Restaurants
- Reisa Jiang added a new meal Dinner at おにく 花柳 at Oniku Karyu
Oniku Karyu おにく花柳 1st visit — a 1 Michelin star wagyu restaurant with only 4 counter seats and 2 private rooms, the atmosphere is very intimate. It’s the start of the Matsutake season so I was happy to seem some huge mushrooms being served (though the aroma intensity was lacking a bit). Very high quality beef, favorite dish was the beef... More
Oniku Karyu おにく花柳 1st visit — a 1 Michelin star wagyu restaurant with only 4 counter seats and 2 private rooms, the atmosphere is very intimate. It’s the start of the Matsutake season so I was happy to seem some huge mushrooms being served (though the aroma intensity was lacking a bit). Very high quality beef, favorite dish was the beef shin stew, rich flavor and perfectly tender texture. Only complaint was the mediocre wine list, better byo. •
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- Reisa Jiang added a new meal Dinner at てんぷら 近藤 at Tempura Kondo (てんぷら 近藤)
Tempura Kondo てんぷら近藤 1st visit — and most likely the last visit. Food was actually good, well balanced flavor and the texture was immaculate. However the service was disappointing (which is very rare in Japan), the vibe we got from the staff was that none of them wanted to be there. All the sake tasted like they have been opened for a... More
Tempura Kondo てんぷら近藤 1st visit — and most likely the last visit. Food was actually good, well balanced flavor and the texture was immaculate. However the service was disappointing (which is very rare in Japan), the vibe we got from the staff was that none of them wanted to be there. All the sake tasted like they have been opened for a week. I wonder how they got their 2 Michelin stars. •
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- Reisa Jiang added a new meal Dinner at Reglisse - レグリス at レグリス - Reglisse
Reglisse レグリス 1st visit — quite decent French cuisine, very good wine service and byo friendly which is great for wine dinners. The duck two ways (en croute & confit) was classic and tasty •
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Reglisse レグリス 1st visit — quite decent French cuisine, very good wine service and byo friendly which is great for wine dinners. The duck two ways (en croute & confit) was classic and tasty •
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- Reisa Jiang added a new meal Dinner at 銀座よし澤 at Ginza Yoshizawa (Kaiseki)
Ginza Yoshizawa 銀座よし澤 1st visit — traditional kaiseki, subtle flavors, combination of winter and spring ingredients, good sake selection. Pleasant, though not the most memorable, experience. •
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Ginza Yoshizawa 銀座よし澤 1st visit — traditional kaiseki, subtle flavors, combination of winter and spring ingredients, good sake selection. Pleasant, though not the most memorable, experience. •
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- Reisa Jiang added a new meal Dinner at Reglisse - レグリス at レグリス - Reglisse
Byo dinner featuring Ente. WOTN: 92 Meursault — Ente’s first vintage, intense and smoky nose, dense and powerful palate, very different from his current restrained style. Too bad 93 was corked and 00 was oxidized. 13 d’Auvenay Aligote was ready and expressively d’Auvenay on the nose but slightly tart on the palate, definitely needs more time.
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Byo dinner featuring Ente. WOTN: 92 Meursault — Ente’s first vintage, intense and smoky nose, dense and powerful palate, very different from his current restrained style. Too bad 93 was corked and 00 was oxidized. 13 d’Auvenay Aligote was ready and expressively d’Auvenay on the nose but slightly tart on the palate, definitely needs more time.
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- Reisa Jiang added a new meal Dinner at たでの葉 青山 at Tadenoha
Tadenoha たでの葉 3rd visit — The signature nabe at the end featured kuma this time, first served shabu style with spring mountain vegetables, then as miso soup, and finally as the soup gets thicker, it was poured on top the bamboo shoot rice almost like gravy. Delicious as always. •
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Tadenoha たでの葉 3rd visit — The signature nabe at the end featured kuma this time, first served shabu style with spring mountain vegetables, then as miso soup, and finally as the soup gets thicker, it was poured on top the bamboo shoot rice almost like gravy. Delicious as always. •
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- Reisa Jiang added a new meal Dinner at ぎんざ一二岐 at Ginza Ibuki (ぎんざ 一二岐)
Ginza Ibuki ぎんざ 一二岐 1st visit — tucked away in a quiet back alley, this place has got some local charm. All the other guests at the counter were regulars. Spring ingredients in full swing, the bamboo shoots + squid + spring vegetable rice was delicious! •
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Ginza Ibuki ぎんざ 一二岐 1st visit — tucked away in a quiet back alley, this place has got some local charm. All the other guests at the counter were regulars. Spring ingredients in full swing, the bamboo shoots + squid + spring vegetable rice was delicious! •
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- Reisa Jiang added a new meal Dinner at 焼鳥 篠原 at Yakitori Shinohara
Yakitori Shinohara 焼鳥篠原 1st visit — relatively now yakitoriya, creative appetizers, juicy and tasty skewers (though on the saltier side), and good wine list. Definitely worth going back. •
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Yakitori Shinohara 焼鳥篠原 1st visit — relatively now yakitoriya, creative appetizers, juicy and tasty skewers (though on the saltier side), and good wine list. Definitely worth going back. •
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- Reisa Jiang added a new meal Dinner at インフィニート ヒロ【infinito HIRO】 at infinito HIRO
Infinito Hiro インフィニート ヒロ 1st visit — innovative Italian, high quality food which exceeded my expectation, especially enjoyed the pasta dishes. Chef was very nice, tried to explain the dishes in English. Though the portions of a few dishes were a bit too big and the wine list has room for improvement. •
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Infinito Hiro インフィニート ヒロ 1st visit — innovative Italian, high quality food which exceeded my expectation, especially enjoyed the pasta dishes. Chef was very nice, tried to explain the dishes in English. Though the portions of a few dishes were a bit too big and the wine list has room for improvement. •
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- Reisa Jiang added a new meal Dinner at 花れぶん at Hana Rebun
In search of Japan’s best Onsen Ryokan — Hana Rebun 花れぶん (Rebun, Hokkaido)
Access: 5/10
Setting/surrounding area: 10/10 (island, ocean view)
Activities: 10/10 (hiking, sightseeing)
Rooms: 7/10
Onsen: 8/10 (private outdoor onsen, public onsen)
Other facilities: 5/10 (restaurant, shop)
Food: 8/10
Wine/sake list: 5/10
Service: 10/10
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In search of Japan’s best Onsen Ryokan — Hana Rebun 花れぶん (Rebun, Hokkaido)
Access: 5/10
Setting/surrounding area: 10/10 (island, ocean view)
Activities: 10/10 (hiking, sightseeing)
Rooms: 7/10
Onsen: 8/10 (private outdoor onsen, public onsen)
Other facilities: 5/10 (restaurant, shop)
Food: 8/10
Wine/sake list: 5/10
Service: 10/10
Foreigner friendliness: 8/10 (basic knowledge of Japanese helpful)
Overall: 76/100
Pros: beautiful setting on one of the most remote islands in Japan; private outdoor onsen with breathtaking view of Mt Rishiri; delicious seafood meals; rooms are not luxurious but well appointed; best accommodation on Rebun Island
Cons: not easy to get to (2 hours flight and 2 hours ferry from Tokyo); only open in summer season; very limited sake/wine list
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