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Kaiten Zuishi is a cheap and easy way to gain an appreciation for Japanese sushi, if you haven't already done so. The advantage of kaiten zuishi restaurants are that they are popular enough so that there are many of them throughout Japan. They are far cheaper than traditional sushi bars (but, it is said the quality isn't as good). Overall, in a Kaiten Zuishi restaurant you get more bang for you buck meaning it's a lot easier to eat as much as you want here and not to feel like you're going away poor.
Many of the dishes offered at Kaiten Zuishi bars offer sushi for only 120 yen or so per dish. There are more expensive dishes of course, so be sure to learn how much it's going to cost you before you touch the dish. Once you pick it up, you can't put it back.
I really like maguro (tuna). It's the deep red one. I also like anago (Japanese fresh water eel basted in a secret Japanese sauce). Leave a Comment Theme: Japanese/SushiPrice: US$31-40 » Currency ConverterComparison: about averageDirections: throughout Japan
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 Ramen (soy flavor) & Teriyaki
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It's also important to be aware of how many (if not most) Japanese consume their ramen at high speed in a slurping 'race' of sorts. This vacuum cleaner approach can be a bit of a social shock for foreigners who aren't use to the sounds of adults slurping down their food and trying to do it all in record times for a world record (or something).
Of coarse, there's the adage: When in Rome do as the Romans do. But, I personally don't recommend copying the Japanese in this respect. There is a particular correlation between Japanese who develop stomach cancer and other cancers (such as that of the esophagus) and a high level of ramen consumption. The primary factor for such cancer has most to do with downing the ramen while it is too hot. The ramen burns both the esophagus and the inner linings of the stomach causing the development of scar tissue formation which eventually leads to cancer. Ramen also has the double whammy of being salty and this also contributes to high levels of stomach cancer in Japan (particularly Niigata, Akita, and Aomori (where people tend to consume more sodium on average than the rest of Japan)).
Ramen is relatively cheap when compared to other types of Japanese cuisine.
I really prefer the ramen with soy sauce broth (shouyu) chashumen (tender grilled pork). Leave a Comment Theme: Japanese/SushiPrice: less than US$10 » Currency ConverterComparison: less expensive than average
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If you don't speak Japanese, you can just point at what you want. Leave a Comment Theme: Other
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Nakau is another good chain of the get in, eat cheaply, and get out variety.
The good old beef bowls are in existence, but so are dishes like udon, pork cutlet on rice and curry rice.
Good stuff, and cheap.
They have branches all over Japan. Leave a Comment
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 Yoshinoya by salisbury3933
It's a cheap, get in, get out type place, but the quality of the food is still very good.
You can find this chain all over Japan.
Check out the menu here.
http://www.yoshinoya-dc.com/brand/menu.html Leave a Comment Theme: OtherPrice: less than US$10 » Currency ConverterComparison: less expensive than average
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Matsuya is a chain that offers cheap bowls of beef and rice. Great value for 350 yen. Very much a get in and get out type of place, but good cheap, hearty food.
You make your choice at the vending machine, and then hand the ticket to the staff who will bring you your order within a minute or two.
There are pictures on the vending machine, so it's easy to know what you've ordered if you don't speak Japanese.
In Tokyo Matsuya can be found in most neighbourhoods. Leave a Comment Theme: OtherPrice: less than US$10 » Currency ConverterComparison: less expensive than average
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A small, stylishly decorated Italian restaurant just across the street from the Dejima Wharf in Nagasaki, Japan. I stopped in out of curiosity and keep coming back night after night with more and more friends. I don't know where this guy learned to cook Italian, but it's all fresh, al dante, and perfectly proportioned for a great, relaxing three or four course dinner. The only restaurant in town with an all Japanese menu that I will allow the chef to just surprise me!
The gorgonzola ziti, mopped up with fresh hot Italian bread and extra virgin olive oil. Also a fantastic veal parmesan. Leave a Comment Theme: ItalianPrice: US$31-40 » Currency ConverterComparison: more expensive than averageAddress: Just across the street from Dejima WhartPhone: 095-829-2132Directions: Dejima Wharf
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First, the rice is washed to remove the rice bran.
After letting the rice absorb water, it is drained, steamed, mixed with koji and water, and then fermented for 20 days.
The ingredients are compressed by machine to separate them into Sake and Sakekasu(leavings).
The sake, by letting it stand for a while, is separated into Sake and ori(dregs).
The Sake is filtered, and its flavor and taste are adjusted.
Disinfected by heating, Sake is cured at a temperature lower than 20 degree Celsius for more than six months.
After that, final adjustments are made before it is re-disinfected by heating and then it is bottled. Theme: Japanese/Sushi
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Soho's Omotesando, for its trendy decor, sound, and atmosphere;
Maimon, for the best sea food and the nice ice-cubes bar design;
New York Grill, for the Champagne Sunday brunch (better reserve weeks in advance) with breathtaking morning views on Mount Fuji before noon and very clean/modern see-thru kitchen.
Sushi breakfast around Tsukiji fish market.
After visiting Tsukiji, have the freshest sushi breakfast (living and breathing fish served in your plate!). Hit Sushya by the entrance of Tsukiji Market.
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For cheap and quick eats you should check out the 24 hour (usually) truck stop fast food joints Sukiya and Yoshinoya. The menus are pretty simples, just beef or pork drenched in a soy sauce over a bed of rice. You’ll find them just about everywhere as well. You should be able to eat a good size meal for under 500 yen.
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