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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
When it comes to Truffle, may it be Truffle Oil or Black Truffle Sauce, I need to get it from Italy (and France). Sure, they can be found all over the world, black truffle from Langhe and Montferrat or white truffles near Tuscany, truffle oil Read More …
For those who are not familiar with Nuttzo, they aim to create a product that is packed with protein but low in sugar. Also, no peanuts, but features 7 nuts and seeds including cashews, almonds, brazil nuts, flax seeds, chia seeds, hazelnuts, pumpkin seeds and Read More …
In 1937, Jack Harris founded the Harris Ranch Beef Company, which was once a cotton and grain operation. And right on 198 near Interstate 5, the ranch would open a burger stand and also a farm which operates an inn, restaurant, fruit and vegetable crops Read More …
I had the opportunity to try UPBEET! TOKYO (Vegan & Gluten Free Sweets) at the Aoyama Farmer’s Market @ UNU in Shibuya, Tokyo. The company promises the following four things: No animal food No flour No white sugar Use of Japanese Fermented Food The company Read More …
I always have to have a package of roasted seaweed sheets in my kitchen cabinet, because I need it to crumble on my rice, sushi and spam musubi. And I had a chance to try NuEats Organic Yaki Sushi Nori which comes with 10 full Read More …
So, you are a tsukemen enthusiast? You have ventured the Kanto and Kansai area trying the best tsukemen. But in the Chugoku region, specifically in Hiroshima, is a restaurant known for Hiroshima tsukemen and its Bakudan-ya. A restaurant that is popular and has many celebrities Read More …
I have to admit that I wasn’t sure what I would get with the Kiss My Keto Shirataki /Konjac Fettuccine Pasta Noodles. I have been trying to find alternatives to pasta, but still enjoy my once a month craving for spaghetti and I was willing Read More …
This is a few months late, but PABLO MINI in Akihabra has closed down as of November 11, 2020. This is a bit shocking, considering how the shop known for its wonderful mini tarts, was a popular place to visit, whenever one visits Akihabara. Unfortunately, Read More …
Back in 2016, Carl’s Jr. Inc, a subsidiary of Mitsuuroku Group Holdings, Co., Ltd. (MGHD) opened its first restaurant in Akihabara. And the goal of CKE Restaurant Holdings, Inc. (CKE) and MGHD to develop 150 Carl’s Jr. restaurants in Japan for the next ten years. Read More …
My sister recently treated the family for lunch at J Pot Mini Hot Pot & Bar in Fresno, California. Located inside the River Park Shopping Center, my sister has been raving about this restaurant for months. Because of COVID, there is a bit of wait Read More …