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Dinner at SANZA — Always Delicious(燦坐)

Every visit to SANZA is a treat — this place never disappoints.This time, I came specifically for the dish shown in the ...
udon

Curry Udon at Tsurumaru in Takamatsu(手打ちうどん 鶴丸)

When you're in Kagawa — the home of Sanuki udon — eating udon is practically mandatory.During a business trip to Takamat...
sushi

Incredible Sushi at Nakamizo in Chuo-Rinkan(すし処 なかみぞ)

Tucked away in the quiet neighborhood of Chuo-Rinkan, Sushi-dokoro Nakamizo is a true hidden gem known to those in the k...
sashimi

Sashimi Platter at SANZA (燦坐)

At SANZA, I had a beautiful three-person sashimi platter — and every piece was outstanding.The owner personally selects ...
washoku

Anago (Sea Eel) at Nihonbashi Tamai (日本橋 玉ゐ)

This isn't unagi — it's anago, or sea eel.While anago is generally considered more affordable than freshwater eel (unagi...
unagi

Unagi at Tomoei (うなぎ亭 友栄)

Tomoei is one of the most famous unagi (eel) restaurants in the Hakone region — and for good reason.Whether it’s the shi...
washoku

Japanese-Style Acqua Pazza at SANZA(燦坐)

Acqua pazza is usually known as a light and simple Italian dish, but this version is something special — a Japanese twis...