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Flavors of the week. Matcha white chocolate 👍👍👍👍👍 Salted caramel 👍👍👍👍 Whiskey toasted coconut 👍👍👍👍
Flavor of the summer. Kobo ice cream. PASSIONFRUIT
award-winning flat udon. lines form early, noodles can sell out, get a number first thing in the day.
puff pastry and french-style baked goods. solid dessert stop, two osaka locations.
best meal of the trip. charcoal-grilled hamburger steaks cooked in stages. reservations open 7 days ahead at 9am, book or expect a long line.
unagi and egg bowl in umeda. portions are big, order half rice.
takoyaki with a whole octopus inside. tasty but plenty of other stalls nearby worth trying too.
deep-fried stuffed sandwiches. the creme brulée filling is the standout. expect a line.
custom 3D latte art. they made pong come to life in foam. fun novelty stop.
japanese-inspired pizza with fermented dough. the umami one tasted distinctly 'japan'. reservations open way in advance.
wagyu roast beef volcano bowl. went back just for the broth.
11/10. long lines but absolutely worth the hype. multiple locations, sells out early.
tempura rice bowls. long lines, only the hostess speaks english, but the food's good.
popular bakery in kita-aoyama. long line, visually striking breads and pastries.
tamagoyaki on a stick at tsukiji. popular morning stop, expect a line. simple and satisfying.
famous mochi shop in nara (day trip from kyoto). live mochi pounding is the show, time it right.
conveyor belt sushi in dotonbori. casual, reliable, good value. easy walk-in while exploring.
traditional sweets shop, famous for warabi mochi. big midday lines, quieter near closing.
gyoza by a michelin-starred french chef. papa gyoza and celery gyoza were the highlights.
best sashimi of the trip. cash only. arrive before opening or just after lunch rush.
creme brulée cheesecake and creme brulée espresso. VERY sweet, expect a line.
very popular beef rice bowl stand at tsukiji market. arrive early.
duck ramen specialty shop with an emoji-only menu. line is real, worth it.
hojicha-focused brand in uji. distinct roasted tea flavor, different from all the matcha-heavy spots nearby.
local-approved ramen near our shinjuku stay. solid non-touristy choice.
specialty tea shop in uji. the uji matcha soft serve is the move. pairs well with other uji tea stops.
shaved ice specialty shop in yoyogi. reservations open 7 days ahead at 9pm JST. order three portions, not two.
the famous fluffy cheesecake. not very sweet, popular souvenir-style dessert.
oldest teahouse in japan. matcha latte is the call. restaurant side may be closed.
deep-fried beef cutlet you grill yourself on a hot stone. melts in your mouth without being heavy. multiple locations.
famous for matcha tiramisu. reliable, high-quality matcha sweets across multiple cities.
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