I heard this is a popular bakery. No idea if Snoopy is related to Pompadour, the store above it, or just randomly there. I got french toast and some sort of cheese bread. It was good but probably would have been better if I could have toasted them prior to eating. Pompadour Motomachi, Nakaku, … Continue reading Pompadour, Yokohama Motomachi
The Roastery was on my list of coffee places to experience. Looks legit. Lol @ NY Rings. By this time in my trip I've pretty much set my mind on getting lattes or iced coffees. It was good. Next time I go back, I'll give their single origins a shot! The … Continue reading The Roastery by Nozy Coffee, Shibuya
At some point I picked up a touristy magazine in English and the beef caught my eye. I decided to try it! This sign was outside when I arrived. Not sure what it's trying to express... The meat is beautiful. I think people are supposed to use those coat hangers, but they're … Continue reading Steak House Pound, Shijo Kawaramachi, Kyoto
While staying at the XIV resort in Kyoto courtesy of our friend's connections, we ate at Hanagoyomi. It is a beautiful resort, and the food was actually inspiring. Local cuisine, elegantly presented. So much so that we went back again! Someone was waiting to greet us! Not us specifically, but customers in general. A … Continue reading Hanagoyomi, XIV Kyoto Yase Rikyu, Kyoto
I heard Pierre Hermé opened a shop in Kyoto during some non-compete time period from a former employer. Anyhow, there's a small boutique inside the Ritz Carlton in Kyoto. I kind of wish I tried the mega-ispahan, because I'm an American and we like things huge lol. I also heard people propose using this … Continue reading Pierre Hermé Paris Boutique, Ritz Carlton, Kyoto
