7 Things We Love About Japanese Family Restaurants

7 Things We Love About Japanese Family Restaurants

What is a Japanese family restaurant? In Japan, we call it famiresu (ファミレス), which is short for family restaurant and it’s somewhat similar to chain restaurants in the U.S.  Here is our list of seven things we love about Japanese family restaurants.

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Japanese Superfood Kinpira Gobo: Easy 7-Minute Recipe

Japanese Superfood Kinpira Gobo: Easy 7-Minute Recipe

If you are a vegetarian, vegan, or just someone who wants to indulge in a meal packed with nutrients, then Kinpira Gobo (braised carrot and burdock root) is a great choice. Gobo is packed with antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals and has been used for centuries in holistic medicine.

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Why You Need to Experience Little Tokyo on Your First Visit to Downtown Los Angeles

Why You Need to Experience Little Tokyo on Your First Visit to Downtown Los Angeles

If this is your first time visiting Little Tokyo then you must indulge in a freshly baked Melon Pan, tour the largest Japanese American Museum in the nation, and take home a bunch of Japanese goodies from Nijiya Market.

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Japanese Macaroni Salad Recipe Using Kewpie Mayo

Japanese Macaroni Salad Recipe Using Kewpie Mayo

I love mayonnaise but I love Japanese mayonnaise even more. It’s a very different taste from American mayo and is commonly known as Kewpie in Japan. This Japanese Macaroni Salad recipe uses a good amount of Kewpie mayo and it’s a popular side dish in Japan. It’s a very simple dish to make.

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Easy Chicken Katsu Recipe with Japanese Panko Breadcrumbs

Easy Chicken Katsu Recipe with Japanese Panko Breadcrumbs

Katsu is a common and very popular comfort food in Japan that Crystal and I cook all the time. It’s a very simple dish and it’s also a great recipe to cook with kids. As a child, I really enjoyed helping my mom prepare this dish.

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5 Inexpensive Japanese Superfoods That Will Naturally Boost Your Immune System

5 Inexpensive Japanese Superfoods That Will Naturally Boost Your Immune System

Many traditional Japanese foods are filled with antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, and beneficial bacteria that naturally boost your immune system. I personally think that this is a better and cheaper option than dietary supplements, for the most part.

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Our Top 10 Favorite Japanese Comfort Foods That Aren’t Sushi

Our Top 10 Favorite Japanese Comfort Foods That Aren’t Sushi

If you’re visiting Japan for the first time and think that most restaurants are all about sushi, you’re in for a big surprise. There is so much good food in Japan that sushi isn’t something we look forward to eating when we make our yearly visit home.

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The Best Japanese Happy Hour in West Hollywood is Robata Jinya

The Best Japanese Happy Hour in West Hollywood is Robata Jinya

I made last minute reservations at Robata Jinya after doing a quick search online for restaurants on LA’s West 3rd Street. This street in West Hollywood is filled with great restaurants and cafes, so I knew there had to be a Japanese restaurant.

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Don't Leave Vancouver Without Eating at These Top 10 Restaurants and Cafes

Don't Leave Vancouver Without Eating at These Top 10  Restaurants and Cafes

One of our favorite things to do when traveling is trying new restaurants. Vancouver has some of the best tasting food and we pretty much enjoyed every restaurant we visited. We wanted to try out more restaurants but unfortunately, we ran out of time, so we will definitely be back for more! Here are our top 10 suggestions for restaurants and cafes you need to try in Vancouver.

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The Ramenya Experience at Ichicoro Ane in St. Petersburg Florida

The Ramenya Experience at Ichicoro Ane in St. Petersburg Florida

Ichicoro Ane’s is one of our favorite Japanese restaurants and we wanted to try the ramenya this time with delicious dishes like the Sake Matcha, Shio Ramen, Halo Halo and more!

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Eat Like A Japanese - Our Top 5 Must-Eat Dishes

Eat Like A Japanese - Our Top 5 Must-Eat Dishes

We get asked quite often for food recommendations in Japan and it's so hard for us to pick a favorite as everything in Japan is so delicious. We decided to put together a list of dishes that we always have to eat when we go home to Japan.

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Tokyo Ramen Street - 8 of the Best Ramen Shops at Tokyo Station

Tokyo Ramen Street - 8 of the Best Ramen Shops at Tokyo Station

We are obsessed with ramen and have been eating ramen since we were kids. We've been noticing the ramen boom in the US and have been impressed with Ichicoro and Dosunco in Florida, along with Tajima and Jinya Ramen Bar in California. Now it was time to taste the real deal at Tokyo Ramen Street where 8 of the best ramen shops are under one roof at Tokyo station. 

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Hello Kitty Cafe - Cafe de Miki in Odiaba, Japan

Hello Kitty Cafe - Cafe de Miki in Odiaba, Japan

We are all about cute, themed cafes so when we were in Odaiba, Japan we had to visit the Hello Kitty cafe, Cafe de Miki. The cafe was conveniently located within walking distance from our hotel at the Diver City Tokyo Plaza. 

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Get Excited for Ichicoro Ane - Modern Japanese Restaurant and Ramen Shop in St. Petersburg, Florida

Get Excited for Ichicoro Ane - Modern Japanese Restaurant and Ramen Shop in St. Petersburg, Florida

The much anticipated Ichicoro Ane is now open in St. Petersburg, Florida! I was lucky enough to get a sneak peek of the newest Japanese restaurant and am very excited about this new addition to the Tampa Bay area as it is like none other.

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Japanese Kitchen Dosunco Has the Best Ramen in Florida

Japanese Kitchen Dosunco Has the Best Ramen in Florida

I have been wanting to write this post for awhile because it’s my favorite ramen shop in the Tampa Bay area. Actually, Japanese Kitchen Dosunco is probably my favorite ramen shop ever; even compared to some ramen restaurants in Japan. It took me awhile to write about it because every time I go, I eat the ramen right away and I don’t have anything to take pictures of. Finally, after numerous trips, I have calmed myself down and took the time to really take in the food, restaurant and the ambience. 

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Oceanside Sunset Market is More Than A Farmer's Market

Oceanside Sunset Market is More Than A Farmer's Market

Every Thursday night Oceanside's Sunset Market gathers local farmers, artists, and chef's from all over the world. It's a wonderful way to spend a Thursday evening with friends and family (this means your fur baby too!) with live entertainment and an amazing selection of gourmet cuisines.  

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