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GET54 Ramen

GET54 Ramen – The sandwich board said it all. The idea of a lemon butter captivated me to come in. I have never tried a lemon butter soba/ramen before. It left me very intrigued. The presentation was very simple with loads of green onion garnished on top, slices of lemon and a couple cubes of butter topping it off. Underneath are cubes of soft tender chicken which was very light tasting. The initial taste of the broth was very simple but once you mix the butter and lemon citrus together in the light milk broth it took me to a new level of tasting appreciation. It was very refreshing which was perfect with the type of noodle that was in it. The soba noodles were nicely absorbing the soup and really had a slight QQ bite. Overall, it was very delightful, and I would grab a second bowl again!

 
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Uokazu

Uokazu – One of the best dons I have ever had! I usually don’t like Ikura since it’s usually pretty salty and the lingering taste isn’t to my enjoyment. However, this particular place caught my eye when I was walking about in the market. I ordered the fatty tuna with the ikura with the raw egg on top. It was sensational! It was so fresh, and the fatty tuna was exceptionally creamy and Ikura as not fishy nor overly salty. It was a perfect balance with the soft bed of rice underneath. It’s a definite must try and don’t miss out!

 
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Nikko Yotaro

Nikko Yotaro – Continuing walking through Nikko tourist area, we stopped by the window shop that were selling a beef curry croquette. Fried beef curry – you can’t go wrong with that! The croquette was made to order and the curry had a deep tone of beef and a hint of sweetness to blend in with the spices that were mixed into it. Definitely one was enough for this one since it can get heavy. I would like to try their sit down menu when I come back to visit. 

 
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Sanpukujaya

Sanpukujaya – After a long walk from visiting Nikko Toshogu Shrine, a snack was a must! Saw this unique dango shop where there was a few patrons were standing nearby enjoying the treat. As it was close to ending the day when we walked by, there wasn’t much left. However, the way the dango were made and maintained was something I have never seen before. I truly intrigued and curious on how it would taste since most dango I have tried were just sweet. This the first time I have seen a roasted dango with a soy sauce coated all over. With a limited selection, I opted for the last sesame dango. Boy – was I glad that we tried it. It was so different and fun to eat. The texture was chewy and soft – the roasted sesame flavor along with sweet soy was a wonderful combination that meld together so well! I usually don’t like sweet and savory together but this particular flavour were so well synced that I wished I had purchased another one!
 
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Baum Kuchen Studio – Hachiya

Baum Kuchen Studio – Hachiya – Caught my eye as being this unique and modern pastry shop that stood against the older feel of Kinugawa-Onsen station circle stop. Also, it’s also a popular spot for souvenir purchases. Baumkuchen a type of cake from Germany which I assume was brought over to Japan. The unique rings that appear in its slices resemble tree rings, and give the cake its German name, Baumkuchen, which translates to “tree cake” or “log cake”. I was tempted to purchase a few as souvenir myself but I was hesitate on whether it would taste good or not. Luckily, they had a cafe next door where you purchase their sampler size. I was glad I tried it. It was too dense for my liking and it wasn’t anything to in particular special enough for me to consider purchasing. 
 
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Song (by Kin Kao)

Song (by Kin Kao) – I was excited to try this place out! It’s been a while since I have had Thai cuisine. There were numerous positive raves about the place and each dish were beautifully platted to get your appetite going. First off – order the tasting menu family style. It’s the only way to enjoy the restaurant at it’s best. Asian food in general is always better when you get a large group of people and share the food. The harmony and enjoyment is what makes the food so enjoyable. The food itself – it was incredible! Every dish was a bomb sensation in my mouth of textures and flavours. I couldn’t decide which one was better. Their own original cocktails truly compliment the family portions meals. I give this a solid YES! Can’t wait to go back.  
 
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San-Sada – Tempura

San-Sada – On my food travel in Japan – stumbled on to San Sada that is located in Asakusa. A well respected tempura restaurant that has been opened since 1837 so I was very excited to out this historical gem! I will say that the portions were so huge yet it wasn’t as crispy as I had imagined it but it’s definitely more light and airy. Their style of tempura focuses on that along with the drizzle of sauce that comes with it. The rice and sauce that melds together with the tempura is so delightful! So a definite try!

 
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Kim Phung

Kim Phung – I have been a patron to this restaurant for a long time. It’s not something particularly unique or stands out compare to the some of the new Vietnamese restaurants that elevated the cuisine to be more IG and aesthetically attractive for people to eat. However, the level of comfort and simplistic cooking is what you expect if you’re at home or in Vietnam hitting a vendor stall. My personal favorite is the dry seafood noodle bowl – it’s so well coated with their deep garlic and soy sauce that makes every strand so delicious. Many may hate me for saying this – but I prefer this item over the overwhelmingly popular Phnom Penh. Also – I truly love their spring rolls. It’s one of the most crispiness spring rolls I have had. I have also ordered their spring rolls for parties and they are always a great hit!
 
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Joju Hotpot 九州簡餐

Joju Hotpot 九州簡餐 – Needed a quick and reasonably priced place for lunch during the work hrs. Came across this Taiwanese place and felt a craving of some soupy noodles. I ordered the house special beef noodle. I didn’t expect much with the dish since the place was very quiet and didn’t seem very popular but I was happily surprised with the tenderness of the beef and the deep flavors from the soup. It really hit the spot for me. I also noticed that the owners spoke a Southern Guang Dong dialect which is a very bias confirmation that they’re food is pretty legit as many don’t really speak that language out here so I am assuming they have worked in the kitchen before in their home country. I’ll come by to try out their other items on the menu.  
 
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