Archive for the ‘Japan’ Category

Ujien

8, Sep 2009

4-20 1, Shinsaibashisuji, Chuo-ku, Osaka-shi, Japan | 06.6252.7800
http://www.shinsaibashi.or.jp/e/syoten/map3.html

Why Here?
Green tea based desserts galore! This small store, nestled in between the clothing stores on the bustling Shinsaibashi shopping street, doesn’t look like anything special on the outside. The front half of the store is devoted to selling green tea and green tea related items, [...]

Ippudoh

19, Aug 2009

Kakudacho 6-7, Kakudacho Building 1F, Osaka, Japan (across street from Navio Hankyu) | 06.6363.3777

The Good
There was a line around the block to get in to this place at 10PM in Osaka, and if living in New York has taught me anything, it’s that when you see a line there’s normally a good reason [...]

Steak House LOIN

4, Aug 2009

1-1-35 Shibata, Kita-ku, Osaka 530-8310, Japan (inside the New Hankyu Hotel)

The Good
Hands down, no question: this is the BEST Teppanyaki I’ve ever tasted anywhere in the world. Everything from the thin, crisp, melt-in-your-mouth garlic chips to the tender filet mignon to the perfectly seasoned garlic fried rice was delicious. My sister and I grew up [...]


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