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Tokyo Colombin : First French-style Patissierie to Japanese Royals
**Cue Music** Everybody is Kung Fu fighting ....He Har. This Giant Panda Shortcake is a new item of Tokyo Colombin's annual matcha fair. Established since 1915, Colombin is one of the western sweets...
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Tsuru Tontan: Mega-sized Udon
I've heard about Tsuruton and even walked past one of its outlets quite a few times without entering it. Tsuruton is a casual udon house with several outlets in Tokyo and Osaka. What sets it apart from...
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SCS Star Baker Challenge 2014
Calling all aspiring bakers!!!Familiar house brand SCS Butter has launched the Star Baker Challenge 2014 where you can showcase your baking skills and get a chance to win an all-expenses-paid trip to...
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Gion Tsujiri 茶寮都路里 : Summertime Matcha Treats
Do you know that Tsujiri and Gion Tsujiri is two different green tea companies? Tsujiri Singapore belongs to Tsujiri 辻利, which has zero outlet in Tokyo but a few overseas outlets such as Taiwan. The...
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Hidemi Sugino イデミ・スギノ: The Mousse Master
Question-> Why is Hidemi Sugino's shop name in Japanese known as イデミ (I-de-mi) , that is why is it I and not H?This is because the French can't pronounce H.Hidemi Sugino is another legendary guy of...
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回転寿司 根室花まる Nemuro Hanamaru
Besides Midori Sushi, a recent sushi conveyor chain that is a hit with the locals is Nemuro Hanamaru which ships the freshest seafood from Nemuro City in Hokkaido. Besides the fact that this is...
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Sadaharu Aoki : Matcha & Black Sesame
I have been always mystified by the presence of two matcha-related sliced cakes and finally decided to try both at the same time. Indeed, there was a difference, quite a huge one.The Matcha Azuki...
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Rikyu An 利久庵 : Nihonbashi Soba
One reason why I go for soba more often than ramen is because I won't feel thirsty after the meal. If you are hunting for some good solid soba, head to Rikyu An, a reputable soba establishment that has...
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Mister Donuts Japan: Matcha Fair and MOSDO
After Krispy Kreme Donuts, I've decided to try Mister Donuts since it has finally launched something that attracts me-->Matcha Donuts Fair. While I like matcha, I don't really fancy donuts. So...
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Patisserie Etienne エチエンヌ: The Flying Pig
I have never forgotten Patisserie Etienne since I had a first taste of their cakes several years ago. One reason is because the logo is a cute pig with flying wings and a curly tail. Second reason, the...
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Riccio Mania Kitchen リッチョマニア キッチン Uni Specialty Restaurant
I used not to take raw uni and oysters because I thought they stink and have a very unpleasant metallic. But now, while my perception stays for oysters, I have grown to like uni, especially when they...
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Morinoen : 101 years of Houjicha and counting
Just like natto or wasabi, matcha is not the cuppa of tea for everyone, even among some Japanese I know. For a change in taste, how about some having some Houjicha sweets? Morinoen is an old tea shop...
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Palet D'Or : Sin with Chocolates
If you like chocolates, then Palet D'or is another place to head to for some deluxe chocolate treats besides Jean Paul-Hevin. Palet D'or is premium chocolate boutique that started in Osaka by...
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Godiva Japan: 6 things you should try in Japan
Godiva, the branded Belgium chocolatier, has outlets all over the world. But just like Nestlé Kitkat, Godiva Japan offers different items that you might not find in your home country. Here are 5 things...
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Ginza Sushidokoro Marui 銀座寿司処 まる伊
Two blocks behind Matsuya Ginza is a sushi-ya that serves highly affordable lunch. Price aside, I had been waiting to try it's No.1 Zuke Ana Chirashi (¥1200) It was truly a sumptuous bowl of rice...
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Patisserie Il Fait Jour イルフェジュール
Few patisserie shops, excluding those which brand themselves as fruit tart specialists, devote 80% of their pastries to tarts. Being a great fan of tarts, I was excited to try the creations by Il Fait...
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Afternoon Tea Sunday Brunch : Mediocre Cafe Food
A crowded Saturday at Shinjuku (as usual) led us to an impromptu dinner at Sunday Brunch as most places were already lined with long queues of diners. Not that we did not have to queue at Sunday...
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Imamura Housuien Kyoto 今村芳翠園本舗 : Matcha All-Rounder Since 1849
When one can't have time to travel to Kyoto, let it come to you. Imamura Housuien is an old matcha tea house from Kyoto which had been established since 1849 (near end of Bakufu period). It appears...
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Kaisuian會水庵: Where the Anago Meets Tamago
Hidden at the corner of a lonely street in Akasaka, Kaisuian attracts long queues during lunch hours for 3 reasons--1) Limited Seats 2) Only the husband is cooking while the wife serves customers 3)...
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WORLD BREAKFAST ALLDAY : National Breakfast, Tokyo-style
This is an all-day breakfast house located in a corner of Gaienmae and within walking distance from Omotesando Hills/Meiji-jingu Mae station. Not pancakes, not egg Benedicts, but strictly...
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