Christmas Meal@KFC Japan 水天宮前店

KFC Christmas Scam. Finally tried KFC on Christmas Eve, which is only available to Japanese people. Not the hype I was expecting. We reserved the order a month in advance. Nothing special for 40th anniversary. No lining up like the photos on the Internet. Did not know that dine-in wasn't allowed with the Christmas bucket. Togo pickup only. Gratin requires baking. No commemorative Christmas plate or gift (They had commemorative Christmas plate last year). Disappointing experience. Thankful for the nice handwritten Christmas note from the store though.

Only item available for dine-in

Pre-Order Pick up Only

Togo only. No dine-in available

Nice gesture from the store team

ケンタッキーフライドチキン水天宮前店
1 Chome-38-9 Nihonbashikakigaracho, Chuo City, Tokyo 103-0014
080-7633-2147
https://search.kfc.co.jp/map/4413

平和どぶろく兜町醸造所 Heiwa Doburoku Kabutocho@日本橋 Nihonbashi ★★★

Heiwa Sake & Beer Bar. Has a deal for 550 yen Doburoku 3 kinds for 1,500 yen. Snacks & ramen available. Scan QR code to order. Occasionally has restaurant collaborations. Bottles available to go. No reservations. No cash accepted.

平和どぶろく兜町醸造所 Heiwa Doburoku Kabutocho
〒103-0026 Tokyo, Chuo City,
Nihonbashikabutocho, 8番5号 1階 KITOKI
03-6264-9457
https://www.heiwashuzou.co.jp/wordpress/平和どぶろく兜町醸造所

Ozu Washi 小津和紙@Nihonbashi 日本橋 ★★★

Fun Paper-Making Experience. Washi Design 1,500 yen per sheet. I was able to understand the instructions with basic Japanese. You are welcome to bring your own additional materials to incorporate on the washi paper. I brought my own gold flakes to use. Very friendly & encouraging staffs. Experience takes 45 mins - 1 hour. Advance reservation required.

Their provided materials plus gold flakes I brought

Ozu Washi 小津和紙
小津本館ビル
3 Chome-6-2 Nihonbashihoncho, Chuo City, Tokyo 103-0023
03-3662-1184
https://www.ozuwashi.net/en/workshop.html

Sushi Ishikawa@Tokyo Shinjuku ★★★

2nd Visit. Fresh Sashimi by sushi master Yamaga-san. Had nice Chirashi lunch this time. Kenzo Wine available. 

Chirashi

Grilled Shirako

Tsukemono (Pickled Radish)

Miso Soup

Matsutake Dobin Mushi Pot Soup

Matsutake Dobin Mushi Pot Soup

Uni Toro Roll

Dessert

Kenzo Wine available

Sushi Ishikawa 鮨いしかわ
〒160-0023 Tokyo, Shinjuku City, Nishishinjuku, 1 Chome−6−1 新宿エルタワーB2F
03-3340-3245
sushi-ishikawa.jp

炭火焼鳥 そかろ Sumibiyakitori Zocalo@Tokyo Bunkyo-ku ★★★

Amazing Yakitori with Fresh Chicken. I original knew Yakitori Chef Tomoyuki-san because he's the opening chef at Kidori in LA. He's kind. So happy to be able to try his original restaurant in Tokyo. I had the whole restaurant to myself because he let me book late reservation after Disneyland. Omakase 7 set 5,280 yen. 660 yen table charge. Kuheiji sake available. Reservations required & can be made on Tabelog or DM.

Special Line up for the Night

Houou Biden 1,400 yen

Chicken Liver Toast with Edamame & Yuba

Sasami

Ginnan (Ginkgo Nuts)

Yamamoto 1,400 yen (glass)

Negima

Kawa (Skin_

Fried Tofu & Daikon Meshi

Kuheiji Human 2,200 yen (glass)

Chochin

Uzura (Quail Egg) 440 yen

Tsukune

Hiroki 2,500 yen (glass)

万願寺 Pepper with Tofu in Dashi with Katsuobushi (Bonito Flakes) 600 yen

Oyakodon 1,100 yen

Saw Keroppi at train on the way back to hotel

炭火焼鳥 そかろ Sumibiyakitori Zocalo (護国寺駅)
2 Chome-11-20 Otowa, Bunkyo City, Tokyo 112-0013, Japan
東京都文京区音羽2-11-20
+81 3-6902-0980
https://tabelog.com/tokyo/A1323/A132302/13162205/