Must Try Food in Nagoya: Best Hitsumabushi Eel Rice

       Japanese simply lovvvveeee eels in their meal and if you've been to Nagoya, you'll definitely understand what i mean. In the regional cuisine in Nagoya, eel is one of the most significant ingredients, and grilled eel rice inevitably becomes the local's favorite.... So, how can we miss the chance to try one ourselves while we are here? 

This Might be the Best Theme Restaurant in Tokyo— Ninja Akasaka

       When you are up for a food experience like no other in Tokyo, you will be spoiled with choices. Tokyo is a haven for theme restaurants, there is no shortage of quirky experiences— Robot, UFO, Maids, Medical prison, Alice in the wonderland, Pet cafes and so much more…
       However, I guess when a gimmicky restaurant invests too much into the decor and branding, you’ll have to settle for overpriced subpar food. Or… will we? Is there any place having the BEST of both worlds?

Ninja Akasaka it is!

Korea (Originated in Japan): Crystal Water Droplet Rice Cake

Is this just a clear drop of water? No, listen to me, you’ve got to see it to believe it—hands down the most unique dessert I’ve encounter! It’s called the “mizu shingen mochi”, originally created in Japan. Unfortunately during my last trip to Japan, I did not have a clue about it’s existence. Therefore, I oath to try it in Korea instead.

ICE CREAM IS LIFE: JAPAN

1. Mochi Ice Cream

Mochi Cream website

READ MORE ABOUT MOCHI CREAM HERE (Location, reviews)

A brave and successful modernization of the traditional Glutinous rice dessert it is! A touch of ice cream as filling will definitely makes you fell in love with Mochi. Matcha and Sakura flavor are my favorites so far, thus, my recommendation to you.

Japan: Café Crêpe, Harajuku

photo taken from Crepe Cafe official website. 

There are 2 branches of Cafe Crepe in Harajuku-- Angel's Heart and Strawberry House, both serving amazingly delicious crepe ice cream treat! 

AN ALMOST COMPLETE GUIDE TO HARAJUKU CREPE

image from Japan Crepe facebook page.

image from Snata Monica facebook page.

If you ever find yourself in Harajuku, never leave “crepe” out of your must-do list. In fact, get a “Harajuku ice cream crepe” for your daily dose of Happiness

Harajuku crepes is one of my favourite thing in Japan. The excitement for this is overwhelming. The forever energetic “Harajuku” is the center of youth culture.During my visit, there were people dressing up in Lolita along Takeshita Street and the bridge between Harajuku and the Meiji Shrine. A Harajuku crepe is the perfect companion for your morning walk in there buzzy hormone-pumped neighbourhood, people-watching.

31 Flavors by Baskin Robbins

Also located on the Takeshita Street, Baskin Robbins surely knows quite something about making people happy. One of the best thing is, you are given a chance to try some of the flavors before choosing your ice cream. On the menu, they have Ice cream Crepe, Ice cream Crepe premium and regular Crepe.

Recommended flavor:
Personally, I am fond of the Matcha and Oreo Ice cream Premium.

Japan: Japan Crêpe, Harajuku

Gluten free folks, stop feeling like an outcast when everyone is talking about Harajuku crepe! There is a Crepe stall just for you! Japan Crepe is a newly opened café style creperie and they only make gluten-free crepes using 100 % organic local rice " Mineasahi ".

Japan: Marion Crêpes, Harajuku

Claiming to be the pioneer of the epidemic “Harajuku crepe”, this stall first opened in 1976 in Takeshita Street, and Soon enough, “youngsters walking with a crepe in their hands” had become a scene that symbolizes the street.

Santa Monica Crêpes, Harajuku

There are over 100 choices, however, the “crêpe brûlée” line stands out to become the specialty of Santa Monica Creperie. Just look at the beautifully caramelized toppings!

Japan: Sweet Box, Harajuku

“Crepes are a casual treat. Enjoy them anytime, anywhere.”

There are only Vanila and chocolate flavor gelato to choice from if you op for an ice cream crepe. However, there are a lot other flavors and style to try in Sweet Box,so instead of an usual ice cream crepe, I would recommend the Cake crepe (Yes they put a whole slice in!)

Irina Sweet Shop, Tokyo

 Colourful, cute, exquisite, delicious…. With a mission to bring smiles onto their customers’ face, Irina sweet shop certainly done it well. At an affordable price, Irina offers a variety of mini-roll cake, filled with high quality whipped cream.

There are 25 types of roll cake pastry available, spoiling you with choices!

Japan: Mochi Ice Cream

Mochi Cream: The best Mochi, Mochi Cream and Mochi Cream Ice!

Japanaese favorite sweets deli 

 Traditional Mochi tasted so divine. A little cream stuffing added a modern spin to this classic. The result? Mochi Cream!  How about adding ICE CREAM? **drumroooolllllllllsssss** Mochi cream ICE!

Japan:Tokudai Soft Cream at Daily Chiko

(Photo credit: Jessica Korteman)

Unicorns and rainbows go in pairs, and now you can be the Unicorn’s BFF! Just order a Tokudai 8 layers rainbow ice cream at Daily Chiko/Chico/Choco (デイリーチコ) !  

Japan: Dojima Roll Ice by Patisserie Moncher

You would not look at classic Swiss rolls the same way anymore after you get your hands on this, I guarantee!

These ice cream rolls are made out of the best “Hokkaido Milk”, top with fresh seasonal fruits and finish with a touch of colorful fruit sauce.

photo source: Moncher website