syori the foodie

Sunday, November 26, 2023

Chip 'n Dale & Donald Duck Cafe@Omotesando ★★★

Fun Cafe with Cute Merchandise. Food was cute. Taste was ok. Portion was small. You can just purchase some of the products at counter, and some products like plate, cup, and spoon set require ordering specific dishes. Reservations recommended, but we were able to reserve on the same day with 30 min wait. Limited time pop-up 11/17/2023 - 1/21/2024. [developing story]

Curry 2,190 yen

Orange Juice w/ Fruits 990 yen, Hot Strawberry Milk 890 yen

Oh My Cafe Tokyo
東京都渋谷区神宮前4-30-3 東急プラザ表参道原宿3F
https://outofcontrol.ohmycafe.jp/information/tokyo/

神楽坂鉄板焼向日葵 Himawari Teppanyaki@Kagurazaka Tokyo ★★★

Amazing Teppanyaki Lunch. Fresh seafood & quality steak. Nice selection of sake. Himawari Course 8,800 yen. Special Hamawari Course 12,100 yen. Can order different menus within the table. Sake 1,500 yen a carafe. [developing story]

Abalone

Grapefruit Vinegar Welcome Drink

Shirako

Foie Gras a la carte

Lemon Sour 780 yen

富士そば Fujisoba@West Shinjuku Tokyo ★

Soba & Udon Fast Food Chain. Love their Tororo Soba with a side of Onsen Tamago. Amazing. Didn't like their Hot Soba or Katsudon. Knowing how to read Japanese is a huge plus. Took us 15 minutes to figure out how to use the machine. Figured out that we had to insert money before selecting the dishes (and not the other way around). The machine doesn't accept 5 yen and was very picky about the coins. After you order, tell them if you want it cold or hot. Additional tempura sides can be ordered in person and paid with cash inside. The lady working there wasn't very patient with us.

Tororo Soba 570 yen

Tororo Soba 570 yen, Onsen Tamago 80 yen

Katsudon Set with Mini Hot Soba 700 yen

Min Hot Soba w/ 80 yen Ika Tempura add-on

名代富士そば小滝橋店
東京都新宿区西新宿7-10-20 ワセダSTビル

Saturday, November 25, 2023

Kikunoi 菊乃井@Akasaka Tokyo ★★

2 Michelin Stars Kaiseki Restaurant. Exquisite plating with seasonal ingredients carefully handcrafted. Crab was fresh and amazing. Original restaurant in Kyoto. The restaurant also has its own sake with a nice taste. 44,000 yen per person. 500 yen for togo packing with nice packaging. Reservation can be made via myconciergejapan.com with an additional handling fee [developing story]

Hassun
Assortment of Appetizers

Welcome Sake

Sake Cup Made from bottom of Gourd

Welcome Sake

Kikunoi (Restaurant Brand) Junmai Daiginjo 2,750 yen

Choku
Sekogani Crab Shell Stuffed w/ Sticky Rice

Hassun
Assortment of Appetizers

Kenzo Napa Wine also available

Mukouzuke 1
Sashimi of Butterfish & Tai (Red Sea Bream), Wasabi, Chrysanthemum Petals, Curled Carrot & Daikon Raddish

Mukouzuke2
Sashimi of Maguro (Bluefin Tuna), Mustard, Soy Sauce Marinated Egg Yolk Sauce

Soy Sauce Marinated Egg Yolk Sauce for Sashimi

Futamono
Steamed Shrimp & Scallops Gingo Nuts Dumpling, Tied Carrot, Yuzu Shaped Like a Pine Needle, Chrysanthemum Petals, Chrysanthemum Leaf, Starchy Sauce