Ramen In Japan

The Ramen in Ikebukuro is the best I’ve tried thus far in Tokyo – I love the miso Ramen very much – and according to my friend – she said that this is not a chain restaurant.  It’s small inside and seats like 10 – 15 – the Ramen here cost between 750 – 1000 yen – approximately  $7.50 USD.

Yums!

Pull Cart Ramen In Tokyo

Pull cart ramen stores are not uncommon in Japan – in fact I loved finding them because they are a hidden gem.  Normally, they are rather cheap and they produces good food and they are mostly run by quite elderly people who have been cooking ramen for the longest time ever.   So if you happen to walk pass one – take a minute to stop in and have a bowl of noodles.

Best Tantanmen In Tokyo

Sensoji Temple

I seriously think that the Sensoji Temple is the most visited by tourist from all over the world and even those who are around Japan.  Whether you are in Japan in May or February – it’s one of the busiest place ever ! I figured it is probably because of all the shops and souvenir stores one can find in Sensoji Temple.

I like to visit the temple in the evenings because of all the lighted lamps – but you miss out on all the shops and food stores that are just as interesting.  Don’t forget to get your fortune told too while you are there for just 100 Yen.  But there are so much you can eat, buy and see at the temple and along the way.

Yummy chocolate biscuit.

A Train Ride Away

I loved taking train rides when I lived in Japan for 6 months – most trains on the weekdays are pretty empty and so we headed out to one of the small town around Kyoto to the fish market there.  The main reason why I agreed to live in Japan for 6 months – for a hotel that was being build was because of the food in Japan.  I love food so much  – I wanted to try just about anything and everything while I was in Japan.

The fish market had an amazing range of seafood – from oysters to crabs and prawns.

We ended up eating some set lunch – which wasn’t too bad – but had sushi with it too.  The magaro was so fresh – I can still remember it today.

Good Wishes For Japan

So I’ve asked my girlfriend in Japan – Tokyo – how are things there – and she had said that a lot of people are praying for the entire Japan and her family had gone to the temple and pray for the bad things to go away too.   I don’t blame them – and if I were in Japan – I would be writing on those wooden blocks too – wishing for a safe year not only for Japan but for everyone around the world.   For those thinking of traveling to Japan at this time – they should all hold their horses – according to my girlfriend – no point risking it at this moment.

Donut With Ice Cream

Yup! you heard me right – Krispy Kreme has this new donut with ice cream from the end of March till end of August – yums or ewwww?  it’s depends – hahah!! i wouldn’t mind trying it – after all i loved mango and caramel – but some people are already commenting that it’s heart clogging and artery blocking – but who cares right now eh – when japan is suffering with natural disaster – some sweetness is good no?

New Minis @ Krispy Kreme

New mini donuts for a limited period in Japan – so if you are in Japan – don’t forget to try some – they are simply adorable and yummy!

Comfortable Mexican In Japan

Yay!! i finally remembered the name of the Mexican place in Japan!!!  I kept thinking for the longest time what the name was – and it was at the tip of my tongue but I just couldn’t – in the name of God – named it. And then I found a picture of the restaurant in a very old album when I was re-organizing my closet.   Junkadelic – was the name of the restaurant we went to – one time – and it was pretty good Mexican by Japan standard. We had some margaritas of course but non-alcoholic – and the guacamole and some beef fajitas.  Love the lights at Junkadelic and the menu is in English if you are wondering – and the wait staff were very pleasant – didn’t speak perfect english – but who was there to judge right -  so if you are in Tokyo for a long time and want some tex-mex – check out Junkadelic.

Tully’s Yummy Mocha

I do like Tully’s  – in fact when staying in Japan for 6 months – I loved Tully’s mocha so much – I needed the best diet pills for women because I was so addicted to it.  I never used to like sweet stuff – but Japan has all their desserts and drinks ultra sweet but they are super yummy – so you can’t blame me for putting on weight – when I was in Japan.  I think I must have put on closed to 10Ibs – when I was there.

While some Japanese swears by Starbucks – I prefer Tully’s – but ‘m assuming the Japanese love Starbucks because it’s an American franchise plus they had the first wifi cafe and then everyone followed suit.  Luckily, I’m no longer in Japan – because nothing could have stopped me from getting a yummy mocha – drizzled with chocolate sauce.