Tonkatsu Kaya · Chuo: On my first trip to Japan, my dad and I were looking for something to eat and I smelled something amazing. Without ordering anything, the owners just gave us food and it was the best tonkatsu I've ever had.
Yamayoshi · Himeji: Himeji's specialty is freshwater eel, Anago, and this place has it for a reasonable price!
Tengyokudo Nara Main Store · Nara: This place specializes in food made with kudzu, a plant that is actually a specialty food in Nara!
Karato Fish Market · Shimonoseki: If you're in Shimonoseki, you have to eat fugu, that's just a law. And you can find it for a good price here!
Restaurant National · Hisaria, Bulgaria: I went here and was served by a very kind grandma who spoke basically no English, but I ordered with my very bad Bulgarian
Yerevan Cafe · Washington, USA: Armenian food! It's really good
Zorba's Café · Washington, USA: This is where my parents courted and then brought me and my brother years later. Super amazing, very much recommend