Wakabadou(わかば堂)

Kitasenju(北千住) is one of the popular drinking spots in Tokyo. However, while walking around in this area, you can find a lot of antique cafe restaurants.

Wakabodou(わかば堂) is one of the popular cafe restaurants in Kitasenju and it took 10 minutes from the station on foot.

We have visited here twice for having tea. I ordered cake and hot tea. It tasted good.

The atmosphere of this cafe is cozy and very popular among young people. I believe that this kind of comfortable and relaxed environment attract a lot of fans.

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Address:
1 chome-31-8 Senju, Adachi, Tokyo 120-0034
東京都足立区千住1丁目31-8

Misaki Hougyo(三崎豊魚)

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe takes Obama to Ginza for Sushi dinner recently. We have to say that Sushi is awesome but price is a little bit expensive generally.

Most people think that a higher price always means higher quality. However, this theory do not always meet the truth. I will share with you a reasonable Sushi restaurant in Ginza area.

Name of this place is Misaki Hougyo(三崎豊魚) that is located in Higashi Ginza Station(東銀座駅). It takes 3 minutes from station on foot.

Misaki Hougyo is a small restaurant and it has only 5-8 tables. The price range is from 780yen to 1,980yen.

I ordered Sushi Omakase(1,980yen). Omakase means "leave is up to the Chef". The fish was very fresh and good quality.

Overall, high quality and reasonable Sushi restaurant satisfied us.

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Address;
5-9-3 Chuou-ku,Tokyo, Japan
東京都中央区5-9-3

Asamireizou(阿左美冷蔵)

It has been a long time since writing this blog. I just decided to come back.

We got the chance to visit Chichibu(秩父) that is located in Saitama prefecture(埼玉県). It takes one and a half hours from Ikebukuro station by train. Its far from Tokyo but a lot of people visit this place to see that kind of stunning view every year.  

This place is a beautiful spring sightseeing spot located in Hitsujiyama Park. During this season, flowers are blooming and attracting many people. Shibazakura(芝桜) is particularly  impressive. 

Actually my purpose of this visit is different. Chichibu(秩父) is also famous for Ice Shavings(かき氷) and we finally tried them. 

Name of the place is Asamireizou(阿左美冷蔵). The only downfall to this place is that it gets always crowed and could potentially end up waiting for approximately one hour. We waited 2 hours yesterday though. However, it is worth the wait for this ice shaving. I promise. 

We tried Hiden no Mitsu(秘伝の蜜) and Mikan flavor. I have to say that that is the best ice shaving I've ever tried. One of the key features is that it was made from natural water. Also it is covered in special syrup. We were impressed with quality of them. The price is 1,000 yen and its not reasonable. But it is worth to pay for it. 

Address:

27-1 Kanazaki, Minanocho, Chichibugun, Saitama, Japan 

埼玉県秩父郡皆野町金崎27-1

Uemuraya

I came here for lunch with colleague and got seated relatively immediately. The key ingredient of this Ramen is a head of cabbage that stock from local farm directly in Yokohama, which is very fresh.

I tried Ramen and the price is relatively reasonable(500 yen) The soup is based on Tonkotsu flavor(otherwise known as pork bone broth) Generally speaking, that kind of Ramen is too greasy and salty; however, it was totally different. The cabbage goes with this Ramen and provides a refreshing aftertaste. It is worth a try when you come to Yokohama area.

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Address:
4853-3 Ikonobe-cho Tsuzuki-ku, Yokohama Kanagawa, Japan

Tanaka Shouten

Tanaka Shouten(田中商店)was highly recommended by my girl friend. It is located in Kitasenju area but this place is far from the station. (please refer the address below)

I tried Ramen(680 yen) and it was absolutely amazing. This is Hakata Ramen style which is basically made from pork and the noodles are thin and straight. The white soup was very tasty and flavorful. 

The only downfall to this place is that it gets crowed and could potentially end up waiting for approximately 30 minutes. Regardless, it is worth the wait for this Ramen. I will definitely come back to this place.

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Address:
2-14-6 Hitotsuya Adachi-ku, Tokyo Japan

Misogorou

Misogorou is the local Ramen restaurant that is  located near Musashi-kosugi station. It is very rare restaurant around here because they serve delicious Miso(bean paste) Ramen that is  originally from Hokkaido.

I tried Miso Ramen. Surprisingly, there are bunch of minced meat(Roast pork) on the top, which was amazing. I have never seen that kind of Ramen style before!  But from my personal point of view, the total rating is relatively low because the taste is too salty and greasy.

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Address:
1-526-6 Kosugi-cho Nakahara-ku Kawasaki-shi Kanagawa, Japan

Shinpukusaikan

Shinpukusaikan(新福菜館) is the local Ramen restaurant that is located near the Kyoto station. It takes approximately 10 minutes on foot.

I ordered Ramen for 650 yen. As you see in this photo, one of the specialties is black soup and that extremely impressed me. It is made from soy souce and it adds a good flavor. The taste was also very mild and rich.

Moreover, I am in love with char siu (slices of meat) especially the soy souce that they come with. Just a great flavor explosion in your mouth.

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Address,
569 Higashishiokojicho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto