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Ippudo Ginza (Tokyo) Ramen firing on all cylinders

Ippudo Ginza was close to our hotel, but that isn’t the reason why I wanted to come here. After visiting…

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Rokurinsha – Tokyo Station – aka Tokyo Ramen Street

Rokurinsha which first opened in June 2009 on the fondly named ‘Ramen Street’ should be firmly on the slurp trail…

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Yatai Ramen Takaryu – Tokyo – Ramen is also for the alcoholically impaired

Tonkotsu ramen should come with a powerful viscous broth simmered for hours from a mixture of onion, garlic, spring onions,…

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Omoide Yokocho (Piss Alley) Shinjuku Tokyo

A short walk from Shinjuku station will bring you to Omoide Yokocho which translates as “Memory Lane” or as the…

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Yayoiken Ginza 1chomei (Tokyo)

My lil bro and I accidentally stumbled on Yayoiken in Ginza purely by coincidence after a short exploratory stroll from…

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Katz Deli NYC Review- The Oldest Deli In America

Katz Deli, a New York institution opened in 1888, it’s the oldest deli in America – famed for their meaty…

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A typical Fat Friday for Grubstance

We all work, train, diet and party hard during the week so why not bring in the weekend with some…

Posted in Asian Bao Barbeque Cheap Eats Cocktails Counter Dining Craft beer/ales Informal Korean No bookings Restaurant Graveyard Smoked meats Soho

Bó Drake – An Asian blend in Soho

Bó Drake has been in the Soho food scene since February 2015 and it brings East Asian flavours to a 60…

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A Day Out With the Siblings

The aim of the day was to squeeze as much as I could from £300 with my 3 siblings in…

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Gastro Day – Bao Fitzrovia, Tombo And Okan – A Day Of Food

From a 6 seat market shack to a roaring success in Soho and now a 3rd instalment in Fitzrovia, whatever…