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JiJin 鸡锦, Shanghai
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2 pigs Japanese Price Range 3 $/¥/NT
柚’s Yuzu Japanese Kitchen, Taipei
What is 柚’s Yuzu is a Japanese restaurant that also offers sushi. Tucked away in a alley, Yuzu offers a dining experience that takes you away from the hustle and bustle of Taipei. I have to admit, it
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2 pigs Japanese Lounge
The Geisha, Shanghai
Where did the Thirsty Pig go? The Geisha is a Japanese themed restaurant with a dance club and bar lounge in a multilevel space. Situated in the heart of the French Concession of Shanghai 上海法租界, Geish
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3 pigs Japanese Price Range 3 $/¥/NT
樵 きこり Kikori Yakitori Bar, Taipei
On a recent trip to Taipei, I got a chance to visit 樵 きこり Kikori Yakitori Bar. Located in the Da An district of Taipei, Kikori sits on an unassuming little street, with a barely noticeable sign.
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Price Range $/¥/NT All You Can Eat Japanese
Itsuki Teppanyaki 五木铁板烧, Shanghai
Itsuki is an all you can eat Japanese Teppanyaki/BBQ restaurant. Located in the Donghu hotel, they have a pretty good deal for 150 RMB, which also includes all you can drink alcohol included. For beef
3 pigs Japanese Price Range $/¥/NT
Ra-men Bankara, Bangkok
Trust in Mr. B. . . that’s what I kept saying. After being lead through traffic on motorcycle taxis, we had finally arrived. Just minutes ago, I was sweating bullets from the fear while riding riding
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0 pigs All You Can Eat Japanese
Uminosachi, Shanghai
Based on an article in CNNGohttp://www.cnngo.com/shanghai/eat/shanghais-5-best-all-you-can-eat-teppanyaki-627739?page=0,1 about Japanese restaurants, I decided to try Uminosachi. Boy, did I regret it.
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3 pigs Chicken Japanese
Kota’s Kitchen, Shanghai
まいど Kota’s Kitchen Maido 徐汇区斜土路2905号近零陵路 2905号 Xietu Road, Xuhui, Shanghai, Chinahttp://maps.google.com/maps?client=safari&q=2905%E5%8F%B7+Xietu+Road,+Xuhui,+Shanghai,+China&oe=UTF-8&ie=UTF8&hl=en&hq=
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Price Range $/¥/NT Japanese Ramen
Nana’s Green Tea, Shanghai
Green Tea, with China origins, has been cultivated extensively by the Japanese. In fact, Japanese green tea is simply referred as Japanese tea. Green tea is used for desserts, cooking, and just tea. A
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1 pig Izakaya Japanese
Musha of Torrance
Izakaya 居酒屋 is a type of Japanese dining where drinking and little dishes are served. I guess you could associate drinking with any type of Japanese or non Japanese dining, too. Hence, Izakaya’s roots
1 pig Japanese Seoul
Youbae
Youbae is a Japanese Restaurant in Seoul. Though not exactly one of my top choices in restaurant selection while in Seoul. Personally, I had thought I would eat nothing but Korean food. But that prove
1 pig Japanese Price Range 2 $/¥/NT
A Lunch to be Forgotten at 伊藤家 Itoya, Shanghai Luwan
With some classmates, I recently had Japanese at Itoya located in the busy district of Luwan. This location is ideal, since there is a subway station located just beneath the shopping center, of Centr
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2 pigs Japanese Taipei
Sanuki Udon
新光三越的美食地下街已經吃膩了，走到信義華納威秀二樓的美食街吃讚歧烏龍麵。
2 pigs Japanese Price Range $/¥/NT
Oden Studio
以前太鼓判關東煮http://blog.sina.com.tw/odenstudio/index.php?pbgid=17849還只是一家開在小發財車上的小店，類似像是行動咖啡那樣，車子停在人行道上，旁邊是山坡，四周荒涼，隔壁只有一家海產店。第一次注意到這一家店是因為開車經過的時候，發現路旁這家富有濃濃日本居酒屋台的小發財車。吧台前只有三、四個座位。
2 pigs Curry Japanese
CoCo Curry House, Shanghai
Curry has origins from India, yet, is arguably perfected in Japan. House Foods Corporation has spread the Curry Gospel to the US with the Curry House. See my previous posthttp://www.thethirstypig.com/
1 pig Japanese Luwan District
Tanya Matabei, Shanghai
Japanese cuisine is not hard to find in Asia, specifically Taipei or Shanghai. I think it would be safe to say, since the 80′s – when Japan’s global reach was at its peak, culture, cuisine, and invest
1 pig All You Can Eat Japanese
Yet Another Japanese AYCE…日韩料理 at 吉兆日本料理
I had to make a one day trip to Suzhou for a short business trip. The manager that we were visiting took us out to lunch at a place called 吉兆日本料理, which loosely translated means Good Omen Japanese Cui
2 pigs All You Can Eat Barbeque
Eat till Full at Charcoal Yakiniku Japanese stone 石頭日式炭火燒肉, Taoyuan
“All You Can Eat” AYCE in Taiwan and China is translated as “Eat till Full” 吃到飽. Not as attractive sounding as the American English moniker – it seems a bit unappealing. Yet, these types of restaurant
2 pigs Japanese Price Range 2 $/¥/NT
Ramen Twist by Yatai at Breadbar, LA
The standout of the night was the foie gras ramen. In the light broth, you could taste the different complexities of flavor. Soup and broth need not to be thick and overly salty, yet, in my opinion, s
3 pigs Japanese Price Range $/¥/NT
Katsu Sandwiches at 浪漫館横浜 Romankan Yokohama, Breeze Center, Taipei
Romankan makes a type of sandwich that features a specific type of filling that is quite popular. This Japanese style sandwich is packed with a fried pork cutlet, or chicken one. That’s all you need,
1 pig Cafe Japanese
2 Bunnies Cafe in Banciao, Taipei
One afternoon I was looking for a cafe to do some quiet work and reading, and I was recommended 2 Bunnies Cafe. Its nice little cafe that serves Japanese style meals and cafe drinks.
2 pigs Japanese 微風廣場Breeze Center
Sushi at 紗舞縭壽司屋Shaburi, 微風廣場Breeze Center
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Katsuta, The Japanese Pork Chop Shop, Taipei 勝田日式豬排專門店
Katsuta is a small Japanese Curry House that only locals in the nearby neighborhood would know about. They specialize in pork cutlet with their special curry sauce.
3 pigs Japanese Best in Downtown Los Angeles
Daikokuya’s Ramen, Best in Downtown Los Angeles
The soup base at Daikokuya is quite good. But you can take it to another notch with a more kotteri – heavier soup base that has more flavor. The pork, standard in all ramen, is good and has the right
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2 pigs Japanese in the South Bay Los Angeles Japanese with Soba Noodles & Tempura
I-Naba, in the South Bay Los Angeles Japanese with Soba Noodles & Tempura
Our little group of four was able to take advantage of their full menu, including sushi, tempura, and soba. I remember that they offered some dry rub salt-like dip for flavoring for the tempura. Inter
Japanese 1 pig San Gabriel Valley
Tokyo Wako, Arcadia
Tokyo Wako has been the go-to place for my family for birthdays. We have been coming here for years. Tokyo Wako, which also has a location in Pasadena, is a Japanese Teppanyaki鉄板焼き restaurant.
Japanese San Gabriel Valley 0 pigs
Japon Bistro
Japon Bistro, yes – with an “O”, is located in the heart of Pasadena off of Colorado near Lake. Pasadena features a one of most diverse collection of Japanese restaurants around, and is up there with
San Gabriel Valley Japanese 1 pig
Strawberry Cones Japanese Pizza & Pasta, San Gabriel
One last Japanese entry. Ninjya pizza from Strawberry Cones Japanese Pizza & Pasta in San Gabriel.
Japanese $$ San Gabriel Valley
Curry House, Rowland Heights
This is the last in a series of Japanese restaurants. I started earlier this week with Yoshida Sushi, Shin Sen Gumi, Cafe Hiro, and now The Curry House.
Japanese Orange County $$
Cafe Hiro, Cypress
I’ve never been a big fan of risotto, let alone a take Japanese on risotto. But I must say, Cafe Hiro does it pretty good. Make sure you save room for their Pot de Crème au Chocolat.
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Asa Ramen, Gardena
Asa Ramen is a late night local favorite. The idea of having ramen, alcohol, and being open late is a great combination. There aren’t too many places like Asa Ramen.
Japanese South Bay $$
Shin Sen Gumi, Gardena
Since I have been thinking of Japanese food lately, I thought I would continue on this path. Shin Sen Gumi has a small chain of specialty Japanese restaurants all throughout the LA area. They have ram
Sushi $$$ Japanese
Yoshida Sushi, San Marino
I’ve heard about Yoshida for awhile now. I have been meaning to go, but never had a chance. Thought I rarely try new sushi restaurants due to my personal sushi policy.
Japanese Monterey Park San Gabriel Valley
The Open Door, Monterey Park
Seating is limited and the wait is rewarded with good service and an innovative menu. Happy hour is a very good deal but you’ll have to fight the crowd. Decorated well so that you forget you are in a
Japanese Food Truck Price Range $/¥/NT
Marked 5 and their Rice Burgers!
The latest craze in Los Angeles are the “taco trucks” that roam around serving delicious food. One such truck is called Marked5.
Japanese Musha
Japanese Tapas – Musha
Musha is one of the finest Japanese restaurants in Southern California. I have couple of friends that swear by it. This izakaya style restaurant features some of the best presentation around.
Japanese Sushi Los Angeles
Sushi Gen
Sushi Gen is my favorite Japanese Sushi Restaurant in Los Angeles and perhaps the world I’ve been going to Sushi Gen for over 15 years. My favorite Sushi Chef – Kaz is still there and going strong Now
Japanese Ramen Noodles
Santoka – Amazing Ramen
Santoka is located at three locations around L.A. and all are in the food courts of the Mitsuwa marketplaces in West L.A., Torrance and Costa Mesa. I think their Japanese website is spelled Santouka b
Japanese Ramen Ramenya
Garlic Ramen . . . OMFG – Ramenya
One night, I went with my friend to Ramenya. Ramenya is a Japanese Ramen house. It is a small dinky restaurant with great food. My type of place I haven’t been here in a couple of years, but I will al
Japanese Noodles Ramen
Ass Kicking Ramen! – Orochon
On the subject of Ramen . . . I thought I’d talk about a Orochon
Japanese Noodles Ramen
味の時計台 – ramen in Sapporo
The second ramen shop we visited in Sapporo was 味の時計台http://www.ajino-tokeidai.co.jp/. It is a chain restaurant where you can visit not only in Sapporo, also in Hokkaido, even in Haneda Airport in Tok
Japanese Noodles Ramen
味一番つばさ – ramen in Sapporo
In October 2004, my boyfriend at that time and I had our first oversea trip to Hokkaido. The first stop was the capital city of Hokkaido, Sapporo. not that beer, Sapporo, my friend
Japanese Taipei
DOZO Izakaya ‧ Dining Bar
DOZOhttp://www.dozo.com.tw/ is not an ordinary Japanese restaurant – mixed of izakaya dining bar, lounge bar with very creative Japanese cuisine. The price is not ordinarily cheap either…….that was wh
Japanese Ramen Torrance
Shinsen Gumi Ramen, Torrance
Located in a mini mall off of redondo, Shensen gumi serves some of the best ramen. Differing from the ramen houses in West LA, Shensen Gumi features a basic ramen with pork slices. They offer it with
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South Bay Sushi West LA
Sixes – Underrated Japanese Restaurants in Southern California
1. The Steak Househttp://www.steakhousekobe.com/ – Kobe beef steaks. Omigosh, just take a look at the pictures on their site. 2. Ikko Japanese Restauranthttp://www.yelp.com/biz/ikko-japanese-restauran
Japanese Ramen Little Tokyo
Omelet Ramen – Koraku
The Tenshin Ramen at Koraku Ramen in Little Tokyo is not the best dish, nor is the tastiest dish. . . it is just my favorite. I have a secret craving for eggs. . .any type of eggs. Anyways. . .This is
Japanese Taipei Japanese teishoku
定食 8 – Japanese teishoku
I hardly write things in English, other than work related stuff. Since my uncle\, Thirsty Pig, invited me to post some restaurants in Taiwan, I tried my best to write something here for the restaurant
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Japanese Taipei Taiwanese
鍋膳 "Guo Shan"
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Japanese San Fernando Valley Hole In the Wall
Poke Bowls Forever – Daichan
Daichan has one of the few things in this world I would eat everyday. Their poke bowls are hearty, yet healthy. With the combination of the salad components with the fish and rice make this meal compl
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Taipei Contributors Japanese
Yifan C. – Taipei
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