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Yakitori (chicken skewers) is one of the most essential dishes to the izakaya (Japanese pubs) experience. Just imagine biting into skewers of golden-grilled chicken, savoring the umami and juices as you wash it down with beer. For over 60 years, “Toritake” has preserved this food culture in the competitive dining area in front of Shibuya Station. “やき鳥盛り合わせ5本,” Yakitori 5 Skewer…
The Roppongi branch of “Almond” (pronounced in Japanese as “a-MAN-do”) is a long-standing café beloved as a symbol of the area. When the café first opened in 1964, it became trendy among the youth of that era to meet up at “Almond Roppongi.” Time passed, and in July 2024, the store and menu were renovated with the theme of blending…
Jingisukan, a Japanese transliteration of Genghis Khan, is a unique dish of mutton or lamb grilled on a dome-shaped skillet. It’s a signature delicacy of Hokkaidō, a major island in Japan’s northern region, and many visitors to the area seek it out. Founded in 1954, “Jingisukan Daruma Ueno Okachimachi” (referred to hereafter as “Jingisukan Daruma”) is a renowned establishment with…