Located in Ikebukuro (right across from Minami-Ikebukuro Park) is Beer & Burger Darcy’s. The concept of the restaurant is creating an image of a pub somewhere in the United States, where one can have a delicious burger and a good beer and after the meal, Read More …
The One about Shirokuma Cafe (Polar Bear’s Cafe) in Takadanobaba Part 1: Front Lobby In part 1, we took at the lobby at Shirokuma Cafe (Polar Bear’s Cafe) in Takadanobaba. But now is the best part, the delicious parfait or food that one can order Read More …
The One about Shirokuma Cafe (Polar Bear’s Cafe) in Takadanobaba Part 2 Back in 2006, mangaka Higa Aloha created “Shirokuma Cafe” (Polar Bear’s Cafe). The manga series would last from 2006-2013, while an anime adaptation by Studio Pierrot aired in Japan around April 2012-March 2013. Read More …
When it comes to well-known ramen chains in Japan, Ichiran Ramen, Ramen Jiro and Ippudo are the two most well-known. Ippudo is known for its Hakata-style of ramen and best known for their tonkotsu ramen. (note: “tonkotsu” refers to the pork bone broth while “tonkatsu” Read More …
Near the Port of Kobe is a very popular hot dog stand known as Copenhagen, which serves the Hansen original hot dog! It’s also quite popular among fans of the mega popular Japanese rock duo, B’z (which features lyricist/vocalist Inaba Koshi and legendary guitarist Matsumoto Read More …
One of the popular artisanal French Boulangerie around the world is Maison Kayser Paris, which was founded by Eric Kayser in Paris back in 1996. Eric Kayser has a reputation of being one of the most talented artisan bakers of his generation. Starting his baker Read More …
When I was in Japan, I waited a few weeks until visiting the Pokemon Cafe (which opened on March 14th) in Nihonbashi, as I expected it to be extremely crowded. Note: There is also a Pokemon Cafe in the Kansai region in Shinsaibashi, Osaka. Located Read More …
I’ve written about Moriva Coffee, Jonathan’s, Cafe Gusto and numerous other coffee shops, western style cafes in Japan. But when it comes to large chains throughout Japan, Komeda’s Coffee is one, perhaps the largest? With over 700 coffee shops in Japan, it goes to show Read More …
In Japan, Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) is huge! Sure, in America, we have watched the corny KFC commercials of comedians dressed up as Colonel Sanders and we have grown up with the “Finger Lickin’ Good” slogan and the restaurant is more or less a fast Read More …
In Japan, there are numerous ramen restaurants that have received a Michelin Guide star rating. And at 7-Eleven Japan stores, 7 and I Holdings released a premium Michele Star rated instant ramen ala processed. It’s important to emphasize, the Michelin star is not the product Read More …
Located on Subana St., a street filled with restaurants leading up to the path to Enoshima Island is a restaurant known as Cyubei. Not far from the famous Kamakurakokomae Station (known for being featured on the anime series “Slam Dunk”) and the beach leading to Read More …
I actually had this blog post on pause. For one, I wanted to see who had the best chicken sandwich between Chick-fil-A vs. Popeyes. Let me first say that it’s all subjective to the person eating it. But having eaten both, here is my personal Read More …
For those who are looking for a quick, inexpensive bite to eat at a western style diner, there are a variety of choices in Japan. I discussed Cafe Gusto in a previous post and now I’m going to discuss Jonathan’s Coffee & Restaurant, which is Read More …
Last year, I wrote about 551 Horai as mainly as a warning of not to eat it in the Shinkansen. And while I wrote about the experience, I wanted to write more about the actual food. Located in Kyoto and Osaka is 551 Horai, a Read More …
When it comes to Korean food, one thing that I really love is Korean fried chicken. While leaving a concert late at night, we found out that there is a restaurant in Los Angeles known as Chicken Day that serves Korean fried chicken and is Read More …