Yuan, a Soba Place in Gotanda
Had a get-together at Yuan, a soba place in Gotanda, so I stopped by. Draft beer Soba The soba tastes great. Tendon They do tempura well too. Beef tataki Ordered this as …
Had a get-together at Yuan, a soba place in Gotanda, so I stopped by. Draft beer Soba The soba tastes great. Tendon They do tempura well too. Beef tataki Ordered this as …
A notice went up saying Shoko Inoue would be doing a live show in the building where I work. The notice What a golden opportunity.. I went and had dinner there, and it was actually pretty decent…
Futago is a yakiniku joint in Shinbashi that isn’t very good. Beer Namul Meat The quality leaves a lot to be desired. Meat Absolutely caked in pepper..  …
There’s a bar in Shinbashi that’s known for its single malts. I have no idea whether it’s easy to make a living specialising in single malts, but seeing as they’ve kept the place going …
I went to a high-end yakiniku restaurant in Akasaka. Menu Prices are reasonable enough, and the menu only has “jo” (premium) and “tokujo” (top premium) grades. The starred items…
While I was mapping out my whisky pilgrimage route, it turned out I would have to have lunch in Ikebukuro along the way. A quick search turned up an interesting ramen shop, so I went. Roughly like this?…
Those who know me know I love whisky. You could call it the final destination of a long gourmet journey. While gathering information as a hobby, I decided to go and check out a few good whisky shops. I always …
Kuramae probably doesn’t ring a bell for most people, but it’s the station right before Asakusa. It’s not that far on foot either. Lately it’s become known, along with Kiyosumi-Shirakaw…
During my Odaiba holiday there was also Niku Fes, and since there is a lot to say about Niku Fes I split it into its own post. Idol show The fans were really passionate.. The general vibe You c…
For Golden Week I went out to Odaiba. The Antarctic research ship Soya They have the very first Antarctic research ship on display. To think people sailed all the way to Antarctica on a ship like this&…
Japanese convenience stores are so cutting-edge that there’s always something new and curious, so you never get bored. Nissin Cup Noodle Rich, abalone-flavoured oyster stew Having tried all sorts…
Tokyo Ramen Tower is, in a way, just a neighborhood ramen shop. It’s not a nationally famous place, and the menu is fairly ordinary. Free lunchtime onigiri Shio ramen …