Before going to Japan, castella cakes from Fukusaya were on the list of things to bring home as gifts for friends and loved ones (including myself lol). I read these were originally foreign (Portuguese?) but pretty much became a staple (Nagasaki?), and are rather simple cakes. I stopped by a Fukusaya store but I went … Continue reading Fukusaya, Daimaru, Tokyo Station
While staying at the Park Hyatt, I found out there was tonkatsu available in a lower floor. Had to check it out! I didn't understand why I was given a stick in a tray, so I asked the staff. Turns out you use it to mix the sauce into the bowl with seeds. … Continue reading Tonkatsu Saboten, Shinjuku
In pursuit of coffee, I went here. With a name like Lattest, I decided to try a latte. Iced. I liked it better than Bear Pond. Not as much as Streamer. Turns out the latest series of Terrace House featured someone who worked at Lattest at some point. I didn't see her there … Continue reading Lattest, Omotesando
I barely ventured into Roppongi. A friend recommended this udon place. I decided to try the beef udon. The udon comes with a large ladle. Massive bowl to go with the ladle. Hand for scale. Previously, I disliked udon because the noodle texture was soggy and made me gag. This place … Continue reading Tsurutontan, Roppongi
