Sunday February 1, 2015 Tokyo, Japan Sunny, Windy, Cold with Fabulous View of Mt. Fuji So, I'm still catching up on posts. This one I was to post back in November but work caught up with me. Given this is the first weekend since the beginning of the year I did not have toContinue reading “Ryugin – A Very Fancy Dining Experience”
Category Archives: Food and Drink
Noma in Tokyo – An Extraordinary Culinary Experience
Sunday January 11, 2015 Tokyo, Japan Sunny and Great View of Mt. Fuji! Tokyo is the Gastronomy Capital of the World. I repeat Tokyo is the Gastronomy Capital of the World. It is not only very difficult to get a bad meal here but it also has the most Michelin star restaurants than anyContinue reading “Noma in Tokyo – An Extraordinary Culinary Experience”
Jimbocho Den
December 14, 2014 Tokyo, Japan Sunny and Crisp Late this summer, I had an opportunity to go to one of the hottest restaurants in Tokyo called Jimbocho Den. Chef Hasegawa is known to be very friendly and talented. The restaurant got a Michelin star only shortly after opening. I have to say, it wasContinue reading “Jimbocho Den”
Weekend Brunch – San Francisco Peaks
November 8, 2014 Tokyo, Japan Drizzly Still playing catch up on my blogging. On a hot August Saturday, i had a craving for steak and eggs. Google search recommended San Francisco Peaks in Harajuku. It was hard to find but and I almost gave up but glad I didn't. Its a great place to haveContinue reading “Weekend Brunch – San Francisco Peaks”
Weekend Brunch – Bubby’s Tokyo
Saturday July 26 San Francisco, California Gorgeous weather Meant to post this weeks ago but got caught up in other stuff so posting from my iPad at SFO after a great one week vacation to Cabo San Lucas and SF. Three weeks ago for brunch took Ms Yuki to Bubby's for one of my favoriteContinue reading “Weekend Brunch – Bubby’s Tokyo”
Weekend Brunch – Kyutoku
Saturday July 5, 2014 Tokyo Japan Drizzly and Cool Last Saturday after a golf lesson, I went to Roppongi Hills to fina a place for brunch. I was actually craving for Japanese food so ended up in an udon place called Kyutoku. They make the udon (Japanese noodle) at the restaurant and the typeContinue reading “Weekend Brunch – Kyutoku”
Weekend Brunch – Ruby Jack’s Steakhouse and Bar
Saturday June 28, 2014 Cloudy, Humid, Hot Day Tokyo, Japan Since it looks like my assignment will be extended another year and since almost every travel magazine has named Tokyo the best foodie town, I've decided to do brunch/lunch every weekend I'm in Tokyo. So last weekend, I went to the new steakhouse aboutContinue reading “Weekend Brunch – Ruby Jack’s Steakhouse and Bar”
Baguette
Tuesday June 24, 2014 Tokyo, Japan Cloudy, Stormy Day Two Sundays ago, I attended an authentic baguette making class in Roppongi. The class was recommended by a colleague of mine at work. The class is held in a small studio right next to the popular breakfast place Sugi's and is called L'Ecole Levain D'antan. Continue reading “Baguette”
Soul Food in Seoul
Sunday February 16, 2014 Tokyo, Japan Sunny with Strong Winds Seoul was one of the top 10 hottest places to visit in 2013 according to this article in the NYtimes. Art Galleries, cool buildings and hot and happening restaurants. I went to 2 of the "hot" restaurants in Seoul. One was Vatos Urban TacosContinue reading “Soul Food in Seoul”
Italian Cooking W1: Bolognaise Sauce
Sunday March 17 2013 Tokyo, Japan Beautiful Spring Day – Happy St. Patty's Day! Lately, I've been obsessed with good Italian food. So decided to challenge myself and make one Italian dish a week. This week and the first challenge? Bolognaise Sauce. I love a good Bolognaise sauce. And here is my easy butContinue reading “Italian Cooking W1: Bolognaise Sauce”