Hoto is a traditional Japanese dish from the Yamanashi Prefecture, known for its comforting and hearty nature. It features wide, flat udon-like noodles cooked in a rich, savory miso-based broth. The dish typically includes a variety of seasonal vegetables such as pumpkin, mushrooms, and carrots, along with sometimes meat or tofu.
Hoto is particularly popular during the colder months, as its warm and satisfying nature makes it an ideal choice for chilly weather. The broth is often simmered to develop deep flavors, and the vegetables and noodles absorb the rich taste, making it a nourishing and fulfilling meal.
Ramen Dai in Tokyo
Select your preferred size (normal, more, extra, or extra-extra) of toppings (bean sprout and garlic). The picture shown is 'extra,' and that's already a substantial amount.
Kitakata Ramen Raimu in Fukushima, Tohoku.
Opting for the Char Siu noodles set, which includes pot stickers and fried rice, is the ideal choice.
The Chinese soba noodles had a pleasing texture, and the Char Siu was wonderfully tender.
Traditional Japanese cuisine and sushi are essential culinary experiences when visiting Japan.
One of the best rice bowl restaurants we discovered during our recent visit to Tokyo, Japan in 2023 was known for its delicious oden (おでん, 御田) and sukiyaki beef brisket rice bowl.
It's a good idea to visit the Akihabara UDX building in Akihabara, Tokyo, for a wide variety of Japanese cuisines from sushi, okonomiyaki, ramen, etc
One of the best okonomiyaki, Japanese pancake, restaurants we found in Tokyo located in Akihabara UDX building in Akihabara, Tokyo
Shinjuku Saboten (Sendai)
とんかつ新宿さぼてん (イオン仙台中山)
The Yonezawa beef meatloaf was tender and perfectly cooked.
Kokekokko, located near Kyoto station, specializes in yakitori, chargrilled chicken. The restaurant offers a pleasant view of Kyoto Tower, and while the food is decent, it tends to be on the pricier side.
One of the best yakitori and oden restaurants located in West of Kyoto station.
Assorted chicken skewer platter
Special egg yolk chicken meatballs
Experience authentic local okonomiyaki, a Japanese pancake, at this restaurant. Consider making a reservation or arriving early to avoid long queues.
The food is fresh, delicious, and reasonably priced, with three restaurants conveniently located close to each other.
Uni don (sea urchin rice bowl)
Seafood don (seafood rice bowl)
Salmon don (salmon rice bowl)
Original, mayonnaise, green onion and mentai mayo
Craving burgers? Give the Japanese Mos Burger and Rice Burger a try! You will find this popular Japanese fast food restaurant in most of the Japanese cities.
Shave ice