A Different Kinda Donut

Krispy Kreme is not the only famous donut place in Tokyo - there is another place for special donuts like the ones above - it’s the Barieta Donuts.  The blueberry creme cheese one has creme cheese in the middle and glace with blueberry on top - now who can resist that right?  When i stayed in Japan - I’m always envious of my co-workers because they are all super slim and they eat stuff like that all the time - i bet they have some secret diets for quick weight loss that they weren’t sharing though.  While the rest of us grew fatter and bigger - they stayed so petite .. you wanna shake them around a bit at times.. hahahha!  So yes - if you are in Tokyo - try ou the Barieta Donut.

New York Burger In Japan

Yes, the friend wrote to say that she was going out with our gang for a New York burger at Macdonalds. The New York burger is topped with Monterrey Jack cheese, bacon, sliced tomato, lettuce and mustard of course - big apple enough for you?

Japan’s Macdonald had introduced the Texas burger earlier in January but the crispy onion didn’t proof to be that yummy as advertised according to the friends in Japan but anything new is welcome and like all Asians we craved and crazed for new things.

Coco Ichibanya Curry Hose

The Japanese loves their curry - not the same curry as I eat because they are not as spicy as the ones I am use to from home.  But having said that who doesn’t love a plate of good curry when in Japan especially when the days are as cold as this times eh.  I’m pleased to announced to everyone that they are now in Okinawa and as usual they opened.. and were as busy as expected.

Coco Ichibanya is a chain restaurant in Japan and is very successful because of being stationed at military bases.  Every customers that was in most of the curry house were Americans.  Not only the American men are eating there but families and children too. Check out this u - tube clip.

Chinese Food In Japan

Someone asked me the other day - if there were any Chinese restaurants in Japan and if there were some - to please give him the address.  Well, lots of ppl are mistaken that in Japan, you can only find Japanese food - but it’s not true.  There are over 200 chinese restaurants in Japan - and they are easier to spot and find in Japan then under eye cream.  My friend had also asked me if they were authentic chinese food and I’m pleased to report to you that some of these restaurants are owned by folks who were from Hong Kong and China.  So yes - if you are migrating or going to work in Japan for a long time - like i did once upon a time - head over to China Town in Japan and you will find just about anything there.

Azuki Taste Pepsi

Last year a friend who was in Japan told me about this red bean flavored pepsi - yes - azuki beans if you must know the traditional word for it.  So i told her to get me some for Christmas if she was so inclined to get me something as a gift.  So what do you make out of it - red bean flavored pepsi - LOL!   be prepared to get some accutane my girlfriend had teased me about it.  I can’t imagine anyone liking it - i never liked the cherry flavored ones - but one should be adventurous right ? and try it at least once even though it was kinda expensive.

Japanese Sweets

When it comes to food and the Japanese - not just ordinary food but exquisite food, the Japanese are never far away from being mentioned.  Just like they have lots of motorcycle accident lawyer there - you cannot but stay in awe with the food they come up with.  From green tea kit kat to Wasabi ones and now crepes desserts like the ones below.

Even being a diabetic and all, I still wanna try this.  Found at the Plaisir - you have to try it if you are in Tokyo.

Designer Macaroons In Japan

We all know that everything in Japan is designer - my g/f is right now in Kyoto and she sent these pictures to me about Pierre Hermes sweets.  And here I am doing diet pill reviews while she is enjoying herself .. blah.. !   Pure torture..!! hahhaha!!! but really ..!! these macaroons are heavenly!

We all know that Pierre Herme is a french patissier and these lovely looking miniatures are very delicious.. in fact delicious does not describe it.  In fact, I hear that this boutique was the first here in Japan and not in Paris.  I guess he knows that the Japanese appreciates not only good food but beautiful ones too.  So if you are in Tokyo .. make sure you look out for Pierre Hermes macaroons.

Homey Cafe In Japan

Japan or anywheres in tokyo is quite a trendy place .. but when you lived in Tokyo for as long as I did, you wanna try more homey stuff instead of those from the chain stores.  One can get starbucks anywheres in Japan..  but a homey cafe like this .. is not easy to find.  This cafe is a gem and was recommended by someone .. and even though it is in an old house, the food served was pretty nice. Nothing like sitting with old friends.. and enjoying a cosy conversation and looking up some  Black Friday deals or just chatting up the nice wait staff.  Located in Kitazawa - it’s called mois cafe.  Check it out if you are in the vicinity eh.

Ice Cream In Japan

When it comes to sweets and desserts, the Japanese certainly have a way with it.  This was found while i was looking for an AED store.  Green tea Parfait and Hojicha (roasted green tea) Parfait , can be found at Hayashiya-chaen in Seibu department store. I love the mochi so much.. i eat the ice cream just because of it.  They certainly make it so good.. and different from other places that i’ve tried and tasted.  So if you are into healthy stuff, try this out.

A Bit Of American In Japan

After staying in Japan for 3 months, I was feeling a little too much .. of sushi and sashimi .. hahahah!!!  I had forgotten all about using  water softeners like i do back home, because in Japan, we don’t need it.  Anyhow, I was only too glad to see that they had a Bubba Gump Shrimp in Tokyo too.. so here i was with my dear American friend.. eating a hamburger.. and looking at the skyline of the rainbow bridge.  Too romantic in my opinion.. for a Dr Pepper .. hahhaha!!  but food was good.. it is located at Tokyo Dome and opened from 11am to 11pm.  So if you need a little american or a Forrest Gump fan.. head up to this awesome place.