I’ve been following Japanese TV dramas recently, and I often see a lot of hot food, such as steaming oden, gurgling small hot pot, sizzling barbecue on the grill... watching the protagonist cry in the cold winter night Bai Qi, my face was full of happiness after taking a bite, and my stomach also growled.

This time, we searched 8 Bay Area Japanese dramas of the same genre:Oden, Japanese Hot Pot, Roasted Bird, Teppanyaki.Looking at the cold and windy outside the window, the steaming food in the mouth is so satisfying!

Yuyake Dandan Izakaya is a recently opened izakaya located in Stoneridge Shopping Center.The decoration of his home is reminiscent of the late-night canteen in Japanese TV dramas, and it gives people a warm and friendly feeling when entering the door.

(Photo courtesy of Yuyake Dandan Izakaya)

People say that to judge the quality of Kanto cooking, you have to taste its radish - by Yuyake Dandan IzakayaKanto boiled radish melts with a sip, full of soup, tasteSweet and soft, can be called textbook level.It is worth mentioning that this Oden isone thing one plateIt is served in the form of food, so that the ingredients will not mix with each other, and it is also convenient for everyone to share food together.

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The grilled food here is also worth a try:Bovine bone marrowFat but not greasy, the saury is fresh and tender, and the skewers are sizzling with oil.optionalJiugongge sushiSashimi set meal: the sashimi is fresh and plump, and the sushi rice is moderately soft and hard.

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Note that oden and barbecue are only available for dinner!Students who want to check in should not run away.

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Miss the domestic 711 Oden?Why not make your own at home!

Available at Mitsuwa MarketplaceFrozen oden imported from Japan, comes with concentrated soup base, there are more than a dozen kinds of meatballs, enough for two people to eat!

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The method is also very simple and fast: boil water, then put the soup bag, and finally put it into the oden, cook for ten minutes and it will be out of the pot!You can also add some cabbage, noodles, and meat according to your preferences.

Eating a bowl of hot oden in winter will keep you warm all over.

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Shabuway is a ten-year-old shop in the Bay Area, offering traditionalJapanese Shabu Shabu Hot Pot. The name Shabu Shabu comes from the sound of "shabu shabu" when the meat is rolled in the hot pot. The characteristic of Shabu Shabu hot pot is lightness - using light soup base and seasoning to bring out the original taste of meat and vegetables.

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Provided by ShabuwaySingle point and AYCEThere are two options, among which the AYCE menu can eat all the meat for only $41.99. Shabuway meat is allRaised in the USA, GMO-free, growth hormone-free, antibiotic-free, and 100% grass-fed.

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Shabuway also offers a variety of soup bases——Traditional kelp soup, miso soup, pork bone soup, vegetable soup, pork bone curry soup, except for kelp soup, there are four choices of spiciness for other soup bases.The soup base can be ordered alone or double.

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The store recommends a bowl of noodles with the soup after the hot pot——Shabuway's noodles are Japanese thin soda water noodles, the taste is very strong.The soup base absorbs the fat of the meat and the sweetness of the vegetables, and the taste is more delicious and rich. After adding noodles, it is like a pot of mellow Japanese ramen!There's no better way to end a meal.

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Nabe is the abbreviation of pot thing in Japanese, which means all Japanese hot pot dishes.This restaurant is named after 'Pot Things', and its main focus isTraditional Japanese nabemonos (锅物, なべthing): Sushi, shabushabu, Ishikari pot, etc.At the end of the meal, Nabe uses leftover soup to make at the tabletraditional rice soup, This is also one of the traditions of eating pots in Japan.

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Nabe's pots are made of the finest ingredients:Kurobuta pork from Japan, A5 Wagyu beef, duck from Maple Leaf farm, etc., It can also be upgraded to A5 Miyazaki Wagyu beef imported from Miyazaki Prefecture, Kyushu, Japan, according to the taste of the guests.It can be said to be the ceiling of the pot.

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The price is also very reasonable--Each pot is about 27 knives, if you want to eat Miyazaki beef, you need to add an extra $36.

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Kobe Japan Pleasant hill is aA Japanese-style bar integrating teppanyaki, sushi, and appetizers.Here you can watch the live performance of the Teppanyaki master: watching the Teppanyaki master's grilled meat in a pattern, the soaring fire that bursts out from time to time, listening to the sound of the meat sizzling on the grill, and smelling the rich fat incense, can be calledTriple enjoyment of sight, smell and taste.

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In Kobe Japan Pleasant hill, you can eatFresh Scallops, Jumbo Shrimp, Maine Lobster, Angus Steak, Kobe BeefWait, all are made to order and cooked on a high-temperature iron plate in front of you.The high temperature of the iron plate locks the moisture in the meat, making it extremely soft and tender.

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In addition to teppanyaki, his family also hasFreshly opened oysters, authentic sushi and giant TV screens——In the middle of the night, you can have a drink with your friends and watch the latest sports live broadcast.

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Benihana is a teppanyaki chain across the United States.Since opening the first restaurant in New York in 1964, there are now 76 branches in the United States. 2018 also broke the Guinness World Record for 'longest cooking marathon'.Benihana can often be seen in American dramas, so it can be said thatSynonymous with Japanese TeppanyakiThe.

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Benihana featuredHighly performative Japanese Teppanyaki, while the chef is performing, he will alsoInteract with customers and drive the atmosphere, When you meet an interesting chef, you may laugh until your stomach hurts.You can still receive it after eatingA commemorative photo of Benihana that belongs to you.It is also worth mentioning that his family has a wide variety of sake choices, students who love sake may wish to try it.

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Gaku Restaurant is an izakaya that specializes in Japanese grilled food, where you can eatCharcoal grilled skewers, and ingenious appetizers.

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The storefront of Gaku Restaurant is not big, and you can see the end at a glance.If you sit near the kitchen, you canWatch the chef grilling skewers and making side dishes live, You can also smell a touch of charcoal and meat.

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it's hereEverything can be baked: Wagyu beef, beef tongue, beef viscera, chicken legs, chicken wings, chicken liver, chicken heart, chicken skin, pork belly, squid, mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, etc.a pair of strings.It is worth mentioning that the commonhot restaurantYou can also eat here!The skin is crispy and the inside is soft and glutinous. The strong rice fragrance is the best magic weapon to relieve greasy.

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In addition to barbecue, his side dishes are also very special:Ankimo monkfish liverVery fresh and tender, it tastes very refreshing with yuzu jelly; Shrimp (Ebi) Karaage isDeep-fried Soft Shell ShrimpYes, the outer skin is particularly crispy, and the inner shrimp meat is tender and springy; andHot Spring Egg BibimbapOntama Rice is soft, glutinous and smooth, and it is just right to finish the main course.

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Yakitori Kokko is a small shop that specializes in roasted birds. You can smell the fragrant barbecue smell when you enter the door.There are nearly 30 kinds of skewers, and nearly 40 kinds of side dishes, I won’t get tired of eating a few times.

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The skewers here arePure charcoal grill, There will be a touch of fireworks when eaten.The heat is just right, the outer skin is crispy while the inner meat is tender and juicy.In addition, different skewers will be matched with different sauces - to bring out the original flavor and aroma of the meat to the greatest extent.

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Yakitori Kokko also hasThe grilled rice balls that often appear in Japanese dramas!The outer skin of the rice ball is roasted like a crispy crust, and the inner is firm and firm, soft and delicious. The overall taste is light, and it is suitable as a staple food to relieve greasy.There are three types of grilled rice balls, one is dry and seasoned with soy sauce, the other is with broth, and the other is simply charcoal-grilled rice balls, which are eaten with the original fragrance of rice.

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In addition to grilled skewers, Yakitori Kokko’s appetizers are also very special: Tako Karaage fried small octopus, Ankimo monkfish liver, Yan Butter is fried small sweet potatoes with butter and yuzu vinegar, and black sesame noodles.Dishes that you can't find anywhere else.

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Yakitori Kokko's store is not big, if you don't want to wait for a tableBest to make an appointment on yelp, the following is the appointment URL:

https://www.yelp.ca/biz/yakitori-kokko-san-mateo

Which Japanese snack restaurant in the Bay Area is your favorite?

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