December 26, 27 2009 Kyoto and Nara, Japan Fabulous Winter Weather I decided to chill out and reflect on the 3 years spent in Japan in Kyoto. And while in the area, continued my culinary extravaganza by going to restaurants specializing in Tofu. Kyoto and Nara (about 30 min from Kyoto) have many tofu specialtyContinue reading “Tofu, Tofu and More Tofu”
Category Archives: Eating My Way Thru Japan
KitaOhji Restaurant in Toranomon
Monday December 21, 2009 Toranomon, Tokyo Cold but Clear For my last Monday nite in Tokyo, I went out to dinner with a client. The client exec that works with me went with me and chose the restaurant. It is called KitaOhji and serves traditional Japanese Kaiseki cuisine in private tatami rooms. Kaiseki is aContinue reading “KitaOhji Restaurant in Toranomon”
An Italian Feast with Special Friends
Thursday December 17, 2009 Aoyama, Japan Cold (Tokyo is exceptionally cold this winter, me thinks) I'm getting spoiled. Tonight I was introduced to Buca Junta, an Italian trattoria hidden in Aoyama. Wow, what a fabulous meal. It was especially special because of my friends who arranged it. It was the perfect meal. Champagne and wineContinue reading “An Italian Feast with Special Friends”
Fried Food on a Stick – Yum!
Tuesday December 8, 2009 Yurakucho, Tokyo Cold! Through my best friend Karyn, I met a lovely couple Marian and David who are always game for any kind of adventure whether it be culinary, travel or shopping related. So I asked them if they would be interested in going to a "dive" I was introduced toContinue reading “Fried Food on a Stick – Yum!”
Yosezaka Fujin
Wednesday December 9, 2009 Roppongi, Tokyo Cold and Damp! Well, winter is coming and now time to stuff myself with my favorite Japanese fast food – ramen and gyoza. I promised a friend of mine – Cindy, that I will take her to a Ramen-ya before I leave, so called her up to see ifContinue reading “Yosezaka Fujin”
Last Team Dinner at L’Essentiel
Tuesday December 8, 2009 Ginza, Tokyo Beautiful Night It's time for a party! Holiday season is starting and as part of team building, our team went out to dinner to a wine bar that is a favorite of Honma-san's. What amazes me about Japan are these tiny restaurants up several stories in a building locatedContinue reading “Last Team Dinner at L’Essentiel”
Kanoko @Ginza
Early November, 2009 Ginza, Tokyo Sunny and Cool (Friend told me my posts on Facebook does not have photos. Have no idea why. If reading in Facebook, click on "original post", then you'll get the photos) One very early Saturday morning in early November, I decided to do a power walk around the Imperial Palace. Continue reading “Kanoko @Ginza”
RazzleBerry
Early November, 2009 Shibuya, Tokyo Early Fall Night Catching up on all the blogs I did not finish before taking off to Cambodia and Laos. While leaving the Shibuya office one late nite I discovered RazzleBerry, a frozen yogurt place. Finally, frozen yogurt has arrived in Japan! Ever since I had Pinkberry in LA andContinue reading “RazzleBerry”
Tamahide
Early November, 2009 Ningyocho, Tokyo Nice early Fall weather My friend at work – Jennifer and I decided to go out for lunch on a work day in early November. I've always wanted to try the Oyako Don at Tamahide so that is where we went. Our office is near Ningyocho which has aContinue reading “Tamahide”
Spending the Last 7 Weeks in Japan Eating: Daikokuya
Saturday October 31, 2009 Asakusa, Tokyo Sunny and Glorious On Friday October 30th, I started working on my move back to the US. That is when it hit me. I only have 7 weeks in Japan!! Technically, it should be 9 weeks but since I'm going to Laos and Cambodia for 2 weeks, that onlyContinue reading “Spending the Last 7 Weeks in Japan Eating: Daikokuya”