Fresh sushi and native noodles are plentiful in the bustling city of Tokyo, Japan. Broaden your sashimi palette and experience some of the best Japanese food that won’t leave your stomach or wallet empty.

Though it is said to be one of the most expensive cities in the world, Tokyo offers cheap eats all around town to satisfy any level of culinary boldness. Whether you desire a simple bowl of ramen or a diverse meal of fish, vegetables, and meat, options are abound for under $12 dinners and much cheaper lunches.

Tokyo’s smaller restaurants offer all the Japanese classics—sushi, tempura, yakitori, and udon–quickly and cheaply. Set meals are also available which include soup and salad. These Japanese-style mom-and-pop joints are great to dine among the residents and enjoy the food that these local experts prefer.

Other less seeming options to eat well for less are the food courts under Tokyo’s large department stores. These courts are great options for good variety and pride themselves on serving gourmet meals for a quarter of a restaurant’s price. If you’re on a budget, these stands offer a great taste into Japanese gastronomy.

As a culinary culture primarily centered around fish, visiting Tokyo’s markets is a unique and expansive look into what makes Japanese food so fresh. Real Travel blogger GWIZ from California, was impressed at the sights of one of the largest markets in the area:

“The highlight of modern Tokyo was the Tsukiji Fish Market. Picture Costco. Now double it. Once more more. That is a fraction of this market’s size. It processes a huge percentage, I’ve heard as much as 60%, of the world’s fresh fish everyday. No matter how much it is, the early morning chaos is well worth getting out from under the warm covers. It opens at 3am for wholesale buyers and welcomes the general public between 5 and 6. There are no signs and no guides to help one through this maze of fresh fish and bloody cobblestone paths. Luckily, there are also few restrictions and even fewer people who notice or care that visitors are there. It is a prime-time, speed-of-light market with one focus: process as much fish as quickly as possible.”

Enjoy your next bento box in the capital city of Tokyo.

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Cajun, creole, classic, and casual—have it all in the jazzy city of New Orleans. Best known for its charming French Quarter and wild Mardi Gras parties, this southern Louisiana town has much more to offer in terms of culinary innovation and spiciness.

With hundreds of restaurants cooking up favorites like muffuletta sandwiches, creole jambalaya, and jumbo shrimp gumbo, you are bound to find a New Orleans dish to get your taste buds kickin’. Bask in the lively and culturally infused environment mixed with French, Spanish, African, Caribbean, and Southern influence.

Real Travel blogger, Katzenjammer Kid, gives her description of the amazing New Orleans ambiance:

“Chicory cafe au lait and warm beignets– what could be a better treat in the morning? Or the afternoon? Or especially late-night after going out dancing? Cafe du Monde is a New Orleans icon, standing proud across from Jackson Square, offering its patrons their mainstay items (coffee and beignets, pretty much), with open-aired seating, a live jazz band often playing, slow fans swinging overhead, and the comfort of consistency. I adore this place.”

For a traditionally New Orleans dining experience, make sure to visit Brennan’s Restaurant located in the heart of the French Quarter. A local icon since 1946, Brennan’s spirit and cuisine has endured even through the worst of natural disasters, and continues to serve its delicious and inventive dishes to locals and visitors alike. For a special treat, make sure to order the popular bananas foster, as Brennan’s was the place to originally create this sweet concoction, (named for one of Brennan’s regular partons, Richard Foster).

New Orleans is a favorite among Real Travel bloggers for more reasons than food. Check out some of these journals to see what else New Orleans can offer for your next vacation:

“Goin back to New Orleans in 2008”
“Living it up in ‘The Big Easy’ ”
“Nawlins”
“Jazzfest: It’s not about looking cute”

Take a break in “The Big Easy” and get some good ol’ fashion grub.

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