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\"Nagoya<\/a>In Japan, the cuisine of a local region is something of which to be particularly – sometimes fiercely – proud, and Nagoya is no exception to this. Nagoya food (Nagoya Meshi) is hugely varied and diverse cuisine, encompassing the traditional ‘washoku’ as well as the\u00a0more modern ‘y\u014dshoku’. Whether it is the delicateness of chicken sashimi, the spice of Taiwan ramen, or the salty miso katsu, there is something in the Nagoyan menu to suit all palettes. It is perhaps this assuredness and pride in the city’s fare that\u00a0was behind the idea of\u00a0the Nagoya Meshi Expo.<\/p>\n

What is the\u00a0Nagoya Meshi Expo?<\/h2>\n

The Nagoya Meshi Expo is\u00a0an annual celebration of the huge array of food for which the city is famed. Now in its fifth year, it has expanded to include up\u00a0to 307 stores and restaurants all over Nagoya. The plan is that you can purchase discounted meal tickets either at one of the dozens of ticket centres<\/a>\u00a0or at a convenience store ticketing machine, which can be exchanged for some great food at participating stores. For example, one ticket can get you a meal set from Yamachan of tebasaki, kushi katsu and a highball; two ebi furai with a drink from Enshu Mikawaya or a yaki niku pizza and a soft drink from Napoli Pizza.<\/p>\n

With tickets costing 1,240 JPY for two and a set of five for\u00a03,000 JPY, it’s not too bad a deal. Then, should you particularly enjoy what you have eaten, and it is one of the 31 competing stores, you can show your love by voting online for it to be awarded with\u00a0the much coveted prize of ‘Nagoya Meshi of the year’.<\/p>\n

Why should you try\u00a0the\u00a0Nagoya Meshi Expo?<\/h2>\n

Whether you have been in the city for a short time or are here for the long haul, there is a good chance that there is something in Nagoya’s wide selection that you don’t know. In that way, it is a great opportunity to discover something new: a new restaurant perhaps, a different part of town, or even a new favourite dish. While you can’t possibly try them all (very few people can stomach 10 deals a day), there is still plenty of time to get out and try something.<\/p>\n

Nagoya Meshi Expo details<\/h2>\n