big-will 7 Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 Lots of people love the food here. Me too. There's a ton I don't like, but in general what a great place to go finding out new stuff. One of my general faves has to be soba / tempura / udon and all that lot. Perhaps with recommendations I might find some new ones... Link to post Share on other sites
Domokun_72dpi 0 Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 Well, I must say, I am very happy with japanese food. The quality, cost, and the way it is delivered, is fantastic. I had a lovely okonomiyake yesterday, I took ophotos and took a gps of the location so i can recommend /find it again. Also had a lovely curry today (100yen off for gaijins ), and tonight will have a moss burger. I love it here, so does my tummy <-- dying to try soba Big will! Link to post Share on other sites
samurai 0 Posted February 7, 2008 Share Posted February 7, 2008 This thread is worthless without pics. *edited to kill hypocrisy. Link to post Share on other sites
indosnm 0 Posted February 7, 2008 Share Posted February 7, 2008 So many damn favorites I just don't know where to start! Sashimi Sushi Saba Takoyaki & okonomiyaki and Craving Tebasaki cause I just saw it on the telly.. Good thing I got my bro here (in Hakuuuba now) cos I have an excuse to eat lots a yummy food.. Pics coming soon.. Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted February 7, 2008 Share Posted February 7, 2008 Kobe beef Link to post Share on other sites
RobBright 35 Posted February 7, 2008 Share Posted February 7, 2008 wagyu soba tenpura sushi sashimi katsudon ton jiru yakiniku niku jyaga jyagariko inari ramen gyudon yakisoba okonomiyaki onigiri and finally NABE! Link to post Share on other sites
Kraut_in_HongKong 0 Posted February 7, 2008 Share Posted February 7, 2008 I am a great Nikujaga (肉じゃが) fan. Will I find it in Hakuba? Watami is great too. What I find fascinating is, that no matter where you go, the quality is always excellent. Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted February 7, 2008 Share Posted February 7, 2008 except Watami. Link to post Share on other sites
Kraut_in_HongKong 0 Posted February 7, 2008 Share Posted February 7, 2008 Originally Posted By: thursday. except Watami. I find it quite ok. I was in one in Tokyo, and a few times in some in Hong Kong. I have no complains. Otherwise I am extremely picky about food and prefer to cook at home, or go higher end places. Watami for me is a cheap and good eat. Maybe I shift from "great" to "value for money". Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted February 7, 2008 Share Posted February 7, 2008 Kraut, lets beer when you get back. Link to post Share on other sites
bobby12 0 Posted February 7, 2008 Share Posted February 7, 2008 Come on you guys, you are forgetting the greatest Japanese food of all... UNAGI Link to post Share on other sites
Oyuki kigan 0 Posted February 7, 2008 Share Posted February 7, 2008 精進料理 Link to post Share on other sites
Yuki's Passion 1 Posted February 7, 2008 Share Posted February 7, 2008 お好み焼き広島風！！ 博多ラーメン 博多屋台 are the bomb along the river!! tons of other good stuff but those stick out in my mind bout being berry berry derishous Link to post Share on other sites
AK 77 0 Posted February 7, 2008 Share Posted February 7, 2008 Now I love food. And I love Japanese food. But calling Okonomiyaki 'great food' is like saying chips, beans and cheese (french fries, with tinned baked beans and processed cheese on top) from the kebab van is great food. I like Okonomiyaki, but it's just cheap stodge - just like the kind of 'heavy stodgy food' that Japanese people like to complain about when they go abroad! Link to post Share on other sites
Yuki's Passion 1 Posted February 7, 2008 Share Posted February 7, 2008 pfffft, then you know f'all bout Okonomiyaki AK its just as delicious, and just as different, as various types of ramen. I guess Ramen isnt a great food either? whatever, different strokes for different folks. Link to post Share on other sites
bobby12 0 Posted February 7, 2008 Share Posted February 7, 2008 Nowt wrong with fast food! Kebabs can also be good food anyway, if you find a proper one like they have in London these days. Theres a great halal one near my mums, its famous and always packed, they do stews and the meat is top quality, plus fresh made wraps. About 700yen for a large chicken shish. Link to post Share on other sites
nzlegend 1 Posted February 7, 2008 Share Posted February 7, 2008 AK I totally agree mate, its a pretty decent cheap meal - cheap stodge as you like to call it but not oozing awesome flavours like other foods, most people have to smother in it sauce, mayo, aonori, katsuobushi to give it more flavour Same with ramen, cheap basic meal again. its a decent filler but thats it. Okonomiyaki and ramen are good 'low end of the spectrum foods' you cant compare them with sushi et al - not in the same league. just like a good meat pie, or a well made Taco. p.s I guess I must have to try some genuine Hiroshima style Oko' as the stuff I have had in Kansai has been pretty awful! i.e half went in the bin. Bobby 12 - unagi is pretty good but I prefer Unagi's saltwalter cousin - anago even more. Anago is the shizz! Who said nabe? good nabe is just brilliant, now thats great food. Sukiyaki too. Link to post Share on other sites
JA2340 16 Posted February 7, 2008 Share Posted February 7, 2008 Originally Posted By: SG Okonomiyaki and ramen are good 'low end of the spectrum foods' you cant compare them with sushi et al - not in the same league. ... which is probably why they don't cost anywhere near the same. Link to post Share on other sites
Yuki's Passion 1 Posted February 7, 2008 Share Posted February 7, 2008 >Who said nabe? good nabe is just brilliant, now thats great food. Sukiyaki too WTF is the difference between Ramen & Okonomiyaki VS. Nabe and Sukiyaki? Sure, Okonomiyaki isnt served at a 5 star restaurant, but if youre ordering sushi at a Kaitenzushi, or buying it at a supermarket, then theres no difference IMHO. If youre ordering a 5000 yen plate of Maguro then thats quite a bit difference. Since people seem stuck on price, does anybody else feel that, sometimes, eventhough youre paying quite a bit for the dish, it isnt really worth it? SG, I keep trying Kansai style Okonomiyaki and am let down everytime. If somebody knows a "great" place, take me please cuz everywhere I have tried has been poor. Link to post Share on other sites
Ewok 2 1 Posted February 7, 2008 Share Posted February 7, 2008 just had takoyaki for lunch. 500 yen. 満足+幸せ desu. Link to post Share on other sites
Yuki's Passion 1 Posted February 7, 2008 Share Posted February 7, 2008 Originally Posted By: big-will Lots of people love the food here. Me too. There's a ton I don't like, but in general what a great place to go finding out new stuff. One of my general faves has to be soba / tempura / udon and all that lot. Perhaps with recommendations I might find some new ones... the original poster mentions soba/tempura/udon... dont think those are expensive either Link to post Share on other sites
nzlegend 1 Posted February 7, 2008 Share Posted February 7, 2008 Originally Posted By: Creek Boy WTF is the difference between Ramen & Okonomiyaki VS. Nabe and Sukiyaki? the taste: Ramen and Oko lack the full flavours that good nabe and sukiyaki have, for me they are bland in comparison. I love foods with to ooze with flavour - Thai food for example. I dislike straight white rice - too bland and boring for me, at the very least give me some umeboshi, or even furikake to give it flavour - yes I know I am a heathen. Boring meat and flavourless three veg as a child will do that to you! I dont dislike them (Ramen Oko' et al), but they are like a ham sandwich, something for lunch or a quick fix not something to relish and savour. even cheap sushi has much more flavour than noodles or Oko' but what ever floats your boat. Link to post Share on other sites
Yuki's Passion 1 Posted February 7, 2008 Share Posted February 7, 2008 yup, cuz I quite disagree so different strokes for different folks cheap sushi has more flavor than ramen or okonomiyaki? Link to post Share on other sites
nzlegend 1 Posted February 7, 2008 Share Posted February 7, 2008 Originally Posted By: Creek Boy SG, I keep trying Kansai style Okonomiyaki and am let down everytime. If somebody knows a "great" place, take me please cuz everywhere I have tried has been poor. maybe that why I dont really rate the stuff, I havent had the good stuff yet. I will keep an open mind if the chance to eat some famous oko' comes up. Link to post Share on other sites
spook 0 Posted February 7, 2008 Share Posted February 7, 2008 Originally Posted By: SG Bobby 12 - unagi is pretty good but I prefer Unagi's saltwalter cousin - anago even more. Anago is the shizz! i heartily second that. delish! just had katsu don for lunch. Link to post Share on other sites
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