@robb-in-tokyo
Editor of Bento Japan restaurant guide and WhereInTokyo.com. Fan of spice curry, craft beers and quirky museums. Author of What's What in Japanese Restaurants (Kodansha). Software developer. Born in Morningside Heights, NYC; now in Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo.
Perhaps you've tried Nagoya's beloved "ebi-fry" (deep-fried giant prawns), but have you experienced an ebi-fry sandwich? The ones here are built around plump, firm prawns encased in a crunchy deep-fried crust, with a tangy, mayo-rich cole slaw and a thin layer of egg omelette.
#nagoya #ebifry
lentil-burdock soup
scallops carpaccio on roast cauliflower and romanesco
Ibaraki roast pork confit persillade
triple chocolate dessert (cookie, ice cream, mousse)
Le Beurre Noisette - A recent wintertime lunch featured scallops carpaccio on roast cauliflower and romanesco, lentil-burdock soup, and Ibaraki roast pork confit persillade - every dish brimming with seasonal flavors and every morsel beautifully plated.
#nagoya rev.bentojp.com/beurre
Iced americano and a thick piece of cake
storefront
various pastries on the counter
Cafe report - Passage in Ichigaya. "The light roasts here are complex and fruity, with hand-drip, Aeropress and espresso coffees available at various price points and levels of extravagance. There are usually around five single-origin beans to choose from."
#tokyo #roastery
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Same here, for many years. And yes, It's very nice to know I'm not the only one!
I think Japanese curry roux often uses wheat, so maybe not.
"Hachigatsu serves a typical range of chicken, pork, shrimp and hamburg curries, but they're best known for their voluminous seasonal-vegetable curry. The roux is tasty and packs a decent amount of heat, but doesn't overpower the distinctive flavors of the numerous vegetables." #tokyo #spicecurry
Abandoned running shoe on top of a barrel.
Sidewalk mystery #312.
Arabian lunch platter with multiple tajines and other small dishes
the interior is spacious
View of Minato-Mirai.
New review: The lavish "Arabian Lunch" at Carvaan Bay Yokohama features multiple tajines, shish-kebab, hummus, falafel, dried fruit and nut salad, and basmati rice with cumin. Window seats overlooking Minato-Mirai and the harbor provide a great view. #yokohama
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Glamping tents in front of Marugo wine bar.
Marugo wine bar in Yotsuya seems to have introduced a glamping option.
A decent selection of bottled Belgian beers is paired with excellent food at this long-running Tokyo Belgian pioneer. The menu is surprisingly extensive, ranging from Belgian standards (frites, steamed mussels) to meaty options like Smoked Lamb Tongue, Belgian Meatballs, and Pork Cassoulet. #tokyo
I imagine there might be some sort of rules against it. Like, they would be the sort of thing you'd want if you were planning an elaborate heist.
Happy "Unsold Valentine's Chocolate Goes on Sale" Day to those who celebrate.
Mannequins in uniform at the Yamato Kuroneko Museum in Tokyo.
#yamatokuroneko
Chocolate
(2018)
It seems odd to call Anna Miller's a US restaurant chain when there's only one branch in the US.
Orange cat yawning.
Judgemental grey cat, at Moff Cat Cafe in Aeon Mall Nagoya Dome-mae.
Cats of Nagoya (3/3)
Sleepy orange cat.
White cat with tongue sticking out.
Confused looking orange cat
Cats of Nagoya (2/3)
Grey cat looking surprised
Grey striped cat, looking judgemental
Grey and white cat
White cat with grey facial markings.
Cats of Nagoya (1/3)
Yabaton mascot in a baseball uniform
Yabaton Museum
Baseball uniforms hanging on the wall
Checking out the Yabaton Museum at Nagoya Dome.
Thanks! You've certainly got the most unusual food!
Fried prawn sandwich
Ebi-fry sandwich. Why yes, I am visiting Nagoya, why do you ask?
Mini snowman
Snowman close-up
shop sign with pictures of sandwiches and a hunk of cheese
Hello new cheese!
Spice curry combo plate with three curries, rice, egg, greens.
Shop interior, four stools and counter
Sign in front of building with food photo
Chikyu Masala in Shinjuku puts together beautiful, innovative spice-curry ensembles with a mix of vibrant flavors. Recent menus have featured creations like Neapolitan Puttanesca Butter Chicken, Lebanese Keema Curry with Roast Eggplant, and Silk Road Pork Vindaloo. #spicecurry rev.bentojp.com/chikyu
River view
Iced coffee, with counter in background
Pastries for sale
Staircase leading upstairs, record player and albums.
Cafe report - Embankment Coffee offers a gorgeous view of Osaka's Tosabori River and Nakanoshima Island. The shop specializes in light-roast single-origin beans, and offers both hand-drip and espresso-based beverages.
#coffee #roastery #osaka
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7-Eleven sandwich of smoked trout, cream cheese & lettuce.
I'm confused by this sandwich. In Japanese it says "smoked salmon & cream cheese", then in English it says "Smoked Trout, Cream Cheese & Lettuce", then in smaller-print Japanese it says they use "salmon trout" and "cream cheese sauce". What am I eating? #combini
Glitch in Google Street View?
Fun fact - in the recorded version (and the version on that YouTube video) the line "popping pills and smoking weed" was replaced with the more euphemistic "gaining weight and losing sleep".
Quesadilla with meat.
Various tacos.
Tortilla chips and pico gallo.
The bar with 20 taps.
New at Beer Bars Japan: OL La Cabina in Bakurocho
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OL La Cabina serves an excellent selection of twenty beers and ciders on tap, including a line-up from Oslo Brewery. The food is Tex-Mex, with several taco choices, quesadillas (plain cheese or cheese plus meat), tortilla chips (with guacamole or pica de gallo), jalapeno poppers, and avocado salad.