Little Nap Coffee Stand
Coffee stand
Small coffee stand near Yoyogi Park.
- Hours
- Cafe hours
- Dietary
- Drinks are generally no-pork friendly.
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Locale Meguro
Farm-to-table
Small farm-to-table restaurant with seasonal plates.
- Hours
- Dinner
- Dietary
- Ask staff about vegetarian and pork-free dishes.
Mantenzushi Marunouchi
Omakase value
Popular omakase sushi option around Marunouchi.
- Hours
- Lunch and dinner
- Dietary
- Seafood-based. Confirm sauces and side dishes.
Mawashizushi Katsu Midori Meguro
Popular kaiten sushi
Popular conveyor-belt sushi restaurant with good value and a wide seafood selection.
- Hours
- Lunch and dinner, queues common
- Dietary
- Seafood-focused; not halal-certified
Menya Gokkei Kyoto
Rich ramen
Popular ramen shop for guests who like thick, rich soup.
- Hours
- Check before visiting
- Dietary
- Broth may contain chicken or pork.
Mikuni Sapporo
French dining
Polished French restaurant convenient for Sapporo Station area.
- Hours
- Lunch and dinner
- Dietary
- Ask staff about pork-free and vegetarian courses.
Mimiu Honten
Udon-suki classic
Famous Osaka restaurant for udon-suki and traditional noodle hotpot.
- Hours
- Lunch and dinner
- Dietary
- Seafood and meat may be used. Confirm ingredients before ordering.
Moose Hills Burger
Burger favorite
Popular burger restaurant near Kawaguchiko, good for guests who want a hearty casual Western meal.
- Hours
- Lunch and dinner, hours vary
- Dietary
- Burger menu includes meat items; confirm pork-free toppings and sauces before ordering.
Morihico Sapporo
Coffee classic
Beloved Sapporo coffee shop with a relaxed local atmosphere.
- Hours
- Cafe hours
- Dietary
- Drinks are generally no-pork friendly. Check food items separately.
Moritaya LUCUA Osaka
Beef sukiyaki
Kyoto-style beef sukiyaki and shabu-shabu in a convenient Umeda location.
- Hours
- Check before visiting
- Dietary
- Beef-focused; confirm broth and sauce ingredients.
Moritaya Tokyo Marunouchi
Kyoto beef style
Tokyo branch of a Kyoto beef specialist, convenient for sukiyaki or shabu-shabu around Marunouchi.
- Hours
- Lunch and dinner, hours vary
- Dietary
- Beef focused
Namiki Yabusoba
Asakusa classic
Traditional Asakusa soba shop with a nostalgic setting, good to combine with Sensoji sightseeing.
- Hours
- Lunch and dinner, closed days may vary
- Dietary
- Soba noodles, dipping sauce may contain fish stock
Nanakamadou Sapporo
Shime parfait
Sapporo parfait cafe useful for the local after-dinner parfait culture.
- Hours
- Cafe and evening hours
- Dietary
- Desserts are generally no-pork friendly, but confirm gelatin and alcohol.
Naniwa Kappo Kigawa
Kappo dining
Osaka kappo-style Japanese restaurant for a refined local meal.
- Hours
- Dinner
- Dietary
- Course meal. Confirm dietary requests in advance.
NARAYA CAFE
Foot bath cafe
Relaxed cafe near Miyanoshita with a foot bath, drinks, and light snacks.
- Hours
- Cafe hours, closed days may vary
- Dietary
- Cafe menu; confirm ingredients for desserts if strict.
Narukiyo
Lively izakaya
Lively izakaya known for seasonal Japanese dishes.
- Hours
- Dinner
- Dietary
- Ask staff about course ingredients.
Narutomi
Ginza soba
Ginza soba restaurant known for carefully prepared noodles and a quiet traditional dining style.
- Hours
- Lunch and dinner, closed days may vary
- Dietary
- Soba noodles, dipping sauce may contain fish stock
Nawa Sushi
Sushi counter
Sushi counter option for a refined Osaka seafood meal.
- Hours
- Dinner
- Dietary
- Seafood-based. Confirm course ingredients before booking.
Nikutei Futago Ginza
Wagyu yakiniku
Higher-budget wagyu yakiniku option in Ginza.
- Hours
- Dinner
- Dietary
- Beef-focused. Confirm pork-free handling.
Ningyocho Imahan JR Osaka Mitsukoshi Isetan
Sukiyaki
Reliable sukiyaki and shabu-shabu option inside a major department store.
- Hours
- Check before visiting
- Dietary
- Beef-focused; soup or sauce may contain alcohol-based seasoning.
Nuchigafu
Refined Okinawan dining
Refined Okinawan cuisine in a calm setting, good for a slower dinner.
- Hours
- Lunch and dinner
- Dietary
- Ask in advance for dietary requests.
Okakita
Udon and soba
Classic noodle restaurant near Heian Shrine for udon and soba.
- Hours
- Lunch and dinner
- Dietary
- Ask staff about dashi and toppings.
Okonomiyaki Kiji Umeda
Umeda okonomiyaki
Classic okonomiyaki stop around Umeda for local Osaka flavor.
- Hours
- Lunch and dinner
- Dietary
- Pork is common in okonomiyaki.
Oniyanma Gotanda
Quick udon
Standing-style udon shop known for fast service and excellent value, popular with local workers.
- Hours
- Breakfast, lunch, and dinner, hours vary
- Dietary
- Dashi may contain fish stock, limited seating
Osteria La Cicerchia
Italian dining
Italian restaurant for a slower dinner in Osaka.
- Hours
- Lunch and dinner
- Dietary
- Ask staff about vegetarian and pork-free choices.
Pizza in the Sky Kajinhou
Scenic pizza
Hilltop pizza restaurant popular for relaxed views and simple western food.
- Hours
- Lunch and early dinner
- Dietary
- Vegetarian pizza may be available. Confirm meat toppings.
Pizzeria da Enzo Okinawa
Italian
Seaside Italian restaurant option with pizza and casual dishes.
- Hours
- Check before visiting
- Dietary
- Vegetarian pizza or pasta may be available; confirm meat toppings.
Pound Kyoto Ekimae
Steak grill
Steak and grilled beef option close to Kyoto Station.
- Hours
- Check before visiting
- Dietary
- Beef-focused; confirm sauces and cooking ingredients.
Premium Pound Gion
Kobe beef grill
Premium beef grill option around Gion for a special dinner.
- Hours
- Lunch and dinner
- Dietary
- Beef-focused. Confirm sauces and sides.
Ramen Nagi Golden Gai
Niboshi ramen
Compact Golden Gai ramen shop known for intense dried-sardine broth and late-night energy.
- Hours
- Open daily, hours vary
- Dietary
- Fish-based broth
Ramen Shingen Minami 6 Jo
Susukino ramen
Popular ramen shop around Susukino, often busy with visitors.
- Hours
- Lunch and dinner
- Dietary
- Pork may be used in broth or toppings.
Ramen Shingen Sapporo Main
Miso ramen
Popular Sapporo ramen shop for rich miso ramen.
- Hours
- Lunch and dinner
- Dietary
- Pork may be used in broth or toppings.
Ramen Tsuji
Ramen pick
Modern ramen shop with rich broth and careful toppings.
- Hours
- Check before visiting
- Dietary
- Ramen broth may contain pork or chicken; confirm before ordering.
Ramen Yashichi
Local ramen favorite
Popular local ramen shop known for a rich, comforting bowl.
- Hours
- Lunch
- Dietary
- Ask staff about broth and toppings.
Ramen Yoshiyama Shoten Sapporo
Miso ramen
Popular Sapporo ramen shop known for rich miso ramen.
- Hours
- Check before visiting
- Dietary
- Ramen broth may contain pork or chicken; confirm before ordering.