Restaurants
- Reisa Jiang added a new meal Dinner at くすのき at Tempura Kusunoki Nagoya
Kusunoki くすのき 2nd visit — this place remains my favorite tempura restaurant in Tokyo so far and the winter menu is even more amazing than my last visit: crab, tora fugu and shirako 3 ways (grilled, boiled and tempura). Seasonings included salt, mushroom purée and daikon daishi sauce, which are on the lighter side but complements perfectly... More
Kusunoki くすのき 2nd visit — this place remains my favorite tempura restaurant in Tokyo so far and the winter menu is even more amazing than my last visit: crab, tora fugu and shirako 3 ways (grilled, boiled and tempura). Seasonings included salt, mushroom purée and daikon daishi sauce, which are on the lighter side but complements perfectly the airy and weightless texture of tempura here. •
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- Reisa Jiang added a new meal Dinner at NK at NK (New Wonderful Companions feat. Kakuland)
NK (Nanpeidai Kakuland) 1st visit — the newest addition to the Ishikawa group which shares the same location (different entrance) with Ishikawa. Comfortable and relaxing setting; great service, staff was very accommodating; the food exceeded my expectations too. Japanese, French and Chinese techniques were all utilized. Loved the braised shiitake... More
NK (Nanpeidai Kakuland) 1st visit — the newest addition to the Ishikawa group which shares the same location (different entrance) with Ishikawa. Comfortable and relaxing setting; great service, staff was very accommodating; the food exceeded my expectations too. Japanese, French and Chinese techniques were all utilized. Loved the braised shiitake + fukahire and the saffron kani rice, especially the final serving with shrimp curry. •
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- Reisa Jiang added a new meal Dinner at すし匠齋藤 at Sushi Sho Saito (すし匠 齋藤)
Sushi Sho Saito すし匠斎藤 1st visit — quite modern and innovative in style, otsumami were served in between nigiris in a natural flow. Both red and white vinegar are used for shari depending on the neta, overall good balance. The chef used to live in New York and is very pleasant to talk to. •
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Sushi Sho Saito すし匠斎藤 1st visit — quite modern and innovative in style, otsumami were served in between nigiris in a natural flow. Both red and white vinegar are used for shari depending on the neta, overall good balance. The chef used to live in New York and is very pleasant to talk to. •
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- Reisa Jiang added a new meal Dinner at China Kitchen at China Kitchen (チャイナキッチン)
China Kitchen at Park Hyatt Niseko — authentic flavors and well constructed course menu, worked very well with Octavian Dora Bella Poulsard. •
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China Kitchen at Park Hyatt Niseko — authentic flavors and well constructed course menu, worked very well with Octavian Dora Bella Poulsard. •
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- Reisa Jiang added a new meal Dinner at L'évo at L'evo (レヴォ)
L’evo 1st visit — located deep in the mountains of Toyama prefecture, not easy to get to but absolutely worth the trip. Both the cottage and it’s interior has got this Nordic flair. Dishes are quite complex, main ingredients sometimes hidden or destructed. Favorite dish was the goat cheese somen, an unusual combination which worked out perfectly.... More
L’evo 1st visit — located deep in the mountains of Toyama prefecture, not easy to get to but absolutely worth the trip. Both the cottage and it’s interior has got this Nordic flair. Dishes are quite complex, main ingredients sometimes hidden or destructed. Favorite dish was the goat cheese somen, an unusual combination which worked out perfectly. •
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- Reisa Jiang added a new meal Dinner at 纏鰭 at 纒鮨
Matoi Zushi纏鮨 1st visit — loved the old school charm. Almost half of the meal was otsumami, which I enjoyed a lot. Nigiris were somewhat rustic but flavors were robust. This is how edomae sushi is supposed to be — so I was told. It definitely felt like stepping back in time watching the 70+ years old master working in front of you. •
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Matoi Zushi纏鮨 1st visit — loved the old school charm. Almost half of the meal was otsumami, which I enjoyed a lot. Nigiris were somewhat rustic but flavors were robust. This is how edomae sushi is supposed to be — so I was told. It definitely felt like stepping back in time watching the 70+ years old master working in front of you. •
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- Reisa Jiang added a new meal Dinner at 片折 at Kataori
Kataori 片折 2nd visit — I was even more impressed by the natural flow of the courses and the purity of the ingredients than the first time. Highlights were shirako on ice; freshly caught maguro slightly cut to soften the texture; and grilled shiitake which smelled like heaven. Looking forward to next time! •
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Kataori 片折 2nd visit — I was even more impressed by the natural flow of the courses and the purity of the ingredients than the first time. Highlights were shirako on ice; freshly caught maguro slightly cut to soften the texture; and grilled shiitake which smelled like heaven. Looking forward to next time! •
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- Reisa Jiang added a new meal Dinner at Villa AiDA at Villa Aida (ヴィラ・アイーダ)
Villa AiDA 2nd visit — went for lunch last time, the villa has a completely different charm at night. Food was great as always, mostly winter root vegetables and some early spring herbs. The ultimate farm to table experience focused on the purity of the ingredients grown in their own backyard. •
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Villa AiDA 2nd visit — went for lunch last time, the villa has a completely different charm at night. Food was great as always, mostly winter root vegetables and some early spring herbs. The ultimate farm to table experience focused on the purity of the ingredients grown in their own backyard. •
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- Reisa Jiang added a new meal Dinner at 四川料理趙楊 at Choyo
Choyo 趙楊 1st visit — Szechuan cuisine, most dishes are quite authentic and tasty though some of them were prepared with very similar sauce. Loved the drunken crab, twice cooked pork and Mapo tofu. •
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Choyo 趙楊 1st visit — Szechuan cuisine, most dishes are quite authentic and tasty though some of them were prepared with very similar sauce. Loved the drunken crab, twice cooked pork and Mapo tofu. •
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- Reisa Jiang added a new meal Dinner at 倭乃里 at Wanosato
In search of Japan’s best Onsen Ryokan — Wanosato 倭乃里 (Takaysma, Gifu)
Access: 7/10
Setting/surrounding area: 8/10 (mountain)
Activities: 7/10 (hiking, skiing, sightseeing)
Rooms: 7/10
Onsen: 7/10 (2 public indoor onsens available for private use)
Other facilities: 5/10 (restaurant, irori fireplace)
Food: 7/10
Wine/sake list: 5/10
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In search of Japan’s best Onsen Ryokan — Wanosato 倭乃里 (Takaysma, Gifu)
Access: 7/10
Setting/surrounding area: 8/10 (mountain)
Activities: 7/10 (hiking, skiing, sightseeing)
Rooms: 7/10
Onsen: 7/10 (2 public indoor onsens available for private use)
Other facilities: 5/10 (restaurant, irori fireplace)
Food: 7/10
Wine/sake list: 5/10
Service: 10/10
Foreigner friendliness: 10/10 (English speaking staff, English menu)
Overall: 73/100
Pros: charming traditional buildings; spacious room (room Kurai san); beautiful setting in the mountain, good for hiking; meals featuring Hida beef; free shuttle to and from Takayama station
Cons: no out door onsen; no private onsen; walking from some rooms to the main building may be unpleasant in bad weather; very limited sake/wine list; the sounds of the river flowing next to the rooms is nice during the day but can be quite loud when trying to sleep, ear plugs recommended.
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