Just last week, Michelin announced its first ever 2019 Aichi-Gifu-Mie Guide for restaurants across the Tokai region. Three restaurants took home the distinction of three stars which were: Ueda, Sushi Hijikata, and Komada, while 14 restaurants received two stars and 51 restaurants taking home the one star honor.
In addition, there were over 100 restaurants recognized as Bib Gourmand, which are restaurants that offer exceptionally good food at moderate prices. We all like a good bang for the buck meals so here’s just a few that were mentioned.
The Teppan Tonkatsu from Misokatsu Yabaton
If you’re craving for a different take on tonkatsu (deep-fried pork cutlet) then this is for you. Misokatsu Yabaton is a long standing chain restaurant established in Nagoya since 1947. Their famous dish is their tonkatsu served on a hot plate with thinly sliced cabbages at the bottom. What makes it so special is its rich, red miso sauce which is made using natural soybeans. The sauce is fermented for 18 months and when it's ready, gently poured over the tonkatsu. Get the dish on its own for 1404YEN or as a set with miso soup and rice for 1836YEN.
For more info about this restaurant, head here.
Hitsumabushi Eel Dish from Atsuta Horaiken
The second bang for your buck meal listed in the Michelin guide is the grilled eel rice dish at Atsuta Horaiken restaurant. Founded in 1873 at the Atsuta Shrine, the Hitsumabushi eel dish got its name from the eel being served in a unique wooden bowl called “hitsu”. Since then, it’s become a popular dish in Nagoya not only for its taste but for its large portion. With the unagi season just around the corner, this dish is a must try. Price ~3000YEN
For more info, head here.
Miso Nikomi Udon from Yamamoto Honten
The third dish featured in the guide is the miso nikomi udon from Yamamoto Honten. Known as a restaurant that specializes in udon, their long standing restaurant has focused on its flavor and making sure everything is handmade. One of their popular dishes that’s a must try is the miso nikomi which is udon that has been simmered in a miso base along with green onion, egg and more. Price starts from ~1000YEN to ~1999YEN.
For more info, head here.
