How good could a three star kaiseki be… mm… I was slightly disappointed by Koju on my last visit and my experience at Kanda wasn’t really a wow. Continue reading
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Nanachome Kyoboshi (七丁目京星), Tokyo
Nanachome Kyoboshi used to be a three star tempura restaurant in Tokyo, but somehow it disappeared from 2015’s guide book?! I have heard a lot of good things about this place, but paying 40,000yen just for vegetables and fishes with a slap of batter made me stepped back from trying this place all the time. But after my first visit, I quickly became my favorite tempura place (for now). Continue reading
Sukiyabashi Jiro (すきやばし 次郎), Tokyo
Sukiyabashi Jiro has been on the top of my list since everyone raved about it. But I have always been doubtful on its ‘magical power’ in capturing ‘everyone’s’ appetite and likings. The fact that Jiro Ono is making your sushi definitely creates an emotional experience for diners and that alone is a ‘life changing’ experience. Continue reading
Hatsune Zushi (初音鮨), Tokyo
Sushi Hatsune is 30 minutes away from Tokyo by train. Located at Kamata, it ranked as the top three restaurant in the area ( the first one is a tonkatsu place called maruyichi). Continue reading
noma at Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo
Noma’s pop-up restaurant in Tokyo has attracted thousands of people to gather in Tokyo, and with 60,000 people on the waiting list.
When I lost hope in getting a seat at Noma Tokyo, luck has got me a place two days before I arrive Tokyo. Continue reading
Miyako Zushi (日本橋橘町 都寿司), Tokyo
Top 50 restaurant on Tabelog, yet without a Michelin star. Did Michelin missed out on something good?
As a matter of fact, I can’t say it’s a miss out on the Michelin guide, but it will definitely be a miss out for you if you love Japan and sushi, and didn’t visit this place. Continue reading
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