Wednesday, September 2, 2009

Ahh, Ramen...Harukiya style

Harukiya is a well known Ramen Eatery in Tokyo that's been around for years. If you're ever in Tokyo and want to check it out, here's a link...


Prices are pretty steep for a bowl of ramen ($10-$20 USD), but it's worth checking out at least once.







Okonomiyaki - Savory Japanese Pancake


Batter

Cooking it up on the teppan

Finish is off with some okonomiyaki sauce, mayonnaise, and dried bonito (fish flakes)

This one was served over yakisoba

Bakeries.

There's one of these on every street corner, shopping plaza, or mall. You can't miss it!

Sweet or Savory? Maple syrup toast or Spaghetti in a bun?


With a fried egg...

Pork cutlet...

Sausage...

Fish Eggs...

On the sweeter side, cream or bean filled buns.

McDonalds. I'm lovin' it!

One of the things that I try to do while visiting different Countries is eat at McDonalds. They always have something unique that you usually can't get back home.





Bacon Potato Pie. Now this was good! Why can't they make stuff like this in the States?

Teriyaki Burger. In all honesty, this one's better in the States.

Monday, August 31, 2009

From Planes to Trains to Automobiles - Japan
















Designer Fruits - Japan

When it comes to fruit, the Japanese mean business. The higher end department stores throughout Japan have food markets where you'll find these "designer" fruits. Check out the price!


$169.17 USD

$225.56 USD

$169.17 USD

$169.17 USD

$39.47 USD



$78.94 USD

Cyber Cafes - Japan

You haven't been to a cyber cafe until you go to one in Japan. These places come fully equipped with anything and everything you would ever need, you wouldn't need to leave the place for days. You can rent a private room that comes with a bed. You can order a meal. You can take a shower. Hell, you can even smoke. Who needs a hotel when you can just come here to catch a few hours of ZZZs and a clean shower. As a matter of fact, I overheard a gentleman snoozing quite loudly at one of these establishments.