Soup Curry Kitchen Ganesha in Shinbashi
Feeling a bit run down, I figured some medicinal cooking might do me good, so I paid a visit to a place called Ganesha. Front entrance It’s down in a basement, with a cafe-like feel to it. …
Feeling a bit run down, I figured some medicinal cooking might do me good, so I paid a visit to a place called Ganesha. Front entrance It’s down in a basement, with a cafe-like feel to it. …
There is an old dandanmen shop in Ginza called Hashigo. They call it dandanmen, apparently, because it is a bit different from the usual tantanmen. Spicy, with sesame in it.. seemed pretty similar to me, thoug…
I had some business in Asakusa, and while wandering around hungry I spotted a place that looked pretty good, so I went in. The front of Bistro Maeda It’s only been open for a year. Before that it…
I had to have dinner in Ginza, so once again I just walked into a random place. There are back alleys with roughly this kind of vibe. Even around Ginza there are plenty of down-to-earth places. …
I heard a rumour that Daikanyama had a great burger, so I rushed over. Lovely May weather. The front entrance Daikanyama isn’t that big a neighbourhood, so I found it right away. &…
I heard there was a famous Chinese restaurant in Ginza, so I went. Total Showa-era vibe. The owner He was handsome, like a textbook example of a silver fox… could this be the secret to the popula…
There’s a place in Hamamatsucho with a ridiculously long line every lunchtime. It’s called Thai Gohan Senshu Yatai, and the food is good and cheap. Front entrance This is roughly what it…
I had some business near Kondae, so I stopped by for a bit. The riverside The Tower of Sauron looks great. The riverside After wandering around a while, I headed over to Kondae for a meal. &nbs…
There is a really good curry house in Itaewon. It sits right in front of the Hyatt hotel. Not a bad spot for a date, I would say. The front door It is run by a chef from Iran. Decorations Persi…
Miro Sikdang in Hongdae is my default. I end up dropping by almost every time I’m back in Korea. Starting with beer Dubu-jorim, braised tofu Always on the table Yukhoe, beef…
Back in Korea for the first time in a while, so I had to check out some unusual spots. I’d heard Okdongsik is the kind of place you queue for, so off I went. Front entrance I think I waited in li…
I go to Polpo so often that it feels like home, so I’ll breeze through this one. Wine Starting off with a cava.. Tomato Melon and prosciutto Nibbles We left …