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3 weeks
14/08/2010

3 weeks

3 weeks left and counting… Returning back to roots, a friend is visiting Tokyo, so we tried to pack as much eating in as possible. Sushi Sushi set Sooo fresh, juicy and perfect.   Ahh.. Ramen Other meals included tsukemen (ramen that you dip) And …

eating, Japan
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by Chris
Lunches
10/08/2010

Lunches

So often people ask me what I eat for lunch. Is it like London? No…. My office is located in Akasaka, with many many many restaurants around.  This is a sample of what I eat everyday for lunch. Oyako don Miyazaki chicken Teppanyaki pork Hayashi …

eating, Japan
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by Chris
Tempura and Yakitori
08/08/2010

Tempura and Yakitori

In the realisation that I have 3 weeks left in Japan, I have begun to stuff my face as fast as possible.  So lets begin… Tempura The place setting in a restaurant in the Keio department store Yum yum main course.  Prawn, prawn head, anago …

eating, Japan
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by Chris
A first taste of Wagyu
07/08/2010

A first taste of Wagyu

Now less than a month left in Japan 🙁 How I will miss it. But now, its time for a food update! Wagyu beef Getting ready The amuse.  Tomato with jelly Fish course.  Yum yum.  Crispy on the outside and moist inside Hot bread to …

eating, Japan
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by Chris
Kyoto revisited 3
02/08/2010

Kyoto revisited 3

Kyoto Getting ready for Gion The way to Ryoanji The mini version And the real thing. Islands in a pebble sea What is it?  Clouds?  Sea?  Islands?  Or just rocks… On the way out Pond view Next place! With thousands of torii gates – Fushi …

Japan, travel
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by Chris