It is always great to find a new Japanese restaurant of any kind…I get craving for authentic Japanese food every now and then. It still is my favorite cuisine of all time. Of course, nothing can beat my mother’s home cooked meal. I heard about this restaurant a while ago, but haven’t had the chance […]
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. […]