Shibuya's Super Cute Kumachan Onsen Review

Shibuya's Super Cute Kumachan Onsen Review

Kumachan Onsen combines the Japanese words for bear and hot springs. The restaurant's bear-themed decor adds a whimsical touch to the traditional shabu shabu dining experience, making it a must-visit destination for those seeking a fun and memorable meal in Japan.

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The Best Japanese Happy Hour in West Hollywood is Robata Jinya

The Best Japanese Happy Hour in West Hollywood is Robata Jinya

I made last minute reservations at Robata Jinya after doing a quick search online for restaurants on LA’s West 3rd Street. This street in West Hollywood is filled with great restaurants and cafes, so I knew there had to be a Japanese restaurant.

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Don't Leave Vancouver Without Eating at These Top 10 Restaurants and Cafes

Don't Leave Vancouver Without Eating at These Top 10  Restaurants and Cafes

One of our favorite things to do when traveling is trying new restaurants. Vancouver has some of the best tasting food and we pretty much enjoyed every restaurant we visited. We wanted to try out more restaurants but unfortunately, we ran out of time, so we will definitely be back for more! Here are our top 10 suggestions for restaurants and cafes you need to try in Vancouver.

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The Ramenya Experience at Ichicoro Ane in St. Petersburg Florida

The Ramenya Experience at Ichicoro Ane in St. Petersburg Florida

Ichicoro Ane’s is one of our favorite Japanese restaurants and we wanted to try the ramenya this time with delicious dishes like the Sake Matcha, Shio Ramen, Halo Halo and more!

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Tokyo Ramen Street - 8 of the Best Ramen Shops at Tokyo Station

Tokyo Ramen Street - 8 of the Best Ramen Shops at Tokyo Station

We are obsessed with ramen and have been eating ramen since we were kids. We've been noticing the ramen boom in the US and have been impressed with Ichicoro and Dosunco in Florida, along with Tajima and Jinya Ramen Bar in California. Now it was time to taste the real deal at Tokyo Ramen Street where 8 of the best ramen shops are under one roof at Tokyo station. 

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Hello Kitty Cafe - Cafe de Miki in Odiaba, Japan

Hello Kitty Cafe - Cafe de Miki in Odiaba, Japan

We are all about cute, themed cafes so when we were in Odaiba, Japan we had to visit the Hello Kitty cafe, Cafe de Miki. The cafe was conveniently located within walking distance from our hotel at the Diver City Tokyo Plaza. 

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Get Excited for Ichicoro Ane - Modern Japanese Restaurant and Ramen Shop in St. Petersburg, Florida

Get Excited for Ichicoro Ane - Modern Japanese Restaurant and Ramen Shop in St. Petersburg, Florida

The much anticipated Ichicoro Ane is now open in St. Petersburg, Florida! I was lucky enough to get a sneak peek of the newest Japanese restaurant and am very excited about this new addition to the Tampa Bay area as it is like none other.

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Japanese Kitchen Dosunco Has the Best Ramen in Florida

Japanese Kitchen Dosunco Has the Best Ramen in Florida

I have been wanting to write this post for awhile because it’s my favorite ramen shop in the Tampa Bay area. Actually, Japanese Kitchen Dosunco is probably my favorite ramen shop ever; even compared to some ramen restaurants in Japan. It took me awhile to write about it because every time I go, I eat the ramen right away and I don’t have anything to take pictures of. Finally, after numerous trips, I have calmed myself down and took the time to really take in the food, restaurant and the ambience. 

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Experiencing Steak Katsu (Gyukatsu) in Japan for the First Time

Experiencing Steak Katsu (Gyukatsu) in Japan for the First Time

Steak Katsu (or gyukatsu) is relatively new in Japan. It’s so new that not even my Japanese relatives knew about it when I went to go visit them in November 2016. Katsu, meaning (fried) cutlet, is very common in Japan, but most of the time, it’s made with pork or chicken. There’s a few places that I know of that currently serves steak katsu and Shibuya is one of them. 

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