Category: Japanese

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Daichi Ramen

Tried this Japanese restaurant in Hawaii (we had an interesting conversation about a Japanese restaurant in this state, but I guess 80 years is a long time that it isn’t an issue).

I ordered the tonkatsu ramen. The broth was good, but the pork was too salty. Also, I tried the gyoza, and only thought it was ok. The shrimp and chicken karaage were basically like breaded shrimp and chicken. I was ok with it, but definitely under impressed.

Also, unfortunately this place does not serve any alcohol.

Overall, not sure if I would go back to this place.

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Orenchi Beyond

Went here for Sunday brunch.

For appetizers we got the spicy edamame, the fried takoyaki, and the shrimp. All great choices.

For the main course, I got the Beyond Ramen, and added fish cakes. It was definitely a bit salty because of the garlic, but still tasted good. I did try the soup of the original Orenchi Ramen, and I do think is does taste better. So next time :).

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Ichi Umi

Tried this all you can eat Japanese and Korean restaurant in Korea Town (New York), and thought it was decent for the price (apparently they also have a location in Menlo Park).

The rice cakes was probably overall my favorite Korean dish, and then the bulgogi (when it just comes out of the oven). The crab cakes and tempura were also not bad. For the Japanese portion, the hot pot was the best part (sushi was not super fresh).

One piece of advice, for the hotpot, always do the ramen noodles.

For dessert, they did have cookies and cream ice cream, which was fine for cleansing the pallet.

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Momofuku Noodle Bar

Checked out this ramen restaurant at the East Village.

This place is great for solo dining, as you can order and just sit at the bar (where you can also make some new friends).

I ordered the spicy beef ramen (had the chili sauce on the side so I could control the spicy ness), and the pork belly buns (which I actually thought was better than the ramen). Overall, really happy with this place.

And of course, I paired my meal with a glass of Sake.

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Cannonball

We went to this Japanese restaurant mainly for drinks. The view is absolutely amazing, and the service was pretty good. Our server even let us play our own music with the speaker we brought.

I got an old fashion, which was ok. Next time I do want to try the food.

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Udon Time

This is a great place to go to if you want some fast Udon.

First, for appetizers, the tempura is great. And special to this place is the crab tempura. It is a MUST to get. I also got the spicy tuna onigiri. Also great.

For the udon, I believe I got the Sanuki, and no complaints.

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Tatemono

As tradition goes, I try to go to an AYCE sushi restaurant every time I visit Canada. This place was in Whitby.

I have to say, aside from the deep fried scallops, this place was pretty bad. The rolls were nothing special, and even the fried dishes were meh. I guess that’s enough said.

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Chikarashi

Tried out this sushi-bowl place in lower midtown. I got their signature dish, the sichuan chili salmon. The location we went to was on 27th street (this place is a fast food chain in New York).

I could go to this place again, but one thing that I did notice is that the mayo sauce was kinda thick.