As a person who loves a good list, I could not help but look at the list of NYC Michelin stars for restaurants I’d be adding to my own list of places to try. I started to notice a fe restaurants with a price tag of $400+ per person for their omakase dinner. There are […]
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Usually when I travel, I don’t venture to very high-end restaurants. Whether it’s because I want to maximize on tasting local cuisine or curb my spending (traveling hurts the wallet), I don’t end up going to these fine-dining institutions. However, this time was different! I wanted to get this experience in Japan, and ended up scoring
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1. If you’re into sushi inspired by SF local ingredients, you should go. Now. Make your reservation –> here. 2. If you’re feeling flexible with how much you want to spend on a sushi dinner, this is also the place to go. You’ll start at a minimum of $79 for the omakase, and you can
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I get asked about sushi recommendations a lot, especially since there have been a plethora of new restaurants that can make the scene difficult to navigate. So, here is my SF shortlist! 🍣 For the Fance 💰💰💰 ($100+/person) Ju-Ni (Foodjournies Review) Known for: Receiving one Michelin star from non-Japanese chefs; an optional additional 3-piece nigiri set to
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Inspiration can come from a number of sources and this pair of foodies is one of mine. Clint and Yoko, husband and wife, host Feastly meals highlighting their love for Japanese cuisine, more specifically ramen. Their goal is simple but challenging – to bring reliably good ramen to SF. If anyone has lived in SF
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I’ve found one of my “ones”, and cannot wait to tell you about it. Before going into the restaurant itself, I’d like to clarify what it takes to be a “one”. It’s not just about the food. The institution needs to be more than that: the environment – space, decor, lighting, plating – all play a
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I’m starting off this new year with a post about a meal in 2015 because, well frankly, it was really delicious. It was one of my more memorable meals during my Asia trip; to no one’s surprise the meal was in Japan where the “average” restaurant would probably kill it in SF or NYC in terms of
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I want to be a regular. This may be aspirational, since it seems as though everyone also feels the same way. With one Michelin star under the belt, Kusakabe seems to churn out fans – not only with its high-quality fish but its natural and comforting service. Nothing seems to be out of place, and
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In a city with a plethora of late night eat options, I would say it is not always that easy to find the greasy Japanese food that hits the spot. SakaMai in the LES has a few dishes that personally address my need after having a few drinks – hearty and saucy dishes – meant
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As noted in NY Mag’s article on late night ramen joints, Yakiniku Takashi has joined the list of Japanese restaurants that provide a different menu into the wee hours of the night. The seating is only available on Fridays and Saturdays on a reservation basis only. You can email them (ramen@takashinyc.com) to ensure a spot
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