From lavish seafood platters to restaurants that give away anything for free, we’ve discovered some thriving businesses that offer unstoppable service! How do they manage to stay in business despite their generosity?
Standing soba noodle shops are a welcome sight amidst rising prices. This program introduces a shop boasting extra-large tempura and freshly made soba noodles, as well as a unique 95-year-old shop (Nihachi) with a convenience store attached where you can also enjoy a drink on Read More …
Mackerel is a popular fish that’s great with rice, as a snack with drinks, or in sushi, and is also highly nutritious! In the past, it was even chosen as “Dish of the Year” and became a huge trend. However, mackerel is now facing a Read More …
President Toshi Kada: “The situation is very unstable for about a month, and it is not possible to operate, so we made the decision on the 12th.” Yamayoshi Confectionery, known for its potato chips “Wasabeef” (Wasabi Beef),” made the difficult decision to temporarily suspend factory Read More …
In Shibamata, Katsushika Ward , Tokyo , there is an oden restaurant run by a couple who have been together for 40 years. Their oden, featuring handmade fish cakes prepared by the husband and fried by the wife, has long been a favorite among visitors Read More …
TV Tokyo’s popular “Kodoku Gurume” (Solitary Gourmet) is going on its 11th season but season 1 will now be released with English narration and subtitles for viewers worldwide on a special YouTube channel. “The Solitary Gourmet” is about a businessman who travels all over Tokyo Read More …
You are hungry and you are in Shibuya and spot this restaurant with its red sliding door and red carpet. What is this place? Tenkaippin is a Japanese restaurant chain specializing in ramen noodles. In fact, the first restaurant was opened in Kyoto by Kimura Read More …
For some people, going to a ramen restaurant in Japan is a completely fresh experience. From the meat cuts to the various things that can be served. But for some, when they order a boiled egg, they notice the boiled egg is brown. Why is Read More …
Yamagishi Kazuo “God of Ramen” knew that in order to keep his famous ramen/tsukemen continuing into the future, he would need to teach others his technique and these others became his apprentice. Yamagishi trained over a hundred apprentices and he looked at his apprentices as Read More …
I recently received the Kremery Chocolate Covered Biscotti Cookies Gift Basket Dessert Box (a total of 20 are in the box). Presented in a beautiful black/maroon box, these cookies are just nice and crisp. Soft and not too hard (for those who are concerned if Read More …
Starbucks Japan has introduced their holiday flavors and for 2022, they are featuring their Strawberry & Velvet Brownie Frappucino and their Strawberry & Velvet Brownie Mocha. Also, they are bringing back their 3 Holiday Beverage which includes the Creme Brulee Latte, Gingerbread Latte and the Read More …
For my latest coffee bean grinder review, I decided to give the FOHERE Coffee Bean Grinder a try. I have been using manual and also portable, rechargeable coffee bean grinders but have avoided powered coffee bean grinders because some have been to bulky and my Read More …
In 2019, Hilary Clark and husband Tamas Christmas, co-owners of Dragonfly Coffee Roasters (based in Boulder, Colorado), would take home the prestigious title of “2019 Roaster of the Year” by “Roast” magazine. In addition, being listed in “Forbes” list of “12 Best Coffee Roasters in Read More …
For Filipinos, for many of us who are fortunate to have a major supermarket, know these locations are great places to get food. Not only do they offer wonderful prices but they also offer a large selection of food. And while the Bay Area and Read More …
Located in Los Angeles is a hidden gem known as Wi Korean B.B.Q. We came in for lunch and I was curious about this restaurant because I have been to numerous Korean BBQ restaurants throughout Los Angeles. But I have to say that Wi Korean Read More …
As a person who loves tea, I wanted to try another tea product from Tea Kitamura. This time, I’m checking out the Tea Kitamura Japanese Organic Green Tea. Please note, I have tried the Tea Kitamura Organic Matcha Green Tea and there are differences. I Read More …
Ever since I began my journey of traveling to different countries for coffee, trying amazing coffee beans from different countries and also learning about the practices of coffee farms and companies, I now look into another company which believes in innovation and sustainability. The company Read More …
I love Loose Leaf Tea and today I am trying out the Nature Restore Linden Flower & Leaves Loose Leaf Tea. I have tried Linden Flower loose leaf tea from another company and usually they are broken up in pieces, so you can use it Read More …
I’m a person who loves seaweed snacks. I’ve tried so many but these Korean seaweed snacks from Maejeo foods are delicious! I have been a long time eater of salted seaweed snacks but these have a kick. May it be the Roasted Seasoned Laver Wasabi Read More …