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Hakkoku

Last dinner before flying out in Tokyo, and this restaurant did not disappoint.

This restaurant is located in Ginza, and it was a 25 course omakase meal (first one I’ve ever had that had 25 courses)!

The menu below describes what we had. Pictures are sort of in order of the menu. I think my call outs are the hairy crab, sweet shrimp, toro (had both a very lean and very fatty ones), and the uni. Didn’t have any salmon, but honestly that was ok. Also everything in general was great. No bad call outs. And the egg at the end was basically like a flan.

Also tried two different Sakes. Both amazing. They seemed light and didn’t have that after taste you usually get with Sake (and the last picture below is a $500 bottle of sake, which was from a person that owns 22 restaurants and invests heavily in start ups). And of course had a few Yamazaki whiskies.

Google map link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/T3gDskWu6Uk6fXm66?g_st=ic

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The Bellwood

Went here because of a recommendation from a bartender in Hiroshima (unfortunately the bartender in Tokyo did not hear of the bar in Hiroshima, Bar Alegre).

They serve omakase with a reservation. Would definitely be down to try in the future.

First, they started off mentioning their menu (which is a book) has six “courses”. First thought I had to participate in each one, but did not.

Second, they pair everything with something to eat! Incredible.

First drink was called “Rob is in Town!”. (Ingredients are below, but basically a twist to a Rob Roy).

Second drink was a twist of a Sazerac (mango sorbet, absinthe, sweet wine, smoky whisky). Also look at the shape of this ice cube. It’s an octagon! And it has an actual mango sorbet on top of it.

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Ocean Cafe

This is a restaurant in the resort I stayed at in Okinawa, called the ANA InterContinental Manza Beach Resort.

It’s by the pool of the resort, which provides a nice open air and sunlight.

Ordered Jameson on the rocks, a cafe latte, and a spam musubi. The musubi was 4x larger than I expected. But it was great, and just what I want. Also latte was

Update on 4/19 – got their loco moco for lunch another day, and also have to say it was pretty good.

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Eleven

Went to this place for a super light dinner and drinks after shopping in Ala Moana Center.

For food, got the scallops and the salmon. Both did the job.

For drinks, got an espresso martini, and a whisky from Israel (92 proof). Espresso martini did the job (nothing to write home about, but could get it again). For the whisky, reminded me a little like Toki, but more alcohol tasting. Would not not get it again.

Overall would come back here if was in the area.

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Spitalfields

First dinner in Dublin (and it is Michelin star recommended).

Setting is a pub like place, but food is definitely not ordinary pub food.

For “snacks” (in Ireland it is almost equivalent to appetizers, it smaller) we got the scallops, the deviled eggs, and the oysters (which I did not try for obvious reasons). Scallops were cooked pretty good, but sauce could have been improved.

For “starters” (equivalent to appetizers) got the beef cheek and oxtail roll, and the cured yellow fin tuna. Both were great.

For mains, tried the pork schnitzel and the pork chop. The latter was great. Wouldn’t get the former again since it was too oily.

For drinks, for the hazelnut martini (which was pretty good. Sweet but not too sweet). Also got an Aperol spritz, and tried the Teeling single malt whisky, and the Dingle Founding Father’s single malt. Will say I liked the Teeling better

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Coqbull

First restaurant we ate at in Ireland!

We stopped by here after visiting King John’s Castle in Limerick.

Got the 1/4 chicken rotisserie with traditional sides (stuffing and mashed potatoes). It was a good combo, and would get it again.

I will say their whisky selection is limited (they have only Jameson, and 2 other whiskies). They do have Aperol Spritz thought.

ps. I did try my friend’s dirty fries, and definitely had more than a few bites.

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Bar 44

We ended our Dubai Marina walk by going to this cocktail bar on top of a hotel on the sea wall.

They had “happy hour” until 8pm (called summer sunset at this place).

Got a single (Canadian) shot of Glendfidich 12, and a granny Aperol spritz (which has granny green apple syrup). The vibe and view of this place I definitely recommend. Also good drinks overall.

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Infinity Rooftop Bar

Went to this bar that is right beside our hotel in Doha (it is located in the Alwadi Hotel in Msheireb area).

The view and the music vibe was great (chill house music… more closer to disco house).

For drinks got an Aperol Spritz and Canadian Club

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Zengo Doha

We went here for drinks at sunset, but ended up being pleasantly surprised on several levels.

First, this is located in the 2nd building in Doha, and is on the 61st floor that has an excellent view of the Lusail area of Doha, and also a good sunset view.

For drinks, got an Aperol Spritz and a double shot of Canadian Clib (which their shot is close to an American one at 40ml, and at 13.50 USD). Both great.

For food got the Lobster roll. Also really good.