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Restaurant Reviews by TabiEats
Wagyuote Bongo
Kyoto, Japan — Japanese Wagyu
A highly creative wagyu course meal in Gion that exceeded expectations with its innovative interpretations of beef across multiple courses. Each dish felt like a new experience, building throughout the meal with standout items like the oxtail soup and wagyu shabu shabu, culminating in an exceptional dessert and rare fresh yatsahashi.
Peter Stuben
Salzburg, Austria — Austrian
Peter Stuben is the world's oldest restaurant, established in 803 AD, offering a magical dining experience in a modern underground wine cellar setting. The five-course surprise menu features impeccably prepared dishes from fresh seafood to rich meat courses, all beautifully presented and paired thoughtfully. An unforgettable birthday celebration at a truly historic culinary institution.
Snoop
Kagoshima, Japan — Japanese Ramen
Snoop in Kagoshima specializes in unique tomato ramen made by blending salted tomatoes in olive oil, garlic, and black pepper into chicken stock. The reviewer loved the creative dish, praising the light yet rich tomato broth, perfectly textured noodles, and flavorful toppings like melted cheese and eggplant.
Kokuru
Osaka, Japan — Omakase, Kaiseki, Japanese Sushi
Kokuru delivers an outstanding 20-course omakase lunch in Osaka that transcends traditional sushi with kaiseki-inspired courses featuring premium Japanese ingredients from specific prefectures. The experience captivates not just through exceptional flavors and textures, but through the theatrical preparation and cultural immersion that makes diners feel connected to Japan's culinary heritage.
Kokuryu
Osaka, Japan — Japanese Omakase Sushi
Kokuryu is a stylish counter sushi restaurant in Namba that offers an exceptional omakase lunch experience featuring 20 dishes of seasonal Japanese ingredients for 16,500 yen. The reviewers highlight premium items like scallop nigiri with caviar and Kagoshima Wagyu, with the main appeal being the immersive live preparation at the counter. This is their second visit and they enthusiastically recommend it for anyone seeking a special omakase experience in Osaka.
Tean
Tokyo, Japan — Vegan Ramen / Japanese
Tean is a vegan ramen restaurant located inside Tokyo Station that exceeded expectations with creative, satisfying dishes. The reviewers tried the seasonal vegan tonkotsu ramen with cherry blossom colors and interactive flavor changes, plus a golden sesame tantan ramen with peanut sauce, vegan gyoza, and vegan gelato. Both reviewers were impressed that the vegan options tasted delicious and meaty without feeling heavy or oily.
Tamakia
Tokyo, Japan — Japanese
TabiEats visits Tamakia in Tokyo for a unique Japanese afternoon tea experience featuring tsukudani preserved seafood dishes paired with four carefully selected sencha green teas. The reviewer praises the expertly crafted course, comparing it favorably to Japan's answer to traditional afternoon tea, highlighting the exceptional flavor combinations and informative tea preparation guidance from their knowledgeable host Kosan.
Dogeyaki
Osaka, Japan — Japanese Wagyu Yakiniku
TabiEats returns to Dogeyaki in central Osaka to experience their completely revamped Welcome to Japan course featuring premium Tajima beef from Usuga Farm. The innovative menu showcases creative dishes like beef sushi, beef heart sashimi, and a standout beef fillet sandwich alongside traditional yakiniku selections, all executed with exceptional quality and tenderness.
KA
Tokyo, Japan — Japanese
KA is a hidden gem in Tokyo's Akasaka neighborhood offering creative Japanese cuisine centered around fermentation, aging, and fire techniques. The single-chef operation delivers an exceptional omakase experience with multiple courses featuring unique fermented ingredients, impeccably prepared proteins, and stunning homemade desserts. At $95, this intimate and refined dining experience is outstanding value for the quality and craftsmanship delivered.
337 AL
Tokyo, Japan — Japanese craft beer and regional snacks
This hidden gem beer bar in Ginza's back alleyway offers a unique experience featuring craft beers from all 47 Japanese prefectures alongside nostalgic canned snacks. The train-themed interior, run by an enthusiastic train-loving owner, creates an immersive atmosphere that celebrates Japanese train culture and regional beer diversity. The casual, welcoming vibe and friendly staff make it an unforgettable destination despite its upscale Ginza location.
Doainy Ten
Osaka, Japan — Japanese Yakiniku / Wagyu
Doainy Ten offers a refined and elegant Wagyu yakiniku experience in Osaka that goes beyond typical grilled meat offerings. The restaurant serves premium cuts including exclusive Tajima Usunaka Kobi beef, with counter seating allowing diners to watch the preparation. Every dish was exceptional, delivering tender, flavorful beef that made for one of the best Wagyu experiences in the city.
Train Night Market Sina Karin
Bangkok, Thailand — Thai street food
This extensive street food tour of Bangkok's Train Night Market Sina Karin showcases incredible variety and authentic local flavors. The reviewers sample nine different Thai street food items including chicken and beef meatballs, savory roti with cheese, fresh mangoes with various sauces, smoothies, jelly balls, mu ping pork skewers, stuffed peppers, betel leaf wraps, kanom krok coconut pancakes, and pandan tea. The market offers exceptional value with prices ranging from 10-50 baht, friendly vendors, and a true local experience away from the city center.
Tanyaki Osaka
Osaka, Japan — Japanese Wagyu / Fine Dining
Tanyaki Osaka on the 19th floor of Hotel Plaza Osaka offers an impressive 8-course Wagyu experience featuring premium Omi Wagyu, one of Japan's top three beef varieties. The chef skillfully prepares each course differently, from sukiyaki with truffles to a decadent wagyu beef sando topped with gold leaf. Spectacular city views and luxurious ingredients make this a memorable fine dining experience.
Rio Grande Grill
Tokyo, Japan — Brazilian Churrascaria
Rio Grande Grill is an exceptional all-you-can-eat Brazilian churrascaria located near Ebisu Station in Tokyo, offering premium meats including wagyu beef, fresh seafood, and unique cuts rarely found at other churrasco restaurants. At 5,900 yen for dinner, the experience includes an impressive salad bar featuring Brazilian specialties and high-quality Japanese vegetables, plus complimentary live samba shows on Wednesday evenings, making it outstanding value for money.
Tumay
Tokyo, Japan — Japanese Izakaya
Tumay is a uniquely themed izakaya in Tokyo's Ikebukuro district that mimics a Japanese bath house, serving all-you-can-drink alcohol from tap faucets and presenting food in bath house-style buckets. The food quality matches the creative presentation, with standout items including flavorful yakitori, crispy karaage, and rich homemade pudding, making it an entertaining and delicious destination for groups.
Orino Capo Lobata
Shinjuku, Japan — Japanese Robatayaki
Orino Capo Lobata is an exceptional robatayaki restaurant in Shinjuku offering meticulously grilled fresh seafood, premium vegetables, and high-quality meats cooked right before diners at the counter. The restaurant impresses with rare Japanese sake selections, expertly prepared dishes like Tokyo wagyu beef and seasonal rockfish, and outstanding value for the quality provided. The reviewers were so satisfied they consider it their favorite spot in Shinjuku and plan to return.
Kura Sushi
Tokyo, Japan — Sushi, Japanese
Kura Sushi is a conveyor belt style sushi restaurant in Tokyo's Nakano station offering exceptional value with plates starting at 150 yen per plate containing two pieces of sushi. The reviewers were impressed by the fresh fish, perfectly seasoned rice, and diverse menu options ranging from traditional nigiri to creative cooked items, all at under 1000 yen per person.
Wagyu Name Goku
Tokyo, Japan — Japanese Ramen
This is a unique 100% Wagyu beef ramen experience located in Shibuya, Tokyo, featuring an incredibly creamy and rich beef broth that took the chef 2 years to develop using only beef bones and water. Both the original and spicy versions showcase tender, beautifully marbled wagyu beef toppings with perfectly cooked noodles and a thoughtfully crafted house-made spice blend that enhances rather than overpowers the luxurious beef flavors. The reviewers were absolutely captivated, finishing every drop of the refined yet indulgent broth and declaring it one of the most luxurious ramen experiences they have had.
McDonald's Japan
Tokyo, Japan — Fast Food, Burgers
The reviewers tried McDonald's Japan's new limited edition Gootoi regional burgers featuring Hokkaido, Hakata, and Nagoya variations, along with two new drinks. While the Nagoya fried chicken wing burger and McPork burger impressed, the Hakata mentai butter burger disappointed with its flavor overload, and the new drinks were overly sweet.
Elgorithm
Tokyo, Japan — Bakery / Artisanal Bread
Elgorithm is a quaint bakery in Tokyo's Nakano neighborhood offering an impressive selection of artisanal breads with exceptional quality and unique flavor combinations. The reviewers tried ten varieties including standout items like a kazan croissant that rivals the best they've had, a complex yuzu bread with sancho pepper, and a perfectly balanced cinnamon roll with cream cheese. Every bread featured excellent craftsmanship with crusty exteriors and delightfully chewy or fluffy interiors.