Eat & Drink
What you really want on a trip is the local food. We thoroughly cover the restaurants and food streets locals love, all visited in person! A collection of recommended spots well worth the trip.
Umeda Shibachika: Osaka food hall 1 min from Hankyu Station. Trending Japanese, Western, Chinese, and Korean restaurants loved by locals.
Nakasu 1923 is a highball bar in Fukuoka's Nakasu district, serving expertly crafted highballs with premium Japanese whiskies like Yamazaki and Hibiki. Just 2 min from Nakasu-Kawabata Station.
Sake Ichiban is a traditional izakaya in Fukuoka's Nakasu, loved by locals for over 60 years. Enjoy Hakata specialties and local sake in a warm atmosphere.
A Showa retro kissaten near Fukuoka's Akasaka Station. Matsushita Kinenkan serves nel drip coffee amid ivy-covered walls and vintage charm.
ICHIRAN's flagship store in Fukuoka's Nakasu is open 24 hours. Enjoy their legendary tonkotsu ramen at the "Flavor Concentration Counter," customized to your taste.
Keika Ramen pioneered Kyushu tonkotsu in Tokyo since 1968. Visit the original honten in Kumamoto for authentic ma-yu garlic oil ramen.
Mimura is a horse meat izakaya in Kumamoto's Ginza-dori. Enjoy authentic basashi and yakiniku at affordable prices, backed by a major restaurant chain.
Narabiya is a cozy izakaya just 2 minutes from Beppu Station. Known for its incredibly fluffy Toriten and affordable drink sets, this counter-style bar is perfect for solo travelers.
Discover 14 recommended restaurants for dinner in Takachiho. This guide covers izakaya, Takachiho beef yakiniku and steak, and late-night dining options, organized by category with hours, holidays, and phone numbers.
Explore the best places to eat and drink at night in Miyazaki City. This guide covers Nishitachi, local specialties, and recommended restaurants and bars for an enjoyable evening.