144: Japan on a plate: Our food critic reveals his favorite spots

From noodle stands to Michelin-starred restaurants, Japan has some of the most amazing food in the world. Food writer Robbie Swinnerton has been covering Tokyo’s culinary scene for decades, so for this week’s episode we asked him to pick out a few standout meals from last year. 

Hosted by Jason Jenkins and produced by Dave Cortez.

On this episode:
Robbie Swinnerton: Articles | Twitter | Instagram

Read more/Watch more: 
Tokyo Food File (Robbie Swinnerton, The Japan Times)
The Japan Times Destination Restaurant Series (Robbie Swinnerton, The Japan Times)
When Rene Redzepi brought Noma to Japan (Robbie Swinnerton, The Japan Times)

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