gourmet

Confused by the Kanji menu? Don’t settle for the cheap stuff. Here is your cheat sheet to finding the fruity, cold, and premium Sake that will change your life.

You wake up at 6 AM, starving. But the cafes are shut. Don’t panic. Here is where locals actually eat breakfast (and it’s not just Starbucks).

Everyone wants to try “Kobe Beef.” But do you know what “A5” actually means? Here is your guide to meltingly soft meat and the best budget hacks.

Forget expensive restaurants. Your friend is taking you underground to the “Food Disneyland” of Tokyo, where the bento boxes look like jewelry and the samples are free.

Stop mixing wasabi in your soy sauce! Here is your friend’s guide to the two worlds of Japanese sushi: the fun “Kaiten” and the serious “Omakase.”

Stop queuing at Ichiran for a second. Let’s talk about the real world of Japanese ramen, from the “Four Kings” of broth to the scary ticket machine.