Tamago To Watashi - Good Hearty Meal

One of my sister's must-tries in Japan is Soufflé Omelette Rice at Tamago to Watashi because after she had it last time in Japan, she love it so much that she misses the taste when back home. So I tag along to try this omelette rice she has been raving about. And yes, it tastes good and makes for one hearty meal.

Hidden beneath the omelette is nice, tasty, starchy, fluffy tomato rice, which is so satisfying to eat. And the omelette soufflé egg wrap is the magic here due to its fluffy, moist, airy texture, which contrasts so well with the starchiness of the rice.

Nice clear tasty soup

Thoughts: Satisfying and Good

Japan, 〒104-0028 Tokyo, Chuo City, Yaesu, 2 Chome−1, 八重洲地下街外堀地下2番通り

Tokyo Tarte Corne Fleuri

It is such a joy to walk around Daimaru and look at all the various delicious-looking, pretty sweets on sale. And one counter, Tokyo Tarte Corne Fleuri, makes me stop in my tracks immediately because the sweets on display look so pretty and delicate. As I stare at the pretty pink chocolate roses perching one top of wafer cones and tart pastries, I know I have to buy them, no matter the taste.

Surprisingly, it tastes good. The chocolate is soft and creamy with different flavours, contrasting nicely with the super crispy cone. This makes the perfect gift.

Thoughts: Beautiful Creations that taste pretty Good

1 Chome-9-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda City, Tokyo 100-6701, Japan

La Noix Millefeuille

There are so many tempting choices at Daimaru at Tokyo Central Station, and I decide on getting a box of La Noix because it is the first time I see millefeuille with raspberry filling, in fact, any Japanese snack with raspberry filling. And it proves to be a good choice.

This sweet has an awesome texture where the slightly sticky raspberry nougat filling contrasts with crunchy nuts and crispy thin millefeuille. This is the first time I try a Japanese snack that features the tangy taste, and my verdict is it totally works in this case. Sweetness is the base while hints of tangy flavour makes it exciting and it is balanced enough not to be overwhelming. It is a must-get if you wants to try French style Japanese sweets.

Thoughst: I love the texture and the surprise of tangy taste

1 Chome-9-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda City, Tokyo 100-6701, Japan

Brulee Merize Bruletta and Brulee Cheese Tart

Amid the numerous snack counters at Tokyo Central Station vying for our attention, the uniqueness of Bruletta totally catches my attention. The bun-like desserts with promise of rich custard look too tempting to resist.

And so I get Bruletta and Brulee Cheese Tart. They turn out to be so awesomely good that I’m glad that I trust my feelings to queue up for these.

Bruletta, full of different goodies, amazes me at first bite with its layers of different types of sweetness: slightly bitter caramel sweetness of burnt sugar, butter sweetness of tart, fluffy sweetness of the cake, eggy sweetness of the custard and milky sweetness of the cream. Sugary crystal juxtaposes perfectly with the crumbly tart and ice-cream like custard. A must-try!

No wonder it is sold out fast.

Brulee Cheese Tart also amazes me with its taste and texture. The sugar crystals of burnt sugar and the crumbly tart both accentuates the molten texture of the smooth creamy custard filling. It’s out of this world, for a packaged dessert. Another must-buy.

Thoughts: The Sweets here are Absolute Must-Try

〒100-0005 Tokyo, Chiyoda City, Marunouchi, 1 Chome−9−1 JR Tokyo Station, Yaesu

Shops and Streets of Yaesu, Tokyo

The first day I reach Japan and set my sights on the alleys in Yaesu, I know I want to take photos of them. And so I do exactly that at near midnight! There are many Izakayas hidden along the narrow streets of Yaesu and I love the vibes at these places, where the city at night is still very alive.

Cute Pet Shop at Yaesu Mall

Hanagoyomi - Great Start to my Gastronomic Journey in Japan

Reaching at Japan at around 9pm plus means that we (my sister and me) just need a quick dinner at any obvious choice and then retreat to our rooms to unpack, unwind and get ready for tomorrow.

So Hanagoyomi is the obvious choice since the restaurant is right beside the check-in counter of Hotel Ryumeikan Tokyo. With a sense of adventure venturing into the unknown, we step into this elegant restaurant full of zen vibes.

And I am so pleasantly surprised by how good the food here is. The taste is light yet full of flavours, exactly how I like it. A nice dinner here makes me so hopeful of what’s to come during my food adventures in Japan. This is a very good start.

The service during dinner is so outstanding. She is so polite, professional and goes the extra mile to follow us to the lift to bid us farewell. I feel so pampered by this special gesture.

Claypot Rice with Seafood is a must-try. I love the contrast of textures between wok hei and starchy rice soaked with thickened broth and egg drop. This is full of light briny sweetness. First trying Japanese rice dish in this form and I love it.

The Tamago served is so jiggy and fluffy. The best part is that the taste is light yet full of subtle flavours. I'm so surprised by its taste that a seeningly simple tamago can actually taste different from all the ones I had in Singapore.

Good sashimi where the maguro has no hint of fishy smell, which is an indication that it is fresh.

Japanese Sake Cake is moist, light, fluffy with the light hint of bitter sweetness of sake. Lovely dessert.

And the morning buffet here is awesome, with good variety from shabu shabu, western style breakfast, Japanese traditional breakfast and various small dishes, like smoked duck, tamago, tempura prawn, etc.

I especially love pouring Grated Yam onto Japanese Koshihikari starchy rice, topped with a dab of Hanayogomi’s specialty shiso sauce and then wrapped in seaweed paper. The result is umami with different textures from the crispy seaweed, sticky and slippery grated yam to smooth fluffy rice.

The shabu shabu is great too since there is such a huge variety of fresh vegetables and mushrooms available for choosing. And some are not found anywhere in Singapore’s supermarkets. And the shabu shabu sauces provided are also unique and delicious.

This restaurant is definitely a must-visit if staying in the hotel or nearby.

Thoughts: Very Nice Restaurant with a very Good Spread for Breakfast Buffet

Japan, 〒103-0028 Tokyo, Chuo City, Yaesu, 1 Chome−3−22 15階