If you're wondering how to get from Toyko Disney to Universal Studios Japan, I have a video that shows you how to do that! ua-cam.com/video/gkPhCw9qn28/v-deo.html
2:24 Japan knows how to make our mouths water with the food models on their displays! Definitely a good alternative to Starbucks as the food looks more appealing. And yup, I don't shame those who want to eat at McDonald's while on vacation. People are like "You're in another country, you shouldn't have McDonald's" and I'm like, "And?" McDonald's isn't in the same in other countries thanks to different menu items, if you're crunched on time it's a place to get a quick bite, they're everywhere in big cities, and like you said it's familiar. And I really hope that the name of that strawberry shop at 3:48 is a Lost in Translation moment, because if it isn't...oh boy
I understand the difference in money, but I like it when you say something is expensive, but I look up the exchange rate and it ends up being SO much cheaper than the same thing in the U.S. especially for things like merch and park tickets.
That would be fun to see! I checked out maps and saw they have a saizariya there at the station that a lot of people eat at while visiting Tokyo disneyland....I'll probably take my kiddos there when we are in the area.
4:11 I like Mos Burger advertises as "SO BIG!!" as if they're the biggest burgers you're gonna get in Japan and yet as you pointed out, the portion sizes are smaller compared to others! So it's very much irony. I love that Universal has its own metro station (for those who don't know, it's the Yumesaki Line which you transfer to at Nishikujō via the Osaka Loop Line from Osaka station) that drops you off at CityWalk...Universal Orlando would never. With all the trains Japan has, it's definitely one of the best places to live without a car. Heck, even the rural parts like Hokkaido or Nagano get good service! Shame how trains used to be the pride and joy of the US...before the country became infested with polluted highways.
I was laughing at the Red Lobster part because it reminded me when I was at the Tokyo Disney shopping district 4 years ago. The skies opened up and it was blasting pouring rain on us(we were in a part with no cover). The hostess at a restaurant opened the door and flagged us inside. We ran in soaking wet but grateful- it was a TGI Fridays. We didn’t come to Japan to go to Friday’s but under the circumstance…wellll (Oh and they were so sweet. They brought us these big plush blankets to put on our laps since we were so cold from being soaked)
Aww it's like a cute little town! I love it! ♥ By the way, and I apologize for this being off-topic, but at Universal Studios Japan have people been having issues with their armbands coming off? I've noticed that a lot of people I watch who went to our new Nintendo Land are having issues with their bands falling off, especially when they hit the blocks. I didn't look like you had any issues though so I was just curious. Thanks for the video and have a good day!!
My boyfriend has booked a week in Japan this summer for my graduation and I would be CLUELESS without your vids. As an obsessive over planner I literally adore this channel. I will pay any amount of money for your guides!!
Awww, thank you! You're gonna have such a wonderful time. I'm such a huge planner too, so I know how you feel! I do have our guides for Tokyo Disney and Universal Japan coming out VERY soon. Get on my mailing list so you know when they're out! tdrexplorer.com/updated-tdr-explorer-premium-travel-guides-are-coming-in-2023/
hi Chris I love takoyaki here in mexico is very expensive 80 pesos and not everywhere you can find it but is my favorite "snack" Japanese food and I love ramen too
TDR explorer, most soups unless marked are not vegetarian because they have a meat base for the broth (like chicken or fish) I've gone to the Wolfgang Puck's a few times, the pizza costs more, but tastes 100% better than Saizeriya. The price is also not that bad when you consider it is a sit down meal with a waitstaff and you don't need to pay tip. Strawberry Fetish seems really popular, I think it replaced Candy Time.
We did 2 weeks at USJ and I treated myself to a Tully's double shot every morning. Loved sitting there at 7 in the morning watching the crowd racing to get to USJ. Love your videos Chris. Hi from Downunder 🦘🦘🦘🦘🦘
I cannot believe I forgot Tully's! I meant to mention that too, ah well. Everyone can see in the comments to check out Tully's too, ha. Thank you for watching!
Bubba Gump's is so good haha!! It was one of my favorite parts of going to USJ! I feel like it keeps with the movie themeing of the park. Although when I went I was really missing Western flavours so I was pretty biased. But I think people should explore more than Sushi-Ro and Saizeriya if they are at USJ.
I’ve followed you for years now bc I was supposed to go to Japan riiight after the borders closed 😢 but now my hubby and I are going in May for 2 weeks and we’re hitting up so many of your recommendations, finally! ❤ I’m so excited! And if I see you at a theme park in person, I’m gonna freak out 😂❤
Sorry forgot to say the Little convenience store down the alley only takes Cash. Lovely staff . Fruit and Vegetables and frozen meals. If your in a budget. Love your Work Chris. Hello from Downunder 🦘🦘🦘🦘🦘
I'm going to Japan at the beginning of June with my mom and my fiancee and am a little unsure how to pre purchace Universal tickets. My mom wanted to go and we are going to be there 2 weeks. Should we try to pre buy them or get them at the gate, or just walk in to buy there, and if we do pre buy is it at their Universal website? Sorry for the questions, we were going to spend 2 days in Osaka 1 in Universal and 1 checking out the city and I wasn't sure what would be best.
hello, I just bought my USJ tickets a week ago for travel in March, based on my experience I'd highly recommend buying the tickets ahead of time on the Universal studios website. It is usually quite busy and if you buy at the gate they may sell out or not have the tickets you want. The US website is in English so it's easy to purchase, but I believe their credit card system is down so it is not accepting US credit cards. You can use Apple pay though. Hope that's helpful and enjoy your trip!
I have a guide on our site that explains tickets! Give that a read and it'll help clear things up. I don't recommend waiting to buy them the day of because you risk long lines at ticket booths and potentially selling out. tdrexplorer.com/universal-studios-japan-tickets/
You should check out Meat Rush in Akihabara. It's in the Yodobashi building near the station and is crazy good. I never can find any vids on youtube of the place, but there is a ramen place near too with a lot of other restaurants on the last floor and it has black ramen and there is a pancake place too XD
@@tdrexplorer they are so good but there is not even one single youtube vid on them, and I have no idea why, especially Meat Rush and I look for vids on it all the time O.O
Cool scarf! Red Lobster was really bad when I went despite being really expensive. Bubba gump is also expensive but the appetizers were pretty good and the service was great. I can also back up that the Wolfgang puck pizza is very good for pizza in Japan, better than I expected. MOS burger is expensive for what you get but in their defense it is considered one of the healthier fast food options. If you are into popcorn there is a shop with all kinds of wild popcorn flavors at citywalk too.
Personally I'm a huge fan of Mos Burger but that's because I do like the smaller portion (+ I love the topping combo lol), always recommend Gong Cha though. The red bean slush was my fav next to the og tea!! If you're a pizza person I would not recommend Saizeriya lol. (Also, even in america I avoid the Bubba Gump Shrimp co. you definitely go there for the movie/aesthetic and not the food. bleh.)
I thought the Ramen place was good!, they served me quickly, hot and it was tasty, maybe cause it was my first time in Japan?? Anyhow love your content, you are the reason I went to USJ this past January! And I enjoyed every bit of it cause of your info!! Thanks 🙏 🎉❤
So many choices! 😭 We’re going here in a few months and I’m already wondering where to eat after we leave the park. I was thinking Bubba Gump but that Nene Chicken looked so delicious too and I’ve always wanted to try Korean Chicken. 🤤 I gotta remember to grab some Horai nikuman and Gong cha too 😩
I have been dreaming about Bubba Gumps since I was last in Japan in Jan 2020. As an Australian who doesn't have access to a lot of these American places I would definitely eat at there or red lobster or shake shack while in Japan
you forgot to mention the special deals that Universal hotel gives to guest at certain food and drink stores. Like Gong cha gives free toppings if my memory doesn't fail me. 😅 And i think free fries from Shake shack.
Do you have any recommendations for larger groups (we are planning on travelling as a group if 11 people) and any recommendations for dietary requirements? (Dairy and gluten free?)
I’ll be in Japan and USJ next month. My son has autism and is very particular about food. Thank you so much for sharing! Happy to see he can get fried chicken and fries at sushiro!
My thoughts exactly, we're headed Japan way in Sept and all these options for my autistic son are great. Means we can get our sushi on and he can still eat.
Love your video so much. Havent been Japan for long time. I have to say, when the time I watch your Mario World video, i just cry🙈Its just to happy to see that. Cant wait to go. Love Mario so much. And Thank You very much for your video. 🙏🏻🥰Hi from Hong Kong fans
THANK YOU for making this video! My husband and I are considering visiting Japan. Our usual vacation is at Universal Orlando, FL. This looks like fun, but I am such a picky eater I think I’ll end up LOSING weight! Lol! (I don’t like sea food!) 😂
So are soft drinks not a thing in Japan? I didn't see any as an option at the restaurant you had for dinner. None of those drinks appealed to me so I'd even settle for water but didn't see that either.
if you can't recognize the quality difference between a Shake Shack burger and a McDonald's burger, you really shouldn't be doing food reviews. everything else you've said is suspect.
If you're wondering how to get from Toyko Disney to Universal Studios Japan, I have a video that shows you how to do that! ua-cam.com/video/gkPhCw9qn28/v-deo.html
2:24 Japan knows how to make our mouths water with the food models on their displays! Definitely a good alternative to Starbucks as the food looks more appealing. And yup, I don't shame those who want to eat at McDonald's while on vacation. People are like "You're in another country, you shouldn't have McDonald's" and I'm like, "And?" McDonald's isn't in the same in other countries thanks to different menu items, if you're crunched on time it's a place to get a quick bite, they're everywhere in big cities, and like you said it's familiar. And I really hope that the name of that strawberry shop at 3:48 is a Lost in Translation moment, because if it isn't...oh boy
Also USJ McDonald’s opens at 6:30 am so a great choice for breakfast when most other restaurants are still closed
Love your videos.
Very cool!
The food looks so delicious I really want to eat it
Nene is AMAZING
What a great job u have !!
Thank you :)
I understand the difference in money, but I like it when you say something is expensive, but I look up the exchange rate and it ends up being SO much cheaper than the same thing in the U.S. especially for things like merch and park tickets.
Are you gonna do a video on the Spy Family exhibit?
Since lawson is 24/7, is city walk 24/7 too?
Is shake shack American?
Yes, Shake Shack was founded in New York City
Can u do a video like this around outside Tokyo Disneyland resort
That would be fun to see! I checked out maps and saw they have a saizariya there at the station that a lot of people eat at while visiting Tokyo disneyland....I'll probably take my kiddos there when we are in the area.
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4:11 I like Mos Burger advertises as "SO BIG!!" as if they're the biggest burgers you're gonna get in Japan and yet as you pointed out, the portion sizes are smaller compared to others! So it's very much irony. I love that Universal has its own metro station (for those who don't know, it's the Yumesaki Line which you transfer to at Nishikujō via the Osaka Loop Line from Osaka station) that drops you off at CityWalk...Universal Orlando would never. With all the trains Japan has, it's definitely one of the best places to live without a car. Heck, even the rural parts like Hokkaido or Nagano get good service! Shame how trains used to be the pride and joy of the US...before the country became infested with polluted highways.
I was laughing at the Red Lobster part because it reminded me when I was at the Tokyo Disney shopping district 4 years ago. The skies opened up and it was blasting pouring rain on us(we were in a part with no cover). The hostess at a restaurant opened the door and flagged us inside. We ran in soaking wet but grateful- it was a TGI Fridays.
We didn’t come to Japan to go to Friday’s but under the circumstance…wellll
(Oh and they were so sweet. They brought us these big plush blankets to put on our laps since we were so cold from being soaked)
Great video, would love to see you do Ikspiari recommendations as well!
I love Gong cha! They have it back here in Saskatchewan now too.
I do too! I recall seeing one in Saskatoon when I was back visiting last summer. Caught me off guard, haha!
Aww it's like a cute little town! I love it! ♥ By the way, and I apologize for this being off-topic, but at Universal Studios Japan have people been having issues with their armbands coming off? I've noticed that a lot of people I watch who went to our new Nintendo Land are having issues with their bands falling off, especially when they hit the blocks. I didn't look like you had any issues though so I was just curious. Thanks for the video and have a good day!!
My boyfriend has booked a week in Japan this summer for my graduation and I would be CLUELESS without your vids. As an obsessive over planner I literally adore this channel. I will pay any amount of money for your guides!!
Awww, thank you! You're gonna have such a wonderful time. I'm such a huge planner too, so I know how you feel! I do have our guides for Tokyo Disney and Universal Japan coming out VERY soon. Get on my mailing list so you know when they're out! tdrexplorer.com/updated-tdr-explorer-premium-travel-guides-are-coming-in-2023/
@@tdrexplorer I’m on it king, thank you!!
I had no idea there was a grocery store! Thanks for the tour!
hi Chris I love takoyaki here in mexico is very expensive 80 pesos and not everywhere you can find it but is my favorite "snack" Japanese food and I love ramen too
TDR explorer, most soups unless marked are not vegetarian because they have a meat base for the broth (like chicken or fish) I've gone to the Wolfgang Puck's a few times, the pizza costs more, but tastes 100% better than Saizeriya. The price is also not that bad when you consider it is a sit down meal with a waitstaff and you don't need to pay tip. Strawberry Fetish seems really popular, I think it replaced Candy Time.
The way you cut your burger steak with chopstick are really professional 👏🏻✨
That’s the clue how many years you stay in Japan 😁
We did 2 weeks at USJ and I treated myself to a Tully's double shot every morning. Loved sitting there at 7 in the morning watching the crowd racing to get to USJ. Love your videos Chris. Hi from Downunder 🦘🦘🦘🦘🦘
I cannot believe I forgot Tully's! I meant to mention that too, ah well. Everyone can see in the comments to check out Tully's too, ha. Thank you for watching!
Bubba Gump's is so good haha!! It was one of my favorite parts of going to USJ! I feel like it keeps with the movie themeing of the park. Although when I went I was really missing Western flavours so I was pretty biased. But I think people should explore more than Sushi-Ro and Saizeriya if they are at USJ.
I’ve followed you for years now bc I was supposed to go to Japan riiight after the borders closed 😢 but now my hubby and I are going in May for 2 weeks and we’re hitting up so many of your recommendations, finally! ❤ I’m so excited! And if I see you at a theme park in person, I’m gonna freak out 😂❤
When I’m down, I watch you videos. You always perk me up, especially when you show food 😊
I love your videos soo much! ❤ please never stop!! Hope you’re doing well ☺️
Thank you for watching!
I was just looking for something like this! We'll be there in March and will be staying near the area.
Hope you enjoy it!
Sorry forgot to say the Little convenience store down the alley only takes Cash. Lovely staff . Fruit and Vegetables and frozen meals. If your in a budget. Love your Work Chris. Hello from Downunder 🦘🦘🦘🦘🦘
This has nothing to do with your video...I apologize....I. wondering if you recommend Harry Potter Cafe in Tokyo? I am seeing mixed reviews.....
They CityWalk there is better than the CityWalk here in SoCal.
How so?
so sick you can get your own water at your table like that
“Not the most adventurous eater”
lol more adventurous than my mom. She won’t even touch anything that came from the ocean.
I loved visiting and trying a new citywalk outside of my Orlando home
Greetings from korea 🇰🇷 💕 ❤️
I'm going to Japan at the beginning of June with my mom and my fiancee and am a little unsure how to pre purchace Universal tickets. My mom wanted to go and we are going to be there 2 weeks. Should we try to pre buy them or get them at the gate, or just walk in to buy there, and if we do pre buy is it at their Universal website? Sorry for the questions, we were going to spend 2 days in Osaka 1 in Universal and 1 checking out the city and I wasn't sure what would be best.
hello, I just bought my USJ tickets a week ago for travel in March, based on my experience I'd highly recommend buying the tickets ahead of time on the Universal studios website. It is usually quite busy and if you buy at the gate they may sell out or not have the tickets you want. The US website is in English so it's easy to purchase, but I believe their credit card system is down so it is not accepting US credit cards. You can use Apple pay though. Hope that's helpful and enjoy your trip!
I have a guide on our site that explains tickets! Give that a read and it'll help clear things up. I don't recommend waiting to buy them the day of because you risk long lines at ticket booths and potentially selling out. tdrexplorer.com/universal-studios-japan-tickets/
@@sandraliu7210 Thanks, that really helped XD
I would love to know if you can do a vegan option videos in universal studio!! It would be highly appreciated!!
I just like you how you do all your videos big hug from switzerland😄
Looks good 😊😊
Not sure why I watched this while hungry 🥲
I do not recommend hahah, but thank you for watching anyway!
$14 for pizza ny style pizza!! That’s cheap!! I live in NYC and a good Brooklyn pizza pie is at least $20+
I trust your advice more now that I heard you say just go to McDonald's instead of mos burger 😂
Great video! I love your bullet bill scarf🤗
Thank you! I'm happy someone noticed, haha.
Can we take outside food inside the park?
Bikkuri Donkey really looks like the BEST place to finish off a day of running around the park. It looks so nice and the food looks amazing!
You should check out Meat Rush in Akihabara. It's in the Yodobashi building near the station and is crazy good. I never can find any vids on youtube of the place, but there is a ramen place near too with a lot of other restaurants on the last floor and it has black ramen and there is a pancake place too XD
I've eaten at those places before!
@@tdrexplorer they are so good but there is not even one single youtube vid on them, and I have no idea why, especially Meat Rush and I look for vids on it all the time O.O
amazing video the Food Looks so Good . want to try them all My boyfriend and our Family Love food . Don't know what to try first .
See how you feel on the day you get there and how long the lines are and go from there!
@@tdrexplorer Thank you .
Is there any breakfast places in universal or the city walk? With how early it seems you need to get there it seems better to eat there.
I'm surprised you didn't show the pizza place at CityWalk
Cool scarf! Red Lobster was really bad when I went despite being really expensive. Bubba gump is also expensive but the appetizers were pretty good and the service was great. I can also back up that the Wolfgang puck pizza is very good for pizza in Japan, better than I expected.
MOS burger is expensive for what you get but in their defense it is considered one of the healthier fast food options.
If you are into popcorn there is a shop with all kinds of wild popcorn flavors at citywalk too.
Personally I'm a huge fan of Mos Burger but that's because I do like the smaller portion (+ I love the topping combo lol), always recommend Gong Cha though. The red bean slush was my fav next to the og tea!! If you're a pizza person I would not recommend Saizeriya lol. (Also, even in america I avoid the Bubba Gump Shrimp co. you definitely go there for the movie/aesthetic and not the food. bleh.)
You knock me out of the socks 😜
I thought the Ramen place was good!, they served me quickly, hot and it was tasty, maybe cause it was my first time in Japan?? Anyhow love your content, you are the reason I went to USJ this past January! And I enjoyed every bit of it cause of your info!! Thanks 🙏 🎉❤
So many choices! 😭 We’re going here in a few months and I’m already wondering where to eat after we leave the park. I was thinking Bubba Gump but that Nene Chicken looked so delicious too and I’ve always wanted to try Korean Chicken. 🤤 I gotta remember to grab some Horai nikuman and Gong cha too 😩
Definitely the SNW stores...
I love innovation and technology, this is so cool .really makes a experience.
Love Japan. Your vlogs are insightful .👍🇦🇺😊💖
Omg takoyaki 😍
I have been dreaming about Bubba Gumps since I was last in Japan in Jan 2020. As an Australian who doesn't have access to a lot of these American places I would definitely eat at there or red lobster or shake shack while in Japan
you forgot to mention the special deals that Universal hotel gives to guest at certain food and drink stores. Like Gong cha gives free toppings if my memory doesn't fail me. 😅 And i think free fries from Shake shack.
Do you have any recommendations for larger groups (we are planning on travelling as a group if 11 people) and any recommendations for dietary requirements? (Dairy and gluten free?)
Thanks for the recommendations. Can you make a video with recommendation on nearby affordable hotels as well?
Are there any good places at CityWalk for breakfast before the park open? Or I need to stick to conbini?
Was not expecting a Shake Shack in Japan! Also funny that it's a little pricey there as it is here in the US lol
I went to a Japanese food center in London UK a couple of days ago and bought some takoyaki to try
My daughter loves mochi, I hope she gets to try mochi drinks from time to time.
I will have to make a list of your recommendations for when I go there. Thanks
No tipping, really? Like at all in Japan? That's interesting 👀
I ate at that takoyaki place before, so many diff flavours!
I’ll be in Japan and USJ next month. My son has autism and is very particular about food. Thank you so much for sharing! Happy to see he can get fried chicken and fries at sushiro!
I'm happy you found this helpful! Have fun on your trip :)
My thoughts exactly, we're headed Japan way in Sept and all these options for my autistic son are great. Means we can get our sushi on and he can still eat.
I love sushi! omg! lol, and that place looks epic buddy! haha. thanks for sharing!
Thanks for always watching and commenting, Jonathan!
Love your video so much. Havent been Japan for long time. I have to say, when the time I watch your Mario World video, i just cry🙈Its just to happy to see that. Cant wait to go. Love Mario so much. And Thank You very much for your video. 🙏🏻🥰Hi from Hong Kong fans
Thank you for watching! I hope you get to come back soon.
THANK YOU for making this video! My husband and I are considering visiting Japan. Our usual vacation is at Universal Orlando, FL. This looks like fun, but I am such a picky eater I think I’ll end up LOSING weight! Lol! (I don’t like sea food!) 😂
Thank you for watching! You'll be able to find something you like there's plenty of options that don't involve seafood.
So are soft drinks not a thing in Japan? I didn't see any as an option at the restaurant you had for dinner. None of those drinks appealed to me so I'd even settle for water but didn't see that either.
Yes you can have coke, it’s on the menu 😆
Ok, silly question, probably, but why don't you tip in Japan? I've never been to Japan, but you made me wonder when you mentioned not to tip.
It's just not a part of Japanese culture. It's not America and not all countries tip. Tipping is actually a very American concept.
@@kassinwonderland22 ok, I didn't realize that it was more an American thing. Thanks
Do the all you can eat places have child pricing? My kids really don't eat a lot...
They do!
@@tdrexplorer Yay!
thank you Chris for making this video! it definitely widens the food options in and around Universal Studios. love the yellow beanie by the way 😀
if you can't recognize the quality difference between a Shake Shack burger and a McDonald's burger, you really shouldn't be doing food reviews. everything else you've said is suspect.