Can you guys tell that I’m super in LOVE with Japan?? If I could drop everything… I’d totally move here in a heartbeat, learn how to order in Japanese, and eat my way through Tokyo.
The energy is super contagious, the people are wayyyyyyyy (too) polite, the food is world class AND the best I’ve ever had. I mean, I’m still shocked that I haven’t had one bad meal since I’ve been here for 9 days.
I’m talking about little mom and pop shops, ramen houses inside train stations, standing room sushi joints, and bomb food inside department stores. I’ve never seen anything like it.
Tokyo has the most 3 star Michelin restaurants than anywhere in the world. To understand why their food scene is at the top of the food chain (literally), we have to understand their culture.
To put it simply: they are perfectionists and hold themselves to very high standards. Failure is something not taken lightly in this culture. They take a lot of pride in what they do and always strive for perfection in every aspect of life.
Basically, they are wayyyyyy ahead of the game in terms of food, fashion, and technology. Like… even their toilet seats are heated and has 100x different functions that I still don’t completely understand (#realLife).
Anyway, I’m currently working on a foodie guide to Tokyo, so stay tuned!
In the meantime, here’s some pics from my trip:
Enjoy!
Breakfast + Sunrise view from our hotel (Grand Hyatt in Roppongi)
What’s this? Oh, just some Asians in my food pics for 10 minutes…
The metro is the best way to get around in Japan. Except… everything is in JAP. (Just don’t get lost!)
This is me getting LOST and not understanding a single word (zero sense of direction).
These tiny ramen spots are the shit. You order from vending machines, sit down, and they bring you your food. Nothing in the states compares to this (besides Ipuddo in NY, but even that doesn’t come close)
They seriously have the craziest desserts here. This one is called “Honey Toast” with ice cream, bananas, and chocolate.
Oreo.
The fish market. If you come here early enough (5am) you can see the fish auctions. The best pieces of fish goes to the highest bidder and best restaurants. Pretty much, everyone gets their fish here… even convenience stores (THINK: 7/11). Which is why, even those convenience stores have better quality fish than 90% of fish in the US. Everything is so FRESH!
Tons of sushi. All this toro for only $30 USD. Is this real life???
Some of the best quality fish I’ve ever had is at this “Standing Sushi Bar” inside a train station.
Sensoji Temple is a cool lil touristy spot
The BEST view ever! Mori Tower in Roppongi is seriously breath taking. I even went outa my way to buy some deliciously beautiful desserts to take food shots up here. You SHOULDA seen my expression when they said “camera ONLY.” I almost cried.
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I was in Japan last summer too and so I can TOTALLY relate to you saying – there is no bad food in Japan! Like seriously…. the smallest stores serve the best ramen whatsoever…. I really wanna go back to Japan now that I’m reading your post. Btw, I like the way you blog, very funny and genuine :P
Aww thank you so much! Thanks for being a fan! And yes, I already can’t wait to go back either… everyone is soo polite and the food is amaz!
haha yeah, I’m from Vancouver, Canada but I read your SF food guide post and it was really helpful (though I only got to try a few of them), still! I now read your blog for leisure purposes and hopefully visit SF soon, I feel like I need to eat with you HAHA :p
Hope you liked the few things you tried on my list!! :) And LOL to you reading my blog for fun since you’re in Vancouver! haha love it <3 Come visit soon!
I’m so jealous! I heard Tokyo is beautiful and the streets are really clean!
It really is!
My mom said the same thing about convenience store sushi in Japan! That it was better than restaurant sushi outside of Japan.
Yeah it was awesome! You could get the best quality sashimi for CHEAP, practically anywhere in Tokyo.
Can’t wait to read your Tokyo guide! My BF and I just booked our plane tickets and it’ll be our first time. Would love to get any recommendations from you!
You guys will have a blast! It’s honestly my favorite place ever :)
What was your favorite ramen spot there?
Ippudo is the BEST (in my opinion). I’m also a big fan of Ichiran Ramen. Both of these places have multiple locations.
aahhh yes ippudo and ichiran! I tried both. their gyozas are the bomb.com hahahahaha
Loving your pictures missy!
Thank you!
Looks like a fun trip and it does look super cold!
It was FREEZZZINGGG! I’d like to visit again when it’s not so cold. haha.