Ramen @ Yamagoya Restaurant - Jalan Gaya

Another new eatery for KK, Yamagoya Restaurant a Japanese franchise offering authentic Japanese Ramen. Some of the menu items are not available yet, possibly to be introduced at a later date. As I'm quite a spice lover I opted for the Tobanjan Ramen, the pork broth was quite spicy, not too much and came with three thin slices of pork, sliced onion greens and another vegetable that I can't quite remember, the noodles were quite unique and different from any I've eaten in KK. A very enjoyable bowl of noodles!
 

The Little Nibbler opted for Menma Ramen, again with the same ingredients but with the added extra of bamboo shoots, this time the broth was mild almost milky. Have to say we both really enjoyed the noodles and it's something a little bit different in KK's growing eating scene, we did however feel it was a little over priced, but then again a whole lot cheaper than eating in Japan!

 

Fried Gyozya were pretty tasty, filled with mince pork and vegetables, served with a dipping sauce.

 

Yamagoya Restaurant is located along Jalan Gaya in the old Wishbone premises. 

 

The Bill : 2x Ramen, 2x Green Tea, 1x Gyozya = 60.50 MYR

Japanese Raman in the heart of KK!

Fish Katsu Sandwich @ 1 Bites Sandwich Cafe - Wisma Sabah

I had a very enjoyable lunch today at 1 Bites Sandwich Cafe, thanks to their Fish Katsu Sandwich. It's not just sandwiches on offer at this small but perfectly formed cafe, Japanese food takes preference with sushi and 'over' rice meals. I opted for a sandwich today, but will definitely return to sample their other offerings. Back to the fish katsu, this was actually a deep fried fish fillet in bread crumbs, served in a soft, toasted roll with lettuce, cucumber and tomato and your choice of sauces, In my case chilli and mayo! Hot n tasty n hit the spot!
 

1 Bites is located on the ground floor of Wisma Sabah, across the road from Wisma Merdeka.

The Bill : 1x Fish Katsu, 1x Coke = 7.50 MYR

Sandwiches and more @ 1 Bites!

*UPDATE 22/05/13 - I noticed today while having my lunch at Blue Ginger Cafe that 1 Bites Sandwich Cafe is no longer in operation at Wisma Sabah*

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.

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!

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!

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!!!