Restaurants
- Reisa Jiang added a new meal Dinner at 旬恵庵 あら垣 at Shunkeian Arakaki
Shiunkeian Arakaki 1st visit — small intimate space, not fancy but good quality ingredients and service. Highlights were early summer veggie tempura such as hime takenoko and baby corn; the chopped aori ika legs wrapped in shiso leaf was delicious. •
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Shiunkeian Arakaki 1st visit — small intimate space, not fancy but good quality ingredients and service. Highlights were early summer veggie tempura such as hime takenoko and baby corn; the chopped aori ika legs wrapped in shiso leaf was delicious. •
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- Reisa Jiang added a new meal Dinner at ワインとお宿 千歳 chitose wine&hotel at Chitose
A relaxing afternoon @chitose_wine_hotel — 81 Remoissenet NSG was in great condition perfectly matured, slightly musty nose but still got juicy dark fruit and firm structure. Impressive for a 40 years old village.
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A relaxing afternoon @chitose_wine_hotel — 81 Remoissenet NSG was in great condition perfectly matured, slightly musty nose but still got juicy dark fruit and firm structure. Impressive for a 40 years old village.
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- Reisa Jiang added a new meal Dinner at 天橋立離宮 星音 ほしのおと at 天橋立離宮 星音
The wines at Amanohashidate Hoshino Oto.
Day 1: 2010 As Covas Pinot Noir — a collaboration project between Raul Perez and Rodrigo Mendez, only 800 bottles made. A very elegant expression of PN at only 12.5% alc, the herbal and mineral notes almost resembles a Baden Spatburgunder, but with higher concentration. A rare find.
Day 2: the double portion... More
The wines at Amanohashidate Hoshino Oto.
Day 1: 2010 As Covas Pinot Noir — a collaboration project between Raul Perez and Rodrigo Mendez, only 800 bottles made. A very elegant expression of PN at only 12.5% alc, the herbal and mineral notes almost resembles a Baden Spatburgunder, but with higher concentration. A rare find.
Day 2: the double portion wine pairing was definitely the way to go. Loved the “compare and contrast” wine vs sake pairings, all worked well with the dishes and a great way to explore local nihonshu.
Great wine service @steve_naoki1986
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- 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 (いち太)
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 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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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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