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assisted by Rice Shower, opened up a box containing 20 wafer cards

did not get Equinox, but got 2x Deep Impact and 1x Lemon Pop so overall very happy with what I got

im feeling this is gonna be a Special Week

started off with a mild curry roux block for this beef curry

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dark soy sauce and dark chocolate helped deepen the flavor

among other things, the egg needs work to get those crispy edges

took a photo before rice was cooked and forgot to take any photos after that

got a Lapras plush while visiting Matsushima Bay in Miyagi Prefecture (there is a shop in the station) and took it around to do sightseeing. we even saw a couple of manhole covers (Poke Lid) with Lapras designs

happy to get the official support pokemon of Miyagi Prefecture while travelling there

beef tongue curry in Sendai City

Gyutan Ryori Kaku Brandome Main Store

Japan, 〒980-0811 Miyagi, Sendai, Aoba Ward, Ichibancho, 3 Chome−8−14 鈴喜陶器店 地下1階

https://maps.app.goo.gl/xTssXyB9VVZ3H31h6

https://tabelog.com/en/miyagi/A0401/A040101/4000039/

beef tongue perfection in Sendai City

ordered it two ways: beef tongue yaki (grilled) and beef tongue curry

Gyutan Ryori Kaku Brandome Main Store

Japan, 〒980-0811 Miyagi, Sendai, Aoba Ward, Ichibancho, 3 Chome−8−14 鈴喜陶器店 地下1階

https://maps.app.goo.gl/xTssXyB9VVZ3H31h6

https://tabelog.com/en/miyagi/A0401/A040101/4000039/

grilled mackerel wrapped in kombu kelp from a store in Kanazawa station

I've had mackerel sushi with a slice of kombu kelp on top but not rolled entirely in it, until now

kombu kelp has a satisfying firm crunch and is slightly sweet, aside from the umami you expect

grilled mackerel wrapped in kombu kelp from a store in Kanazawa station

I've had mackerel sushi with a slice of kombu kelp on top but not rolled entirely in it, until now

kombu kelp has a satisfying firm crunch and is slightly sweet, aside from the umami you expect

tried some local dishes (kishimen and dotemeshi) in a spot located inside Kasamatsu Racecourse in Kasamatsu, Gifu

its also an anime pilgrimage place, if that's your thing

丸金食堂 (Marukin)

inside Kasamatsu Racecourse

Japan, 〒501-6036 Gifu, Hashima District, Kasamatsu, Wakabacho

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went to one of the branches of the chain Yabaton in Nagoya for some tonkatsu

the cutlet on top has a miso sauce, while the cutlet on the bottom has their standard/regular tonkatsu sauce

for this plate I prefer the miso sauce. the cutlet retains its crispiness even after being drenched with the miso sauce

horse sashimi set with cold soba in a restaurant I found along the hike from Magome-juku to Tsumago-juku on the Nakasendo trail

Incidentally, I was told that the name of Magome when written in kanji (馬籠) , uses the characters for "horse" and "basket"

Juri

Japan, 〒508-0502 Gifu, Nakatsugawa, Magome, 峠4075-2

horse sashimi set with cold soba in a restaurant I found along the hike from Magome-juku to Tsumago-juku on the Nakasendo trail

Incidentally, I was told that the name of Magome when written in kanji (馬籠) , uses the characters for "horse" and "basket"

Juri

Japan, 〒508-0502 Gifu, Nakatsugawa, Magome, 峠4075-2

pressed grilled mackerel sushi i bought off a bus stop store in Fukui prefecture

its half a grilled mackerel on top of sushi rice

in between the fish and rice is a layer of pickled ginger and cooked mushrooms

had to try the new menu item. its my only time to try torched thick cut bacon as a topping to curry

condiments selection is a bit different from other japanese curry chain stores. standard fukujinzuke red pickles, but they also had shallot pickles and a crispy rice with garlic

their curry is sweet even compared to usual japanese curry

Hinoya Curry Osu

Japan, 〒460-0011 Aichi, Nagoya, Naka Ward, Osu, 3 Chome−8−16 1階

had to try the new menu item. its my only time to try torched thick cut bacon as a topping to curry

condiments selection is a bit different from other curry chain stores. standard fukujinzuke red pickles, but they also had shallot pickles and a crispy rice with garlic

their curry is sweet even compared to usual japanese curry

Hinoya Curry Osu

Japan, 〒460-0011 Aichi, Nagoya, Naka Ward, Osu, 3 Chome−8−16 1階

on my last day in Kanazawa, I went to try one last curry place. i got the recommended Cheese Millefeuille Katsu Curry (pork). The melted cheese inside the thin pork layers pairs well with the sauce

the shop is located in the basement of Omicho Market and its decor is heavy on the retro vibe. I sat on the counter seats and watched as the staff continuously served the orders

Champion Curry / Champion's Curry Kanazawa Omicho Market

88 Aokusamachi, Kanazawa 920-0907 Ishikawa Prefecture

https://maps.app.goo.gl/F1a1sWWuXDgQGFaA7

https://tabelog.com/en/ishikawa/A1701/A170101/17006533/

https://chancurry.com/

on my last day in Kanazawa, I went to try one last curry place. i got the recommended Cheese Millefeuille Katsu Curry (pork). The melted cheese inside the thin pork layers pairs well with the sauce

the shop is located in the basement of Omicho Market and its decor is heavy on the retro vibe. I sat on the counter seats and watched as the staff continuously served the orders

Champion Curry / Champion's Curry Kanazawa Omicho Market

88 Aokusamachi, Kanazawa 920-0907 Ishikawa Prefecture

https://maps.app.goo.gl/F1a1sWWuXDgQGFaA7

https://tabelog.com/en/ishikawa/A1701/A170101/17006533/

https://chancurry.com/

pikachu (Pokemon Center Kanazawa exclusive) meeting a big pikachu as it travels along the Nakasendo trail in Magome-juku

this type of broth is not usually my first choice, but this was a well executed bowl

the 3rd photo is the proof 😅