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’m often asked how I prepare for my coffee/cafe tours around Japan and while there are websites that are good in showcasing cool coffee shops and cafe, one guide that I pick up at the end of November each year is the “Tokyo Cafe Guide” 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 …
If there is one thing that remains consistent from the old Tsukiji Fish Market and the new Toyosu Fish Market, that food and restaurants still are what bring people to the area. If anything, the restaurant area is where I saw the most people and 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 …
With my first blog post about the Starbucks Coffee in Kawagoe Kanetsuki-dori, I showcased the aesthetics and interior. But now I want to talk about the beautiful garden which gives this Starbucks its charm. Most Starbucks don’t have a dedicated garden, but Starbucks Coffee in Read More …
Back on March 19, 2018, Starbucks opened a shop in Kawagoe’s Koedo (Little Edo) where many historic buildings are located. And similar to Kawagoe’s unique landscape in Saitama prefecture, Starbucks made sure to match the traditional architecture of the area with the same rooftops but Read More …
When it comes to ramen, Ippudo is one of the most popular restaurant chains. Known for serving Hakata tonkotsu ramen, the restaurant chain has literally sprouted throughout Japan since the first restaurant opened back in 1985 in Fukuoka City. And in 2008, the restaurant opened Read More …
As I am always find ways to eat my veggie or turkey burgers, I decided to figure out ways to make almond flour burger buns. This is the second version I made, which I enjoyed much more than the first version using a recipe from Read More …
In Daikanyama, two of the popular gourmet burger restaurants are Henry’s Burger and Grill Burger Club SASA. SASA has opened its own burger restaurant right next to Nakameguro Station. Known for using 100% Japanese Black Beef and known for its hot dogs and variety of Read More …
Located in Los Angeles Homer Laughlin Building in Downtown Los Angeles is the city’s largest and oldest public market, Grand Central Market (which has been in the ground floor of the building since 1917). Located at the Grand Central Market is the popular restaurant eggslut. Read More …
I’ve eaten at many okonomiyaki restaurants throughout Japan and I was going through Cat St. near Omotesando to look for restaurants that I tend to visit, I somehow ended up near an area full of restaurants and noticed a good size crowd waiting to eat Read More …