Ushio Okonomiyaki : Healthy Shizuoka Oko-yaki

There are various kinds of yaki in Japan. Okonomiyaki from Osaka, Monjyayaki from Tokyo and of course Hiroshimayaki from Hiroshima. Being the most popular okonomiyaki restaurant in the Roppongi district, Ushio boasts a healthy "Inaka" or countryside variation that is full of vegetables sans the mayonaise and brown sauce. According to the lady owner, this version comes from her hometown Hamamatsu, Shizuoka.Despite the lack of sauce which may drive...

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A Tes Souhaits アテスウェイ: Ranked Best Pastry Shop in Tokyo

It's an open secret that Tokyo is a sweet paradise. But do you know which patisserie is the No.1 in this cosmopolitan city? It's neither Pierre Herme nor Sadaharu Aoki. It's A Tes Souhaits, a small pastry shop in the Ogkuibo suburb.The man behind this shop is Chef Hideki Kawamura, a Niigata-born who has won many awards under his belt. Although he may be less well known than Sadaharu Aoki or Hidemi Sugino, I am pretty confident that he earns no less...

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Omotesando Koffee

Believe it or not, this zen-like Japanese house is a coffee house. Concealed in the back alleys of the busy Omotesando streets, this shop has received a cult status in Tokyo.  The place is stripped down to its bare minimums. No tables, no chairs. Only a few marbled benches at the "Japanese garden" where one can sip on the coffee unless it rains. Hence, most people do takeaways. Just like the style of his shop, owner-barista Eiichi Kunimoto...

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Andy Warhol Cafe: Eccentric is the Word

Andy Warhol Cafe is a pop up cafe that will run as long as the Andy Warhol Exhibition at Mori Art Museum. The menu is inspired by Warhol's several renowned works such as "Campbell Soup", "Hamburger" and "Banana". Like most theme cafe, the food tends to attract one's attention at first sight but compromises on flavours. We were glad that we had only the desserts and no more than that as they already created a nightmarish experience. The Sunglasses,...

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SCS Relaunches Spreadable Butter: Healthy and More Delicious!

Butter is something most of us spread on our toasts without thinking much of the hidden trans fats that may cause damage to our health in the long run. Fortunately, popular household butter brand SCS Butter has relaunched it's Spreadable Butter which is produced using a new and improved healthy formula. Canola oil is blended into the butter, making it a healthier spread on bread for sandwiches or party canapés. SCS Spreadable Butter is...

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Gogyo 五行: Ramen on Fire

Ramen in a round black wok Burning like a silver flame The summit of beauty and love.And Gogyo was the name. They've got it Yeah Baby, they've got it. Wohoa~yeah I'm your ramen, I'm your fire At your desire.Your eyes are not kidding you. This dramatic fire scene happens regularly in this ramen shop, Gogyo. This place is famous for Kogashi miso ramen (焦がし味噌麺), which literally means "burnt" ramen. The special broth is poured with lard and...

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Ore no Kappo 俺の割烹: Gourmet Food at Super Low Price

Since the previous visit to Ore no French Italian, I had aimed to try at least another concept restaurant under the same 俺 ORE group. I managed to call through the busy hotline and secure seats at Ore no Kappo in Ginza, which serves traditional Japanese Kappo cuisine at super unbelievably low, low, low prices:) Similar to the previous restaurant, the head chef Hiroshi Shimada is headhunted from 3-star michelin restaurant...

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