Conquering Nagoya-meshi — From Hitsumabushi to Miso-katsu
Nagoya is a city with a unique food culture known as "Nagoya-meshi." At famous Hitsumabushi restaurants, you must put your name on the waiting list before lunch, and a one-hour wait is the norm. Komeda Coffee's Morning (free toast with drink order) is available until 11 AM, while Tebasaki is best enjoyed during evening izakaya time.
Atsuta Horaiken Main Store
아츠타 호라이켄 본점 (あつた蓬莱軒)
Yabaton Yabacho Main Branch (矢場とん)
야바톤 야바초본점 (矢場とん)
Komeda Coffee Main Branch (コメダ珈琲店)
코메다커피 본점 (コメダ珈琲店)
Sekai no Yama-chan Main Store
세카이노야마짱 본점 (世界の山ちゃん)
Misen Imaike Main Store (味仙)
미센 이마이케본점 (味仙)
Atsuta Horaiken Main Store
아츠타 호라이켄 본점 (あつた蓬莱軒)
A long-established restaurant founded in 1873 as the originator of Hitsumabushi. The standard way to eat it is in three stages: plain → seasoned → Ochazuke; it is paired with a visit to Atsuta Shrine.
Yabaton Yabacho Main Branch (矢場とん)
야바톤 야바초본점 (矢場とん)
Founded in 1947, the epitome of miso katsu. The signature dish is the waraji tonkatsu topped with satsucho miso sauce; turnover is fast, so waiting is manageable.
Komeda Coffee Main Branch (コメダ珈琲店)
코메다커피 본점 (コメダ珈琲店)
The 1968 flagship store of a nationwide kissaten chain. In the mornings, toast is included with the price of a drink for the "Morning" set, and Shiro Noir is a must-try dessert.
Sekai no Yama-chan Main Store
세카이노야마짱 본점 (世界の山ちゃん)
Heavy pepper "Fantastic Tebasaki (Chicken Wings)" Main Branch. Perfect with beer; reservations or an open run are recommended during peak dinner hours.
Misen Imaike Main Store (味仙)
미센 이마이케본점 (味仙)
The birthplace of Nagoya's famous "Taiwan Ramen" (1960s). The spicy broth, packed with garlic and chili peppers, hits the Korean palate perfectly.
