Nana's Green Tea, as you can probably gather from the name, is a specialist green tea cafe in Japan. They serve a huge range of green tea drinks including, of course, matcha drinks. However, the main draw for me is their ice cream. Matcha lattes and ice creams are becoming increasingly popular and available in … Continue reading Nana’s Green Tea: Delicious Green Tea Ice Cream in Japan
The New York Bar at the Park Hyatt in Shinjuku, Tokyo, is probably best known for its appearance in the 2003 film "Lost In Translation" and its incredible views over the sprawling city. We decided to go for a pre-dinner drink to see what the fuss was about and it was a nice excuse to … Continue reading New York Bar at Shinjuku Park Hyatt, Tokyo
As well as having incredible department store food halls (read more in this post), the Japanese also set the bar pretty darn high with their major train stations. In contrast to London stations where there might be a Pret, maybe a Caffe Nero and possibly even a small M&S, the big Japanese stations are basically … Continue reading Tonkatsu at Katsukura Atre Ueno, Tokyo
Japanese department stores definitely know how to pull off a good food hall! They are affectionately referred to as "depachika" and frankly put British department stores to shame (bar perhaps Harrods and Fortnum & Mason). The Mitsukoshi department store in Ginza has a huge depachika over two basement floors. We found ourselves with a bit … Continue reading Depachika: Mitsukoshi Ginza Food Hall, Tokyo
I wrote in this post about the CITIx60: Tokyo book, where I found out about the Farmers' Market @ UNU. The market happens every weekend just outside the United Nations University near Shibuya Tokyo. We decided to pay them a visit while we were in the area. As we entered the market, there were lots of … Continue reading Farmers’ Market at UNU, Tokyo
I can't believe we're already back in the UK - I still have so much to post about! Visiting Tsukiji Fish Market seems to be on every list of things to do in Tokyo - its the tourist trap that is desperate not to be. Guidebooks and blogs recommend the tuna auction that takes place … Continue reading Sushi Breakfast at Tsukiji Fish Market
I came across Uobei Sushi in an article when researching restaurants in Tokyo and had to give it a try. At most conveyer sushi restaurants the dishes circle around in front of diners and you just pick off what you want and pay at the end. At Uobei they've taken this up a level and … Continue reading Uobei Sushi, Shibuya: Sushi Conveyer Belt Restaurant with a Difference
First of all, apologies for not posting in a while - it's been a busy couple of weeks! Last Thursday Mark and I arrived in Japan for my friend's wedding and a bit of a holiday and we've been having a great time, but very busy. I'll be making up for the pause in posts … Continue reading Tsujita Ramen, Iidabashi: Delicious Ramen in Tokyo
I have to be honest with you, when I first went to Japan I read the guide book and did all my due diligence before deciding where to visit while I was in Tokyo, but Odaiba didn't make the cut. I just wasn't sold on the idea of an onsen "theme park" and a mini … Continue reading Why you should visit Odaiba
A Year in Dinners 