eating my way through tokyo

No blog post on Tokyo is complete without talking about their glorious food. Japanese food is my favourite food; there's just so much variety: barbecued, baked, fried, steamed, stewed and even raw! 

Warning: loads of food porn ahead!

Ooo... Otooya!

Macarons from Laduree

Japanese beef curry rice from Kyobashi Sembikiya

Dessert at the same place

Bacon spinach and pumpkin tartines at Ayoyama Flower Market

Fried chicken and potato wedges from Takashimaya Times Square

Potato croquette with Japanese curry and rice

Macarons from Pierre Hermes

Beef bowl at Yoshinoya

Delicious seafood pasta from Tsunami

Melon pans are supposed to be a favourite in Japan

More baked goods from Daimaru

Ramen in Shimokitozawa

Dobinmushi soup served in a teapot from a joint in Shimbashi

Yakitori goooodnesssss in Shimbashi

Barbecued vegetables from the same place

My hand warmer of choice: soy green latte from Starbucks

Tell me about your favourite Japanese restaurants outside of Japan, I would love to hear from you!

walking on the streets of tokyo: harajuku

There's a lot to love about Tokyo and with the weather so good, walking around Tokyo is a joy.

Harajuku is a great place to shop and people-watch. There's loads of Japanese street wear brands here and High Snobiety has a great list if you're interested.

Walking past a hotel on our way to Harajuku; loving the brutalist architecture and cherry blossom tree

Sticker art everywhere

I can't count them all

Singaporeans will get this

Space Invader invades a Harajuku parking lot

One of the many quirky shops in Harajuku

Plenty of indie bookshops in Harajuku; this shop owner was so nice and patient with directions

I'll be posting on Ayoyama and Shimokitozawa tomorrow, come back soon!