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
Atsuta Horaiken Main Store
Yabaton Yabacho Main Branch (矢場とん)
Yabaton Yabacho Main Store
Komeda Coffee Main Branch (コメダ珈琲店)
Komeda's Coffee Main Store
Sekai no Yama-chan Main Store
Sekai no Yamachan Main Store
Misen Imaike Main Store (味仙)
Misen Imaike Main Store
Atsuta Horaiken Main Store
Atsuta Horaiken Main Store
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)
Yabaton Yabacho Main Store
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)
Komeda's Coffee Main Store
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
Sekai no Yamachan Main Store
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)
Misen Imaike Main Store
The birthplace of Nagoya's famous "Taiwan Ramen" (1960s). The spicy broth, packed with garlic and chili peppers, hits the Korean palate perfectly.
