Gourmet Guide I visited Kominka Chaya Ikkyu.
I visited Kominka Chaya Ikkyu (Hitoyasumi), a charming traditional Japanese teahouse.Today, four of us gathered for lunc...
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Gourmet Guide Visited Kaisen Kawabata
I visited Kaisen Kawabata. This place used to be a meat restaurant called RITA.The interior hasn’t changed since then.No...
Gourmet Guide Had a Meal at Houraien, a Chinese Restaurant in Sabae
I went to Houraien in Sabae. Since Toru had been staying in Malaysia for a long time, it was our first lunch gathering i...
Gourmet Guide Had My Last Meal at Kansuke
I made one last visit to Kansuke, a beloved local gem in Imadate, which closed its doors for good today.Worried it might...
Gourmet Guide Tried the All Akashari Sushi Fair at Kaisen Atom
I stopped by the “All Akashari Fair” at Kaisen Atom. It’s a special event where all the sushi is made with red vinegar r...
Gourmet Guide Enjoyed Chicken Dishes at Tsukada Nojo
We stopped by Toriya Tsukada Nojo for dinner. It used to be at a different location, but at some point, it reopened here...
Gourmet Guide Visited Kossherun Café
We went to a café next to the Sabae City Library—today’s lunch group was just the four of us: me, my wife, Toru, and Tor...
Gourmet Guide Drinks and Vibes at MARUKO Sake Tavern
My most recent bar-hopping adventure led me to a cozy little spot called Sakaba Maruko. Interestingly, I had already pop...
Gourmet Guide MOMIJI in MINIE, Fukui Station Front
A Serendipitous Stop at MINIE Food Hall in FukuiIt was just after the crowd began to fade at the MINIE food hall in fron...
Gourmet Guide Tasting Vietnam: A Visit to Quê Hương Quán in Fukui
It was a hot afternoon, and I found myself walking along the Asuwa River, looking for somewhere to sit and escape the he...