The One about 1/2PPUDO (Nibun-no-IPPUDO) at Shibuya Hikarie

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 …

The One about eggslut in Grand Central Market in Los Angeles

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 …

The One about Okonomiyaki Yai Yai in Harajuku

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 …

The One about Sushi Dokoro Yamazaki at Toyosu Fish Market

Sushi Yamazaki was one of the well-known sushi restaurants at the original Tsukiji Fish Market and now with the relocation of the fish market to Toyosu, Sushi Dokoro Yamazaki continues to be one of the top locations for breakfast sushi at Toyosu Fish Market, opening Read More …

The One about Garlic Jo’s at Queen’s Square in Yokohama

It’s natural to think that when you see garlic dishes at a restaurant, it must be an American chain. That’s what I thought when I ate at Garlic Jo’s, an American-style restaurant which offers garlic dishes. Afterall, Newport Beach had a popular Garlic Jo’s restaurant Read More …

The One about the Tokyo Coffee Festival 2019 (Spring) Part 7 – Get there early!

Tokyo Coffee Festival 2019 (spring) brought 60 shops, around 14 shops from overseas and the event brought coffee roasters, cafes, those who sell coffee cups, food and items as well. While the event is free, if you want to drink coffee, you have to purchase Read More …

The One about the Tokyo Coffee Festival 2019 (Spring) Part 5 – Deadstock Coffee Roasters

At the Tokyo Coffee Festival, it was a pleasure to meet Ian Williams, former Nike employee, owner of Deadstock Coffee (snob-free coffee with the mantra “Coffee Should Be Dope”) in Portland’s Old Town and the man behind Colorways, the event series focused on sneakers, streetwear Read More …

The One about the Tokyo Coffee Festival 2019 (Spring) Part 4 – Light Up Coffee showcases Dalat, Vietnam coffee producers

Located in Kichijoji is one of the popular coffee shops in Tokyo, Light Up Coffee. The coffee shop opened on July 31, 2014 in Kichijoji and the shop was started by two individuals (Kawano Yuma and Tamito Aihara) who didn’t like coffee, but were more Read More …

The One about the Tokyo Coffee Festival 2019 (Spring) Part 3 – Iyoshi Cola, the world’s first craft soda

One of the popular places for people to drink something different than coffee at the Tokyo Coffee Festival is Iyoshi Cola. The popular craft cola is courtesy of Kobayashi Cola, a “cola maniac” who has traveled the world to try varieties and flavors of cola Read More …

The One about the Tokyo Coffee Festival 2019 (Spring) Part 2 – HIGUMA Doughnuts

One of the biggest attractions at the Tokyo Coffee Festival 2019 (spring) was HIGUMA Doughnuts. For those not familiar with HIGUMA Doughnuts, the main headquarters is based in Meguro, while the other location is located in Omotesando (this shop is a collaboration with Coffee Wrights). Read More …

The One about the Tokyo Coffee Festival 2019 (Spring) Part 1 – The Guest City is Melbourne (Australia)

Back in April, I had the opportunity to attend the Tokyo Coffee Festival held at United Nations University (same location as the Farmer’s Market). I went early to watch how the festival was setup, to see how the overall event was executed and to meet Read More …