Restaurants
Ararat 1st visit — the restaurant calls itself a bistro but the interior is quite fancy and food very refined. Favorite was the white asparagus with poached Oita egg, the yolk was so red that it looked like blood. Great wine list too. •
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Ararat 1st visit — the restaurant calls itself a bistro but the interior is quite fancy and food very refined. Favorite was the white asparagus with poached Oita egg, the yolk was so red that it looked like blood. Great wine list too. •
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- Reisa Jiang added a new meal Dinner at 樋口 at Higuchi (樋口)
Higuchi 樋口 2nd visit — photos were allowed this time since we booked the whole counter, which was definitely the way to go. Had an amazing meal the first time and Higuchi san managed to exceed our already high expectations once again. Every dish was crafted to perfection, the hot stone grilled hotaru ika was both fun and delicious. Also love the... More
Higuchi 樋口 2nd visit — photos were allowed this time since we booked the whole counter, which was definitely the way to go. Had an amazing meal the first time and Higuchi san managed to exceed our already high expectations once again. Every dish was crafted to perfection, the hot stone grilled hotaru ika was both fun and delicious. Also love the warm atmosphere and service. Hands down one of the best kaiseki restaurants in Tokyo. •
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- Reisa Jiang added a new meal Dinner at WAJO at wajo
Wajo 1st visit — a new Italian restaurant by Hasegawa Minoru group in Daikanyama. Open kitchen with a spacious white counter where chef Kobayakawa san and his team perform a fun cooking show. The interaction and chemistry among them was pleasant to watch. Freshly made Schiacciata bread and tagliolini pasta were amazing, though the awabi dishes were... More
Wajo 1st visit — a new Italian restaurant by Hasegawa Minoru group in Daikanyama. Open kitchen with a spacious white counter where chef Kobayakawa san and his team perform a fun cooking show. The interaction and chemistry among them was pleasant to watch. Freshly made Schiacciata bread and tagliolini pasta were amazing, though the awabi dishes were slightly under seasoned. Overall a very nice dinner and booking the whole counter made it even more enjoyable. •
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- Reisa Jiang added a new meal Dinner at トレイス at Trace (トレイス)
Treis トレイス 2nd visit — really enjoyed the focus on the purity of the ingredients’ original flavors truism place as most dishes were prepared with only salt and water. Highlight was the Hokkaido hairy crab baked inside bread crust in order to lock in its moisture and flavor. Too bad the beef was slightly overcooked again like last time. •
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Treis トレイス 2nd visit — really enjoyed the focus on the purity of the ingredients’ original flavors truism place as most dishes were prepared with only salt and water. Highlight was the Hokkaido hairy crab baked inside bread crust in order to lock in its moisture and flavor. Too bad the beef was slightly overcooked again like last time. •
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- Reisa Jiang added a new meal Dinner at 天ぷら やぐち at Tempura Yaguchi
Tempura Yaguchi 天ぷらやぐち 2nd visit — an underrated restaurant, high quality food and byo friendly. Spring mountain vegetables are great for tempura, favorite was the shirauo, fried one by one instead of in a lump, which gives it amazing texture. •
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Tempura Yaguchi 天ぷらやぐち 2nd visit — an underrated restaurant, high quality food and byo friendly. Spring mountain vegetables are great for tempura, favorite was the shirauo, fried one by one instead of in a lump, which gives it amazing texture. •
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- Reisa Jiang added a new meal Dinner at 冨所 at Tomidokoro (冨所)
Sushi Tomidokoro 冨所 1st visit — a small cozy shop in a quiet back alley in Shinbashi area, casual atmosphere, chef trained at Sushi Shin (鮨真). Classic and skillful craft, a natural and pleasant flow from the first otsumami to the last nigiri. Akazu shari was powerful and dense, well balanced with the neta. Very reasonably priced and definitely... More
Sushi Tomidokoro 冨所 1st visit — a small cozy shop in a quiet back alley in Shinbashi area, casual atmosphere, chef trained at Sushi Shin (鮨真). Classic and skillful craft, a natural and pleasant flow from the first otsumami to the last nigiri. Akazu shari was powerful and dense, well balanced with the neta. Very reasonably priced and definitely above expectation. •
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In search of Japan’s best Onsen Ryokan — Setouchi Retreat Aonagi 瀬戸内リトリー青凪, Ehime
Access: 7/10
Setting/surrounding area: 8/10 (mountain, golf course)
Activities: 7/10 (golf, sightseeing)
Rooms: 9/10
Onsen: 8/10 (private open air onsen in some rooms)
Other facilities: 9/10 (restaurant, spa, art gallery; shop, lounge, swimming... More
In search of Japan’s best Onsen Ryokan — Setouchi Retreat Aonagi 瀬戸内リトリー青凪, Ehime
Access: 7/10
Setting/surrounding area: 8/10 (mountain, golf course)
Activities: 7/10 (golf, sightseeing)
Rooms: 9/10
Onsen: 8/10 (private open air onsen in some rooms)
Other facilities: 9/10 (restaurant, spa, art gallery; shop, lounge, swimming pools, golf course)
Food: 7/10
Wine/sake list: 7/10
Service: 10/10
Foreigner friendliness: 10/10 (English speaking staff, English menu)
Overall: 82/100
Pros: beautiful architecture designed by Ando Tadao; adjacent golf course, easy access from Matsuyama; spacious rooms; indoor pool & sauna bookable for private use; proper sommelier service
Cons: guest room decor is a bit old school; limited activities if you don’t have a car or don’t play golf; private onsen would have been nicer if it were more “open air”; the art gallery was practically empty
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- Reisa Jiang added a new meal Dinner at すし良月 at Sushi Akira
Sushi Akira すし良月 1st visit — Cozy space, everything felt bright and new. Young ex-Sazenka chef working together with young ex-l’Effeverscence somm. First time seeing food heating lamps in a sushi restaurant as chef explains that he prefers warmer temperature for some of the neta. Both nigiris and otsumami were beautifully crafted. The uni... More
Sushi Akira すし良月 1st visit — Cozy space, everything felt bright and new. Young ex-Sazenka chef working together with young ex-l’Effeverscence somm. First time seeing food heating lamps in a sushi restaurant as chef explains that he prefers warmer temperature for some of the neta. Both nigiris and otsumami were beautifully crafted. The uni maki was very satisfying. Very decent wine list for a sushi restaurant. •
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- Reisa Jiang added a new meal Dinner at Tempura Matsu at Tempura Matsu (天ぷら 松)
Tempura Matsu 天ぷら松 — located in Arashiyama, Kyoto, this place is so much more than just tempura. It’s rather like a casual but fun kappo restaurant that incorporates tempura elements throughout the meal. The aroma of the bamboo shoot was unbelievable. Great service and atmosphere too, going with regular customers was a plus.
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Tempura Matsu 天ぷら松 — located in Arashiyama, Kyoto, this place is so much more than just tempura. It’s rather like a casual but fun kappo restaurant that incorporates tempura elements throughout the meal. The aroma of the bamboo shoot was unbelievable. Great service and atmosphere too, going with regular customers was a plus.
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- Reisa Jiang added a new meal Dinner at 三田牛竈炭火焼ウェスタ at Vesta
Steak wines — 03 Cappellano was ripe and pruny, soft acidity, not surprising for the vintage, time to drink up; 12 Accomasso was expressive and approachable; 98 La Chapelle was surprisingly elegant, fresh and aromatic nose, good balance of sweet fruit and savory palate, at peak & above expectation; 10 Solaia was dense, ripe and oak, not something... More
Steak wines — 03 Cappellano was ripe and pruny, soft acidity, not surprising for the vintage, time to drink up; 12 Accomasso was expressive and approachable; 98 La Chapelle was surprisingly elegant, fresh and aromatic nose, good balance of sweet fruit and savory palate, at peak & above expectation; 10 Solaia was dense, ripe and oak, not something I’d usually drink but good with steak.
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