Eating in Narita
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Fishing on tarmac
Narita has no coastline, but officially it's still Japan's eighth-busiest fish port due to the vast quantities of frozen tuna and other premium sushi fish imported by air.
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Many shops on the main street sell unagi (うなぎ) broiled eel in a sweet sauce. It can be expensive for a standard plate (unaju (うな重), layered on rice, is �1500) but it is quite tasty. Look for the guys cleaning and chopping the eels right by the street-side.
Another great option is takoyaki (たこ焼き), or fried octopus balls. These are popular on the go treats, going for �360 for ten small takoyaki. Order zenbu (全部) to get all the toppings. There is a stand right by the Keisei line station main exit (left as you are leaving). Look for the little cartoon octopus pulling a cart of fried balls.
Don't forget to get a hot and sweet dorayaki (どら焼き), or sweet red bean pancake from a little shop across the main street.
Papas is one good place to eat in Narita. It's a wee place not far from the main 'Sando' street, which only holds about 16 people. But the food is great (Japanese-style 'izakaya' type food, or 'Sets' at Yen 1500 for drink, starter and choice of main meal) and the service from Mama-san and Papa-san is first-rate. He speaks great English too!
Cafe Le Bon, (or The Spiral Staircase) is very close to Narita-san temple. Popular despite relatively late opening hours. It consists of one upper room with a semi circle of hot plates, on which your food is cooked in front of you. The menu consists of one item: an all-you-can-eat meal including a huge drink, Japanese salad, gyoza, oriental chicken, wedges and ice cream, starting around �1680 depending on what you're drinking. Stuffy and hot, but extremely welcoming, friendly, quick, and the food is delicious.
Grill House Hero's, 845-8 Hanasaki-Cho (walk down the little street to the right of JR Narita station), +81 476 22-9002. Open daily 5PM-0AM. One of the best places to eat Okonomi-yaki style food. Menu is available in English. Food prices range from �580(cheese omelette) to �1900 (Steak), Drinks are �320(softdrinks) and �550(Beer).
Lion's Den Across the street from the Barge. Old airline crew hang out. Local mom and pop restaurant with cheap dining selections.
Hitsujiya Narita, In Ometo-sando (Left into Omote-sando, approx 200mtrs along on left hand side(just after Thai restaurant on right, opposite Maxi...??)), ☎ 0476-85-7234. 5-11pm. Food is just great. Possibly a strong Korean influence. Only has 4-5 tables. Service is good, family run. Menu is only in Japanese, but owners have fair grasp of english. Locals also eat here. ¥380 - 1000. �
Shin Shin (しんしん), (On the right side of Omotesando just after the Chiba Shinyoukinkou 千葉信用金庫), ☎ 0476-22-4252. 11:30AM-2PM 5PM-11PM L.O. 10PM. Nice, quiet restaurant with good Japanese food. Kaiseki and other sets and a short selection of good sake and shochu. Menu is only in Japanese, but just select any set based on your budget. ¥2,000-¥6,000. �
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