Sunday, October 21, 2012

Tomo Izakaya in Clark Quay

This Japanese Izakaya in Clark Quay is one of those well designed eatery with sets of drink. Though it comes with price, the overall quality should pay off the cost you put in.

Hakone Parks Yoshino (Japanese Inn)

I stayed at end of September for our our corporate trip to Hakone. Located in good walking distance from Hakone Yumoto station 箱根湯本駅 of Hakone Tozan Tetsudo/Odakyu line, which is also accessible via Odakyu Romance Car, special limited express connecting between Shinjuku and Hakone.
The accommodation is very typical Japanese Onsen style hotel, with two traditional meal (dinner and breakfast) and big Onsen Bath. The bath is located with gorgeous river view! Since we were in a small group of 8 persons, we did not have the opportunity to hold a huge party, but I found this hotel does have the capacity. For those looking for "companion" or girls serving you liquor service, it may be a challenge, but nevertheless does offer the usual service. The hotel bar seems to be quite lame do I do not recommend for excitement. I would say this hotel is more geared towards families, couples.

Address
〒250-0312
神奈川県足柄下郡箱根町湯本茶屋139-5
TEL : 0460-85-8111
FAX : 0460-85-5736
E-mail : hakone@pax-yoshino.com
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Ebina Service Area on Tomei Expressway

Marukame Seimen (丸亀製麺)

Yosso (吉宗) in Ginza, Tokyo

Right in the outskirts of Ginza in Tokyo, you find this Kyushu style restaurant in the basement. Their speciality is Jumbo Chawanmushi (egg curd with mushroom, shrimp etc). The other dish, such as Champon (mixed noodles with some toppings) is also worth trying.

Hokkaido on top of Karetta Shiodome Bldg

A great Izakaya with fabulous view of Tokyo bay, Tokyo Sky Tree and other grand view of the city.

Kamakura Issa An Maruyama (鎌倉一茶庵 丸山) in Marunouchi Bldg

One of the prestigious restaurant in Marunouchi Building in front of Tokyo station.

Tsukiji Fish Market (Tokyo)

Jojoen (Japanese BBQ)

Famous Yakiniku chain in Japan. This one is in front of JR Ueno station: 

Kizzania in Tokyo

New Tokyo Station

Ao Yuzu Tora (青ゆず寅) in Marunouchi Bldg

Fish (raw, grilled, cooked) restaurant in the prestigious Marunouchi Building in front of Tokyo Station. The atmosphere is great for small groups.

BRB club in Ginza

Vegan Burger

Hakone Soba

Soba stall along Odakyu line in Tokyo Kanagawa area. I believe they serve the best fast food type soba in Tokyo area, tying with Fuji Soba chain. 

Orihara Shoten (Sake Shop)

Gantetsu Ramen

A great ramen shop in Ramen Champion of Bugis 2. The photo self explains the enormous topping and flavor of ramen.

Lao Huo Soup shop

"Doutour" Singapore

A popular coffee chain shop in Japan open its first branch in Singapore (Marina Bay Financial Centre). The first branch in Singapore. Being a relatively affordable "Starbucks" in Japan, they offer snacks such as sandwich, hotdogs or muffins in top of coffee, latte or any such drinks.

Monday, September 24, 2012

Dosukoi Sakaba(どすこい酒場)

Those who have experience in watching Japanese Sumo game, you can guess what "Dosuukoi" means. The name sounded very authentic and charming to me when we passed by at the store entrance, where we immediately decided to enter and have a look. It has a very cozy bar counter where you can sit down and relax to have some Japanese Sake, Shochu or some Izakaya (居酒屋) stuffs. The price is reasonable, the quality seems to be good, and the best part is that this is very "at home" style. The shop is open from 5pm until 2am everyday. So especially for folks who wants to find a quite and cozy Japanese style Izakaya, this is the place.

Tel: 6733-6847
Address: 5 Koek Road, B1-24/25 Cuppage Plaza 228796

The counter with 大将 (Master of the shop)

The Sanma 秋刀魚 (Saury)

Menu cover design with Sumo title chart (番付表)

Monday, September 17, 2012

Sejong (Korean BBQ)

This is a restaurant located in the Tiong Bahru Plaza. It is an ordinary Korean BBQ in a affordable price.

Address: 302 Tiong Bahru Road #01-15/16 Singapore 168732
tel: 6270 9878

BBQ Box (@Kallang)

Just 5 min walk from Kallang MRT station on the south side along the terrace row, you will find this crowded with lots of Customer from early evening. Concept of the food is meat or fried veggies on skewer with beer. You only pay per skewer. The amount is quite big, so I would recommend to visit in big group. General price is very cheap. 30 dollars per head will pretty much give you enough amount.
Address: 101/103 Geylang Road 389212
Tel: 9234 8659