Tag: restaurant
Head to the Coast of Toyama to try Tara-jiru
On the eastern edge of Toyama Bay, the emerald waters deliver with every crashing wave a new bounty of stones and minerals to the beach. Jade, quartz, granite, and jasper, among others, are up for grabs for those who know how to...
Catch your own meal at Zauo Fishing Restaurant Tokyo
Japan is synonymous with sushi. Every day, thousands of fisherman take to the seas, bays and rivers in search of the highest quality seafood. And every day that seafood makes its way to the markets, restaurants and tables here and abroad. Tourists...
A Visit To The Oldest Eel Restaurant in Tokyo: Izuei Honten
Unagi is a bit of a thing in Japan. Loved for centuries with an annual unagi-eating day and superstitious ties to virility, it has consequently and unsurprisingly made its way onto the endangered species list. This fact, coupled with its rising price...
All Rise for Kikuya’s Standing Tempura in Ebisu
A standing restaurant is the epitome of Japanese efficiency. No seats means more people can fit into a space, and then promptly leave as soon as they’ve finished eating. These kind of no-frills, high turnover dining experiences are not surprisingly popular with...
Exploring Hiroshima-style Okonomiyaki at Okonomimura
Calling all okonomiyaki fans! If you haven’t already done so, you simply must make a pilgrimage to try the delicious, layered Hiroshima style okonomiyaki! Though there are plenty of places at which to try Hiroshimayaki, we recommend a visit to the multi-level...
Finding Good Fortune on an Ebisu Tour
The area of Ebisu, close to the din of Shibuya, is the perfect place to spend a lazy Sunday. The area is named after the Japanese god of fortune associated with good luck and fisherman, but many visitors may associate the name...
Where to Eat and Drink on Naoshima: The good, the quirky and the delicious!
I don’t know about you, but I travel with my stomach. I always like to know that there are a few tasty dining options wherever I’m going. And when you’re traveling to an island, which is arranged in multiple districts with somewhat...
Best Yakitori in Nakameguro: Kushiwakamaru. The Stick Factory.
When people ask me what to eat in Tokyo, a hundred places immediately race through my mind. But, of course, it all depends on the person’s likes, dislikes, budgetary and dietary restrictions. One of the best catch-all styles of dining, in my...
A Brooklyn Brunch that’s Beyonce approved, right in Harajuku
One day I was on my way to Harry’s Sandwich Co., and I walked out of the Meiji Jingu “Harajuku” Tokyo Metro stop and stopped dead in my tracks. The large windows out to the street had the words “BROOKLYN” etched into...
Nakameguro Tour – A Taste of Trendiness
If you’re looking to get a taste of cozy bistros and trendy cafés, think about making a trip to Nakameguro. The residential area, a short trip from Shibuya, can be reached on the Toyoko and Hibiya lines. The area along the Meguro...
