Foods Merlucdai Has Tried

Catch these floating noodles before they flow by.

A rainbow of flavor that harks back to childhood.

Osaka's most famous dish is an octopus-stuffed fried dough ball.

The world's least practical and most delicious edible straw.

These buns artfully resemble peaches and represent immortality.

This drink hasn't been produced since the late nineties, but still has a cult following.

The Carnival cake comes with a hidden baby Jesus inside.

Some fish can dance.

It's a whirlpool, it's an emoji, it's a fishcake!

A ritual that showcases the beauty of the present moment.

These salted, pickled plums are an ancient Japanese hangover cure.