
Barbecued eels, giant 35cm fried shrimps and Taiwan ramen (we’re still in Nagoya, don’t worry).
Here’s everything you need to know before your day unfolds.
Nagoya’s style of miso paste is rich, salty, and extra-umami, so miso soup and miso katsu (deep-fried pork cutlets served with earthy miso sauce) are must-tries. Chow down on hitsumbushi, a local delicacy of grilled eel, or try on-the-go tenmusu – chewy rice balls with a dollop of tasty shrimp tempura in the center. At one of the city’s cozy, wood-built izakayas, you could sample small plates of takoyaki – fried octopus balls under a blanket of unfurling bonito flakes – or test an old Nagoya trick: ask the chef for “today’s best”, and that’s what you’ll get! And don’t miss grilled cochin – a local breed of chicken so superb, locals will tell you to set aside your sake and drink the eggs raw with a pinch of salt!
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Shochan was amazing and I had a great time !! Thank you Shochan
Show moreStephen was a long time local of Nagoya and as a native English speaker, really helped bridge the gap between my group and the locals. We ended the food tour in a hole in the wall place with extreme local flair. The history and characters at the place were fantastic and I wish I would have had more time to hang out and enjoy that scene. Stephen was extremely nice and we enjoyed the Sakura festival scene as well as the Osu district. We would do it again!
Show moreWe had a walking tour of Nagoya and dinner with Takako. She has traveled significantly, which makes her a fascinating person to chat with, let alone a knowledgeable tour guide. I particularly enjoyed her positive energy and cheerful demeanor. We had a lovely time with her!
Show moreAwesome experience with Toshi! Great way to get a local perspective on cuisine and places to explore
Show moreIt was nice to be able to have a pleasant and enjoyable time at a Japanese restaurant of the level I wanted. It was also nice to have the time to find nearby attractions while taking the subway and listen to detailed explanations while experiencing them.
Show moreToshi was awesome and tailored the food tour to what I was interested. He’s lived an awesome life and was a great conversationalist and was really good and patient with answering a bunch of questions. Hit his tour up and have a great time
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