Ginza is not just a shopper’s paradise, it’s also a foodie’s haven with a multitude of cuisines from around the world. From historical eateries to bustling izakaya, here are five places you can bookmark for your next Tokyo trip.
Tag: Japanese Cuisine
10 Japanese-Style Cafes, Bars, and Eateries in Singapore to Satisfy Your Wabi-Sabi and Travel Cravings
Ah, Japanese cafes and their wabi-sabi approach to food and decor. While Korean cafes are known for their distinctly modern and minimalist styles, there is an undeniable charm about the rusticness and tranquility that defines their Japanese counterparts.
Looking for the spot in Singapore to satiate your cravings before your next, long-awaited trip? Here are 10 Japanese, or Japanese-inspired cafes, bars, and eateries that will transport you to your favourite Japanese city, albeit temporarily.
Tokyo Soba @ Icon Village, Tanjong Pagar – Authentic, Hole-In-The-Wall Soba Shop in CBD
A known rule of thumb when determining if a food place, especially Japanese, serves genuinely authentic food is to check if its clientele is comprised mainly of Singaporeans or expat families.
Tokyo Soba, which operates out of Icon Village in Tanjong Pagar, is supposedly an offshoot of Yomoda Soba, which is itself a noodle stand in Japan. The hole-in-the-wall eatery caters to office dwellers on weekdays, and Japanese families and groups of friends on weekends.
When in Tokyo: Bistro Fukumimi Corridor @ Ginza, Chuo City – Bustling and Modern Izakaya Open Till 11.30pm
I was determined to eat as many different local dishes as possible, and yakitori seemed like the best way to conclude my Tokyo trip.
It was by pure chance that I found myself back at Bistro Fukumimi Corridor, the very same yakitori bar that my colleagues and I had visited during our last work trip.
Located along Ginza Corridor, which runs around and under the Yamanote Line, its main premises is actually located underground, with a steep staircase leading to it. As with most other dining places situated in touristy Ginza, Bistro Fukumimi Corridor is foreigner-friendly, with items listed in both English and Japanese.
Gyu San Japanese Sando & Charcoal Bar @ Forum The Shopping Mall, Orchard – Enjoy Hamburg Cooked A La Minute in an Open Concept
Japanese F&B brand, Gyu San, is not resting on its laurels. The restaurant known for its wagyu sando has recently expanded its Orchard outlet to include a brand new concept, Gyu San Japanese Sando & Charcoal Bar. Located inside Forum The Shopping Mall, it offers a sole item on its menu: wagyu hamburg grilled over binchotan.
When in Tokyo: Gyoza Hohei @ Ryushin Buiding, Ginza – Gyoza Bar Open Till Late; Try Their Ginger Gyoza
I love me a good gyoza, whether as a hearty dinner dish or a sinful snack to pair with beer. There are few experiences as comforting as biting into a thin gyoza skin and sinking your teeth into greasy minced meat that is bursting with flavour.
I stumbled upon Gyoza Hohei while searching for a late dinner near my hotel in Ginza. Turns out, this unassuming establishment is actually the sister location to the legendary Kyoto-based eatery of the same name!
When in Ibaraki: 10 Places to Sightsee and Eat At in This Coastal Prefecture North of Tokyo
Ibaraki once held the title of “least attractive prefecture in Japan” for several years in a row, a dubious “achievement” which is a tad unfair considering the understated charms that it has to offer.
Spanning over 6,000 square kilometres and bordering other famous locales such as Tochigi and Fukushima, Ibaraki is situated two hours north of Tokyo. From a sprawling seaside park to a torii that commands an arresting view of the Pacific Ocean, here are ten places to sightsee and eat to your heart’s content over a weekend in this coastal prefecture!
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