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04/05/2026

Hot soba in Matsumoto 🍜
Temaezaru Shun
手前ざる俊

Nothing beats a bowl of Shinshu soba on a chilly day—delicate buckwheat noodles in a light, savory broth, made even better with the pure spring water Matsumoto is known for. Clean, simple, and so comforting.

That subtle nutty flavor, the warmth of the broth… sometimes the simplest dishes are the ones you remember most 🤍

CozyEats

04/05/2026

Nothing beats fluffy pancakes in Japan 🇯🇵🥞
Nakamachi Cafe, Matsumoto

Light, airy, and almost soufflé-like these pancakes are next level. Soft jiggle, delicate texture, and just the right amount of sweetness. We tried a special Sakura cherry mont blanc, caramel with nuts, and fruit with cream.

Simple, but somehow unforgettable.

04/05/2026

Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki 🇯🇵🔥
広島お好み焼きと鉄板焼き宮澤

A must-try in Japan Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki hits completely different.

Layered (not mixed) with cabbage, noodles, egg, and your choice of protein, all cooked on a hot griddle and finished with okonomiyaki sauce + Japanese mayo (the real game changer 🤌).

Crispy edges, soft center, sweet-savory, and perfectly rich comfort food done right.

04/05/2026

CoCo Ichibanya 🍛🇯🇵

You can’t come to Japan without trying CoCo Curry.

Rich, savory Japanese curry served over rice with your choice of toppings crispy katsu, veggies, or extra protein and fully customizable spice levels I go with level 2.

Simple, comforting, and hits every time. This is fast casual done right in Japan.

04/05/2026

Yamamotoya (Sakuradori Otsu location) 🇯🇵✨

First stop in Japan: Nagoya’s iconic miso nikomi udon 🍜
Thick, chewy noodles simmered in a rich hatcho miso broth with chicken, egg, and green onion deep, savory, and incredibly comforting.

How to eat it:
🥢 Let it cool (it comes out boiling hot)
🥢 Use the lid as a bowl to cool your noodles
🥢 Break the egg and mix it into the broth for extra 🥢richness
🥢Lastly eat with rice to finish off the broth

Hearty, bold, and unlike any udon we’ve had before more like a stew than a soup.

04/05/2026

Can’t leave Seoul without Korean fried chicken 🍗🇰🇷

Lightly coated, double-fried for that ultra crispy, crackly texture—then either kept simple or tossed in sauces like soy garlic or sweet-spicy gochujang.

Perfectly juicy inside, crispy outside, and always served with pickled radish to balance it all out. This is what makes it next level.

04/05/2026

여의도삼계탕 (여의도 BNK타워점) 🇰🇷✨

This might have been our favorite meal in Korea so far comfort food at its best.

🧀 Cheese Jjimdak: savory braised chicken, glass noodles, and vegetables finished with a layer of perfectly melted cheese
🍲 Samgyetang (ginseng chicken soup): rich, nourishing, and deeply comforting
🥗 Acorn jelly salad (dotorimuk): light, refreshing, and coated in a spicy sesame dressing

The balance of bold flavors, texture, and tradition in one meal was unreal this is the kind of food that stays with you.

FoodieTravel

04/05/2026

Yeouido Cherry Blossom Festival 🌸

Spring in Seoul just hits different. We spent the day walking along streets lined with fully blooming sakura trees honestly felt like something out of a dream.

I didn’t realize how many cherry blossom trees Korea has or how mature they are. It was incredibly impressive seeing how full and established the canopies felt in person.

Stopped for ice cream (because how could you not 🍦) and just took it all in the petals, the energy, and those simple moments that make travel so special.

04/05/2026

Gwangjang Market was an absolute must 🇰🇷✨

We followed the crowds (always the move) and found some incredible local staples

🥢 Crispy mung bean pancakes loaded with seafood, made fresh right in front of us
🍶 A traditional Korean rice drink (sikhye), lightly sweet and so refreshing

Simple, authentic, and packed with flavor this is the kind of food experience that makes Seoul unforgettable.

04/02/2026

Next stop on the Lab Masters Food Tour in Insadong 🥞

Fluffy pancakes at FLIPPER'S light, airy, and the perfect sweet finish after a day of bold, savory flavors.

Simple, soft, and beautifully done ✨

04/02/2026

Next stop on the Lab Masters Food Tour in Insadong 🇰🇷

Exploring the Bukchon Hanok Village area filled with charming shops, handmade goods, and beautifully packaged snacks.

Tucked between it all, we tried a simmering, shareable pan of Tteokbokki with chicken in a rich gochujang-based sauce, thick chewy rice cakes, fish cakes, and vegetables.

Cooked right at the table, the flavors deepen over time—spicy, savory, and incredibly satisfying.

This area blends culture and food perfectly ✨

04/02/2026

Next stop on the Lab Masters Food Tour 🇰🇷

There’s nothing quite like street food in Myeongdong—woven between skincare shops and endless shopping.

From tteokbokki (spicy rice cakes) and hotteok (sweet pancakes), to egg bread, skewered meats, tornado potatoes, and fresh fruit cups there’s something at every turn.

A full sensory experience fast, flavorful, and endlessly creative ✨

Take your time grazing all the stalls!

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