Cheapo Restaurants
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Oden Ishida-Ya
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Naruto Honten
For golden fried chicken so good they even ship it to Okinawa, Naruto Honten is the place to go. If chicken's not what you came for, try the […]
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Akashiyaki Wakasa
While Osaka's takoyaki might be more famous, Akashi City's akashiyaki are truly delicious. Lightly battered, dipped in dashi and eaten hot, […]
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Cho-hachi – Katamachi branch
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Cho-hachi
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Yoshihisa
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Gyohan
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Borabora Kobe
A dining and karaoke spot in Kobe.
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Komichi Cafe
Komichi is a small cafe serving shaved ice and traditional sweets on the Philosopher's Path in Kyoto.
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Monk
A small but smart restaurant serving set menus for 7,000 yen. You can choose from the 7-course chef's choice option or the tasting menu. With a […]
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Philosophy Cafe
A canal-side cafe on the Philosopher's path, they serve up freshly made pizzas and quiches alongside a great selection of tarts and cakes. They […]
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Kanoshojuan Kyoto Teahouse
A traditional Japanese cafe offering matcha, desserts and set meals.
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Snoopy Cha-ya
One of three Snoopy Cha-ya, this is a classy themed cafe and restaurant with souvenirs, street-snacks and meals too. The restaurant serves […]
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Tiger Gyoza Hall (Shijo Kawaramachi)
If you're craving crispy gyoza then this chain will fill you up in full Showa-style. Offering noodles and lunch sets along with their staple, […]
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Hale
A small, practically hidden restaurant offering traditional dishes with vegan and vegetarian options. There is plenty of tofu on the menu but […]
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Donguri (Teramachi)
As a busy Kyoto chain striving to become the number one option for Okonomiyaki in the ancient capital, Donguri is doing well. Serving the […]
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Gogyo Ramen
A small chain with spots in Nishi Azabu (Tokyo), Kyoto and Nagoya, Gogyo Ramen offer an unusual flavour to your noodles. Cooking the dish with […]
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Toma
If you're driving up to Karuizawa this is an excellent spot to stop for lunch, slightly outside the city so even on busy days you can park easily […]
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Ajikura
A cheap and tasty local spot for sashimi or temura "teishoku" dinner, with bonus cat! The signature "Ajikura Teishoku" dish (pictured below), of […]
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Umi Oyaji
A nice place to get some super fresh seafood on your plate and just a stones throw from the train station. Cheapo favourites includes the Oden […]
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Lima Coffee
Takamatsu is thin on the ground for decent espresso for early morning coffee shops and third wave style hipster haunts. Lima coffee certainly […]
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Mikazukishoten Cafe
Naoshima has few espresso options, this friendly coffee stand/micro cafe is perhaps my favourite Plus with its opening hours it's good for a […]
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Ichizu Tempura
A restaurant that specializes in tempura in the Katamachi neighborhood. The staff are friendly and the tempura lunch set is deliciously fresh. […]