Comments on: 9 ways to eat cheap in Japan http://matadornetwork.com/abroad/9-ways-to-eat-cheap-in-japan/ travel culture worldwide Sat, 11 Feb 2012 21:51:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Steve http://matadornetwork.com/abroad/9-ways-to-eat-cheap-in-japan/#comment-96795 Steve Thu, 17 Nov 2011 04:47:00 +0000 http://matadorabroad.com/?p=1944#comment-96795 I would add a few more options not included in this article. I've lived here (Japan) for 24 years us locals know how to eat cheap, of course. I'm surprised the writer didn't bring up convenient stores. 500-700 yen for a few onigiri, maybe a burrito, and a drink. The fact that Conbini are everywhere make getting used to the menu a must if you visit Japan. A hot bowl of real Udon or Ramen is 300-400 yen at the cheap places, Not bad. Also Huge sushi chains like Kappa-zushi or Hamazushi are everywhere. plates with 2 sushi are 100 yen or 90 yen on weekdays. 10 plates or 20 sushi for 1000 yen is a great meal! I would add a few more options not included in this article. I’ve lived here (Japan) for 24 years us locals know how to eat cheap, of course. I’m surprised the writer didn’t bring up convenient stores. 500-700 yen for a few onigiri, maybe a burrito, and a drink. The fact that Conbini are everywhere make getting used to the menu a must if you visit Japan. A hot bowl of real Udon or Ramen is 300-400 yen at the cheap places, Not bad. Also Huge sushi chains like Kappa-zushi or Hamazushi are everywhere. plates with 2 sushi are 100 yen or 90 yen on weekdays. 10 plates or 20 sushi for 1000 yen is a great meal!

]]> By: Steve http://matadornetwork.com/abroad/9-ways-to-eat-cheap-in-japan/#comment-96794 Steve Thu, 17 Nov 2011 04:47:00 +0000 http://matadorabroad.com/?p=1944#comment-96794 I would add a few more options not included in this article. I've lived here (Japan) for 24 years us locals know how to eat cheap, of course. I'm surprised the writer didn't bring up convenient stores. 500-700 yen for a few onigiri, maybe a burrito, and a drink. The fact that Conbini are everywhere make getting used to the menu a must if you visit Japan. A hot bowl of real Udon or Ramen is 300-400 yen at the cheap places, Not bad. Also Huge sushi chains like Kappa-zushi or Hamazushi are everywhere. plates with 2 sushi are 100 yen or 90 yen on weekdays. 10 plates or 20 sushi for 1000 yen is a great meal! I would add a few more options not included in this article. I’ve lived here (Japan) for 24 years us locals know how to eat cheap, of course. I’m surprised the writer didn’t bring up convenient stores. 500-700 yen for a few onigiri, maybe a burrito, and a drink. The fact that Conbini are everywhere make getting used to the menu a must if you visit Japan. A hot bowl of real Udon or Ramen is 300-400 yen at the cheap places, Not bad. Also Huge sushi chains like Kappa-zushi or Hamazushi are everywhere. plates with 2 sushi are 100 yen or 90 yen on weekdays. 10 plates or 20 sushi for 1000 yen is a great meal!

]]> By: Best of the Web – Roaming Tales: Travel links for 14 September | Standby London Air Flights http://matadornetwork.com/abroad/9-ways-to-eat-cheap-in-japan/#comment-36580 Best of the Web – Roaming Tales: Travel links for 14 September | Standby London Air Flights Sat, 26 Sep 2009 22:21:52 +0000 http://matadorabroad.com/?p=1944#comment-36580 [...] is an awesome travel destination for foodies but it can be pricey. Pele Omori shares nine tips for eating cheaply in Japan on Matador. I pity you if you have to resort to number nine [...] [...] is an awesome travel destination for foodies but it can be pricey. Pele Omori shares nine tips for eating cheaply in Japan on Matador. I pity you if you have to resort to number nine [...]

]]> By: kimayou Meigui http://matadornetwork.com/abroad/9-ways-to-eat-cheap-in-japan/#comment-36347 kimayou Meigui Fri, 25 Sep 2009 02:36:20 +0000 http://matadorabroad.com/?p=1944#comment-36347 Family Mart! That and Hotto Motto have always been my favorite choices when I am in a rush and scrounging around the bottom of my car hoping to find some yen! You're absolutely right, Mike. The best soba places I've found have been the ones my Okinawan friends have showed me which usually end up being rickety outdoor shacks and small kitchens with minimum seating. Great post! Family Mart! That and Hotto Motto have always been my favorite choices when I am in a rush and scrounging around the bottom of my car hoping to find some yen! You’re absolutely right, Mike. The best soba places I’ve found have been the ones my Okinawan friends have showed me which usually end up being rickety outdoor shacks and small kitchens with minimum seating.
Great post!

]]> By: Best of the Web – Roaming Tales: Travel links for 14 September | Roaming Tales http://matadornetwork.com/abroad/9-ways-to-eat-cheap-in-japan/#comment-35663 Best of the Web – Roaming Tales: Travel links for 14 September | Roaming Tales Tue, 15 Sep 2009 08:01:33 +0000 http://matadorabroad.com/?p=1944#comment-35663 [...] is an awesome travel destination for foodies but it can be pricey. Pele Omori shares nine tips for eating cheaply in Japan on Matador. I pity you if you have to resort to number nine [...] [...] is an awesome travel destination for foodies but it can be pricey. Pele Omori shares nine tips for eating cheaply in Japan on Matador. I pity you if you have to resort to number nine [...]

]]> By: Vince http://matadornetwork.com/abroad/9-ways-to-eat-cheap-in-japan/#comment-35586 Vince Sun, 13 Sep 2009 22:25:24 +0000 http://matadorabroad.com/?p=1944#comment-35586 When I was in Tokyo, I lived off of Gyudon places in the city. Occasionally, I might eat something more american, but I was there for the experience, right? Yoshinoya was my normal location and now that I am back home, I have huge cravings to sit at a bar type table, order Gyudon and Green tea and just enjoy it. Instead? Yoshinoya in a packet with microwaved rice. A man can dream. When I was in Tokyo, I lived off of Gyudon places in the city. Occasionally, I might eat something more american, but I was there for the experience, right? Yoshinoya was my normal location and now that I am back home, I have huge cravings to sit at a bar type table, order Gyudon and Green tea and just enjoy it. Instead? Yoshinoya in a packet with microwaved rice.

A man can dream.

]]> By: Pele http://matadornetwork.com/abroad/9-ways-to-eat-cheap-in-japan/#comment-36864 Pele Thu, 03 Sep 2009 16:55:51 +0000 http://matadorabroad.com/?p=1944#comment-36864 Mike san, I've always wanted to go to Okinawa. I've found the best onigiri (rice ball) places, bakeries, soba shops this way just by people watching, and quietly following groups. Bentos are also a good deal-- I usually eat till I'm half full, fill the rest of my tummy with water or milk, and save the other half of bento for breakfast the next day. 2 meals in one--not bad. Mike san, I’ve always wanted to go to Okinawa. I’ve found the best onigiri (rice ball) places, bakeries, soba shops this way just by people watching, and quietly following groups. Bentos are also a good deal– I usually eat till I’m half full, fill the rest of my tummy with water or milk, and save the other half of bento for breakfast the next day. 2 meals in one–not bad.

]]> By: Ryukyu Mike http://matadornetwork.com/abroad/9-ways-to-eat-cheap-in-japan/#comment-36863 Ryukyu Mike Wed, 02 Sep 2009 23:13:00 +0000 http://matadorabroad.com/?p=1944#comment-36863 Great post ! Down in Okinawa, Ramen and Soba shops are the best deals for your buck and some places Bentos go fairly cheap. Watch the locals; where they go for an economical lunch is probably your best bet. Great post ! Down in Okinawa, Ramen and Soba shops are the best deals for your buck and some places Bentos go fairly cheap. Watch the locals; where they go for an economical lunch is probably your best bet.

]]> By: Pele http://matadornetwork.com/abroad/9-ways-to-eat-cheap-in-japan/#comment-35766 Pele Wed, 02 Sep 2009 04:38:41 +0000 http://matadorabroad.com/?p=1944#comment-35766 Thanks John for the suggestions... I've never tried Sukiya as I've only been eating at Yoshinoya in the Chiba area. I have had CoCo Ichiban--Japanese curry houses rock! Thanks John for the suggestions… I’ve never tried Sukiya as I’ve only been eating at Yoshinoya in the Chiba area. I have had CoCo Ichiban–Japanese curry houses rock!

]]> By: Pele http://matadornetwork.com/abroad/9-ways-to-eat-cheap-in-japan/#comment-35763 Pele Wed, 02 Sep 2009 04:36:42 +0000 http://matadorabroad.com/?p=1944#comment-35763 Thanks Matt. :) I also found that cooking super simple and cheap food at home like rice, tofu, and eggs helped keep me feeling full when I was there. There are also lots of 100 yen shops around and they sell non perishable food items to help stretch a meal of rice nicely. As for cheap sleeps, hostels are probably your best bet. I'm not sure what the camping scene in Japan is like. Thanks Matt. :) I also found that cooking super simple and cheap food at home like rice, tofu, and eggs helped keep me feeling full when I was there. There are also lots of 100 yen shops around and they sell non perishable food items to help stretch a meal of rice nicely. As for cheap sleeps, hostels are probably your best bet. I’m not sure what the camping scene in Japan is like.

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