local cuisine

Do people in Osaka really eat crunchy fried noodles with curry? We ask a local, then try it out

This is something we’ve never heard of–but not something we’re opposed to trying!

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What the heck is okame soba?

An obscure noodle dish a lot of Japanese people don’t even know about.

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Okinawa soul food: We try the most epic pork and egg onigiri rice balls in Japan

A fistful of a feast, these rare treats are more like burgers than rice balls.

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Black “Ninja Takoyaki” is Japan’s latest must-try cuisine from Osaka

The black octopus balls are available at only one popular tourist location in Osaka.

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