Category Archives: Japanese

{  Melon pan Kyuei  }

Melon pan
Melon pan

Want a freshly baked melon pan? This Melon pan shop is located on the same street as the monjyayaki place I blogged about in Tsukishima. Even if you’re full after your monjyayaki, you’ll definitely want to make room for this dessert. This freshly baked melon pan is crispy on the outside but fluffy on the inside! Since it is freshly baked, I recommend eating it right away! 160yen for one.

ここのメロンパンは外がカリカリで中がふわふわです！月島でもんじゃ焼きを食べた後にここで焼きたてのメロンパンをデザートにどうでしょう？おなかいっぱいでもパクッと食べれちゃいます！その場で（あるいは買った当日に）食べることをオススメします。ひとつ１６０円。

Address // 1-21-3, Tsukishima, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, Japan (map)
Phone Number // 03-3534-0298
Website // n/a

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{  FULL ふる  }


If you are in Kamiya-cho, and you want a quick authentic Japanese lunch, check out Furu. This popular lunch spot has 5 different types of fish lunch sets which change daily and never disappoint. It gets very crowded with all the salary-men and working women around the area but if you go there a little early, you’ll be sure to get a seat. Each of the sets cost 1000yen.

It’s directly outside of the Hibiya-line Kamiyacho Station Exit 3.

Address // 5-13-1, Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan (map)
Phone Number // 03-3434-7856
Website // n/a

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{  Monjya Nishiki  }

Monjya Nishiki
Monjya Nishiki
Monjya Nishiki

My friend introduced me to this hole-in-the-wall Monjyayaki place in Tsukishima. Monjyayaki is a type of Japanese pan-fried batter with various ingredients. It is similar to Okonomiyaki but it is actually a specialty of the Kantō region and is made with a more liquid dough than Okonomiyaki.

Tsukishima is well-known as a competitive battleground for Monjyayaki. There are many nicer looking restaurants in the area but I fell in love with this particular restaurant’s Salmon Monjya. I keep coming back here because I crave for that specific monjya. I haven’t tried many of their other options but their most popular monjya is the Tarako-mochi monjya. We also tried their special which was a spinach monjya with onions, tomato, and cheese on top. It was good but not my fav. I am planning to try their most popular tarako mochi monjya next time :)

Address // 3-11-10, Tsukishima, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, Japan (map)
Phone Number // 03-3534-8697
Website // n/a

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{  Sarashin  }

Sarashin
Sarashin

Jiyugaoka is known for their cute shops and cafes but if you want something more traditional I suggest you try Sarashin, a soba/udon restaurant that has been around for ages. The “nabeyaki udon” (1700yen) that came in a hot pot was perfect on a cold day. I’ve also tried the “Kaiware Ume Soba” (1100yen) that is served cold and it was pretty good but perhaps not enough food if you’re hungry. The restaurant has traditional tatami seating or table seating so it’s up to your preference.

Address // 1-29-4, Jiyugaoka, Meguro-ku, Tokyo, Japan (map)
Phone Number // 03-3717-1097
Website // n/a

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{  Azabushokudo  }

Azabushokudo

Azabushokudo is hard to find because it’s located in the middle of a residential area on the basement level of random building. If you weren’t looking for it, chances are you would pass by it and never notice it. This place was highly rated for their Omurice (Egg omelet filled with rice) so we decided to check it out. The place is so cozy, I imediately felt at home. I really liked that they weren’t trying to make the place look fancy or high-end despite being located in a high-end neighborhood. There is a down-to-earth quality to the place where you almost feel like it could be your mother’s cooking.

There were three different sauces that you could choose with your omurice: Ketchup, Demi-glace sauce, and White sauce. We tried the ketchup and the demi-glace and they were both good. I don’t know why but eating here gave me a nostalgic feeling. The tomato salad was surprisingly  refreshing and one of the highlights of the meal. Definitely will be going back to try their other dishes!

Address // B1F, 4-18-1, Nishiazabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan (map)
Phone Number // 03-3409-4767
Website // n/a

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