Restaurants
- Reisa Jiang added a new meal Dinner at 月輪-Gachirin- at Gachirin
Gachirin 月輪 1st visit — a relatively new restaurant focused on suppon and crabs. The ingredients are definitely top notch — it was quite impactful to see 2kg caviar poured out in a bowl in front of you, buffet style. First time trying suppon liver, perfectly seasoned with goma oil. Great service and quite decent wine list, definitely worth checking... More
Gachirin 月輪 1st visit — a relatively new restaurant focused on suppon and crabs. The ingredients are definitely top notch — it was quite impactful to see 2kg caviar poured out in a bowl in front of you, buffet style. First time trying suppon liver, perfectly seasoned with goma oil. Great service and quite decent wine list, definitely worth checking out. •
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- Reisa Jiang added a new meal Dinner at 冨所 at Tomidokoro (冨所)
Tomidokoro 冨所 2nd visit — really love this place for its consistent quality and good value. 6 seater counter only, the chef is very chill. Wide variety of otsumami (you can keep ordering if you feel like more). Akazu shari is quite strong on the nose but mellow on the palate. Great place for casual but good quality sushi. •
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Tomidokoro 冨所 2nd visit — really love this place for its consistent quality and good value. 6 seater counter only, the chef is very chill. Wide variety of otsumami (you can keep ordering if you feel like more). Akazu shari is quite strong on the nose but mellow on the palate. Great place for casual but good quality sushi. •
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- Reisa Jiang added a new meal Dinner at 和食 いち太 at Ichita
Ichita いち太 1st visit — really appreciated the freshness of the ingredients but some dishes were slightly under seasoned. Highlights were the grilled baby ayu and fukahire tempura. The final soba course was refreshing. •
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Ichita いち太 1st visit — really appreciated the freshness of the ingredients but some dishes were slightly under seasoned. Highlights were the grilled baby ayu and fukahire tempura. The final soba course was refreshing. •
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- Reisa Jiang added a new meal Dinner at Giovanni GINZA at Jyovanni (ジョヴァンニ)
Ginza Giovanni ジョヴァンニ 1st visit — original dishes, high quality ingredients, perfect combination of Italian and Japanese elements. Loved the 24 months aged prosciutto first served as nigiri and then on top of freshly fried torta fritta — the temperature of the torta brings out the umami of the prosciutto; and the saltiness of the prosciutto... More
Ginza Giovanni ジョヴァンニ 1st visit — original dishes, high quality ingredients, perfect combination of Italian and Japanese elements. Loved the 24 months aged prosciutto first served as nigiri and then on top of freshly fried torta fritta — the temperature of the torta brings out the umami of the prosciutto; and the saltiness of the prosciutto complements the sweetness of the torta.
Fun and relaxed atmosphere, the chef really takes good care of his customers. Interesting chemistry among the staff. •
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In search of Japan’s best Onsen Ryokan — Hoshino Resort KAI Matsumoto 星野リゾート界松本
Access: 8/10
Setting/surrounding area: 7/10 (mountain, city)
Activities: 7/10 (hiking, sightseeing)
Rooms: 6/10
Onsen: 7/10 (Sauna, private open air onsen in some rooms)
Other facilities: 6/10 (restaurant, shop, lounge)
Food: 6/10
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In search of Japan’s best Onsen Ryokan — Hoshino Resort KAI Matsumoto 星野リゾート界松本
Access: 8/10
Setting/surrounding area: 7/10 (mountain, city)
Activities: 7/10 (hiking, sightseeing)
Rooms: 6/10
Onsen: 7/10 (Sauna, private open air onsen in some rooms)
Other facilities: 6/10 (restaurant, shop, lounge)
Food: 6/10
Wine/sake list: 5/10 (Japanese wine only)
Service: 10/10
Foreigner friendliness: 10/10 (English speaking staff, English menu)
Overall: 72/100
Pros: easy access from Tokyo; spacious rooms; private sauna and indoor onsen; evening concert in the lobby
Cons: guest room decor is a bit old school; the large suite with sauna has no outdoor onsen; decent food but nothing super memorable; only Japanese wine available; futon and pillow are not very comfortable
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- Reisa Jiang added a new meal Dinner at 銀座 やまの辺 at Ginza Yamanobe Edo Chuka
Ginza Yamanobe 銀座やまの辺 2nd visit — love the Matsutake & Shanghai crab season! The Matsutake consommé was super concentrated, even better than eating the mushroom. Hairy crab roe and fukahire was an indulgent combination which hits the spot. Finally the 30-year Shanghai Hi-story was probably the best Shaoxing wine I’ve ever had, almost... More
Ginza Yamanobe 銀座やまの辺 2nd visit — love the Matsutake & Shanghai crab season! The Matsutake consommé was super concentrated, even better than eating the mushroom. Hairy crab roe and fukahire was an indulgent combination which hits the spot. Finally the 30-year Shanghai Hi-story was probably the best Shaoxing wine I’ve ever had, almost like a well balanced Oloroso. •
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- Reisa Jiang added a new meal Dinner at Bistro 響 at BISTRO 響
A cute little bistro in Matsumoto serving very high quality dishes using local ingredients. Both chef and somm were nice and accommodating, highly recommended! @hibiki.mfp •
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A cute little bistro in Matsumoto serving very high quality dishes using local ingredients. Both chef and somm were nice and accommodating, highly recommended! @hibiki.mfp •
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- Reisa Jiang added a new meal Dinner at 焼肉ジャンボはなれ at Yakiniku Jumbo Hanare (焼肉 ジャンボ)
Yakiniku Jumbo Hanare 焼肉 ジャンボ はなれ 1st visit — a casual lunch, very good quality meat especially the gyutan and hearts, although the overall seasoning is a bit too heavy for me. •
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Yakiniku Jumbo Hanare 焼肉 ジャンボ はなれ 1st visit — a casual lunch, very good quality meat especially the gyutan and hearts, although the overall seasoning is a bit too heavy for me. •
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- Reisa Jiang added a new meal Dinner at 徳山鮓 at Tokuyamazushi
Byo lunch at Tokuyamazushi. The funky funazushi calls for a funky wine and 00 Radikon Oslavje Fuori dal Tempo was just impressive. 60% Chardonnay 40% Sauvignon Blanc, 9 years bottle aging before release. The combination of skin contact, controlled oxidation and maturation made it taste almost like an old Barolo. Both Dujac and Mortet paired well with... More
Byo lunch at Tokuyamazushi. The funky funazushi calls for a funky wine and 00 Radikon Oslavje Fuori dal Tempo was just impressive. 60% Chardonnay 40% Sauvignon Blanc, 9 years bottle aging before release. The combination of skin contact, controlled oxidation and maturation made it taste almost like an old Barolo. Both Dujac and Mortet paired well with kuma nabe. A bottle of Tatsumi gin on the terrace after the meal was just the perfect ending to the trip!
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- Reisa Jiang added a new meal Dinner at Restaurant koke at Restaurant Koke (Restaurant Koke)
Koke 1st visit — a new innovative restaurant in Kyoto with Spanish influence. Beautiful space reminiscent of the new Aca1 in Tokyo. Great service and accommodating staff. The dishes were original and well executed. Loved the green pee with soy custard, boiled cabbage and the final tomato congee/risotto, which reminded me of gumbo. Great potential.... More
Koke 1st visit — a new innovative restaurant in Kyoto with Spanish influence. Beautiful space reminiscent of the new Aca1 in Tokyo. Great service and accommodating staff. The dishes were original and well executed. Loved the green pee with soy custard, boiled cabbage and the final tomato congee/risotto, which reminded me of gumbo. Great potential. •
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