that has its origins in Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture.  They have since…

  • Grill Otsuka – Legendary Restaurant Serving Hanton Rice In Kanazawa!

    Grill Otsuka – グリル オーツカ *Cash Only* 2 Chome-9-15 Katamachi, Kanazawa, Ishikawa 920-0981, Japan 28 minute walk from Kanazawa Station Hours (as of 2026/06): 11am – 2:45pm, 5-7:50pm Everyday except Wednesday  Order system: Menu When you think of Kanazawa you think of a few things and they are probably their big garden (kenrokuen), Kanazawa Castle,…

  • Yabaton – Famous Chain That Created Miso Katsu!

    Yabaton- 矢場とん *Cash or Card* Japan, 〒104-0061 Tokyo, Chuo City, Ginza, 2 Chome−11−2 銀座大作ビル 11 minute walk from Ginza Station Hours (as of 2026/06): 11am-10pm Tuesday – Sunday Order system: Menu Yabaton, having its origins in Nagoya, and whose founder Yoshio Suzuki created miso katsu is a very popular chain that has now made its…

  • Shoan – Famous Soba and Udon Chain With Amazing Shrimp Tempura in Shizuoka!

    Shoan – 鐘庵 *Cash or Card* Check the specific shops page on google maps Hours (as of 2026/05): May vary from shop to shop Order system: Menu Shoan is a popular local soba/udon chain with 50 locations stretching across Shizuoka and Nagoya Prefecture. I personally didn’t have any recollection of them having udon, nor did…

  • Sawayaka – Famous Chain In Shizuoka Serving Delicious Hamburger Steaks!

    Sawayaka – さわやかハンバーグ *Cash or Card* Check the specific shops page on google maps Hours (as of 2026/05): May vary from shop to shop Order system: Menu When you think of or talk about food in Shizuoka Prefecture, Sawayaka is always almost going to be the first thing that comes up. It is almost like…

  • 魚市場食堂 – Fresh Tuna From Fish Market That’s Served Until You Say Stop! In Shizuoka!

    魚市場食堂 *Cash or Card* Japan, 〒424-0823 Shizuoka, Shimizu Ward, Shimazakicho, 149 清水魚市場 河岸の市 まぐろ館 2階 11 minute walk from Shimizu Station Hours (as of 2026/05): Mon, Tue, Thur, Fri 10:30am-2pm, Sat, Sun 10:30am – 3pm Order system: Menu Now this place is actually insane. Though it is also completely off of the beat and track,…

  • Yamasan Sushi Honten- The Best Kaisen-Don In Kanazawa!

    Must know Info: Yamasan Sushi Honten – 山さん寿司 本店 *Cash or Card* 68 Shimoomicho, Kanazawa, Ishikawa 920-0904, Japan 15 minute walk from Kanazawa station  Hours (as of 2026/02): 9am – 4pm everyday  Order system: Menu Yamasan is located in a great location just a short walk from Kanazawa station, and in the middle of one…

  • Ramen Hikari – Delicious Jiro-Kei Ramen Shop Run By Just One Person in Kanazawa!

    Must know Info: Ramen Hikari らーめん ひかり *Cash Only* 3 Chome-10-1 Izuminodemachi, Kanazawa, Ishikawa 921-8116, Japan 23 minute bus from Kanazawa station including walking  Hours (as of 2026/02): Everyday 11am-2pm, 5-9pm Order system: Ticket Machine Located in a residential area relatively close to Kanazawa station is Ramen Hikari.  They serve Jiro-Kei ramen which is a popular ramen…

  • 無限ハンバーグ 力 – Juicy All You Can Eat Hamburgers In Kanazawa!

    *Note* As of April 11, 2026, this restaurant appears to have permanently closed. The post remains up as a record of what made it special. Must know Info: 無限ハンバーグ 力 *Cash or Card* 7 Chome-283-701 Kubo, Kanazawa, Ishikawa 921-8151, Japan 25 minute bus ride from Kanazawa Station or a 30 minute walk from Nonoichi-Kōdaimae Station…