The best solution when you are running out of money. In the final article of this Tokyo trip, it would be apt to share more about Torikizoku, a budget yakitori chain with more than 600 outlets in Japan. After eating and travelling through Tokyo, I had ¥2,250 left for my final meal before my flight in the early morning the next day, and wasn’t up … Continue reading Tokyo, Japan: #1 Budget Yakitori, Torikizoku (鳥貴族)
The alternative way to eat through Tokyo. At least in Singapore, there are supermarkets that sell pre-prepared fresh food. Think Cold Storage with its rotisserie chicken and sushi. Well, this idea is a mini version of what you can get in Japan. Introducing the Depachika! Depachika is the result of combining “Depa-rtment Store” and “chika” is Japanese for basement, and these food halls are literally … Continue reading Tokyo, Japan: Depachika (デパ地下), the secret basement food halls
Heading out to Little Edo. There are many places to explore out of Tokyo which you should visit if you have the time. Nikko, Kamakura and Hakone are the ones that come to mind, all of which are about an hour to two hours from Tokyo city centre. With time not on my side as I needed to be back in the city by early … Continue reading Tokyo, Japan: Out of the city to Kawagoe (川越)
It’s like getting 3 meals for the price of 1. A bit of background. Prior to trying this unagi (eel) outlet in Nihonbashi for lunch, I had a bowl of maguronegitorodon and gyudon at Tsukiji in the morning and was full to the brim. After that, I headed to Tokyo Tower before lunch. About 10 mins from Tokyo Tower is a relatively classy unagi restaurant, … Continue reading Tokyo, Japan: Honmaru (本丸) and Unagi Hitsumabushi
Perfect Japanese Supper Before heading to Japan, reviewed the two options available in Singapore. Now the verdict is out for Japan. As a background, there are 4 gyudon chains in Japan, and most of the outlets open till late or 24 hours. Perfect for a Singaporean looking for supper or a Japanese salaryman after work or drinks with boss (which is also considered work anyway). … Continue reading Japan: Gyudon Challenge
Sushi Jiro? Maybe, maybe not. After my previous post on why you should stay in Ueno, felt that it would be opportune to cover two sushi chain restaurants near Ueno which are value for money. No Jiro Dreams of Sushi here, and instead you should try Magurobito (まぐろ人) or Ginzo (すし屋銀蔵). The Best: Magurobito (まぐろ人) Gotta admit that Google Maps’ recommendations helped on this before … Continue reading Tokyo, Japan: Sushi 美味しいです (oishii desu)
A bit of background – met up with a few Japanese friends over the past weekend and in response to an upcoming trip, they shared that gyu-don in Japan tastes much better than what can be found in Singapore, which set me thinking which is the better gyu-don in Singapore. Sukiya or Yoshinoya? Continue reading Singapore: Sukiya すき家 vs Yoshinoya 吉野家
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