One of the best Japanese comfort food to me is Curry. It is tasty, savory, lots of different types, ingredients, veggies, and it is so good any season of the year. There is a small Japanese restaurant that does curry and curry only. They have grown to 4 locations in the city now. It is […]
I grew up with great Japanese sweets and snacks, and one of the best sweets that reminds me of my childhood is “Cream Pan” or cream bun, basically a bread filled with sweet custard cream. The kind I used to have came from local bakery, but there are some serious professional who takes anything that […]
One great thing about Tokyo is that among all those sky scrapers and bright lights, there still are some areas/streets where the old history and tradition remains. Here, you know your neighbors, the mom & pop shops are still the main stores to get groceries and everyday items from, and people still talk to each […]
I discovered this awesome cream puff store, Beard Papa’s Fresh’n Natural Cream Puffs in NYC (you can read my full review on NYC location at: http://www.foodlovergirl.com/beard-papas/). They have stores around the world, and of course, they have several locations in Japan, as they are one of the best countries who does pastry creation so well… […]
I love sushi, especially the really fresh, authentic, and sometimes unique kinds. Another thing I love is a hidden gem, both finding one and experiencing one. I managed to find a hidden gem of a Sushi restaurant in SF, called the Sushi Time, underground. It really didn’t look like a sushi restaurant (or any type […]
One thing about my eldest sister, she is a total, absolute, complete gourmet person. Since she was little, she always cooked up great dishes, from meal to sweets, and she still does that today. So, she knows good food, I mean, REALLY good food. She took me to one of her favorite Soba noodle place, […]
There are 2 Katsu-Hama locations in NYC, one on 47th and another one on 55th. I have been to both locations, and I do feel and believe the one on 47th is more “traditional” with interior decoration, service, and the staff who works there (Japanese staff). Most of the basic offerings are the same, but […]
One thing I love the most of Japan is their food (Ok, after my family and friends). Especially, their sweets are really excellent! From the way they create the sweets in such pretty, artistic way, to the flavor of each items, it always surprised me with great joy. I wanted to share some of the […]
Pronto is one of a chain eatery in Japan with an interesting concept (to me). They are cafe, restaurant, and bar (Izakaya). It seems like they change their face depends on the time of the day/night, according to what people would want. What a creative and awesome concept it that? If you go there during […]
When you want to get together with bunch of friends in Japan, over some beer or other kinds of drinks, then I say you should find a nice Izakaya. It is a type of Japanese pub, with lots of drink choices and yummy dishes to share. We got together with some awesome friends in Shimbashi, […]