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BENTO YA: Munich’s Cozy Japanese Izakaya That Delivers on Flavor and Value

7 Comments / November 8, 2025 / Chicken, Deep-Fry, Fish, Japanese Food, Mild and Soothing, Munich, Pork, Rice Bowl/Dish, Seafood, Spicy, Stir-fry/Sauté, Sushi, Sweet(-ish), Vegetables

Located in Munich’s city center, BENTO YA is a Japanese izakaya that feels like cozy back-alley spot in Tokyo. Warm lighting, wooden décor, and soft noren (暖簾) curtains with traditional Japanese drawings set a relaxed dining vibe. The real magic here is the incredible value – the unassuming bento boxes, almost legendary for their quality […]

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Japan Haus: Hidden Wagyu Heaven in Munich

31 Comments / September 13, 2025 / Beef, Deep-Fry, Japanese Food, Mild and Soothing, Munich, Noodles, Rice Bowl/Dish, Seafood, Soup, Stewed/Braised, Sweet(-ish), Tofu, Vegetables

Hidden on a quiet residential alley in Munich lies a tiny Japanese spot you can easily miss if you aren’t looking. With just a few square meters of space, this intimate spot only accommodates a handful of diners at a time. The menu isn’t long, but the food is of extraordinary quality. Our visit was

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Restaurant IROHA: Authentic Japanese Flavors and Washoku Seduction in Frankfurt

20 Comments / August 23, 2025 / Deep-Fry, Fish, Japanese Food, Mild and Soothing, Offal, Pork, Rice Bowl/Dish, Roasted/Grilled, Seafood, Soup, Sushi, Sweet(-ish)

After a week of drizzly skies, Frankfurt is heating up again—and so is our craving for Japanese cuisine. Maybe you’re feeling the same way? When the weather shifts, nothing beats the fresh, delicate flavors of Japan: sunshine outside, sushi on the mind. Today’s restaurant, IROHA, sits conveniently at Willy-Brandt-Platz. On days when I want to

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Takahumi: A Japanese Sushi Oasis Beneath the City Streets

Leave a Comment / March 22, 2025 / Beef, Deep-Fry, Fish, Frankfurt, Japanese Food, Mild and Soothing, Noodles, Rice Bowl/Dish, Roasted/Grilled, Seafood, Soup, Spicy, Sushi, Sweet(-ish)

Hidden in plain sight, located within the Hauptwache subway station, lies this exceptional Japanese restaurant—Takahumi. This intimate spot might be easy to miss at first glance, but step inside, and you’re in for a nice surprise. Takahumi has a chic lounge-bar ambiance and an air of understated elegance, with dim lighting, and cozy seating for

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Authentic Japanese Dining at Mikuni: A Must-Visit for Sushi Lovers

2 Comments / February 8, 2025 / Deep-Fry, Fish, Japanese Food, Mild and Soothing, Noodles, Rice Bowl/Dish, Seafood, Soup, Sushi, Sweet(-ish), Vegetables

Today we’d like to introduce a Japanese restaurant that’s teeming with authentic vibe and flavors. As you step inside, you’ll immediately notice something very Japanese – the designated “no phone” area, a nod to the Japanese respect for quiet and focus in shared spaces, much like their policies on subways or in hospitals. Here, the

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Kushiya Ichikawa: A Japanese Izakaya Experience You Can’t Miss!

Leave a Comment / November 23, 2024 / Barbecue, Beef, Chicken, Deep-Fry, Dessert, Fish, Frankfurt, Japanese Food, Mild and Soothing, Offal, Pork, Rice Bowl/Dish, Roasted/Grilled, Spicy, Stewed/Braised, Stir-fry/Sauté, Sushi, Sweet(-ish), Tofu, Vegetables

Today, we’re really excited to take you to one of the most authentic Japanese restaurants in Frankfurt, highly recommended by a trusted friend. This place has received so much praise that we were told – if you’re running a food blog focusing on authentic Asian cuisine and you don’t include this place, well, let’s just

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Authentic Dining at Iwase: Exploring Classic Japanese Fare

Leave a Comment / February 24, 2024 / Chicken, Deep-Fry, Fish, Frankfurt, Japanese Food, Mild and Soothing, Rice Bowl/Dish, Roasted/Grilled, Seafood, Sushi, Tofu, Vegetables

Gathering to bid farewell to a friend who was leaving for a 3-week trip, we found ourselves at Iwase, a cozy Japanese restaurant. Some may hesitate to eat Japanese food in the winter, because of its well-known cold dishes like sushi and sashimi. But such reservations seem to have vanished at Iwase. Despite the freezing

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The Beloved Donburi – An Invite to the Deep Flavor Secrets of Japan

2 Comments / January 14, 2024 / Beef, Chicken, Deep-Fry, Frankfurt, Japanese Food, Mild and Soothing, Pork, Rice Bowl/Dish, Roasted/Grilled, Seafood, Tofu

“No rice, no life!” – a popular saying in Japan that shows its deep-rooted sentiment for rice in its culinary culture. Sushi is probably the first thing that comes to mind. But Donburi (also known as “Don”), where rice plays a crucial role, is no less a beloved dish and placed at the heart of

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