One of my favorite restaurant styles to visit is Izakaya. It is a Japanese pub with small plates of food, like tapas, that you share with your family and friends. I have been to several Izakaya in NYC, and when I think of the top three, Riki always takes the spot light in my mind. […]
I love bento, especially if it is authentic Japanese bento. When I first noticed this placed called BentOn, I got very curious. But, I really haven’t had the chance to visit one. They call their offering “Japanese Healthy Fast Food” and offer bento box, sushi, donburi, and some pastries and other little snacks. I finally […]
This is my second review of Bohemian. (You can read my first review here: http://www.foodlovergirl.com/bohemian/) This restaurant still remain as one of my favorite Japanese restaurant in NYC. They are exclusive (referral-only) East Village Japanese restaurant, no online reservation or walk-in allowed here. You either have to know someone who dined here personally, or, invited by the […]
I have been wanting to try the cute Japanese lunch set from Hanamizuki Café for a while. I finally got the chance to visit over the weekend. It is a cute little spot, with simple while exterior and menu displayed on a wooden crate-looking sign. Having some green against it made it extra inviting. The inside […]
This is another awesome Tasting Collective dining club event we attended. (You can read about the previous posts about Tasting Collective events here: Fish Cheeks, Win Son, F.O.B., Xixa, and Huertas). Tasting Collective is a dining club for food lovers, and they offer brunch and dinner at great NYC restaurants. They close off the restaurants […]
One thing I like to live close to, other than great restaurants, is a nice Asian supermarket. If that supermarket holds awesome Asian food court, even better. Here at Mitsuwa, it is a perfect match. They have lots and lots of Asian groceries, with emphasis on Japanese food, and yes, food court, also with emphasis […]
Going to a Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) place is always fun. You get to have fresh food that you cook to your preference with friends and family. Here at Gyu-Kaku, you get to have some fun with loved ones while grilling your own meats and veggies at your table. They have few locations, and we went […]
When is the best time to go to a very popular, super tiny ice cream shop? On a day that is snowing like crazy. Yup. I have been sooo wanting to go to Taiyaki NYC for a while, but I know they usually have lines, so I waited until the right moment. When the moment […]
I have been wanting to go to Inakaya ever since they opened up in Manhattan in 2009. But, I heard that are kind of pricey, so I have not had made my way there… then, the Restaurant Week came and saved the day. It is always good to try these expensive restaurant during restaurant week. […]
I love Restaurant Week in NYC. With so many restaurants participating, you get to discover a new restaurant during these weeks. We selected several restaurants from the list, and Nobu Next Door was the first one up. We made a reservation for Friday evening, and we were very excited to try their food. The inside […]