Oh, Quick and Easy Meat Bun (What is Nikuman 肉まん?)
One of my favorite quick snacks is 肉まん（にくまん, nikuman or meat bun), a variety of the many types of 中華まん (Chinese steam buns). But what is nikuman?! You can find …
Introducing 3 Fun Facts on Popular MOS Burger
While it may remind you of a popular chain in the United States, MOS Burger was born in Japan. If you are looking for a quick option for food and …
Kirin Ichiban Garden – A Hidden Summer Tradition?
Japan may be known for its sake but beer is everywhere! There are beer festivals all year round. All of the beer gardens come out to play in summer. What …
Best Argentina-style BBQ in Yokohama-Hanasaki Butchers Store
While 花咲 (Hanasaki) Butchers Store is super close to Sakuragicho Station, it’s not on the main thoroughfare. If you haven’t figured it out yet, I love going off the beaten path …
Mexican Dining Avocado – Best Avocado in Tokyo & Kyoto
If you love avocados, Mexican Dining Avocado is the place for you. Their avocados come from the source, imported from a plantation in Michoacán province, Mexico. This restaurant prides itself …
Trying Kirins Craftmanship: Grand Kirin
The big names of Japanese beer have slowly been jumping on the craft brew wagon as it becomes more and more popular in Japan. Kirin got in the game back …
Quick Yumminess will make you smile: COCO Agepan in Tokyo
While exploring Cat Street, I happened across a food truck stand – a rarity in Japan! – next to Urban BBQ Smokehouse and The Roastery called Coco Agepan and a …
Blow your mind with Omakase Sushi Enji in Yokosuka, Japan
Yokosuka has a lot of 回転寿司 (Kaiten-zushi, the “s” in sushi becomes a “z” sound in this case) or Sushi-go-round restaurants but I had yet to find a local “real” …