Travel with Your Taste Buds (2) - Tokyo (2)

4. Okonomiyaki

Okonomiyaki is a Japanese savoury pancake containing a variety of ingredients. The name is derived from the word okonomi, meaning "what you like" or "what you want", and yaki meaning "grilled" or "cooked." Okonomiyaki is mainly associated with Kansai or Hiroshima areas of Japan, but is widely available throughout the country. Toppings and batters tend to vary according to region. Tokyo okonomiyaki is usually smaller than a Hiroshima or Kansai okonomiyaki.

 

explanation from wikipedia-Okonomiyaki

Okonomiyaki in Tokyo, Japan 2010
photo by Cancion

thin Katsuobushi moving about because of the heat waves
Katsuobushi adds umami to food
 

5. Desserts

Japan is a dessert paradise. I loved every single dessert I had in Japan!

nama caramel a.k.a raw caramel
photo by Cancion

Nama caramel is made with fresh cream and caramel.
It's so soft that it melts like chocolate in your mouth! 

cake I had in Tokyo, Japan 2010
photy by Cancion

It was someone's birthday, and one of my friends bought this cake for the person.
It says 'Gramercy New York' on the chocolate. I think that's the name of the bakery.

 

 

 

Red fruit tart I had in Tokyo, Japan 2010
photo by Cancion

Qu'il fait bon tarts are quite popular.
Quil Fait Bon （in Japanese, キルフェボン ）
Address: 2-18-2 Ebisu Nishi, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo

Mr. Friendly Cafe in Tokyo, Japan
photy by Cancion

This is fun rather than delicious.
You might be wondering whether you should eat from the head or the feet.
Don't forget to dip Mr. Friendly in chocolate sauce.
2-18-6 Ebisu Nishi, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo

6. Beer?

Japan has a lot of great beers. Asahi, Sapporo, Kirin... etc.

Japanese beers
photo by Cancion

I'm not a drinker,
but thanks to Kirin Free (in the middle),
I could enjoy beer without getting drunk!

There are a lot more foods in Japan that I want to try. Donkatsu, Yakisoba, Tempura, Yakitori.... to name a few. Have you tried Japanese food? What's your favorite?

Travel with Your Taste buds (2) - Tokyo (1)

Today, I'm going to take you to Tokyo, the capital of Japan. It is another great city for food lovers.


1. Sashimi or Sushi

There are so many good dishes that represent Japan, but sashimi and sushi are the most famous and popular. The thing is... Cancion, the curious 'cat' doesn't eat raw fish. Ironic? huh?
So, I didn't eat any sashmi or sushi while in Japan. But, if you eat raw fish, you should definitely try their fresh raw fish!

sashimi my family had in phuket, Thailand, 2012
Photo by Cancion

I don't eat sashimi, but whenever I see its beautiful color,
I feel like picking it up and bringing it to my mouth.





sushi
photo from tokyo times

If all the fish on the rice were fully cooked, I would love sushi.

unagi sushi I had in Phuket, Thailand, 2012
photo by Cancion

There ARE certain kinds of sushi that have cooked fish or meat.
I can eat them!!

2. Ramen

Japan is the birthplace of ramen. Whichever restaurant you go, I think their ramen will be good.

ramens I had in Tokyo, Japan 2010
photo by Cancion

These pictures make me want to run to Japanese Ramen restaurant at 11 pm.

tsukemen I had in Tokyo, Japan 2010
photo by Cancion

 This is a different type of ramen. Noodles are served with dipping soup.
It's really good!
Tatsunoya
If you want to try this restaurant, check this blog

3. Gyoza

Fried potsticker or yaki gyoza is one of my favorite food.



gyoza in Tokyo, Japan, 2010
photo by Cancion

 The best gyoza place!
I waited in line for more than an hour to eat those crispy and juicy potstickers!!
Harajukugyozaro

6-2-4 Jingumae, Shibuya, Tokyo Prefecture, Japan

 

To be continued... (There are so many good foods that I can't include all of them in one blog entry!)