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Monday, March 28, 2016 | 6:21 pm | 0 comments
 
Oreryu Jukusei Shio Ramen (680 Yen)
They have many types of Shio ramen and given my limited vocab, I couldn't understand what's the difference btw between the different types of Shio. And so we randomly picked one. And boy was it the best choice ever, this was one of the most amazing bowls of Shio ramen I've ever tasted. The Shio had this depth of flavour with an extremely fragrant smelI .
Miso Ramen (700 Yen)
This miso ramen was mad delicious, very good miso and different from the miso ramen you get in Singapore. It wasn't overly salty and the miso tastes fantastic.
The only thing I didn't like about this bowl is the noodles. It's not that the noodles aren't good, it's simple because I prefer thin noodles to thick noodles. These noodles are yellower and slightly thicker than the Shio ramen noodles. I suppose it pairs well with the miso stock but I simply prefer the Shio better.
We also ordered a karaage and gyoza mixture because when in Japan, eat as much as you can. While the gyozas and karaage weren't fantastic, they were still quite decent.
They have many branches, so if you see one, don't miss it.
The taste of the Shio is really quite unforgettable.
In a Nutshell
Verdict: 4/5
Price Point: $$
Thumbs Up: Delicioussssssss ramen
To Improve: More English explanation would be helpful as they have different variations of the Shio Ramen, and I have no idea what's that difference.
Will I return: I'm going to go back specially for that amazing Shio and slurp it all down!
Why: So slurp worthy!
Oreryū Shio Ramen
Alight at Shibuya Station.
 Labels: Food, March2016, Travel Tuesday, March 15, 2016 | 6:44 pm | 0 comments
 Asakusa is a cultural heritage area that's famous for tendons!!!!!!
I really love tendons, and the lack of good tendons in Singapore has sent me running to Japan to satisfy my cravings.
During my research, we stumbled upon this place called Sansada that serves up old school tendon. 上丼 (1820 yen, 21 SGD) 
This is the standard tendon, it came with a bowl cover but because the bowl was overflowing with goodness, the bowl cover only rested lightly on top, with all the delicious looking tempura peeking through.
 The prawn is hugeeeeee, and look at how beautiful it is. Yes it tasted as good as it looks. Very fresh, fat and fabulous.  There's a piece of kakiage in the tendon, and it was full of surprises. Small
prawns embedded in a batter mixed with cubes of squid!
特上丼 (2700 yen, 31SGD)  This is the special don with prawns. 3 jumbo prawns begging to be eaten. But it was so amazing that you just keep on going despite feeling stuffed. The tendons here are more pricey than usual but that's also because of the ridiculously generous portions that were served up to us. I was so stuffed that I couldn't finish all the rice, despite it being extremely fluffy and delicious.
Asakusa is famous for tendons so if you're in the vicinity, do drop by for a bowl of this famous old- school style tendons!
In a Nutshell
Verdict: 5/5
Price Point: $$$
Thumbs Up: Ambience, huge ebi!
To Improve: Nil.
Will I return: If I'm heading to Asakusa, yes!
Why: One can enjoy tendon in a very zen environment.
Tempura Sansada
Japan, 〒111-0032 Tokyo, Taito, Asakusa,
1 Chome−31−11
第２梅園ビル 2-
Labels: Food, March2016, Travel Monday, March 07, 2016 | 6:23 pm | 0 comments
Fresh Seafood Chirashi Sushi Bowl (895 Yen - without tax)
 
I stumbled upon a 24 hour seafood place and decided that we shall give it a try.
The menu is quite extensive and there is a wide variety of dishes to satisfy whatever craving you might have. This Chirashi don is one of the most generous and cheapest bowl I've had! It was brimming with fresh sashimi cubes, even the cubes of tamagoyaki were sweet and yummy.
Jumbo-size Minced Tuna Cutlet (399 Yen - without tax)
 
We ordered this minced tuna cutlet and were shocked by the sheer size. When they say jumbo, they really mean jumbo. It's bigger than my face! When we cut it up, we were met by a delightful sight of real minced tuna, which tasted fantastic by the way. The exterior was crisp and the insides were suitably juicy.
Famous Kani Crab Miso (499 Yen - without tax)
 We have no idea what this is but somehow it looks good so we ordered one anyway. It was a grey gooey mess and I have no idea how it'll taste like, so I tentatively scooped some and tasted it. IT WAS EPIC. So insanely and unexpectedly delicious!! It's so hard to describe the taste cuz it's a blend of seafoody and crabby flavour that lingers indefinitely in your mouth. MUST TRY.
Three Grilled Items Bowl (730 Yen - tax included)
 
Basically this is an bowl of aburi fish goodness.
My favourite is the aburi salmon because oh yes who can say no that slightly charred smokey flavour paired with the soft melty Omega 3 that just dissolves in your mouth.
Isomaru Chef's Selection - 8 pieces (920 Yen - tax included)
While their sushi wasn't the best, it still manages to hit the spot with its freshness . Even the wasabi is fresh, not the "lao hong" type commonly served in Singapore. I especially love the tamagoyaki sushi, and that's saying something because I basically stopped eating tamagoyaki sushi in Singapore cuz it's always cold and hard. But this one was surprisingly tender and had a tinge of sweetness typical of tamagoyaki. And the salmon roe sushi!!!!! Feel every single roe burst and erupt into amazing goodness in your mouth.
I swear, eating in Japan is like having a food orgasm multiple times in a day. If you're in the Shinjuku vicinity and happen to need some kani, or feel the temptation to stuff your face with cheap chirashi don, please come here. EAT ALL THE KANI MISO!!!
In a Nutshell
Verdict: 4/5
Price Point: $$
Thumbs Up: THAT GENEROUS BOWL OF CHIRASHI DON!
To Improve: I really cannot stand the indoor smoking thing!
Labels: Food, March2016, Travel
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