There was a famous gyoza joint I was planning to take Chew Steel to, but when I looked the location up, it wasn't convenient enough to fit into our schedule. Instead, we went to Harajuku Gyoza Lou, a restaurant his student recommended to his other student, who then took me years ago. Let's listen to… Continue reading Tokyo review: Harajuku Gyoza Lou
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Tokyo review: Iroriya Higashiginzaten (Ginza): Worth seeking out
I spent months looking for new places to eat in Tokyo, but my prerequisite was no lineups, eliminating many good restaurants. While waiting for great food can be worth it, I wanted to avoid all the super-hyped spots that TikTok made inaccessible. Tokyo is so busy and crowded that the last thing I wanted to… Continue reading Tokyo review: Iroriya Higashiginzaten (Ginza): Worth seeking out
Yakitori Sanki Tokyo: Bib Gourmand Spot Worth the Stop
One of my best-ever dining experiences was at Yakitori Sanka in Tokyo. I found this tiny spot when looking through the Michelin guide. The owner uses specialty local chickens and dusts each piece with sun-dried salt from the eastern Kochi Prefecture over Tosa binchotan charcoal. Not only was this the best yakitori and sake I… Continue reading Yakitori Sanki Tokyo: Bib Gourmand Spot Worth the Stop
Hitting the Sauce 