Traveling to the Land of the Cherry Blossoms wouldn’t be complete without visiting some viral Japanese restaurants.
This time, we’re introducing a variety of delicious dishes, including an overflowing sweet shrimp donburi, udon, and comforting Japanese sweet treats.
Let’s check out five Japanese restaurants that recently went viral and get ready for a culinary feast in the Land of the Cherry Blossoms!
1. Ajifuku (味福)
Located near Arimatsu Station in Nagoya, “Ajifuku” has recently gone viral for its special menu item, “Tenshi Amaebi Don” (Angel Sweet Shrimp Donburi), which comes with 30 fresh and plump shrimp!
This restaurant is always packed, even on weekdays, so be sure to make a reservation before visiting.
📍 Address: 2623 Arimatsu, Midori Ward, Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture
🕒 Opening Hours:
- Lunch: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
- Dinner: 5:00 PM – 9:30 PM
2. Tsukito (月盗)
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— むにぐるめ（唯一無二の絶品グルメ） (@muni_gurume) February 3, 2025
Located in the Tanimachi 4-chome area of Osaka, “Tsukito” is a small izakaya offering a variety of innovative dishes crafted by its owner.
One of its most popular dishes is multi-layered, soft tamagoyaki (Japanese rolled omelet). When cut, the golden yolk oozes out perfectly, blending with tender braised beef that melts in your mouth.
This dish also comes with sashimi and other small side dishes—and the best part? It costs only 1,000 yen!
📍 Address: 1-4-10 Tokui-cho, Chuo Ward, Osaka
🕒 Opening Hours:
- Lunch: 11:30 AM ~
- Dinner: 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM
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3. Umezono (梅園)
Located near Sanjo Station in Kyoto, “Umezono” is a traditional Japanese confectionery shop offering a variety of sweets, including dango, matcha, and warabi mochi.
One of its most viral menu items on social media is mitarashi dango—grilled rice dumplings shaped like a bundle of straw, with a chewy texture and served with a mouthwatering sweet soy sauce glaze.
📍 Address: 526 Tennoji-mae-cho, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto
🕒 Opening Hours: 10:30 AM – 7:30 PM
4. cafe MARU
About 12 minutes from Nagoya Station, “cafe MARU” is famous for its unique dessert called “Dress Pudding.”
The name comes from its spiral-shaped pudding, which, when drizzled with brown sugar syrup, resembles a flowing yellow gown. It’s irresistibly cute and a must-try!
📍 Address: 2-19-23 Nagono, Nishi Ward, Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture
🕒 Opening Hours: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
5. Sukesan Udon (資さんうどん)
Originating from Kitakyushu, “Sukesan Udon” has been serving udon and donburi for over 40 years, offering more than 100 menu options.
This popular chain has multiple branches across Japan, and on February 24, 2025, they will open a new location in Ryogoku, Tokyo—their first-ever branch in the city! Fans of Japanese cuisine are eagerly awaiting its arrival.
📍 Address: 2-16-2 Midori, Sumida Ward, Tokyo
🕒 Opening Hours: Open 24 hours
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