Friends are often asking for food recs while in Tokyo. I can't believe I've never made a decent list before. I should preface we only scratched the surface of the food scene in Tokyo. This is not a best-of list, nor is it comprehensive. I honestly had to go through my Facebook posts and photos … Continue reading Tokyo Eats
One of my best friends' wedding gave us the perfect excuse to see Hawaii for the first time. Since she'd been there several times before, it was the ideal spot for them to tie the knot. Beautiful wedding aside, we also got to experience the quintessential tourist and food spots. Road to Hana Would a … Continue reading Maui Wowee
We spent a beautiful weekend in Okinawa, an island south of Japan. Had we known, we would've been here earlier and back many times. On a sunny day, the waters along the coast were emerald blue. The drive from our resort in Manza Beach to the Churaumi Aquarium was a treat in itself. Renting a car … Continue reading Okinawa
It's our last Tanabata Festival in our beloved town of Fussa. We had to leave with a big bang! We prepared our yukatas and enlisted friends to do the same. It was so much fun to immerse into the spirit of the "Star Festival." Originally, the celebration commemorates the annual meeting of a pair of … Continue reading Tanabata Matsuri in Fussa
Note: This is a super late post! I've been gathering my thoughts and photos. With Clint's return came the holiday we both desperately needed. He deserved an oasis to contrast the desert he just came from; and I deserved a break from the Tokyo winter. We'd been planning our trip to Singapore and Bali for … Continue reading Singapore + Bali (Part 1/3)
One of my favorite takeout dishes back in Texas is the delightfully simple beef flat noodles. I had it at least once a week in college (I miss you, Hoa Hoa!) and probably twice as much after. To me, it was the Chinese restaurant staple. So when I came to Korea, and now Japan, I figured … Continue reading Beef Flat Noodles
Ah. To be Vietnamese. What a culinary delight! Growing up in our (mostly) conventional household meant weekend feasts with family and friends. From the 50-pound crawfish boils to my mom's fragrant pho, it was always a tradition of extravagance. Frankly, she didn't know how to cook for a small group. One of my favorite dishes of hers is bun … Continue reading Bun Thit Nuong Cha Gio
This past weekend, I had a chance to lunch at Anniversaire in Harajuku. I opted for a delicious tandoori chicken caesar salad and finished every bite. It made me reminiscent of BJ's Restaurant and Brewhouse's salmon caesar salad. I had to make my own. Pan seared salmon over a healthy bed of caesar salad, sprinkled with pine … Continue reading Salmon Caesar Salad
Wow! Super simple recipe with a complex flavor. Basil doesn't come easily around these parts; so when I saw fresh basil plants at the Commissary, I snatched them up! I made the traditional pesto, and added some cream and cheese (I couldn't get a hold of pecorino, but parmesan worked nicely). I've been favoring spaghetti noodles … Continue reading Pesto Cream Pasta
When we first got to Yokota, we were instructed to steer clear of Roppongi. This area has such a bad rep, and I'm not sure why. Albeit our accommodations at the illustrious Hardy Barracks and its glamorous view of the cemetery wasn't ideal, the accessibility amply makes up for it. We were always about a … Continue reading Roppongi: Midtown
I'm not even exaggerating when I say everything in Japan is delicious! We pretty much haven't walked into any restaurant (whether by recommendation or by chance), that we've been displeased with. From yakiniku to ramen to curry even - everything is so oishii. Below are some local restaurants we've tried and loved so far: バーミヤン瑞穂店 … Continue reading Fussa Foods
In our ignorance, we assumed driving to Shibuya from Fussa would be the best way. Who needs the train when you have a car, right? Wrong. Japan's established one of the best public transportation systems for a very distinct reason: traffic. Shibuya's only about 30 miles from where we are. In Texas, this would've taken us … Continue reading Shibuya, Tokyo
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