These days I go out to good restaurants a lot less.. so I get the vague feeling that I am clearing out just about every new product the convenience stores put out.. I always did like konbini, but I never thoug…
Nihonbashi has picked up a lot of new places lately. Sushi no Midori, for example It’s the shop with the ridiculous queues in Ginza, and now one with takeaway plus a few tables has opened in Nihonbashi….
Occitanial is a place I love, but I was curious about how it had changed because of covid. Sucre-rie on the way Another spot I really love.. The cream puffs were sold out, apparently. Even with covid, the pl…
Abe-chan — not that Abe, the prime minister, I mean.. it’s a skewer joint that has been famous in Azabu-juban since way back. I heard they do takeout here too, so I dropped by. Roughly this kind of vibe….
Aux Delices de Dodine in Hamamatsucho is a French place people line up for, and now this one does takeout too. Apparently it is best to book as far ahead as you can. packed like this roast pork loin the port…
I was walking past izumi when I noticed some curious new items on the menu. Look closely and you’ll spot a Sachertorte. the wrapping A bit antique-looking, I suppose.. Sachertorte It is a very dense c…
Akitaya isn’t really that great a place… but having it right in the neighborhood is its strong point. a place like this… With the pandemic on, they’ve been opening only now and then, a…
Once again, with the end of the year here, I’m off to Japan. Incheon Airport Asiana A tour group — it’s been a while since I’ve seen one of those. Matina Lounge Pretty deserted. Not that t…
Here are some scenery photos from the hot days. Scenery Scenery Scenery Near the Han River Kyobo Book Centre The bridge Street scene A park in Deungchon-dong Night view Gourmet 494 Galleria, Hannam A…
There’s an LP bar in Sinnonhyeon, and the mood isn’t quite 70s-80s, more like 80s-90s. There used to be plenty of places that put music videos up on a screen, but there aren’t many left these…
A review of the things I bought at convenience stores and supermarkets. Saekom Dalkom Bibim Noodles At my age I only learned this from YouTube, but Paldo Bibimmyeon is spicy. And it turns out non-spicy bibim …
I walked in because it looked decent while I was around Gangnam-gu Office, and it turns out the place is pretty popular too. raw shrimp Farmed, probably? The prices are reasonable and everything is fresh, so …