My daily thoughts on food, events, and restaurant visits.
Long stories that delve into food-related topics through trial-and-error are included in the "Stomach Supremacy Declaration" section. This section is a collection of short stories that deal with food topics in a light-hearted manner.
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In Between the Eating Hells
We go to “Marlow’s main store” in Hayama to eat pudding.
In 2023, I started again with the goal of climbing all of Japan's 100 most famous mountains before I die. During the cold season, I plan to climb low mountains that do not make me sweat profusely, and when the weather gets warmer, I will... -
In Between the Eating Hells
Still persistently baking Taiwanese sponge cake
I bake "Taiwan sponge cake" about once a month. I have been doing this for more than half a year. I never thought of making anything elaborate. I have always used Sharp's "Hot Cook," an electric oven that cooks automatically, and I have ... -
In Between the Eating Hells
Will there ever come a time when I can truly appreciate the taste of Sichuan cuisine?
In front of Otsuka Station, there is a Chinese restaurant with a flashy sign. The yellow sign leaves a lasting impression even if you are just passing by. Even if you are just passing by, the yellow sign leaves a strong impression. It's ... -
In Between the Eating Hells
The 70x spicier curry you should order in Ethiopia! Its deliciousness and bitter regret
I was in Akihabara just in time for dinner. About 30 years ago, there were no restaurants in Akihabara. It was a place where all the interest was in home appliances and electrical components, not appetite. Now it has transformed into a p... -
In Between the Eating Hells
Escape from the hustle and bustle of the city and soothe your soul in an atmospheric cafe.
A couple goes to a coffee shop. The place is a bit far from Asakusa and is unassuming, with no noticeable signs. Unlike the small, privately owned coffee shops, it is hidden away despite its reasonable size. Lately I've been relying comp... -
In Between the Eating Hells
The bread and the schnitzel are huge. The satisfaction and agony that Costco’s schnitzel sandwiches bring.
Whenever I visit the prepared foods section at Costco, I am always excited about a new product. If these same delicious meals were sold in the bento section of a grocery store, I probably wouldn't pay much attention. But at Costco, you s... -
In Between the Eating Hells
Rokkatei’s “◯△▢” is our memory
This time I will write about the White Day gift I gave to my partner Ishi. The gift was an assortment of sweets from Rokkatei, a major candy brand in Hokkaido, called "◯△▢". The "◯△▢" is not sold at airport souvenir shops, and can only b... -
In Between the Eating Hells
Try making tuna tail steak
I happened to stop by a supermarket and found "tuna tails" on sale. Unusual. Who would buy such a thing? Of course, tuna tails are not ghetto, and I know there are delicious recipes for them. But I have never eaten them myself. That's wh... -
In Between the Eating Hells
It’s good to have more of what I can call “staples” in my life
My son Takeh was celebrating his second birthday, so we had a cake to celebrate after dinner. I had an idea in my head that I would secretly make a huge cake like a wedding cake. But I was too busy with my work and there was a more suita... -
In Between the Eating Hells
Surprised by the existence of the “all-you-can-eat natto meal,” but
Near Ikejiri-Ohashi in Setagaya-ku, there is a store called "Sendaiya" that specializes in natto. I am surprised that there is such a thing as a natto specialty store. It is a fresh surprise to know that such a type of business can exist... -
In Between the Eating Hells
I had “duck meat” at “Xiao Wei Ya Bo” Shop.
I have been going to "Xiao Wei Ya Bo (小魏鴨脖脖店)", a gruff Chinese restaurant in Nippori from time to time. https://awaremi-tai.com/jigoku0534.html This restaurant mainly serves "Ru Wei(滷味)", a dish of meat and vegetables stewed in ... -
In Between the Eating Hells
“Tokyo Steak Donburi” is very satisfying.
I went to a restaurant near Honkomagome Station on the Toei Mita Line that serves "steak donburi. There was a time when "roast beef donburi" was popular among people. Maybe it is still popular today, but at least I did not think it was d...