Restaurants
- Reisa Jiang added a new meal Dinner at 曙橋 まる富 at Kagurazaka Marutomi
Akebonobashi Marutomi 曙橋まる富 1st visit — casual family setting; warm and friendly service; traditional, humble but well thought out kaiseki. Overall a very enjoyable dinner. •
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Akebonobashi Marutomi 曙橋まる富 1st visit — casual family setting; warm and friendly service; traditional, humble but well thought out kaiseki. Overall a very enjoyable dinner. •
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In search of Japan’s best Onsen Ryokan — Hakuba Hifumi 白馬ひふみ
Access: 7/10
Setting/surrounding area: 9/10 (mountain)
Activities: 8/10 (ski resort)
Rooms: 6/10
Onsen: 6/10 (public bath available for private use; private onsen)
Other facilities: 5/10 (restaurant, shop)
Food: 6/10
Wine/sake list: 3/10
Service: 10/10
Foreigner friendliness:... More
In search of Japan’s best Onsen Ryokan — Hakuba Hifumi 白馬ひふみ
Access: 7/10
Setting/surrounding area: 9/10 (mountain)
Activities: 8/10 (ski resort)
Rooms: 6/10
Onsen: 6/10 (public bath available for private use; private onsen)
Other facilities: 5/10 (restaurant, shop)
Food: 6/10
Wine/sake list: 3/10
Service: 10/10
Foreigner friendliness: 10/10 (English speaking staff, English menu)
Overall: 70/100
Pros: easy access to gondola and bus stop; private semi open air onsen on balcony; dedicated ski room and dry room; very good service
Cons: very limited wine/sake choices; though comfortable and well appointed this is not really a luxury ryokan, I wouldn’t come all the way just to stay here but for skiing in Hakuba this is perhaps the best option.
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- Reisa Jiang added a new meal Dinner at ふぐ福治 at Fugu Fukuji
Fugu Fukuji ふぐ福治 1st visit — casual setting, friendly staff, great service. A simpler version of fugu course compared to Tokuyama but delicious and satisfying. Fugu shabu was cooked table side by staff, 4 different cuts followed by rice porridge. Gotta get as much fugu as I can when it’s in season! •
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Fugu Fukuji ふぐ福治 1st visit — casual setting, friendly staff, great service. A simpler version of fugu course compared to Tokuyama but delicious and satisfying. Fugu shabu was cooked table side by staff, 4 different cuts followed by rice porridge. Gotta get as much fugu as I can when it’s in season! •
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- Reisa Jiang added a new meal Dinner at 未在 at MIZAI
Mizai 未在 2nd visit — as good as the first time. Really enjoyed the takenoko and wakame dashi. For me two important qualities of an outstanding kaiseki meal are the balance and profoundness of the dashi; and the presentation, complexity and creativity of the hassun. Mizai excels in both. Loved the beautiful sake carafes and glasses too. Wish food... More
Mizai 未在 2nd visit — as good as the first time. Really enjoyed the takenoko and wakame dashi. For me two important qualities of an outstanding kaiseki meal are the balance and profoundness of the dashi; and the presentation, complexity and creativity of the hassun. Mizai excels in both. Loved the beautiful sake carafes and glasses too. Wish food photos are allowed.. •
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- Reisa Jiang added a new meal Dinner at にくの匠 三芳(みよし) at Niku no Takumi Miyoshi
Niku no Takumi Miyoshi にくの匠三芳 1st visit — The meal started with white miso fugu shirako soup which was sweet and warming, followed by thinly sliced crunchy beef tongue. Also loved the fukahire and abalone in beef stock and the soy sauce marinated egg yolk on rice. Top quality ingredients, spacious and comfortable counter seats, good wine... More
Niku no Takumi Miyoshi にくの匠三芳 1st visit — The meal started with white miso fugu shirako soup which was sweet and warming, followed by thinly sliced crunchy beef tongue. Also loved the fukahire and abalone in beef stock and the soy sauce marinated egg yolk on rice. Top quality ingredients, spacious and comfortable counter seats, good wine service. Would love to revisit in a different season. •
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- Reisa Jiang added a new meal Dinner at Le Signe ル・シーニュ at ル・シーニュ
Le Signe 1st visit — relatively new restaurant, classic French cooking techniques, beautiful presentation and tableware. Generous servings of caviar, 12 different flavors of butter to choose from. Sauce in some dishes was on the slightly heavy side but overall a very nice dinner. •
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Le Signe 1st visit — relatively new restaurant, classic French cooking techniques, beautiful presentation and tableware. Generous servings of caviar, 12 different flavors of butter to choose from. Sauce in some dishes was on the slightly heavy side but overall a very nice dinner. •
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- Reisa Jiang added a new meal Dinner at Cafe'+bar Leandro at café+bar Leandro
Old Madeiras are magical. This small cafe/bar in the outskirts of Tokyo turned out to be very promising, it’s even got a Guinness record — only in Japan
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Old Madeiras are magical. This small cafe/bar in the outskirts of Tokyo turned out to be very promising, it’s even got a Guinness record — only in Japan
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- Reisa Jiang added a new meal Dinner at 蒼天 at Soten (蒼天)
Yakitori Souten 1st visit — a bit far from central Tokyo but very good quality juicy flavorful skewers. The chicken broth ramen at the end really hits the spot. The omakase course mostly consists of rather conventional cuts, would love to try some more adventurous a la carte cuts next time. •
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Yakitori Souten 1st visit — a bit far from central Tokyo but very good quality juicy flavorful skewers. The chicken broth ramen at the end really hits the spot. The omakase course mostly consists of rather conventional cuts, would love to try some more adventurous a la carte cuts next time. •
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Erba da Nakahigashi 1st visit — Ristorante Arnolfo and Alain Ducasse trained chef with an emphasis on vegetables. The minestrone prepared using coffee siphon and the prosciutto wrapped truffle soufflé were both delicious and original. The special white truffle menu made the dining experience even more luxurious and satisfying. Would love to revisit... More
Erba da Nakahigashi 1st visit — Ristorante Arnolfo and Alain Ducasse trained chef with an emphasis on vegetables. The minestrone prepared using coffee siphon and the prosciutto wrapped truffle soufflé were both delicious and original. The special white truffle menu made the dining experience even more luxurious and satisfying. Would love to revisit in a different season to see what Chef Nakahigashi san can achieve with other ingredients. •
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- Reisa Jiang added a new meal Dinner at 柳家 at Yanagiya (柳家)
Expressive and approachable at this young age, dark fruit, stemy spices, firm structure, mineral palate, textbook DRC style.
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Expressive and approachable at this young age, dark fruit, stemy spices, firm structure, mineral palate, textbook DRC style.
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