It's 10 PM in Sakae, Nagoya's entertainment district. Even if you want to grab a beer and satisfy your hunger, many establishments are closed. Fukusuien, however, is a reliable spot, open until midnight and offering a homey atmosphere. This time, we'll introduce a late-night spot in town where you can enjoy their popular fried rice...

Chokoya Honten is a long-established restaurant founded in 1954. Though it's located in a residential area of Tokyo's Adachi Ward, it's a renowned restaurant that attracts a steady stream of people who take the local bus to get there. They offer incredibly fresh offal grilled in a well-used gas roaster, and a special final dish, "meat rice," that can only be enjoyed here. Even the smoke feels like a spice...

Edomae Mimatsu Sushi has been in business since 1958, with roots in Asakusa. Along with their nigiri sushi, which showcase the art of Edomae sushi, the mackerel pressed sushi "Battera," a dish that has been available since the restaurant's founding, is a must-try. Enjoy Asakusa-inspired sushi at the counter, where you'll be warmly greeted by the second-generation female chef and the proprietress...

This beautiful omurice has been described as "exemplary." However, the cooking process is a strong, local Chinese style. It uses lard instead of butter and is cooked in a wok for a rich, umami-filled finish. This time, we'll be introducing this omurice from a restaurant renowned for its omurice, located in front of Horikiri Shobuen Station on the Keisei Line, which opened in 1977...

For the second time this year, I took advantage of work to go on a drinking tour around Kansai. I usually go on drinking tours with people who live in Kansai, but this time I arrived in Shin-Osaka in the afternoon and didn't have any plans until the evening. This was my chance to drink alone in Osaka. Oh, I know, I should go to that bar...