Tokyo Burger Blog

#74 - Toro Nankotsu Soba

2011-10-30T13:18:00.001+09:00

Umakaa @ Shigira, Miyakojima, Okinawa

#75 - Raphtae Soba

2011-10-30T02:14:00.001+09:00

Kingo @ Miyakojima, Okinawa

#73 - Shiro-Maru (HD)

2011-06-18T21:04:00.003+09:00

Shiro-Maru @ Ippu-Do
Komazawa

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#72 -Samgyetang @ 토속촌 (To-sottchon)

2011-05-26T16:14:00.003+09:00

Samgyetang 삼계탕 蔘鷄湯
To-sottchon 土俗村 (トソッチョン) @ Seoul
Address: 서울시 종로구 체부동 85-1

You'll know why so many people line up for this.
Very special bowl of a memorable journey of taste.

w/ good listening

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#71 - Katsugiya's Tantan-Men

2011-05-11T09:29:00.003+09:00

"Level 3 Tantan-Men w/o Pako but w/ Extra Sansho Seasoning"
Katsugiya@Ogawamachi

and Mr. MS's choice;

Shirunashi Tantan-Men w/ Pako

#70 - Rokurinsha's Tsuke-men

2011-02-16T15:40:00.003+09:00

Tsuke-Men w/ Ajitama

Rokurinsha @ Tokyo Station

YM's comment:
One of the most famous Tsuke-mens in Tokyo.
Convenient location, but an average one hour wait.
You'll just have to play with our iPhone or read a book and tolerate the wait.

I've tasted so many other Tsuke-mens that started off from this
original one. Basic, tasty and still very worth the visit.

#69 - Unagi & Oton No Shirumono

2010-11-26T11:22:00.005+09:00

"Hamanako Unagi & Shirumono made by Oton"
Shinfuji @ Kyo-Machi, Iriya

#68 - Kotteri @ Ganko Ranmen

2010-08-20T18:06:00.002+09:00

Kotteri
Ganko Ramen @ Akihabara

#67 - Toushoumen @ Ban-chan

2010-08-20T17:46:00.002+09:00

Toushoumen
Ban-chan Shubou @ Hanzoumon

ym: "Like YS tweeted, watch our for your shirt (it will spurt)."

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#66 - Ebi Fry Sandwich @ Conparu

2010-08-20T17:37:00.003+09:00

Ebi Fry Sandwich
Conparu @ Nagoya

ym: "One of the best after-work hour snacks I've had.
Showa-style, but still very new. Highly recommended."

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#65 - Banban GMen@Chikushiro

2010-08-02T17:12:00.005+09:00

Banban GMen w/ Gohan
Chikushiro @ Marunouchi

ym: great before Golf! Golf! GOLF!

#64 - Ramen w/ Kyabecha @ Takumiya

2010-07-26T18:26:00.004+09:00

Ramen w/ Kyabecha topping
Takumiya@Mito

ym: Yokohama originated "i-e-kei" ramen
one of those craving wonders you want to have on a hot 39c summer day.

#63 - Yamamotoya Sou Honke (Tokyo)

2010-03-31T16:22:00.003+09:00

Miso nikomi udon
Yamamotoya Sou Honke@Nihonbashi

ym: Addictively hooking miso-based noodle by the pot.
Now you don't have to travel all the way to Nagoya for this,
which I really used to do.

also "addictive"

#62 - Okinawa 2010

2010-03-01T11:24:00.005+09:00

#61 - Eirin's Sura-tanmen

2010-01-19T15:47:00.001+09:00

Sura-Tanmen (Hot and sour soup noodle)
Eirin @ Akasaka

#60 - Shiose's Fugusashi

2010-01-04T11:54:00.002+09:00

Fugusashi

Shiose@Yotsuya

Koushiro-kun
Japanese Shiba-inu@Hie Jinjya

#59 - Menshourai

2009-11-26T14:31:00.003+09:00

Ramen, Cha-Shu-Men Set
Menshourai @ Jinboucho

#58 - Momose's Kakiage-don

2009-11-11T19:10:00.003+09:00

#57 - Buta Double

2009-10-26T23:01:00.004+09:00

Buta Double
Youjinbo - Jimbocho

#56 - Jya Jya Men

2009-10-22T16:11:00.003+09:00

Jya Jya Men

Shinsekai Saikan@Jimbocho
新世界菜館中華料理

ym: "Will be visiting soon again for their seasonal Chinese Crabs !!!!"

#55 - Rasta Men

2009-10-15T12:50:00.002+09:00

Rasta Men

Rasta Men @ Yoyogi

"University favorite, now a favorite for people who prep for University"

File#54 - Miso Orochon

2009-10-13T21:47:00.004+09:00

"Miso Orochon (Butter-no-se)"
Miso Ya @ Jimbocho

"Noodles delivered daily from Nishiyama Noodle Factory in Sapporo, Hokkaido. Soup is combination of Tonkotsu, Hidaka Seaweed, and Scallop from Shari, Hokkaido. Most importantly, the miso is the profound 'Kou-Itten' from Hokkaido, with an additional blend of 12 spices. "

File#53 - Ayaka for AERA

2009-09-30T13:18:00.005+09:00

Singer Song Writer, Ayaka
for AERA (for October 4th, 2009)

ym: "dramatic singer with a dramatic life.

a magnetic magazine cover."

File#52 - Land Rover LRX

2009-09-29T16:31:00.003+09:00

ym: "Hey my friends looking for a new ride, THIS MIGHT BE IT!"

File#52 - The REAL Shoko-shu

2009-09-25T18:50:00.003+09:00

Fine Shokoshu
Zenshutoku @ Ginza

ym"with special guest from Singapore. I was scolded when I ordered Fine Shokoshu for him, but on the rock......he had such a queer expression. Then he taught me the real way. WOW.... did not know it made such a big difference. The REAL way to drink it is to warm it at the very right temperature, and a drop of dried plum in a ochoko (one shot glass). Big Big Difference... since I favor Shokoshu alot, I will be sure to stock some dried plums from now on. Thanks to him for the worthy lecture."

File#51 - Arizuki's Mizutaki

2009-09-14T19:32:00.003+09:00

"Arizuki's Mizutaki"
Arizuki @ Daikanyama

ym: "The Dashi was beyond imagination. Very mild but tasty"

File#50 - Daruma Taishi

2009-09-08T18:22:00.003+09:00

Daruma Taishi Ramen and Motsu-manma
Daruma Taishi @ Gunma

ym: "Deep tonkotsu worth the drive."

File#49 - (Limited Edition) Kessen! Taro 241

2009-09-01T16:34:00.005+09:00

Limited Edition Aso Taro Election Goods:
"Kessen! Taro 241"
- Limited Version for the General Election -
(passed expiration date but sold without discount)

ym: "Note the comment, 'to serve and protect the 241 seats in the
House of Representatives'"

Bought here by one of our trendy staff:

大きな地図で見る

File#45 - Porsche Panamera

2009-08-27T15:14:00.003+09:00

Panamera's Iginition Key

"ergonomic"

pic from Yahoo Japan

File#44 - Beer Donburi

2009-08-15T22:35:00.003+09:00

Beer Donburi (O-mori)

"Single serving (far) and O-mori (upfront)"

Suika Bar - Traditional Japanese Ice Candy

"Notice the black seeds that are made of chocolate. Masterpiece long-seller.
I had a slice of (real) watermellon a while after this, but this tasted more like summer."

File#43 - New PS3 On Its Way

2009-08-07T17:57:00.004+09:00

unannounced PS3
Sony's PlayStation 3 image pic from T3.com

ym: "Japanese Art Piece.
Let's all see how Sony (in the verge of light 'n darkness) handles this presentation.
New PS3 is expected to be announced sometime this Autumn/Winter 2009"

6758 JP @ Bloomberg

File#42 - Rafu Don inspired

2009-08-05T14:54:00.006+09:00

Rafu Don inspired
bistro Rafu @ Hanzomon, Tokyo

ym: "her version of the famous Rafu Don. person worth inspiring "

File#41 - A-un

2009-07-31T14:13:00.008+09:00

Gokara Tantanmen
A-un @ Bunkyo-ku

ym:
"極上 Gokujyoh" stands for "Ultimate"

A-un. This place is one that presents a "sort of 極 Kiwami".
The below is the Kiwami experience one had today.
And it does not happen everyday.

The "Gokara (5 spice) Tantanmen (aka Highest Spice Level Tantanmen)

【The FIRST IMPACT】

* 5 different levels of blended spice and soup that constructs a "chaotic" - half "mad" tantan-men.

* Only several (two persons for this week) have been able to finish off the bowl, according to the worried master in the counter
* First tasting of the soup kicks-in in about 1 minute. Never before has one tasted and felt this spice before - a first time experience
* You (actually your body) cannot resist from coughing

【The CHANGE】

* The tantan begins to taste differently half way through
* One feels for the first time (rather, "remember") that one is sweating pretty much
* One recognizes that this is a challenge not against the hot spicy magma pit in front, but against thyself
* And there is no pulling back.
* One begins to enjoy the experience, as well as the spice - surprisingl y boucing back from the first shock
*Your tasting ability has already evolved since the 1st phase.
* One notices spectators looking / cheering / worried / entertained

【The EVOLUTION - SECOND IMPACT】

* One realizes, there is still a whole chunk of noodles, which have well-blended with the spice elements (seeds and stuff) at the lower layer of the soup structure, to form a second round of taste.
* One feels for the first time (rather, "remember") that one had order an "Omori (1.5 to 2.0 times serving)" of the "men(noodle)". But there is NEVER, regret
* By this time, everyone else sharing the table have finished their tanta ns. Some have started on desert which is a sweet n mild pudding. One sighs, but only in his heart.

【The THIRD CHILDREN】

* All things, no matter how tough and impossible the challenge may seem, comes to an end.
* One must always try to overcome it. (reference; Karate Kid)
* One finishes the bowl.
* One begins to know - that things will start tasting differently from now (TRUE).
* The self is no longer what it used to be.

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阿吽

阿吽（あうん、Skt:A - hum）は仏教の呪文（真言）の1つ。悉曇文字（梵字）において、阿は口を開いて最初に出す音、吽は口を閉じて出す最後の音であり、そこから、それぞれ宇宙の始まりと終わりを表す言葉とされた。また、宇宙のほかにも、前者を真実や求道心に、後者を智慧や涅槃にたとえる場合もある。次いで、対となる物を表す用語としても使用された。特に狛犬や仁王、沖縄のシーサーなど、一対で存在する宗教的な像のモチーフとされた。口が開いている方を阿形（あぎょう）、閉じている方を吽形（うんぎょう）と言う。転じて、2人の人物が呼吸まで合わせるように共に行動しているさまを阿吽の呼吸、阿吽の仲などと呼ぶ。
(wikipedia)

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And so, one reads these words again, which bear a new meaning

File#40 - Urawa Uchiwa

2009-07-27T08:52:00.007+09:00

Uchiwa Collection - Urawa Shotengai 2009 Uchiwa

ym: "The Coolest Uchiwa for Summer 2009.

Home of the highly acclaimed J-League team, Urawa Reds.
Note the effective use of different fonts, the contrast of the red and black coloring, the white rabbits, and the overall glossy touch. Super good.

Big shout out and Huge Thank You goes to Mr.MS !"

MS; why the white rabbits?

File#39 - BMW X1

2009-07-23T14:42:00.004+09:00

"check out the color fit for this new BMW X1"

File#38 - Eclipse 2009

2009-07-22T12:10:00.003+09:00

light will prevail after the dark

File#37 - Eboshi No Kokoro

2009-07-19T21:31:00.007+09:00

Eboshi No Kokoro - The Ocean as One Project @ Chigasaki, Kanagawa

ym: "when you party with all kinds of people on the beach on a hot summer day, you feel alive. with a dozen bottles of good beer and red bull cocktails, you are ... drunk."

File#36 - Phalaenopsis Orchid

2009-07-07T13:17:00.002+09:00

MS's Phalaenopsis Orchids & Buds
@ MS's Office

ym: "It's 3rd bloom. Pretty amazing."

File#35 - Kawashin-san's Unagi

2009-07-07T11:32:00.003+09:00

Unaju (Ta-ke)
Kawashin @ Setagaya, Tokyo

ym: "open sesame and pour some sesame.
actually, Japanese pepper, not sesame.
the combination of eel and pepper.

...long debated food wonder.

and traditional power source for the summer."

pour some...

File#34 - Fungo Cheese Burger

2009-06-30T15:01:00.007+09:00

"Cedar Cheese Burger"

Fungo @ Delivery, Tokyo area

ym: "ideal for late nite creative work with friends"

Thank You, MB - 2009
(to be uploaded in the near future, right T.S.?)

File#33 - Omoni-Tei

2009-06-29T11:44:00.006+09:00

"Vanilla Ice Cream + Makgoli (Korean Alcohol）"

File#32 - Hattori's Ramen

2009-06-24T13:36:00.004+09:00

"Ramen"
Menjya Hattori @ Nishi Kanda, Tokyo

ym: as one mentioned, "heavy punch but with slight decent scent of Bergamo"

"Limited Summer 2009 Menu - Gelee Juicy Tsuke-men"
ym: "baroque, but light taste"

File#31 - Tsuke-Men and Soup-Wari

2009-06-23T10:53:00.003+09:00

"Tsuke-Men Dai (below) & Soup Wari (above)"
Mita Seimenjyo @ Ebisu, Tokyo

ym: " and of course there's a reason why the Soup-Wari is posted before the actual tsukemen.
after enjoying the noodles, one is recommended to ask for additional soup to be served into the tsuke-soup, and blend ("wari") into a mild tasting after-noodle soup. The taste is pretty amazing.

File#30 - Lasagna Brunch

2009-06-18T17:45:00.003+09:00

"The Lasagna Bruch"
Addis @ Meguro, Tokyo

File#29 - Ippudo "Ramen is Japan's Soul Food"

2009-06-03T09:04:00.004+09:00

"Akamaru"
Ippudo @ Tokyo

ym: "I'd have to give today's Akamaru 'The Best ramen YTD'.
It was just so good.
People in NYC are also lucky."

File#28 - West side of Japan

2009-05-14T19:38:00.006+09:00

Kouga-ryu Takoyaki @ Shinsaibashi, Osaka
Neginose Special Sauce Takoyaki

best present ever. thx

motsu-nabe @ Fukumi-ya (Triple Fuku)

Japanese late nite snack - Hiroshima-fu okonomiyaki
@ Henkutsuya, Hiroshima

Japanese late nite cocktail - Ribbon Orange

Ueno's Anago-don @ Akino Miyajima

File#27 - Bvlgari Tokyo Restaurants

2009-04-20T19:21:00.004+09:00

Bvlgari Tokyo Restaurants - Il Bar @ Ginza, Tokyo

ym: " Congratulations Aya!"

flowers, flowers, and white wine at the top of Ginza

File#26 - Su Rah Tan Men

2009-04-13T13:09:00.003+09:00

Su Rah Tan Men

Hong Kong En @ Kojimachi, Tokyo

ym: "True to the basics-kind of su-rah. "

another one of MS's local gourmet introductions

25th Anniversary File - Sakura, Shoyu Ramen and Ankou-nabe....The Real Edo Style LIVES

2009-04-10T16:17:00.005+09:00

ym: "Magnificent "draping" sakura which stands

right in front of the main gate of the Imperial Palace."

Shoyu Ramen
Isono @ Kanda, Tokyo

ym: "light but very tasty soup - decent tokyo style shoyu ramen.
my style"

ym: "very famous and traditional ("shinise")
Japanese Edo-style restaurant for anglerfish soup bowl ("ankou-nabe")
Ise-Gen.
Exquisite taste, nostalgic atmosphere, and a real cool place for a Saturday nite date....."

Check OUT the video

thx to MS for the usual upscale edo-style-gourmet tour

File#24 - Today's Toltelloni

2009-04-06T22:18:00.005+09:00

"Today's Tortelloni"

Delizioso Firenze @ New Maru-Biru, Marunouchi, Tokyo

ym: "with guest from mega-large currency hedge fund.
as he says, wine from high-altitude climates actually make you high.
well PROVED. great dinner"

Fle#23 - Club 33

2009-04-06T17:45:00.003+09:00

"The Special Celebration Dinner"
Club 33 @ TDL

ym: "thank you N-san for the magical setup. was a big surprise for her."

File#22 - KyuRyu (Nine Dragons) Ramen

2009-03-31T15:24:00.007+09:00

tag by chee88

ym: "I dedicate the this Ramen to WBC's 'Dirty Samurai'
- the true hero - Nakajima. We call him Naka Z."

KyuRyu ("Nine Dragons") Ramen
KyuRyu Hanten @ Ichigaya, Tokyo

ym: "Rough & rugged but with sure taste"

also check out this other Dirty:

Dirty Rotten

File "Special pt.II" - Japan Wins WBC

2009-03-25T18:38:00.003+09:00

The Party Continues..!

File "Special" - Japan Wins WBC

2009-03-24T15:02:00.005+09:00

- Japan Wins WBC 2009-
2009.3.24

Well Done, Samurai.

BIG UPS for the Champions!!!

File#21 - Sushi Homeparty

2009-03-23T17:55:00.004+09:00

Sushi and Italian wine party
Home @ Tokyo

ym: "Good luck and have fun, Maiko!"

concept pic above - Bvlgari Hotel Milan

File#20 - Negimashi Gentei Karamiso Saisai Ramen

2009-03-18T23:57:00.002+09:00

"Negimashi Gentei Karamiso Saisai Ramen"

Johnny Noodle @ Hanzomon, Tokyo

ym: "Very tasty & spicy vegatables. Frequent visits with KO."

to MS: Master says hi.

File #19 - Tomato Soup Cheese Tuke-Men

2009-03-06T15:09:00.003+09:00

Tomato Soup Cheese Tuke-men
&
Gyu-suji Nikomi

Ryouma @ Jinbochou, Tokyo

ym: "a positive surpriser. tomato cheese soup based ramen has quietly been "the thing" for some time, but I did not expect this kind of taste. spiced up uniquely by lemon, herbs, kikurage, and several drops of garlic tabasco does the trick. very hoooking.

another one of MS's hidden gourmet spots."

File#18 - BMW F10

2009-03-03T08:50:00.003+09:00

The unveiling New BMW 5 Series Studie, the F10

ym: "Heavy, not too roundish, vigorous, aerodynamic, luxurious,
I like your style."

File#17 - Hangin Out

2009-03-02T16:29:00.006+09:00

liquor & muzik
with enthusiastic people

BarTrack@ Ebisu, Tokyo

Paku-Chi Bomb Salad (off menu)
secret for now @ Ebisu, Tokyo

ym: new perspectives, ideas and opinion exchange

better with liquor?

better without??

...i shall proceed, and continue to rock the mic...
(Proceed, The Roots)

File#16 - Adito (Cafe)

2009-02-25T13:25:00.002+09:00

Chillout
Adito (cafe) @ Komazawa, Tokyo

ym: "Especially cozy on Saturday afternoons and Sunday evenings"

File#15 - Grappa Ornellaia

2009-02-19T17:58:00.003+09:00

"Grappa Ornellaia"

bar @ Azabu Jyuban, Tokyo

ym: "harvested on the Ornellaia Estate in Bolgheri, Tuscany"

File#14 - Kamo Yaki & Sarashina Soba

2009-02-17T23:50:00.010+09:00

"Kamo Yaki (top) &
Ko-Ebi Tempura Sarashina Soba(bottom)"

Souhonke Sarashina-Horii @ Azabu Jyuban, Tokyo

ym: "Sarashina means it is 100% made from only the very core part of the buckwheat,
where it contains the most sweetness. As in a normal soba, flour would be used as an addition (called tsunagi) to blend that sweetness.

Also note there are two types of soba-tsuyu (dip sauce).
According to the master, the tsuyu is where the extra investment is made,
and it uses a 10 year vintage tsuyu base.

No wonder the difference.

A soba-connoisseur would first realize that the scent of the tsuyu is different,
and then the harmony of it with the sarashina soba."

They even disclose theingredients -
which is rare for a business of such old standing (since 1789)."

Check it out:
Soba; Home Made by the Masters

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Da7wceMIGI

File#13 - Seisou Tantanmen

2009-02-13T16:04:00.005+09:00

"Seisou Tantanmen"

Lashowhan @ Kanda, Tokyo

ym: "Blend of mixed pepper and spices & noodles that the
tongue will remember for the rest of your life.

Something beyond spicy and hot."

File#12 - Neo Tokyo Urban Taxis

2009-02-12T23:18:00.004+09:00

"Tokyo MK Taxi's cockpit angle from the back seat"

TokyoMK @ Urban Tokyo coverage

ym: Note the black panel on the right. Equipped with one-segment TV tranmission.

File#11 - Tanmen Yasai

2009-02-12T22:09:00.003+09:00

"Tanmen Yasai"

Fukujyu @ Koji-machi, Tokyo

Trackback

ym: another one of Mr. MS's hidden gourmet spots

not your ordinary eat-out.

File#10 - Negitoro-don

2009-02-12T13:14:00.006+09:00

"Negitoro-don"

TSUKIJI SUSHISEN @ Tsukiji, Tokyo
(6-chome Jogai-shijo Branch = right outside of the fish market)

What she had:

"Sushisen Meibutsu Tekka-don"

Check out:

Store Hours
Open hours: Opens for 24 hours.
Closed: Nothing

ym: Isn't it a nice way to put it - "Closed: Nothing"

also note that Tekka-don rhymes with

Mecca-dawn.

Also check out:
Movie "(How to) Fillet a natural raw tuna"

File#9 - Double Quarter Pounder Cheese

2009-02-06T15:44:00.009+09:00

"Double Quarter Pounder Cheese"

Forgot to take snap shot...
(only one reason)

McDonald's @ Hanzomon, Tokyo

ym: Not the ordinary hamburger size for the nation - but we evolve.

"The Four Merits of Working at McDonald's"
(freepaper with work application)

check out:

Donald's Dance - B-Boy Style

File#8 - BMW Z10 ED

2009-02-04T18:49:00.006+09:00

BMW Z10 ED (Effecient Dynamics) (Studie)

@ Technik
http://www.dni.ru/auto/2009/1/30/158251.html
photo: worldcarfans.com

ym: " yabasugill "

File#7 - Her Ceasar Salad

2009-02-02T15:38:00.003+09:00

"Her Caesar Salad"

@ Meguro, Tokyo
http://images.google.co.jp/images?um=1&hl=ja&lr=&q=her+caesar+salad

File#6 - Tantan men

2009-01-29T15:33:00.003+09:00

"Tantan men"

Seikouen @ Hanzomon, Tokyo
http://www.seikouen-cn.com/

"very very hot n spicy"

File#5 - Wafu Oroshi Tonkatsu Tei

2009-01-29T11:29:00.004+09:00

"Wafu Oroshi Tonkatsu Tei"

Kitchen Jiro @ Hanzomon, Tokyo
http://www.kitchenjiro.co.jp/index.html

"very very nice"

File#4 - Karami Tsukemen

2009-01-27T23:39:00.008+09:00

"Karami Tsukemen"

Ibuki @ Hanzomon, Tokyo

http://r.gnavi.co.jp/e251300/

ym: "very very nice"

File#3 - Yukke Bibinba

2009-01-26T18:51:00.005+09:00

"Yukke Bibinba"

Kyogyuso @ Sanbancho, Tokyo
http://www.gnavi.co.jp/wdi/kyogyu/

ym: "very very nice"

File#2 - Kobonshan

2009-01-26T18:38:00.006+09:00

"Kobonshan - Zenbuiri"

Kyushu Jangara @ Akasaka, Tokyo
http://www.kyusyujangara.co.jp/menu/

ym: "very very nice"

File#1 - Tokyo Shoyu Ramen

2009-01-26T18:28:00.008+09:00

"Tokyo Shoyu-Ramen"

Johnny Noodle @ Hanzomon, Tokyo
http://www.johnny-noodle.jp/

ym: "very very nice"