660225 Sat Oct 17 06:24:20 -0700 2009 3 45 Japan 0 5109966 These are two regional dishes that I've had fantastic versions of in Yamanashi and Kagoshima respectively. I've eaten them in Tokyo as well, but never found anything quite as good as in their native habitats. Houtou is an udon dish in a very rich kabocha-based broth, and tonkotsu is a braised pork dish a bit like kakuni (and no relation to tonkotsu ramen). Has anyone found any great Yamanashi- or Kagoshima-style restaurants in Tokyo that serve these? Sat Oct 17 06:24:20 -0700 2009 12676 Robb S 1 5110454 I've had Houtou at Sangokuichi in Shinjuku. Can't attest as to whether it's as good as Yamanashi or Kagoshima's as I haven't had the pleasure of sampling it in those areas. http://www.sangokuichi.co.jp/ This is their take on Houtou: http://www.flickr.com/photos/42140802@N08/4011859249/in/set-72157622586544176/ Sat Oct 17 11:33:10 -0700 2009 5109966 226450 Notorious P.I.G. 2 5113541 Thanks, I'll give them a try. Sun Oct 18 21:41:05 -0700 2009 5110454 12676 Robb S 3 5114047 Hi Robb S, Please report back on how it went (or if you find a good Yamanashi or Kagoshima restaurant in Tokyo). Thanks. :) Mon Oct 19 07:53:03 -0700 2009 5113541 113442 exilekiss