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- Kevin Chen added a new meal Dinner at じどりや穏座 at Jidoriya Onza
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If you like your chicken as much as I do, there are only 3 shops in Japan that I have been to, which can satisfy the cravings (yakitori places aside). This place, located not far from the shores of Biwako is also not for the faint of heart, essentially defining the term "head-to-tail". Two chickens,... More
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If you like your chicken as much as I do, there are only 3 shops in Japan that I have been to, which can satisfy the cravings (yakitori places aside). This place, located not far from the shores of Biwako is also not for the faint of heart, essentially defining the term "head-to-tail". Two chickens, one male and one female for contrast and the result is some juicy, tasty chicken parts that really requires you to have a sense of some of these parts and which part of the chicken it comes from.. there is a noticeable difference between the 2 chickens and I wasn't entirely sure which one I preferred. Either way, unique and fun experience eating here.
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- Kevin Chen added a new meal Dinner at らぁ麺 飯田商店 at Ramen Iida Shouten
飯田商店
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As the end of the year nears, it's time to reflect upon some of the highlight ramen meals this year. Despite a 40-minute Shinkansen ride plus a 20 minute rent-a-car drive and not to mention the difficulty in getting a slot here in the first place, our ramen team finally made it. Overlooking the hype... More
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As the end of the year nears, it's time to reflect upon some of the highlight ramen meals this year. Despite a 40-minute Shinkansen ride plus a 20 minute rent-a-car drive and not to mention the difficulty in getting a slot here in the first place, our ramen team finally made it. Overlooking the hype and ranking of this shop, it is indeed definitively one of the best I have eaten. The velvety dark blend of 4 soy sauces, including one which has a bit of age on it is the basis for the complex, unami bomb to which this soup is. Add in an array of the ultimate selection of chicken from Nagoya and Kagoshima and the finest pigs that would make any tonkatsu lover get excited and you get one of the most impressive soups of the 100+ ramen bowls i have had this year. The noodles, water and even salt use the finest ingredients also and there is literally nothing left to change. Is this definitely the best? At this top echelon of ramen shops, there are 3 or 4 places that are very very close.... its hard to pick just one! Max boom!
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- Kevin Chen added a new meal Dinner at 日本橋蛎殻町すぎた at Nihonbashi Kakigaracho Sugita
日本橋蛎殻町 すぎた
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With such a diverse array of sushi chefs, ranging from those who focus purely on seeking the most prized cuts of every ingredient imaginable, to those who focus on finding the ultimate vinegar combinations to match, but there are only a few sushi chefs who one can look at as an artist... More
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With such a diverse array of sushi chefs, ranging from those who focus purely on seeking the most prized cuts of every ingredient imaginable, to those who focus on finding the ultimate vinegar combinations to match, but there are only a few sushi chefs who one can look at as an artist of sorts. Sugita is one of those that have found the balance between culinary artistry, ingredient selection and execution. There is an almost surreal series of movements that he follows with the preparation of each piece of nigiri with Sugita-san in seemingly meditative state in order to feel the metaphysical connection with each neta.
The blended shari that errs on the more powerful, grippy side of the spectrum was initially more intense than my own preferences but ultimately serves as a sound balance to the range of fish he utilises.
As the meal progressed, I could begin to understand that perfected singularity he is striving for.. there is a state where flavours, visuals, emotions and appreciation for artistry reaches equilibrium.. not sure if it is possible to reach there, but this search for the holy grail is something that has to be appreciated.
Just make sure you show up hungry as it gets pretty filling!
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- Kevin Chen added a new meal Dinner at Restaurant Naz at Restaurant Naz (レストラン ナズ)
Restaurant Naz
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This was one of my favourite meals at this place to date. Back when winter was just moving into spring, it was also one of the widest repertoires of flavours and cooking so far. The peas, the pasta, unagi and hotaru ika were on point, with a good balance against the looming spring vegetables.. it is... More
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This was one of my favourite meals at this place to date. Back when winter was just moving into spring, it was also one of the widest repertoires of flavours and cooking so far. The peas, the pasta, unagi and hotaru ika were on point, with a good balance against the looming spring vegetables.. it is always nice to try the core dishes like the aged salmon which has varying taste and texture through the seasons. Also, great pairings for both alcoholic and non-alcoholic are excellent..
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Restaurant Naz
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This was one of my favourite meals at this place to date. Back when winter was just moving into spring, it was also one of the widest repertoires of flavours and cooking so far. The peas, the pasta, unagi and hotaru ika were on point, with a good balance against the looming spring vegetables.. it is... More
Restaurant Naz
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This was one of my favourite meals at this place to date. Back when winter was just moving into spring, it was also one of the widest repertoires of flavours and cooking so far. The peas, the pasta, unagi and hotaru ika were on point, with a good balance against the looming spring vegetables.. it is always nice to try the core dishes like the aged salmon which has varying taste and texture through the seasons. Also, great pairings for both alcoholic and non-alcoholic are excellent..
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#料理 #レストラン #東京 #食事 #food #foodie #foodstagram #stuffieat #kevcheeats #kevchetokyo #kevche #グルメ #foodporn #東京グルメ #restaurantnaz #naz #kevchekaruizawa #軽井沢 TL4.42-S Less
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- Kevin Chen added a new meal Dinner at Casa Marcial at Casa Marcial
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A couple of hours northwest of Bilbao near the Spanish coast and flanked by epic mountains, is this gem. When one of the first dishes that arrives with a combination of angulas, kokotxas, caviar and pil-pil sauce, it is hard not to love this place. Creative and playful, whilst working with ingredients... More
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A couple of hours northwest of Bilbao near the Spanish coast and flanked by epic mountains, is this gem. When one of the first dishes that arrives with a combination of angulas, kokotxas, caviar and pil-pil sauce, it is hard not to love this place. Creative and playful, whilst working with ingredients local to Asturias, the chef works with food textures, sauces and plating which resulted in one of our favourite meals on this trip. This restaurant sits inside an old converted farmhouse with stunning views of the surroundings....it was easy to get lost in the serenity. Awesome place.
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- Kevin Chen added a new meal Dinner at Casa Marcial at Casa Marcial
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A couple of hours northwest of Bilbao near the Spanish coast and flanked by epic mountains, is this gem. When one of the first dishes that arrives with a combination of angulas, kokotxas, caviar and pil-pil sauce, it is hard not to love this place. Creative and playful, whilst working with ingredients... More
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A couple of hours northwest of Bilbao near the Spanish coast and flanked by epic mountains, is this gem. When one of the first dishes that arrives with a combination of angulas, kokotxas, caviar and pil-pil sauce, it is hard not to love this place. Creative and playful, whilst working with ingredients local to Asturias, the chef works with food textures, sauces and plating which resulted in one of our favourite meals on this trip. This restaurant sits inside an old converted farmhouse with stunning views of the surroundings....it was easy to get lost in the serenity. Awesome place.
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- Kevin Chen added a new meal Dinner at 隼 Toshi at Toshi (隼)
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Some of the best ingredients at a Chinese restaurant in Tokyo.. especially the abalone for today... most of these are shipped off to Hong Kong and the likes, with just a small percentage kept for local top restos... seriously shiny goods. The wok-show is indeed largely a show, but for Chinese cooking, the most... More
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Some of the best ingredients at a Chinese restaurant in Tokyo.. especially the abalone for today... most of these are shipped off to Hong Kong and the likes, with just a small percentage kept for local top restos... seriously shiny goods. The wok-show is indeed largely a show, but for Chinese cooking, the most important tool for a chef... the sound of the afterburners as the BTUs are pumping through always evokes salivation and excitement as to what is to come.. solid meal as always.
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#料理 #レストラン #東京 #食事 #food #foodie #foodstagram #stuffieat #kevcheeats #kevchetokyo #kevche #グルメ #foodporn #東京グルメ #中華料理 #六本木 #kevchechinese #中華 TL4.27-B Less
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- Kevin Chen added a new meal Dinner at 島津 at 島津亭
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Ever since he was at Ranmaru, the taisho's charisma and the execution of his nigiri was top notch. So, when he went independent, naturally the bookings blew up, so it took me quite a while to finally make it here. It was a nice surprise to see the progression in the nigiri style and flavour in a positive... More
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Ever since he was at Ranmaru, the taisho's charisma and the execution of his nigiri was top notch. So, when he went independent, naturally the bookings blew up, so it took me quite a while to finally make it here. It was a nice surprise to see the progression in the nigiri style and flavour in a positive way.. more balanced on the vinegar, better size cuts of neta and just an overall a more refined experience. There is more focus on a variety of fish instead of just tuna, and whilst taisho's demure is still that of casual banter, there is definitely a new level of seriousness in him!
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フォリオリーナ・デッラ・ポルタ・フォルトゥーナ
One of my favourites. Simple, delectable but often found with the most unexpected of flavour and ingredient combinations. I still can't forget the snails from the previous visit and despite a lot of cream based sauces, nothing is overtly heavy nor filling. Boom
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フォリオリーナ・デッラ・ポルタ・フォルトゥーナ
One of my favourites. Simple, delectable but often found with the most unexpected of flavour and ingredient combinations. I still can't forget the snails from the previous visit and despite a lot of cream based sauces, nothing is overtly heavy nor filling. Boom
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#料理 #レストラン #東京 #食事 #food #foodie #foodstagram #stuffieat #kevcheeats #kevchetokyo #kevche #グルメ #foodporn #東京グルメ #フォリオリーナデッラポルタフォルトゥーナ TL4.47-S Less