I was asked if there was a difference between Shake Shack in Japan and the USA. I have never eaten an actual (meat) burger, flattop dog or fries from Shake Shack, so I don’t know. The only thing I’ve eaten in Shake Shack are the Read More …
Back in 2009, Maine native, Luke Holden, a one-time lobsterman opened his first seafood shack in New York’s East Village. In less than a decade, Luke’s Lobster has opened more locations in Maine, Boston, Chicago, Las Vegas, Maryland, Miami, Philadelphia, Washington, D.C. and with the Read More …
While Ralph Lauren’s Polo Store on Fifth Avenue in New York closed down earlier this year, along with Ralph’s Coffee, Ralph Lauren wanted the coffee brand to continue and so it does with a coffee truck stand in front of the Ralph Lauren store in Read More …
For those who know my morning regiment, it’s either coffee or I blend my own smoothies. But if you are traveling overseas, no access to a blender and are not going to buy days worth of fruits. The next best thing are the Kagome smoothies. Read More …
Back in 1980, Otsuka Pharmaceutical debuted its sports drink in Japan called “Pocari Sweat”. Promoted as an “Ion Supply Drink” that is non-carbonated and has a hint of grapefruit, the drink is made of water, sugar, citric acid, sodium citrate, sodium chloride, potassium chloride, calcium Read More …
For Takoyaki fans, in Japan, you can find a Gindaco Highball Sakaba shop all throughout Japan. As the title indicates, you can drink highball (a mixed alcoholic drink that is composed of an alcoholic base spirit and a larger proportion of a non-alcoholic mixer) and Read More …
NOTE: This guide was written before Tsukiji Fish Market moved to Toyosu Fish Market. Tsukiji is still functional as the restaurants of the outer market is still there. While the main fish auction is at Toyosu. You are planning your trip to Japan and one Read More …
I was passing by Kelly Slater’s Surf Ranch in Lemoore, California and stopped by a market/restaurant, Carniceria Panaderia y Taqueria. I have been told that this place sells massive burritos for a great price and the burritos are delicious. So, I had to give this Read More …
I’ve blogged about San Francisco Bay Gourmet Coffee several times before. With their Dark Chocolate Bar and their famous Fog Chaser, this time I am trying their Chocolate Almond. And I always mention first, for those who never have read my coffee reviews, I don’t Read More …
Naturally, as one would expect from Japan, there is a lot of love for Sanrio. From Hello Kitty to Gudetama, a plethora of characters that have plenty of merchandise that many fans clamor for and deeply love. A character that may not be as known Read More …
Mikasa Kaikan is a company that owns many restaurants throughout Japan. Specializing in French, Italian and Chinese cuisine, their restaurants are hard to miss. As some who may want to experience southern European food, Mikasa Kaikan has Market Restaurant Agio, which specializes in Milano style Read More …
In Japan, you can find many restaurants that specialize in tonkatsu (fried pork). But when you are on the go or near station and feel hungry, one place that you can depend on for tasty fried tonkatsu is Saboten. With over 330 restaurants throughout Japan, Read More …
One of the well-known snacks in Japan is from Fujiya Food Service and has chain of confectionery shops and restaurants throughout Japan. And while this blog is about the Fujiya Nakano Broadway, I have to write a little bit about the company’s history. Created in Read More …
Located in the Minato Ward in Roppongi is one of the noteworthy pubs in the area. Shamrock by Abbot’s Choice is known for carrying numerous draught beers, hundreds of varieties of whisky and bottled beer. Best place to find during your stroll to or from Read More …
I don’t really eat red meat, let alone steak all that much. When I travel, often I’ll partake in steak. And I wanted to try the Kobe Steak at Hakushu in Shibuya and the Japanese Rib-Eye Steak at Ikinari Steak (which there are many restaurants Read More …
If you are looking for a family restaurant that sells Japanese comfort food for great prices, is not always easy to find. But at Shiodome, Japan Dining M (or better known now as Hokkaido Yoshoku Bar) not only offers great prices for their dishes but Read More …
Japan is a competitive place for restaurateurs and sometimes by the time I want to blog about something, to realize that the place had closed or were in the process of closing. Such as the case of Nicolas House, a crepe location and restaurant that Read More …