The Japan Edition

The Coffee Market Lab in Osaka is a recommendation provided just before we flew off to Japan. It also happened to be really close to the hotel we stayed at so we made it a point to drop by to check it out. I tend to be a bit skeptical when the shop is full of tourists and I must say most of the people in the shop were tourists with a few locals coming in to do take aways. However, that skepticism went away the moment we had our first sip.

Courtyard by Marriott Honmachi in Osaka stands in an extremely convenient location with the Sakaisuji Hommachi metro entrance right outside its doors. It offers easy access to most of the city's vibrant districts and never felt extremely crowded.

Ichiran Ramen is a highly renowned ramen chain that originated from Fukuoka, Japan. It almost has a cult following and is synonymous with ultra rich and creamy tonkotsu ramen served with Hakata style straight thin noodles. Now Ichiran operated in multiple locations globally, including New York, Hong Kong and Taiwan, all with a simple menu of tonkotsu ramen with various add ons.

Teppan Okonomiyaki Mitsuki Souemoncho, 2−26 HYビル 1F 〒542-0084 Osaka, Chuo Ward, Japan 鉄板 お好み焼き 美月 or Teppan Okonomiyaki Mitsuki serves up Osaka's soul food - Okonomiyaki. Famous for its savory pancakes layered with cabbage, meat and plenty of sauces, Mitsuki draws loyal local fans and in the know tourists to both its original shop as well as its second shop in the Kuromon market location. Mitsuki's success comes from a collective passion for technique and flavour and also hig

I first visited Covert Coffee in 2023 back when there was only one branch and back when it was mostly featuring other roaster beans like Glitch. This time in 2025, i was so pleased to see that Covert coffee now serves only their own beans.

Maguroya Kurogin Kuromon in Osaka offers a fantastic interactive dining experience that is centered around ultra fresh tuna. Located in Kuromon market, it is difficult to miss the shop front. 2 little booths where the chefs are prepping your tuna and you sit right in front of them for the full experience.

Snacking my way through Narita Omotesando on a flight layover