got a Lapras plush while visiting Matsushima Bay in Miyagi Prefecture (there is a shop in the station) and took it around to do sightseeing. we even saw a couple of manhole covers (Poke Lid) with Lapras designs
happy to get the official support pokemon of Miyagi Prefecture while travelling there
beef tongue curry in Sendai City
Gyutan Ryori Kaku Brandome Main Store
Japan, 〒980-0811 Miyagi, Sendai, Aoba Ward, Ichibancho, 3 Chome−8−14 鈴喜陶器店 地下1階
beef tongue perfection in Sendai City
ordered it two ways: beef tongue yaki (grilled) and beef tongue curry
Gyutan Ryori Kaku Brandome Main Store
Japan, 〒980-0811 Miyagi, Sendai, Aoba Ward, Ichibancho, 3 Chome−8−14 鈴喜陶器店 地下1階
grilled mackerel wrapped in kombu kelp from a store in Kanazawa station
I've had mackerel sushi with a slice of kombu kelp on top but not rolled entirely in it, until now
kombu kelp has a satisfying firm crunch and is slightly sweet, aside from the umami you expect
grilled mackerel wrapped in kombu kelp from a store in Kanazawa station
I've had mackerel sushi with a slice of kombu kelp on top but not rolled entirely in it, until now
kombu kelp has a satisfying firm crunch and is slightly sweet, aside from the umami you expect
tried some local dishes (kishimen and dotemeshi) in a spot located inside Kasamatsu Racecourse in Kasamatsu, Gifu
its also an anime pilgrimage place, if that's your thing
丸金食堂 (Marukin)
inside Kasamatsu Racecourse
Japan, 〒501-6036 Gifu, Hashima District, Kasamatsu, Wakabacho
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went to one of the branches of the chain Yabaton in Nagoya for some tonkatsu
the cutlet on top has a miso sauce, while the cutlet on the bottom has their standard/regular tonkatsu sauce
for this plate I prefer the miso sauce. the cutlet retains its crispiness even after being drenched with the miso sauce
horse sashimi set with cold soba in a restaurant I found along the hike from Magome-juku to Tsumago-juku on the Nakasendo trail
Incidentally, I was told that the name of Magome when written in kanji (馬籠) , uses the characters for "horse" and "basket"
Juri
Japan, 〒508-0502 Gifu, Nakatsugawa, Magome, 峠4075-2
horse sashimi set with cold soba in a restaurant I found along the hike from Magome-juku to Tsumago-juku on the Nakasendo trail
Incidentally, I was told that the name of Magome when written in kanji (馬籠) , uses the characters for "horse" and "basket"
Juri
Japan, 〒508-0502 Gifu, Nakatsugawa, Magome, 峠4075-2
pressed grilled mackerel sushi i bought off a bus stop store in Fukui prefecture
its half a grilled mackerel on top of sushi rice
in between the fish and rice is a layer of pickled ginger and cooked mushrooms
had to try the new menu item. its my only time to try torched thick cut bacon as a topping to curry
condiments selection is a bit different from other japanese curry chain stores. standard fukujinzuke red pickles, but they also had shallot pickles and a crispy rice with garlic
their curry is sweet even compared to usual japanese curry
Hinoya Curry Osu
Japan, 〒460-0011 Aichi, Nagoya, Naka Ward, Osu, 3 Chome−8−16 1階
had to try the new menu item. its my only time to try torched thick cut bacon as a topping to curry
condiments selection is a bit different from other curry chain stores. standard fukujinzuke red pickles, but they also had shallot pickles and a crispy rice with garlic
their curry is sweet even compared to usual japanese curry
Hinoya Curry Osu
Japan, 〒460-0011 Aichi, Nagoya, Naka Ward, Osu, 3 Chome−8−16 1階
on my last day in Kanazawa, I went to try one last curry place. i got the recommended Cheese Millefeuille Katsu Curry (pork). The melted cheese inside the thin pork layers pairs well with the sauce
the shop is located in the basement of Omicho Market and its decor is heavy on the retro vibe. I sat on the counter seats and watched as the staff continuously served the orders
Champion Curry / Champion's Curry Kanazawa Omicho Market
88 Aokusamachi, Kanazawa 920-0907 Ishikawa Prefecture
https://maps.app.goo.gl/F1a1sWWuXDgQGFaA7
on my last day in Kanazawa, I went to try one last curry place. i got the recommended Cheese Millefeuille Katsu Curry (pork). The melted cheese inside the thin pork layers pairs well with the sauce
the shop is located in the basement of Omicho Market and its decor is heavy on the retro vibe. I sat on the counter seats and watched as the staff continuously served the orders
Champion Curry / Champion's Curry Kanazawa Omicho Market
88 Aokusamachi, Kanazawa 920-0907 Ishikawa Prefecture
https://maps.app.goo.gl/F1a1sWWuXDgQGFaA7
pikachu (Pokemon Center Kanazawa exclusive) meeting a big pikachu as it travels along the Nakasendo trail in Magome-juku
this type of broth is not usually my first choice, but this was a well executed bowl
the 3rd photo is the proof 😅
opened a box containing 20 packs Thoroughbred Horse Collection wafer cards, last photo shows what I pulled (aside from the 20x2 pcs of vanilla wafers)
great food and service for a group dinner
surprisingly good was the beef nigiri sushi (5th photo) and sashimi (6th photo)
among the cuts of beef, i liked the sukiyaki style cut the most (3rd photo). a close second is... everything else 😄
Matsusakagyu Yakiniku M Namba
3-11 Nanbasennichimae, Chuo Ward, Osaka, 542-0075, Japan
Yoshoku (japanese style western influenced food) restaurant in Asakusa
I got Beef Stew. flavors are really deep and meaty, with the vegetables cooked at just the right tenderness
I also got a sampler set meal (ebi tempura, tonkatsu, hamburg, and spaghetti, with side of cabbage).
the mayonnaise is made in-house by the lively chef
Paichi
1 Chome-15-1 Asakusa, 台東区 Taito City, Tokyo 111-0032, Japan
japanese take on indian style curry
got their Double Curry Rice plate, where i picked 2 of their 4 curry types (pork vindaloo on the left, and chicken butter masala curry on the right). paired it with honey lassi
condiments and picked vegetables also came free with dine-in
Cafe Rainbow
Basement (Floor B1) of Nakano Broadway
Japan, 〒164-0001 Tokyo, Nakano City, Nakano, 5 Chome−52−15 ブロードウェイ B1F