Food Guide

A Nagoya local’s honest guide to eating vegetarian, vegan and halal in a miso-and-meat city: how to find safe meals, read menus, and ask the right questions.

Nagoya Food Guide: 18 Must-Try Nagoya Meshi Dishes From a Local Who Has Eaten Them All Nagoya Meshi is Japan’s boldest regional cuisine, featuring 18 unique dishes built around Hatcho miso aged for 2-3 years. Budget ¥5,000-10,000 per day to eat well. The essential trio is miso katsu (from ¥1,600), hitsumabushi eel (from ¥4,950), and … Read more