The Mac Attack from King Hamburger near Osan Air Base, South Korea, features queso and a fried ring of macaroni and cheese.
Almost-always-open spot near Osan Air Base reigns over Korea’s burger scene

The tasty Mac Attack, as well as treats such as chicken tenders, kebabs and tacos, await at King Hamburger.

Weller offers plenty of options for everyone, from vegan and vegetarian to gluten-free and organic in a Japanese-style convenience store.
Japanese convenience store specializes in vegan, organic and gluten-free food

Weller offers many options for “clean eating” a short walk from the New Sanno Hotel in Tokyo.

Vegan minced pork rice topped with dried onions; savory soymilk soup; and a soymilk chai from Ming-Teng Hao Hao, an all-vegan Taiwanese eatery in Tokyo.
Vegans can enjoy sustainable Taiwanese cuisine in a trendy Tokyo neighborhood

Ming-Teng Hao Hao serves an all-vegan menu just a short walk from the east exit of Shimokitazawa Station, among the other trendy restaurants, cafes and secondhand clothing shops.

A panda-shaped steamed bun filled with sweet red bean paste is included with the kids set from Everyones Cafe inside Ueno Park in Tokyo.
There’s something for everyone at this enchanting cafe within Tokyo’s Ueno park

Everyones Cafe inside Tokyo’s Ueno Park incorporates its fresh, vibrant herbal abundance into its menu, particularly the drink offerings. From refreshing rosemary and mint lemonade sodas to invigorating mint-infused teas and a zippy, herbal mojito, there’s an option for everyone to enjoy.

PasaThai Nang’s Kitchen on Okinawa serves authentic Isan or Thai-Lao food, a taste native to northeastern Thailand.
Tastes from northeastern Thailand appear near American Village on Okinawa

PasaThai Nang’s Kitchen on Okinawa is an authentic Thai food experience in upscale Mihama Kitayama, just steps away from American Village.

Nagamine Seicha in Tokyo gained notoriety after customers posted social media videos of themselves consuming soft-serve ice cream coated in matcha powder.
Ice-cream lovers submit to matcha powder challenge in Tokyo

In scenes reminiscent of the “cinnamon challenge,” viral videos show Nagamine Seicha consumers taking a large bite of matcha-flavored ice cream coated in matcha powder, then coughing up the powder or falling helplessly into a bout of sneezing.

Half Chicken and Lamb Chops from Braai Republic near Camp Humphreys, South Korea.
‘Meat up’ your meal at South African barbecue in South Korea

Watch tasty barbecue get made at Braii Republic near Camp Humphreys.

Moumou-tei is a new Japanese grilled meat restaurant a short distance from Yokota Air Base in western Tokyo.
New grill-it-yourself meat restaurant earns high marks near US air base in western Tokyo

A new yakiniku restaurant — a popular dining choice in Japan in which diners grill their own meat — opened recently near Yokota Air Base in western Tokyo.

Oscar Vegan and American Chinese claims to be the first vegan-only American-style Chinese restaurant in Japan.
Sample vegan, American-style Chinese food in Tokyo’s hippest neighborhood

Oscar Vegan and American Chinese, just a 6-minute walk from Tokyo’s Setagaya-Daita Station, has a menu that looks like something from a Chinese restaurant in the States, with a vegan twist.

Kobe Steak House near Yokota Air Base, Japan, is known for its top-quality Kuroge Wagyu, beef from Japan’s world-renowned Black cattle.
Plant eater finds steakhouse near US air base in western Tokyo irresistible

Kobe Steak House is a small but interesting place to fulfill your urge for quality steak.

Even though Pizzeria Gelateria Razzo in Yokohama, Japan, is best known for its pizza, the pasta is equally great. The linguine with seafood arrived perfectly al dente, and the tomato sauce tasted fresh and complex at the same time.
Razzo’s brick-oven pizza, gelato will transport you from Yokohama to Italy

Razzo is a quaint Italian restaurant that specializes in brick-oven pizzas and rich gelato and seems to have something for everyone on its large English menu.

Typical of restaurants in Japan, a display near the entrance to Masala illustrates items on the menu.
Masala near Yokota Air Base gets curry right every time

The menu at Masala, on the fifth floor of the Seiyu shopping center near the Fussa JR Station, offers a wide range of curries, naan, sides and drinks. It’s a tasty and affordable place to take friends and family.

Gumbo Hut Shioya serves a decent version of the Louisiana staple within walking distance of Yokota Air Base, Japan.
Gumbo Hut in Tokyo serves an apt adaptation of one of Louisiana’s most famous dishes

Gumbo Hut Shioya provides a taste of Louisiana home right outside the main gate of Yokota Air Base in western Tokyo.

Diners grill their own skewers over a hot bed of coals at Sanrokuen in Kawaguchiko, Japan. They can dip the skewers into a large jar of tare, or sauce.
Grill your own meat, veggies in a thatched-roof ‘robatayaki’ restaurant near Mount Fuji

Sanrokuen specializes in robatayaki, in which diners order skewers of meat, fish and vegetables, and cook them over hot coals in a hearth while seated on tatami mats.

A hot seller at Shiro-Hige’s Cream Puff Factory is the Totoro-shaped cream puffs. The shop sells a variety of these sweet treats year-round, filled with everything from vanilla custard to chocolate cream.
Cream Puff Factory delivers a fairy-tale food experience for Totoro fans in Tokyo

Fans of “My Neighbor Totoro” can buy cream puffs, cookies and cakes in the shape of the character at Shiro-Hige’s Cream Puff Factory in Tokyo that are almost too adorable to eat.

Chicken teriyaki with gyoza from Happy Teriyaki near Osan Air Base, South Korea.
Fast-casual Japanese spot located near Osan Air Base is affordable, delicious

Happy Teriyaki will please both your belly and your wallet.

Despite the name, Kon's Burger on Okinawa specializes in the bahn mi, a popular Vietnamese sandwich.
Where’s the banh mi? Kon’s Burger brings authentic Vietnamese flavors to Okinawa

Despite the name, Kon’s Burger cafe on Okinawa specializes in the banh mi, a popular Vietnamese sandwich, and not beefy burgers.

The iced caramel latte from Playlist, a new coffee bar near Yokota Air Base in western Tokyo, wasn’t too sweet and boasted the perfect blend of coffee and caramel flavors.
Pick up a coffee at Playlist, a new takeout option within walking distance of Yokota Air Base

Playlist’s tiny shop has no inside seating, but offers a chill vibe and perfectly blended coffee drinks.

Cafe Gloria serves up Ukrainian cuisine not far from Yokota Air Base in western Tokyo.
Desserts, baked goods steal the show at new Ukrainian restaurant in western Tokyo

Café Gloria is worth a try, especially for its baked goods, but don’t expect to be blown away.