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...

Leave the grilling to the chef. Located next to the Keisei Line tracks, Tomiyoshi has been in business since 1980. At first glance, it looks like a pub, but it's a unique restaurant where you can enjoy the finest yakiniku at the counter. With a specialty shochu highball in hand, you can wait for the meat to be grilled to perfection. This is the kind of luxurious experience you can expect here...

The Funabashi Local Wholesale Market is bustling with activity from early in the morning. In one corner of the market stands a restaurant that has been with the market for a long time. Oonoya Shokudo has been in business for three generations, and it truly is the "market's kitchen," constantly filling the stomachs of market workers. Its specialty, a generous serving of fresh seafood...