Chao Chao Sanjo Kiyamachi is a gyoza restaurant in Kyoto, Japan. Tourists and locals love it for its dumplings and lively atmosphere. The restaurant is in a district known for its dining options and nightlife, close to the Kamo River and the narrow alleys of Pontocho. While there are better restaurants in Kyoto, I enjoy …
While wandering around, I stumbled upon Sawyers Arms, a historic traditional British pub dating back to 1858, near Paddington Station. It was my first night in London. I was hungry, tired, jet lagged, and in the mood for a cold beer and warm meal. While there are countless pubs in London, I wanted to find …
If you are looking for a day trip from Nagoya, Inuyama in the Aichi Prefecture is a great choice, located about 30 minutes north by train. The small city, home to about 70,000 people, has many notable sights, including temples, shrines, gardens, and a castle. Inuyama, which means “dog mountain,” is located on the bank …
Attaboy Burger is a smash burger eatery located at the newly opened Canteen Food Hall inside the Rio Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada. The food hall opened in 2024 and is home to eateries serving sushi, fried chicken, Philly cheesesteaks, ramen, burritos, and burgers. Chef Alex Resnick, the brains behind Attaboy Burger, believes that less …
It was my first day in Edinburgh. Tired and hungry, I was in the mood for Scottish breakfast. That’s when I discovered Cafe on the Mound. Founded in 2012, Cafe on the Mound is a small, local restaurant on Bank Street that offers affordable breakfast and lunch options. Another great thing about its location is …
Shambles Kitchen is a famous sandwich shop and smokehouse named after The Shambles, one of the most historic streets in York, England. As their sign states, they serve sandwiches and splendid fast food. The Shambles is a must-visit destination in York. The street is known for its well-preserved medieval timber-framed buildings and cobbled streets, with …
Niimura, located in the Shinjuku district of Tokyo, Japan, is a restaurant specializing in tonkatsu, or Japanese fried pork cutlets. Before my visit, I had never heard of Niimura. I only noticed the restaurant thanks to a sign in front that displayed a Deep-Fried Pork Cutlet Set with rice and miso soup for 1800 yen. …
It was my last night in Edinburgh, and I was in the mood for a beer. While there are many great pubs in Edinburgh, I wanted something different—a craft beer. While wandering around Old Town Edinburgh, I stumbled upon Salt Horse, a beer bar off the Royal Mile known for its selection of craft beers. …
La Casa De Toño is a popular chain restaurant found across Mexico City known for serving traditional Mexican classics at affordable prices. While they are best known for their pozole, La Casa De Toño offers many classic Mexican dishes in a casual and clean environment. On the menu are enchiladas, quesadillas, chilaquiles, enfrijoladas, flautas, desserts, …
Sushi Zanmai Higashi Shinjuku is part of a popular sushi chain found in Japan. It’s well known for its quality sushi at reasonable prices. After traveling for 12 hours from California to Tokyo, I was tired, jet lagged, and in the mood for sushi. Since it was midnight, my options were limited. Exhausted from traveling, …