Craft Company: Akebonobashi Craft Company Akebonobashi: Beer bar This neighborhood craft-beer bar serves mostly imported beers on draft from twelve taps, along with a “bistro-style” food menu of small dishes. Beers are relatively exotic and diverse – on a recent visit we found brews from Edge Brewing…
I am pretty bad about linking to my Japan Times articles when they come out. I totally forgot to link to last month’s article, which is about lotus root, with an interesting historic recipe for karashi renkon (mustard-miso stuffed lotus root). It doesn’t age (the article that is), so I…
Meaty dishes like roast chicken, pork chops and sirloin steak are at the heart of the European-centered international menu here, supplemented by pub starters like shrimp ajillo and charcuterie platters. The other main draw is the tap list of five well-chosen Japanese craft beers from breweries like Ise Kadoya, Ushitora,…
Craft beers are accompanied by an extensive Japanese food menu at this 30-seat bar-restaurant next to Kamiyacho Station. The casual menu wouldn’t seem out of place in a typical Tokyo izakaya, with classic dishes like organ-meat stews, fried tofu, and spicy chijimi pancakes along with sashimi of the day and…
My latest Japan Times Japanese Kitchen article delves into the subject of chuuka (中華) cuisine, or Chinese-style Japanese food. As I explain in the article, just like yoshoku or yohshoku is European style food that’s been adapted and incorporated into everyday Japanese cuisine, chuuka is the same but with Chinese…
I always forget to post links to my Japan Times stuff, but I have been writing at least one article for them since July 2010! My latest article, which went live last Sunday, is about combatting summer fatigue with the help of pork (Vitamin B-1 or thiamine), ginger, vinegar and…
A new article about the business side of Pocky, the chocolate covered cookie stick loved by many, is up on my new site Just My Japan. I thought about putting it on this site sinc it’s about a food product, but it’s more about the marketing and production of the…
Brasserie Muh: Musashi Kosugi Brasserie Muh Musashi Kosugi: Belgian rest/beer bar Run by the popular Delirium Cafe group of Belgian beer bars, Muh offers an impressive selection of well-prepared grilled meats – premium wagyu, Iberico pork, Hungarian duck, Ezo venison and lots more. There are also charcuterie…
Ibeer Le Sun Palm: Nishi-Shinjuku Ibeer Le Sun Palm Nishi-Shinjuku: Beer bar Run by the Sazaby group (Afternoon Tea, Shake Shack), Ibeer offers a line-up of ten Japanese craft beers on tap and a diverse food menu. Although it’s not the most cutting-edge selection in town there…
Folk Burgers and Beers: Jimbocho Folk Burgers and Beers Jimbocho: Burgers Run by a veteran of the esteemed Fire House burger shop in Hongo, Folk Burgers offers one of the best selections of craft beers among Tokyo’s gourmet burger shops. The burgers are solid and reliable, made…
Hinomoto Beer Parlor: Jimbocho Hinomoto Beer Parlor Jimbocho: Beer bar Small in scale and stylishly appointed, this charming little drinking spot has a more comfortable, intimate feel than many of the larger beer bars in this part of town. Ten taps of domestic craft beers are supplemented…
Craft Beer Tap carries a selection of mostly German, Czech and Belgian beers on tap along with some unusual craft beers from the US and a substantial bottled selection. They’re worth knowing about for their late-night hours – until 4am on Friday and Saturday nights and 2am on weeknights.- and…
The Delirium Cafe chain of Belgian beer bars imports their own beers, and this central-Akihabara branch showcases brews from De Dolle Brouwers in Essen, Belgium. There are ten beers on tap as well as a huge assortment of bottled beers from all over Belgium. The food menu features Belgian standards…
Zum Bierhof Neu: Shinjuku Zum Bierhof Neu Shinjuku: German Run by German beer importer Zato Trading, this spacious beer hall offers traditional German fare and five draft beers from Hofbrau Munchen brewery in Munich. The two dining areas seem to be optimized for after-work beer parties, with…
Yona Yona Beer Works: Shimbashi Yona Yona Beer Works Shimbashi: Beer bar Run by the Wondertable group and serving beer supplied by Karuizawa’s Yaho Brewing (Yona Yona), this branch of the Beer Works offers the usual selection of tasty craft-sausage variations and roast Date Chicken that the…
Throughout the month of March, PBS KIDS will showcase games, printable activities, and learning resources that shine a spotlight on global cultures. Keep up with the latest around-the-world adventures on PBS KIDS and if you liked these dishes, try making more rice and noodle dishes. Ingredients 4 cups cooked riceSalt2…
Throughout the month of March, PBS KIDS will showcase games, printable activities, and learning resources that shine a spotlight on global cultures. Keep up with the latest around-the-world adventures on PBS KIDS and if you liked these dishes, try making more rice and noodle dishes. Ingredients 2 large eggs1 tablespoon…
Raw fish, grilled seafood and Belgian beers are the draw here, with more than twenty Belgian beers on tap. There’s also a good selection of inexpensive wines and fresh-fruit cocktails. Budget around Y4000 at dinnertime, or Y1200 for lunch. Source – Read entire story here
