Review: A Kaiseki lunch at Gion Suetomo in Kyoto
Kyoto is known for kaiseki, a traditional multi-course Japanese meal made through various techniques such as boiling, grilling and simmering. We were looking …
Review: Having Japanese sweets at Yojiya Cafe in Gion Kyoto
Shops in Kyoto open late. It was about 10am in the morning, and we were walking around the older parts of Kyoto …
Hanbunan jazz bar in Kyoto – quirky bar or creepy otaku’s lair? You decide.
This was probably the most unnerving and in a way, exciting part of our trip to Kyoto. To be honest, the crowds …
Review: For a good izakaya in Kyoto visit Beppinya
Izakayas are a quintessential part of Japan’s food and bar culture. If you’re wondering what izakayas refer to, they are essentially Japanese-style bars …
For good beer, check out Spring Valley Brewery in Kyoto
If you’re looking for a good place to have beer, check out Spring Valley Brewery in Kyoto. We chanced upon it by …
Five things to buy at the Nishiki Market in Kyoto
S and I are foodies. We cook a lot at home and are always relishing the opportunity to make an authentic Japanese …
Review: Having Tendon Makino Kyoto Teramachi in Kyoto
Tendon is a quintessential part of Japanese food. If you’re wondering what it consists of, it’s a mix of tempura (battered fried …
An experience – Eating soba noodles at Mishima Station in Japan
We arrived at Mishima Station after a bus ride from Kawaguchiko Station. The plan was to take the Shinkansen to our next destination, …
Review: Coffee at Lake Side Cafe Ku in Kawaguchiko
If you love coffee and are planning on staying in Kawaguchiko for a couple of days, I’d encourage you to visit Lake Side …
Review: A kaiseki dinner at Hotel Konanso in Kawaguchiko
In earlier posts, we talked about our experience staying in a traditional Japanese room (a ryokan) for the first time and about …