Category Archives: Food & Drink

Dining Out: Around The World…In Tokyo! Pt II

Posted on December 16, 2012 by tokyofox

Whilst the first part of this feature included some of the best and fairly average Asian restaurants in Tokyo (see it here if you haven’t already) part II takes a look at the food I’ve eaten mostly from the American … Continue reading →

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Dining Out: Around The World…In Tokyo! Pt I

Posted on December 13, 2012 by tokyofox

This was the title given to a Facebook series of international restaurants in Tokyo metropolis and whilst the likes of Pakistan, Tunisia, Myanmar, Lebanon, Cameroon and Yemen have had their own entries there are many more places which I have … Continue reading →

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Tokyo Filming Locations #12 – The Ramen Girl (2008)

Posted on December 10, 2012 by tokyofox

The majority of this 2008 film starring the late Brittany Murphy was made in the studios but there were a few short scenes filmed in Shibuya-ku as well as the city of Yokohama. Many, many thanks to Troy Swezey and Kat D. Grant for their information … Continue reading →

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Dining Out: Croc-ing Out At A Cameroon Restaurant

Posted on November 16, 2012 by tokyofox

It’s fair to say that I have been to a wide range of international restaurants in Tokyo recently. Of course there are many, many French, Indian, Italian, Thai, Spanish restaurants among other popular ones but I have been seeking out … Continue reading →

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Anthony Bourdain No Reservations: Japan Cook It Raw

Posted on November 10, 2012 by tokyofox

After nine seasons, one of my favourite shows came to an end this week with the final episode taking place in Brooklyn but my review is of an episode which aired way back in May. I didn’t actually watch it … Continue reading →

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Dining Out: Yemen Coffee In Tokyo But No Salmon!

Posted on November 4, 2012 by tokyofox

Watching Ewan McGregor, Emily Blunt and co in ‘Salmon Fishing In The Yemen‘ on my flight to the USA in August made quite an impression on me though that was more to do with the idea, the scenery and the … Continue reading →

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Dining Out: Sinbad (Lebanese)

Posted on October 7, 2012 by tokyofox

I was inspired to go for Lebanese food at this restaurant (one of three in Tokyo) after watching a couple of episodes of ‘Anthony Bourdain No Reservations‘ about the country. As this culinary travel show is coming to an end … Continue reading →

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Dining Out: Mingalaba (Burmese)

Posted on September 25, 2012 by tokyofox

Myanmar? Burma? Which is the correct one, I really don’t know but then again my knowledge of all things Burmese is very minimal. That is slowly changing due to one of my students bringing in articles about Aung San Suu Kyi … Continue reading →

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Dining Out: L’Azure (Tunisian)

Posted on September 13, 2012 by tokyofox

It often gets forgotten that when I went to Tunisia in August 2009 the holiday wasn’t only about things to do with Star Wars. Whilst that did take up the majority of my attention I did see and do a … Continue reading →

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Dining Out: I Ate Sheep Brain Curry & Ewe Better Believe It!!

Posted on September 4, 2012 by tokyofox

I was having a quick peruse of the excellent RocketNews24 website last week when I saw an article about a Pakistani restaurant in Ikebukuro which serves sheep brain curry and thought I’d go along and see and experience it myself. … Continue reading →

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