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 …
When it comes to “Ramen Heads” (hardcore ramen fans), ramendb.com is the bible for all things ramen. And while so much attention is received by Tomita Ramen in Matsudo, Chiba (and a film titled “Ramen Heads” featured the restaurant and has been #1 on the Read More …
The next burger place I wanted to try in Tokyo was a restaurant called Whoopi Goldburger (W.P.G.B.) in Shibuya. Obviously a name parody on the comedian but all the other burgers are similar to certain celebrities. And immediately reading about this made me think about Read More …
It’s true that early morning breakfast at a restaurant is a concept that has not been fully embraced by Japanese just yet but there are a few restaurants that are popping up or are established in Tokyo in the past few years. Especially knowing that Read More …
When it comes to vegan restaurants, a restaurant chain that many people always feel confident in are AIN SOPH. restaurants. AIN SOPH. is celebrating their 10th year anniversary in December 2019 and each restaurant offers different style and meal offerings. With the main vegan restaurant Read More …
I have written about the best burgers in Tokyo and shared the lists of other recommendations of best burger locations of other publications. One location that has no doubt has a strong following that people are willing to wait an hour to eat at is Read More …
Located at the new Shibuya Stream commercial complex is a popular burger shop known as The Great Burger Stand. The younger brother of the popular Harajuku burger restaurant, The Great Burger. There is no doubt that owner Kurumata Atsushi wanted to bring is an American Read More …
For those who happened to be at East Ikebukuro, you’ll notice that early morning breakfasts are not happening as most restaurants in the area open at 11:00 and 11:30 a.m. Fortunately, right on Minami-Ikebukuro Park is a restaurant called Racines FARM to PARK which opens Read More …
For those who are looking for vegan food options or a restaurant that serves food with quality produce from contracted farmers from all over Japan, you will want to give Mr. FARMER a chance! With restaurant locations in Omotesando, Shinjuku, Komazawa, Hibiya and Kisarazu, the Read More …
Located in Shibuya is a bar/restaurant known as Lad’s GARAGE. It’s about a minute away from JR Shibuya Station and is open from Monday through Thursday from 4:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m and Friday and Saturday from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. It’s a place Read More …
If there is one thing that I’ve always questioned about visiting Japan is why are most places to get breakfast, especially in Tokyo, towards mid-to-late morning? Granted, I’ve been spoiled in America, where early morning breakfast is common. And when you do find a place Read More …
Located at the posh Ginza Six in Ginza (Chuo ward) is a Chinese restaurant located at the Ginza Grand Premium Food Hall (Ginza Daishokudo) on the 6th floor. So, what the means is for the posh mall complex known for its luxury stores, just know Read More …
Located in Bunkyo ward and not far from Tokyo Dome is a 2019 Michelin Star rated ramen restaurant, Chukasoba Nishino. Let me first say that this restaurant was on my bucket list, after reading so much about it. Chuka Soba Nishino is the second brand Read More …
In Japan, Kazuo Yamagishi is a man who was known as “The God of Ramen” and also the man responsible for creating tsukemen, a ramen dish in which noodles are eaten after being dipped in a separate bowl of soup or broth. For Yamagishi, right Read More …
For many generations, Ginza Kimuraya, located in Ginza, has been serving many patrons of their famous Japanese baked goods for over a 140 years. It is Japan’s oldest bakery and famous for “Sakadane Anpan”. The store began in 1869 with Kimura Yasube, a former samurai Read More …
In the United States, National Donut Day (or National Doughnut Day) is celebrated on the first Friday of June and again in November. While the one in June is known as the the day the Salvation Army in Chicago honored members who fought during World Read More …
If you are a K-Pop fan, you probably saw it on television, on Youtube and that is the popular cheese hot dog. While some places use the word hot dog, it’s more like a corn dog, but instead of a hot dog, it’s pretty much Read More …