Salted Fried Chicken Dinner @ Joyfull

Went for a cheap dinner at a Japanese “family restaurant”. They’re generally cheap and tasty. Joyfull‘s been a brand on my bucket list for some time.

Dinner at Kashiwaya Senriyama Osaka

Had the pleasure to enjoy this feast, and with a relatively last-minute reservation too. At 3 Michelin stars (plus a Green Star for sustainability), the 2-3 hour dinner is something to carve out your itinerary for. Each course has its purpose explained in detail (the Hassun was definitely the most memorable for its reinterpretation of a springtime flower viewing picnic), and everything is enjoyable both on the eyes and in the mouth.

Pocket Concierge has been a huge help in securing bookings. Used them previously and thoroughly recommend them.

Okowa, Katsu and Gyoza @ Yonehachi

Even outside of Japan, I still flock to Japanese food, like this one at the basement of Takashimaya.

Dinner @ Gyukatsu Motomura

I’ve seen this chain at many places throughout Japan. They do delicious beef katsu, very much raw with a sear. There’s a hotplate to grill them to perfection and sauces to dip them in to enjoy with the salads and rice. Easy recommendation from me.

British Gathering Platter @ Royal Host

Steak, Cumberland chicken, coronation chicken, Cornish pastie, baked beans, potatoes, kale and sauce. Surely this is a faithful sampling of British food. They have branches everywhere in Japan.

All-You-Can-Eat Barbecue Pork