Category Archives: Food & Drink

Singapore Pt III: Day Three

Posted on October 13, 2014 by tokyofox

After a wonderful whirlwind weekend trip to Batam Island in Indonesia it felt a little strange to be back amid the skyscrapers and modernity of  Singapore. I was quite surprised to see Jamie Oliver had a restaurant in the HarbourFront area … Continue reading →

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Singapore Pt II: Day Two

Posted on October 10, 2014 by tokyofox

My second day continued in much the same vain as day one did with a few minor disappointments in terms of finding places closed!! Firstly, the stall I wanted food from at Maxwell Road Food Market was not open (whilst many others … Continue reading →

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Singapore Pt I: Day One

Posted on October 7, 2014 by tokyofox

If you’d asked me five years ago about Singapore I would no doubt have told you I had no interest in visiting such a boring, sterile place overly officiated with rules! However, time moves on and opinions can change. Anthony … Continue reading →

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TF Top 10……Pepsi Japan Flavours

Posted on July 30, 2014 by tokyofox

Following last weeks exhausting 83km bicycle ride amid temperatures reaching 34 degrees celsius I treated myself once back at home to a can of Cherry Coke which a student had given me a few days earlier. It took me back down memory … Continue reading →

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Dining Out: Park Hyatt Hotel, Shinjuku

Posted on July 11, 2014 by tokyofox

It took me a while (many, many years!!) to get round to going to this hotel in Nishi-Shinjuku but my wedding day on July 7th (a.k.a. Tanabata) seemed the perfect opportunity to dine out on the 52nd floor of this … Continue reading →

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I Got Married Today!

Posted on July 7, 2014 by tokyofox

A stag night of debauchery followed by a lovely Summer’s day, church bells ringing, the brides beautiful long white dress, lots of family and friends present, confetti thrown everywhere, some witty and entertaining speeches, a highly decorated wedding cake, free-flowing champagne,  a … Continue reading →

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TF Recipes #4 – Wasabi On Toast

Posted on June 26, 2014 by tokyofox

Following on from such legendary Tokyo Fox dishes as Natto on toast, Sashimi on toast and Miso on toast it’s time to up the ante a bit and so, in association with the mysterious Neil’s Meals blog, we bring you wasabi-on-toast….as well … Continue reading →

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TV Review: The Hairy Bikers Asian Adventure – Tokyo

Posted on March 8, 2014 by tokyofox

Following on from their adventures in Hong Kong and Thailand this pair of British TV personalities fulfilled a lifetime ambition when they came to Japan for a couple of weeks. Two Japan shows have been filmed and the first one, … Continue reading →

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TF Recipes #3 – Natto On Toast

Posted on March 5, 2014 by tokyofox

No sooner had Tokyo Fox wrapped up the last TF Recipes entry and thoughts turned to what the next specialities could be. Natto (fermented soy beans) had been chosen and, what do you know, but within a few weeks those … Continue reading →

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SE Asia Pt X: Snake Farm in Bangkok (Thailand)

Posted on February 1, 2014 by tokyofox

We returned to Bangkok after a fantastic four nights away in Chiang Mai over the New Years period. This time though we stayed in the Sukhumvit area of Bangkok rather than Silom as we wanted a change of scenery and … Continue reading →

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