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Lunch at @eattokyolondon

One of Soho’s most loved Japanese restaurants, this place gets packed, so get in queue early!!
I had £25 for lunch and i had i hard time choosing from the massive menu, i had tempura prawns, miso soup and a beautiful set lunch sushi platter.
Wow everything was delicious, loved the miso soup, crispy tempura prawns were extremely good. The sushi was fresh and tasted amazing.
One of the best value lunches I've had in ages, especially considering the quality. I'd highly recommend

☆PRINVITE

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Seattle’s oldest Chinese restaurant goes to lunch at one of Seattle’s newest! I brought Harry @taitungrestaurant to have lunch with @chef_danna @viviennesbistroseattle @provicicero and I are trying to develop a regular food section for the @internationalexaminer Stay tuned. First article next month. This was research for future articles🤣 @provicicero writes and I eat🤣 Less

Everything I’ve been told about British food is a lie. Oysters with world-class character. Seafood that honors an island nation. Strong local wines. Ales and ciders that recalibrate my sense of the brewer’s art. Behold the Holly Bush in Hampstead; The Owl in Camber Sands near Rye; The Mayflower in London. Haven’t even gotten round to Indian. That’s happening in Soho tonight. Cheers. Less

The food at @oxbarchicago is forthright and easy to love, writes dining critic @jdkess — though he warns you’ll need to be patient with the service staff, who are still learning to coalesce.⁠
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In his latest review, John sings the praises of chef John Asbaty's skillful seasoning, excellent veg dishes, and truly sharable portions.⁠
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“Order one fewer entrée than the number of people at the table and overdo the vegetables. ... Those rainbow carrots, roasted in a mixture of coffee grounds and salt, meet up with pickled cherries and spicy harissa on the plate.”⁠
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Link in bio for the full review.⁠
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Tonkatsu and I have a troubled history. Over a decade ago, I lived near a gleaming chain known for affordable, heaping bowls of rice crowned with pork that seemed radioactively juiced to oblivion, lacquered in a sticky brown syrup with the medicinal insistence of cough syrup. “Katsu” there was shorthand for leathery pork bound to what looked, and ate, like indestructible sandpaper, with an industrial-grade adhesive completing this unholy trinity. I remember these bowls fondly because they justified the long periods between food adventures, when I made it my mission to conquer London’s Michelin guide as affordably as possible (if only).

This memory largely kept me away from tonkatsu for years. Yes I had serviceable versions, but none that made me cross town. Not until my recent to Tokyo, when I finally understood what tonkatsu could be.

@narikura_minamiasagaya comes easily to mind not only because of its Tabelog eminence, but because the chef Seizo Mitani-san raises fried pork cutlet to the register of the most exacting tempura counters in the region.

Though the batter is almost beside the point — the prized breeds and different loin cuts are the focus — Mitani’s meticulous low-temperature frying yields an ultra-light, ultra-crisp crust around uniformly pink, juicy pork. The first bite barely behaves like fried food at all because the crust yields, then the pork floods in, warm and clean and improbably gentle. Any order permutation will work here. The fillets are tender, delivering equal pleasures alongside his signatures: a fatty-enough ribeye and his “Chateaubriand,” which needs nothing more than a dab of salt and sesame oil.

I’ll return to Narikura should reservations re-materialize. Otherwise, @tonkatsukeita is a worthy alternative, and a more accessible one. It offers a near-elemental showcase of Rokubaku Kurobuta pork, which the owner Keita Aoki-san sources directly from his family farm. The coating on this one is more assertively bound, but the pure, medium-rare cook is a revelation, as is that tall cabbage salad.

🙏 TK and Joe for the recommendations.

📍Tonkatsu Narikura
📍Tonkatsu Keita
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Dining Delight at Il Giallo in Sandy Springs
It’s been a while since I shared my thoughts on @gialloatl a beloved Italian gem in Sandy Springs. Nestled just outside the Perimeter, this spot is much like another favorite of mine, Minhwa Spirits. My wife, Mrs. Grubber, has a shortlist of go-to places for special occasions, including Bask Steakhouse and Il Giallo. While we haven't visited Branchwater since Todd Hogan's departure, Il Giallo remains a staple for us.

Special Occasions Without the Chaos
While Il Giallo does get busy for the annual Hallmark Day dinner, it avoids the chaos you might find during Mother’s Day brunch, New Year’s Eve, or Valentine’s Day. Perhaps it’s because we opt for a late Sunday dinner, making it a perfect annual Mother’s Day tradition.

A Menu to Savor
Mrs. Grubber is all about the chicken parmesan and Caesar salad, making this her top spot for such delights. As a sandwich enthusiast, I’d the pre-meal bread, but at least sample them all I can’t resist Chef Jamie Adams' house-made focaccia. It’s really quite outstanding and rivals my wife's any we had in her love for bread service.

This time around, I indulged in the veal chop parmesan. I must say, it surpasses even the excellent version at Trattoria 1*41. And let’s not forget the meatballs—a delightful mix of duck, turkey, and beef, now enhanced with mushrooms and onions. While I enjoy the new style, I have to admit that the Italian gravy version was also a winner.

Seafood and Beyond
The frutti di mare is potentially my favorite entrée, rivaling even Savory Gourmet’s catering menu version. With its distinctive squid ink spaghetti, it offers a unique twist that stands out.

Exploring the menu has been a culinary adventure. From their pizza, which once had a speakeasy vibe with G’s Pizza, to other classic dishes, Il Giallo is a place where you simply can’t go wrong. My wife has impeccable taste in both husbands and Italian restaurants.

What’s your go-to dish at Il Giallo? Have you tried the veal chop parmesan or the frutti di mare? Share your thoughts and let’s keep the conversation going!

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