BobbyJenny's Reviews Page 14/68

I bought Pengin Shokudo’s Ishigaki Island Chili Oil, and as soon as I opened it, I could smell its incredibly fragrant aroma! The aroma is very rich, but it isn’t overly spicy. Instead, it has a pleasantly fragrant heat that makes me want to keep adding more.

It’s great for mixing with vegetables or noodles, and it’s especially good with dumplings! The aroma of the chili oil adds another layer of flavor to the dumplings without overpowering their original taste with too much heat.

I bought some gifts at PISTA & TOKYO TOKYO GIFT PALETTE. Even the packaging is cute and has a distinctive Tokyo feel! There were quite a few flavors to choose from, and I ended up getting the pistachio sandwich cookies and berry sandwich cookies.

The pistachio filling was rich and had a deep, nutty flavor, while the berry filling was sweet and tart. Each had its own character, and the crisp cookies and smooth fillings created a nice combination of textures.

I planned to take them home and enjoy them slowly, but once I started eating, I couldn't stop having one after another. They were all really delicious, and the packaging felt high-quality too! Next time I come to Tokyo, I'll want to buy them again as gifts to take home.

At the Blue Bottle Coffee Kiyosumi Shirakawa Flagship Cafe, besides drinking coffee and buying coffee beans, I also spent some time browsing the merchandise. All the designs were simple and cute, and I couldn’t stop looking. In the end, I brought a cup home with me!

The cup has a simple, timeless shape, with Blue Bottle Coffee’s classic little LOGO on it, and it feels high-quality in your hand. I didn’t leave empty-handed this time. I bought the cup as a travel souvenir, so I can also relive the memories whenever I drink coffee at home!

This time at HAKATA DEITOS, I bought the famous Yume Yume Dori! The chicken is fried until crispy on the outside, and what makes it special is that it’s eaten cold. It starts off crispy, followed by a sweet and savory sauce that keeps you wanting more. It was my first time trying it, and I found it really unique—completely different from regular piping-hot fried chicken. It’s perfect to take home and enjoy with drinks!

MOMOYA’s MENMA YAWARAGI has a distinctly Japanese flavor. The bamboo shoots are tender with a slight crunch, and you can still taste their natural sweetness when you bite into them. The seasoning isn’t too strong and is mildly spicy, making it great with rice or as a side dish. It also makes a nice souvenir for older family members to enjoy with rice!

Driving along the Aso Panorama Line, the scenery was so beautiful that I couldn't stop looking out the window! The expansive views of Mount Aso and vast grasslands blended together, creating a wide-open landscape. As the road wound onward, every turn felt like a completely different view. The drive was very pleasant, and it was definitely worth stopping occasionally to admire the magnificent scenery!

This was my first time trying Hakata Motsunabe Oyama, and I thought this Kyushu specialty was really unique! The pot was packed with beef offal, cabbage, and garlic chives, and as soon as it arrived at the table piping hot, the aroma made me hungry.

After cooking, the beef offal was springy with a slightly rich, fatty flavor. Eating it with the vegetables helped balance out the richness, and the broth became more flavorful as it simmered and was very easy to drink.

Of course, when in Osaka, you have to try the famous local okonomiyaki! This time, I went to Tsuruhashi Fugetsu. The restaurant had a lively dining atmosphere, and sitting in front of the griddle watching the okonomiyaki slowly cook made me look forward to it even more.

The okonomiyaki was cooked until the surface was lightly browned and fragrant, while the inside was fluffy with a hint of sweetness from the vegetables. Paired with the rich sauce, mayonnaise, and bonito flakes, it was full of flavor and especially satisfying to eat piping hot.

I made a special trip to eat at Kamameshi Shizuka Kouen-ten in Nara. It's also a well-known, long-established kamameshi restaurant in Nara. This time, I ordered the oyster kamameshi. As soon as the steaming-hot pot arrived at the table, it looked so appetizing!

When I opened the lid, the rice had absorbed the aroma of the broth and had been cooked together with fresh oysters. The savory flavor of the oysters slowly infused the rice, giving every bite a subtle taste of the sea. Each grain of rice was distinct and became more fragrant the more I chewed, and it was especially delicious eaten with the oysters.

In Namba, Osaka, I made a special trip to try the famous Jiyuken Namba Honten. When their signature curry rice arrived, it had a raw egg in the center, which looked very distinctive!

I divided the curry rice into two sides as I ate, first trying one side as is, then mixing the raw egg into the other. The texture immediately became smoother, and the curry's aroma also took on a mellower quality. Especially after mixing in the raw egg, it was very easy to eat, and before I knew it, I was taking one bite after another.

It was my first time eating at Jiyuken in Osaka, and I thought this simple yet distinctive way of eating it was pretty interesting!