Slurping Turtle

Let's have a detour from NewYorkCity and stop by Chicago!
Just like NYC, Chicago has so many neighborhood gems that you don't want to miss!

Slurping Turtle is one my favorite food stops!  The meats are so flavorful and the noodle and soup base taste absolutely fantastic!

116 West Hubbard Street, Chicago, IL
(312) 464-0466
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Pork Belly Snack

 Miso Ramen:

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Hakata Tonton

Hakata Tonton has more than just the famous Hakata Tonton (beauty) hot pot, so I came back for more of the other stuff (that was my plan...) I ended up getting the same pot that I got last time, well... it was good~ just a little salty ;)  Click here to the 1st visit post

61 Grove Street, New York, NY

(212) 242-3699 

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Hide-Chan Ramen

Another quite popular Ramen place in NYC.

Here are the choices for your noodle and broth.  I have tried the Medium and Very firm, frankly I couldn't tell the difference...

They have a 50% off appetizer deal before 6pm ;)

248 East 52nd Street, New York, NY
(212) 813-1800 ‎
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Ippudo Ramen

Another famous Japanese ramen place in NYC. If you plan to go, go before 5pm, or expect to wait 1hr+.

65 4th Avenue, New York, NY

(212) 388-0088

http://ippudony.com

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Totto Ramen

Really yummy soup base but expect some good wait ;P
This place is really small, and for a group of 4 people and more, they will split you in 2 tables.

366 West 52nd Street, New York, NY

(212) 582-0052

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Inakaya

 One of the very fine sashimi/sushi place in the city.

I find it interesting the way they serve food if you seat at the counter.  The chief will place the food at one end of a long stick and reach out to you

231 West 40th Street, New York, NY

(212) 354-2195 

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Hakata Tonton

Hakata Tonton (beauty) hot pot

Foie Gras Inari Sushi (yummy =^ ^=)

Snow Crab Cream Croquette, this is rather plain, and I couldn't taste any snow crab :(

Dessert tasting, clockwise from top - Cheesecake Mousse, Soba Tea Creme Brulee and Black Sesame Ice Cream

Fukuoka Mochi cake :)

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Kyotofu - Spring 2011

Some seasonal treats from Kyotofu :P

Raspberry tofu cheesecake

Strawberry anmitsu (strawberry agar, yude azuki, matcha shiratama, caramel
with vegan strawberry lychee sorbet)

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Minamoto Kitchoan

Some seasonal flavors - Kuridaifuku and sakura-daifuku

Sakuramochi, 1st time ate a sakura flower, it's salted.

The white peach jelly unlike any other jelly, watery and savory

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Inakaya

Japanese are incredible in the Earthquake catastrophe >__<

Fatty tuna

King Crab

Assorted sashimi

Chawan mushi

Salmon Fillet and King Crab Leg

US Kobe Beef Skewers

Layered Mochi Ice Cream

Taiyaki Ice Cream

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Bondst

I let the photos speak themselves.

Edamame

Crab cake

Alaska King Crab

Soba Nomi Risotto

Alaska King Crab Crispy Rice

Sundried Tomato & Avocado

Uni (Sea Urchin)

Donuts with Matcha Hot Chocolate

Banana Milk Chocolate Dim Sum

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Kyotofu - Fall 2010

Do what you love and love what you do ..^‿^..

Kyotofu updates some of their menus for the season. Like the pumpkin and chestnut flavors on some desserts (yeah... it was way back to the Halloween)

However! Their famous cupcake (with variety of flavors) is all-year-round.

I get the green tea cupcake, which comes with a green tea & pumpkin flavor ice cream and some jam-like berries. The pumpkin flavor ice cream is quite special, although it kind of taking away the spotlight of the main character - green tea cupcake.

Then there is this Anmitsu. Azuki red bean, greatfruit agar and coffee agar, shiratama dango & kinako ice cream (there are choices between kinako ice cream and coconut ice cream) Since we don't know what kinako is, we pick the one we don't know ;P [from wiki: Kinako, aka soybean flour, is a product commonly used in Japanese cuisine. Kinako is produced by finely grinding roasted soybeans into powder] The first taste is weird, then it gets better :)

I also want to try their macaroon. Today the trio are Double Chestnut, Strawberry & Sesame. Sesame taste really good, crunchy out and chewy in. Strawberry is jelly inside. Chestnut however... can't taste much of chestnut.

A nice way to spend half of my afternoon. ..^‿^..

Kyotofu (map)
705 9th Avenue
New York, NY 10036
(212) 974-6012

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Shima Japanese Restaurant

The Black cod roll here caught my attention.
I love the Japanese style cod, so I definitely want to try it.


The White Tuna Tataki with giner, citrus soy sauce, the tuna tasted a little fishy... could be better


This is what I am talking about~ Altho the first bite tasted like an ell roll. I would just try their cod next time.


Tuna Guacamole, didn't taste as cute as it looks... >__<


Philadelphia (smoked salmon & cream cheese), salty.. well, because both ingredients are salty.

The restaurant has a pretty good review, I think I just ordered the wrong dishes...


Shima (map)
188 2nd Avenue
New York, NY 10003

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Megu

Taking advantage of the extended restaurant week~ ..^‿^..


To be honest, I like their menu very much! But beware of these tailored portions.


The Sauteed Scallops with Foie Gras sauce. One of the best scallops I tasted ≧▽≦


Crispy "Kanzuri" Shrimp, mild spicy, the crust was little oily.


The Kobe Beef "Kagero" Filet Steak, the steak was set on the stone, and waiter pour the sauce in front of you so you see the flame (last only seconds). The meat itself was very tender and juicy, portion was SMALL, yet Kobe beef is a bargain at this price.


The Silver Cod with Yuzu Miso. As always, Japanese cod is my all time favorite ..^‿^.. Nicely sauteed.


Yuzu Chocolate Mousse Cake, unique yet combine so well with the chocolate!


Matcha Greentea Crepe, soft and creamy ♥


Playing with the magic of light!~ Cheers~

Megu - NY (map)
62 Thomas Street
New York, NY 10013

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