Wednesday 30 May 2012

Sushi @ Sushi Go Round - Akiba


After a days wandering around the Manga Mecca of Akiba it was time to replenish some fuel, so when we stumbled across Sushi Go Round selling raw fish treats for 130 ¥ a plate the decision was made for us!
Here's our Sushi selection, all very fresh and extremely tasty!













Tea selection, grattis.


Cold Sake.


Hot Sake.


This was our first time drinking Sake so we thought we'd try both hot and cold which made them taste quite different. I quite enjoyed the taste but The Little Nibbler wasn't too keen!




The Bill : 7x Sushi = 710 ¥
My apologies as I don't have the price of the Sake.

This was a great find for cheap and tasty Sushi!

Beef Curry, Pork Cutlet & Rice @ See Below - Asakusa


This was the first time we were confronted by a vending machine set up in a Tokyo restaurant, luckily a friendly waitress gestured how to go about placing an order, also telling us a few of the dishes names. As we put our money in the machine and selected our dishes I was expecting the meal to come out of the bottom, or through a hatch or something, but no! Only a ticket with your order falls out which you then go to the counter with, and place said order! Unfortunately the food wasn't great, the Beef Curry tasted like it came out of a packet and the Pork Cutlet was just Ok ish. I think this type of restaurant serves the patron looking for a cheap, filling meal which can be hard to find in Tokyo.




The restaurant was located not far from Tawaramachi Station, Asakusa. Again sorry but no idea of the name!


You pay your money and take a chance!



The Bill : 1x Beef Curry & Rice, 1x Beef Curry, Pork Cutlet & Rice = 980 ¥

This wouldn't be my first choice but a cheap, filling meal can be found in the heart of Asakusa.

Tuesday 29 May 2012

Soba Noodles @ See Below - Asakusa


After a long day of sight seeing the old feet were starting to ache, so all I really wanted, was a nice sit down and an ice cold beer! Noticing that this little place was advertising beer not far from Tawaramachi Station we thought we'd pop in. But alas we couldn't just order a beer so a plate of Soba Noodles was ordered too, oh well! The noodles were simply stir fried with cabbage and beansprouts and seasoned with soy. A mysterious green topping was sprinkled on top - probably seaweed I'm guessing, though The Little Nibbler just called it yukky green stuff! The noodles were simple, cheap and tasty!


The real reason for our visit, a nice cold Asahi, quite cheap for Tokyo standards at 350 ¥.


Again sorry but no idea of the name of this eatery. Though I can tell you it's very close to the exit of Tawaramachi Station, look for Fried Soba Noodles displayed in the window.



The Bill : 1x Soba Noodles, 1x Asahi Beer = 750 ¥

If like me sight seeing makes you thirsty and your around Asakusa you can do a lot worse than pop in here for a cheap and cheerful refuel stop!

Chirashizushi @ See Below - Tsukiji Fish Market Area



Confession time - I had absolutely no idea of the name of this dish until I googled, 'sashimi over rice' also unfortunately I cannot tell you the name of this eatery as I don't read Japanese, though if someone out there can, please leave a comment. But what I can tell you is that this was the freshest sashimi I've ever eaten, a pure delight!
Thankfully, with a picture menu, I picked out Salmon and Minced Tuna (which was a first for me) The raw fish is placed on top of warm sushi rice with Gari (pickled ginger), thinly sliced spring onion, seaweed strips and of course Wasabi, to add some heat and to make your nose twitch! The taste and freshness of the fish, which I'm guessing helps being so close to the world's biggest seafood market was sublime. We also ordered Miso Soup and tea was offered grattis.



With picture menu in hand the Little Nibbler opted for Minced Tuna (again a first), Scallops, Prawn and Omelette Slice. Let me tell you that the scallops where out of this world, I may never eat a cooked scallop again!


The street side stall and entrance (left hand side) to the market stall. Now this is'nt the main Tsukiji Fish Market but a smaller and very interesting market area located outside of the main complex. Located somewhere along Kachidoki-bashi.


This is where we ate.




The Bill : 2x Chirashizushi, 2x Miso Soup = 2400 ¥

The freshest, tastiest, rawest fish I've eaten! Wow!

Monday 28 May 2012

Ramen @ See Below - Asakusa


In Tokyo and I'm guessing all over Japan, quite a lot of restaurants display their food with plastic replicas in a glass cabinet or in their window. This is very handy for those of us who cannot speak or read Japanese, which I think is probably most people living outside of Japan! Though this isn't entirely fool proof as you still may not know entirely what you are getting, a bit like my game of Russian Roulette with Nasi Campur!
My pick today was, I think, Beef Ramen, the broth was extremely meaty with generous slices of beef that just melted in the mouth. There was also some pickled or preserved veg and a type of fish cake slice amongst the meat and noodles. Finely sliced spring onions were scattered on top of the bowl. Tasty and delicious.



The Little Nibbler opted for an omelette. The omelette came on top a bed of rice, with chicken and onion inside the egg mixture, and sliced dried seaweed on top. Miso soup and pickles were also served with this meal. Tea was served gratis. Yummy! Was the Nibbler's response. 


Sorry but I cannot tell you the name of this restaurant but if anyone can please leave a comment.


The restaurant is located in the tourist quarter of Asakusa, in the streets around Senso Ji Temple, where all the shop shutters are brightly painted, it's also located opposite some kind of theatre, as they were drumming up business, as we were having a late breakfast.



The Bill : 1x Ramen, 1x Omelette Meal = 1550 ¥

Delicious Japanese food at this who knows where and what's its name restaurant!

Sunday 27 May 2012

Kebabs @ Saray Kebab - Asakusa


I never imagined that I'd be eating Kebabs in Tokyo, I do miss a good kebab, here in KK, so when the opportunity of sinking my teeth into a meaty pitta showed itself, I took it!!! 
Saray Kebab was a landmark for finding our ryokan (guesthouse) while we stayed in the Asakusa district of Tokyo - it was only around the corner. So it seemed fitting we should give it a try! Well two tries for me!!!
I opted for the Beef Kebab Sandwich, mildly spiced beef morsels sliced from the spit served with salad in a toasted pitta. A great combination, the only downside for me was that the sauce was a little like Thousand Island Dressing and no way near spicy enough, I like it hot and spicy!



The Nibbler opted for a Mixed Kebab of Chicken and Beef on a bed of rice with salad. Again both meats sliced hot from the spit.


The Menu - short and simple.


Saray Kebab is located on Kokusai-dori opposite the Rox department store.


A nice cold Asahi Beer was a fine accompaniment to the Kebabs.


The menu 1x Kebab Sandwich, 1x Kebab Rice, 2x Asahi Draught Beer  = 2000 ¥

Who would have thought Kebabs were so popular in Tokyo? Not me that's for sure but I'm so pleased they are!

Special Chilled Noodles @ Mensaika Hokuto - Harajuku


After a mornings walking around the famous shopping streets of Harajuku, namely Takeshita-dori, Cat Street and Omote-sando-dori it was definitely time for a well deserved lunch break! So heading back towards Harajuku Station we spotted this place and decided to give it a go! It wasn't until we entered and looked at the menu that we discovered it was actually a Chinese restaurant and not a Japanese one, as we expected. Looking around at the food on the tables we decided to stay put, as it all looked very good indeed! We both opted for the Special Chinese Chilled Noodles with a variety of ingredients??? Mmmm very interesting! My option came with a vinegar and soy sauce dressing and The Little Nibbler's with a spicy sesame sauce. Both dishes looked identical the only difference was the taste, both very tasty but I have to concede that The Nibbler, won the lunches! As the spicy sesame sauce was just that little bit tastier than mine! The chilled noodles came with chicken, spring onion, cucumber slices, tomato and salad leaves. A lovely light and refreshing lunch.


Mensaika Hokuto is located opposite Harajuku Station and literally just around the corner from Takeshita-dori.


Luckily for us a full English menu was available, which also gave us the name of the restaurant!


Open Kitchen.


The Bill : 2x Chilled Noodles, 2x Draught Beer = 2750 ¥

A deliciously, light Chinese lunch with a bit of added Japanese flair! 

Saturday 26 May 2012

Airline Food @ Airasia - 30 000ft


So my pre booked meal to Tokyo turned out to be Japanese inspired! Hopefully things could only get better once we arrived!!! Now as a champion of Airasia's food I was very disappointed with this offering. One saving grace was that the fish was quite meaty and fairly tasty but the rest was Bland Bland Bland, with only a hint of Teriyaki flavour and absolutely no trace of Wasabi whatsoever!
Sorry Airasia but Yuk!






The Bill : 1x Pre Book Meal = 13 MYR 
            1x White Wine = 20 MYR

When your trapped in the sky order anything else but this! The wine was fine!!!