The coolest restaurant I've been to. Ever. Incentive, creative food with flashes of theatre that provides a bit of humour, invokes memories and provides plenty of smiles. The intimacy of the venue allows the chef and his partner on the floor to interact with guests on a personal level, where you can sense their passion and warmth for the dishes and you, as if treating you like old friends. This is what sets this place apart from other places I've been to. Truly honoured, privileged and lucky to have been selected for a seat. An amazing experience.
Wednesday 9 September 2015
Tuesday 8 September 2015
つけめん 六厘舎 (Rokurinsha), Tokyo
The most intense tsukemen I've ever had, the rich dipping sauce clings effortlessly onto the welcoming noodles. Eating it was like a marathon through flavourtown, hitting the wall before a second wind to polish it off. http://www.followmefoodie.com/2014/01/follow-me-foodie-to-tokyo-japan/
Monday 7 September 2015
Friday 4 September 2015
Italian Tomato Café Jr, Sunshine City, Tokyo
It took 30 mins to wait in line, order, wait while seated, for this Hoji tea latte to arrive. Positive? Cheap way to rest your feet...
Thursday 3 September 2015
松六家 (Matsurokuyo), Tokyo
A slow lunch that's worth the wait. Fine slices of flavoursome, melt in the mouth Kuroge Wagyu, in a set that's one of the best value meals ever. http://www.tokyoeats.jp/matsurokuya/
Wednesday 2 September 2015
Tuesday 1 September 2015
Sushi Kanesaka, Tokyo
First Michelin star sushi restaurant. That feeling of having been in economy all your life then getting a taste of business class. Can't go back now..... http://www.sushi-kanesaka.com
Monday 31 August 2015
Toritake (鳥竹), Tokyo
If your parents were salary persons, this could have been their go to place. http://s.tabelog.com/en/tokyo/A1303/A130301/13001702/
Friday 28 August 2015
Thursday 27 August 2015
Wednesday 26 August 2015
Tuesday 25 August 2015
Monday 24 August 2015
Gionhitsujikafe (祇をん ひつじカフェ), Kyoto
Wasabon sugar crispy puff; Hoji tea ice cream ; Just the right amount of sweetness. http://s.tabelog.com/en/kyoto/A2601/A260301/26019132/
Friday 21 August 2015
Thursday 20 August 2015
Wednesday 19 August 2015
Hakata Gensuke, Melbourne
Tsukemen would have been alright if I hadn't been spoilt by the standards in Japan only 2 weeks ago... Just not quite the same. Interesting idea with the hot pot option though.
Sukiya (すき家 円町店), Kyoto
Not again, but i suppose the chain of shops says it ain't that bad. http://s.tabelog.com/en/kyoto/A2601/A260203/26018445/
Tuesday 18 August 2015
Monday 17 August 2015
Saturday 15 August 2015
Friday 14 August 2015
Daiichiasahi Honke (第一旭本店), Kyoto
A clean, soy based ramen that's very tasty. http://thecitylane.com/kyoto-food-guide/ ; http://s.tabelog.com/en/kyoto/A2601/A260101/26000873/
Thursday 13 August 2015
Wednesday 12 August 2015
Tuesday 11 August 2015
Monday 10 August 2015
Japan Food Map 2015 and Quick Tips
This is the map I used for my recent trip to Japan bit.ly/1KX7ASU. It was created using various sources on the net. Most points have additional information such as the sourced site. Please check tabelog.com to confirm opening hours, estimated costs and exact location.
Also, other quick tips:
- Get a SIM or a pocket WiFi device, made traveling Japan so much easier!
- With the GPS and internet, Google Maps got us around
- Google Translate app saved my non speaking ass
- Hyperdia is awesome for navigating the train system
Hope you find this useful! :D
Friday 7 August 2015
Gion Kinana (祇園きなな), Kyoto
Kinana ice cream - roasted soy bean mmmmmmm http://www.ladyironchef.com/2013/10/kyoto-best-dessert-shops/
Thursday 6 August 2015
Wednesday 5 August 2015
Tuesday 4 August 2015
Kyuushuuramenkiou (九州らーめん 亀王 梅田総本店), Osaka
A less intense tonkotsu broth but it's the caramelisation on char siu that makes it so good. http://s.tabelog.com/en/osaka/A2701/A270101/27001911/
Monday 3 August 2015
Saturday 1 August 2015
Friday 31 July 2015
Thursday 30 July 2015
Wednesday 29 July 2015
Tuesday 28 July 2015
Monday 27 July 2015
Dantotsu (ダントツラーメン 岡山一番店), Okayama
Thick cut pork, hand made el dente noodles, soy based garlicky broth... A ramen that ranks right up there. http://foodietopography.net/dantotsu-ramen/
Saturday 25 July 2015
Friday 24 July 2015
Hassei, Hiroshima
The table is really hot. http://theculturetrip.com/asia/japan/articles/hiroshima-s-10-great-cultural-restaurants-local-eats-and-fine-dining/
Thursday 23 July 2015
Wednesday 22 July 2015
Tuesday 21 July 2015
Monday 20 July 2015
Saturday 18 July 2015
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