{ Ippudo Premium Member }

2013, Jan 11

I recently became a Ippudo Premium Member! sigh*

As I illustrated above, you have to clear 3 stages in order to become a premium member. You have to eat a total of 60 bowls of ramen during a limited period of time to get your Premium Member’s card. I just want to clarify that I did NOT eat all 60 by myself… My friends and family gave me some of their stamps :p

When you clear each of the stages, you get some sort of perk for completing it. For the first few stages, you get a small booklet with coupons for free stuff like kaedama (extra noodles) and half gyoza. Once you clear the final level and become Premium status though, you can take up to 3 guests with you and (all of us) can enjoy a free kaedama or a free topping (flavored egg) every time you visit Ippudo for a year. Note that this is only applicable to the Ippudo Japan locations.

I also received an amazing Premium Gift Package (shown in the pictures above)! It included all of the following items:

– Ippudo ceramic bowl that says “Thank You!” at the bottom
– Ippudo original chopsticks
– Ren-geh (Chinese spoon)
– Ippudo towel
– Ippudo ramen home set (comes with akamaru and shiromaru with an extra kaedama!)
I’m very pleased with this generous gift set that they provide to their loyal customers.

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一風堂プレミアムメンバー入りしました！

期限内に60杯のラーメンを食べると仲間入りできるメンバーカードです。私はもちろん一人でではなく…友達や家族のポイントを頂きながらここまでたどり着きました。バリ、バリバリ、バリスゴメンバーを突破すると、一風堂プレミアムメンバーカードと『一風堂プレミアムセット』が自宅に届きます。プレミアムセットの中身は：

・お土産ラーメン生スープ赤・白(2食入)(替え玉つき！)
・一風堂どんぶり
・オリジナル箸
・れんげ
・一風堂手拭い

すごすぎる！！しかも一風堂へ来店ごとに、所持者+同伴者3名まで替え玉か半熟塩玉子サービスという太っ腹サービスもつくのです。さて、さっそくラーメンが食べたくなってきました。笑

My Post on Ippudo // http://www.tokyoeats.jp/ippudo-ramen/
Related Website // http://www.ippudo.com/news/2009/06/post_28.html

{ Kaitensushi Toriton }

2012, Dec 20

I saw this place on TV a while back and ever since then I’ve wanted to try it. It’s a Kaitensushi place (conveyor-belt sushi), inside of soramachi and we got there right when the place opened at 11am. However, there was already a long line ahead of us (maybe 100 people?)… amazing how many people lined up before it even opened (The line was still long even after we finished eating…). However, Kaitensushi has a pretty fast turn-around time so we only waited about 40 mins and then got a seat.

This kaitensushi restaurant is originally from Hokkaido, where it’s famous for getting amazingly fresh and high quality fish with good portions so it’s easy to see why people in Tokyo are lining up to eat at this Tokyo location. I must say the cost performance is high and the service was good as well. It’s nice to have such a lively environment at a kaitensushi place where the sushi chefs cut the freshest fish of the day right in front of you, prepare it and then bring it directly to your table. This place also serves hamburg sushi, french fries, fruits, and desserts so non-sushi eaters can dine with you as well. Overall, I wouldn’t mind coming back if there wasn’t such a long line!

Address // Soramachi 6F, 1-1-2, Oshiage, Sumida-ku, Tokyo, Japan (map)
Phone Number // 03-5637-7716
Website // http://toriton-kita1.jp/

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{ Recent Repeats }

2012, Dec 9

Here are some places I recently went back to and ate at again!

Above photos are from Brown Rice Cafe in Omotesando. The set I got this time has always been sold out by the time I visit but I finally got to try it. It’s made from all vegetables/tofu and the set is 2100yen including a small dessert and organic tea or coffee. I wish this meal was served warm as it’s getting cold these days.

Original post on Brown Rice Cafe:
http://www.tokyoeats.jp/brown-rice-cafe/

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Ippudo is having a special collaboration tomato-based ramen that was presented at the Tokyo Ramen Show. You can add toppings like bacon and cheese as well. This is going on for a limited time until 12/31 and it’s worth a try!

Original post on Ippudo Ramen:
http://www.tokyoeats.jp/ippudo-ramen/

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Senbikiya never disappoints. Everything I try from this place is perfection. Here are some desserts we took “to go” and I especially enjoyed the mango cake!

Original post on Senbikiya:
http://www.tokyoeats.jp/senbikiya/

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I updated the original post to include these photos already but the yummy flat bread and thai salad pictured above are from Ivy’s Place in Daikanyama T-site.

Original post on Ivy’s Place:
http://www.tokyoeats.jp/ivy-place/
http://www.tokyoeats.jp/daikanyama-t-site/

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Afternoon tea at Rose Bakery after an exhausting shopping spree at Uniqlo Ginza~

Original post on Rose Bakery:
http://www.tokyoeats.jp/rose-bakery/

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My favorite blacows topping is mushroom right now :)

Original post on Blacows:
http://www.tokyoeats.jp/blacows/

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An easy, nutritious and chillaxing meal at Muji Cafe in Yurakucho.

Original post on Muji Cafe:
http://www.tokyoeats.jp/muji-cafe/

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Happy eating!

{ Shoraian — 松籟庵 }

2012, Nov 22

What a treat. Shouraian is located in Arashiyama, Kyoto, where the beautiful bamboo forest and the famous Togetsukyo (渡月橋) “Moon Crossing Bridge” are located.

Shoraian, a restaurant that specializes in Tofu cusine (豆腐懐石) is tucked away in the middle of the mountain and a little bit difficult to find, but it is worth the journey and every penny of the price. Beyond the precise detail of the presentation of Japanese cusine, the location and intimate beauty of the surroundings are unbeatable. The fact that you get to dine right next to the river overlooking the lush and colorful mountain makes this the ultimate Japanese dining experience in Kyoto. We ordered the 3800yen Matsuba lunch course and everything was absolutely delicious… it’s really amazing how much they can do with tofu!

This place is by reservation only so make sure you call in advance to reserve a spot.

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Related Posts on Kyoto:
1) Fall in Kyoto
2) Iyemon Salon
3) Shoraian 松籟庵
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Address // Sagakemonoocho, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto, Japan (map)
Phone Number // 075-861-0123
Website // http://www.syouraian.jp/

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{ Iyemon Salon — 伊右衛門サロン }

2012, Nov 20

The below photos are taken from Iyemon salon’s website.

You might have heard of Iyemon Tea which is a green tea brand that is sold all over Japan, anywhere from vending machines, supermarkets, convenience stores or even as the tea that is served on ANA airplanes :) Anyhow, it happens to be one of our go to green teas of choice so when we randomly passed by “Iyemon Salon” when we were visiting Kyoto, we couldn’t help but go in to see what it was. We immediately loved the ambiance as we walked in. The place is very chic, cool, and has a modern Japanese feel to it.

Anyhow, the food is delicious and they are open for breakfast, lunch and dinner (8am~midnight) so you can go at anytime of the day :) Naturally, they have a great selection of teas to choose from and if you’re a beer drinker, you must try the matcha beer! It tastes like regular beer but has a hint of matcha flavor to it at the end. Definitely stop by if you’re in the area.

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Related Posts on Kyoto:
1) Fall in Kyoto
2) Iyemon Salon
3) Shoraian 松籟庵
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Address // 80, Mikura-cho, Nishiiru, Karasuma, Sanjo St., Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, Japan (map)
Phone Number // 075-222-1500
Website // http://iyemonsalon.jp/

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