Saturday, April 21, 2012

Japanese Ramen - Kimchi

Sort of oiley, but good.  Local stop near my home, Komae, Tokyo.

Ramen - Kimchi Flavor
Price - 800yen
Size - Normal/Regular
Size order - Gyoza.  Oddly shaped.



Sunday, April 15, 2012

Mountain Dew Grape

I heard it taste just like grape soda. I wonder why...

Family Mart Chocolate Ice pop Star Wars 3D Ad

Obi on a chocolate ice cream bar.


Japan Snack Files #1 - Ika (Squid)

One of my favorite snacks in Japan. I love dry squid jerky. My mother in law buys this pack for me all the time.  They are mini dried squids.  Chewy just like jerky.


I never noticed the eyes until this one.

Looks like bugs huh.

Cute little squid art makes them so yummy.





Vending Machine 100yen Japan

Good Vending.



Sakura in Japan, Seijōgakuen-Mae

Some very nice Sakura on trees & the ground.















Saturday, April 14, 2012

The Art of Toilet Paper


The art of Toilet paper.  Taking a poo has never been so spooky. May help constipation! So have some delicious Indian Curry & catch up on your reading. (Or Japanese)

Monday, April 9, 2012

Denny`s Breakfast in Japan

Oh ya grand slam breakfast!  Check out the cool lack of options on the menu.

Top -Bacon & egg with Natto, rice & miso Soup 500yen
Bottom - Salmon, mini salad, with rice, natto & miso soup  600yen
Standard Egg & Bacon w/grilled cheese sandwich 400yen
Club sandwich w/ shrimp & Avocado 430yen

I went with the egg/bacon/sausage & egg over easy.  Pretty standard seeing as i could probably cook this myself for a mere 100yen. 



9.30am in the morning on a Thursday.. Beer.  This guy is my hero.

In short, Denny`s breakfast in Japan (USA Style) is the same as your 5 year old cooking breakfast.  Despite the lack of options, if you want to eat healthy after a good ole smashing hangover: Salmon, miso & natto is the best way to go for a cure.  I don`t advise it if you`re hungry though :)  

I wouldn`t recommend breakfast at Dennys, no matter how starving you are.  Pick up some eggs at the grocery store & some bacon, and you have denny`s breakfast in your home kitchen for a week. 


Restaurant - Dennys Japan
Time - 9am Breakfast
Price - 500yen Average price
Menu - SHORT - 4 listings


Pros: 
+ Hangover cure
+ Watching old men drink beer at 9.30am in the morning.
Cons: 
- Cheaper to cook at home
- 3 outs instead of a grand slam. Make that 4 outs.
- Say to your partner after finishing, `so where do you want to go eat`


In conclusion:  Keep in mind Dennys in Japan is not really like Dennys, at all.  If you are looking for a some good greasy American food, this is not the place.