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 Michelin Starred Restaurants, And other good eats

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post Aug 11 2023, 07:42 AM

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QUOTE(gashout @ Aug 11 2023, 07:14 AM)
I'm such a noob at this. I see there isn't any Michelin in NZ. Now I am out of choices.

I am heading to Tokyo next month and Malaysia end of the year, let's see if I have time to research where to dine  smile.gif
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The ones in Tokyo, unless u have half a day to queue.
Tried some of them…some are worth the queue, but I never went back the 2nd time due to the queue even if they are great laugh.gif
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post Aug 11 2023, 01:56 PM

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QUOTE(gashout @ Aug 11 2023, 11:16 AM)
Queue for HOURS. If only I am in the mood. Do you have any restaurants to recommend, let me check them out. Staying near Tokyo station.

Thanks a lot in advance.
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If you fancy queuing, the one that worth the queue IMO is this
https://maps.app.goo.gl/ouGZodB3NzWmiTpk9?g_st=ic

The Dan Dan noodle very delicious, also a must to add the pork topping

If near Tokyo station, do try the tendon at nihonbashi there
https://maps.app.goo.gl/3QR5YvnAThhzLENS8?g_st=ic

If u like pizza, can try pizza studio tamaki or seirinkan, both are great.

Other than that, usually I go for chain ramen shop like Afuri. No crazy queue, can find a couple of the shops around Tokyo.

QUOTE(hksgmy @ Aug 11 2023, 11:32 AM)
This is the one I tried before: 1 starred - Nakajima Tokyo. It's hidden away in Shinjuku, and incorporates SARDINES smile.gif We loved it.
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Oh I tried this one, the sardine. Brought my parents there and they were like wut…bring them eat sardine laugh.gif

https://maps.app.goo.gl/5mJuoiEv8n3cVArN7?g_st=ic
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post Aug 12 2023, 11:57 AM

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QUOTE(gashout @ Aug 11 2023, 03:56 PM)
This is an amazing list. Let me try and visit at least 2 during my trip there.

I am excited now. Thanks so much!
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no probs, although can't help much on the japanese food section part near tokyo station.
most of the time if I'm in tokyo, I end up eating Malaysian/SEA food instead of Japanese food laugh.gif laugh.gif they have much better asian restaurant than Ishikawa where I live.

another nice one to try near tokyo station, kaisendon near tokyo station..but also long queue (~1 hr), so probably u want to go at odd-hours
https://goo.gl/maps/S2xp6n3H5brAb13W7

will also be in Tokyo next month on the 8th for a bbq party, if that weekend coincide with your trip, can grab a meal/drink if you are free icon_idea.gif
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post Aug 19 2023, 11:11 PM

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QUOTE(gashout @ Aug 12 2023, 12:09 PM)
Thanks, I have added it to my list.

Your party sounds delicious. I will only land on the 16th for a week. Can meet for sure if you are still around.  nod.gif
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ah too bad. will only be in tokyo from 8th to either 9/10th. next time laugh.gif do enjoy your trip!
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post Sep 25 2023, 04:50 PM

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QUOTE(gashout @ Sep 25 2023, 04:06 PM)
On plane flying back to Auckland. An update on the food I've been eating.

Nakajima Michelin 1 star was nice. Professional and the atmosphere was good too. However seeing a lady, they only gave us half a bowl of rice while others got a full bowl. Still good overall.

My favorite and best noodle so far is sobahouse Michelin 1 star. The broth is top class.

Tsujihan is not Michelin rated but it's GOOD. So good I ate twice..

Ikinari steak was super delicious. Not michelin. I could eat twice but couldn't stand my clothes ended up with sizzling smell so didn't go there again. 

Now the not so nice:

The over rated one is fuunji. Long queue as well. When he asked if we wanted large size we said sure. And he got a shock and gave us normal size. Noodle was half cooked. The whole experience was bad.

Gyukatsu non Michelin which has a rating of 4.7-4.8/5 on Google. Seems like a must try. long queue but I think overrated too. Around 2k yen to sizzle some non flavored beef and the coating wasn't crispy. Ikinari wins.

Will post some photos once I settle my work stuff. The attached is tsujihan which I could eat every week if I live there 😁 sorry ts for spamming some non Michelin places as well.
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Glad you enjoyed your trip! biggrin.gif

For Nakajima, I brought my parents there for lunch and they were like wtf, why i bring them eat sardine laugh.gif

Haven't tried sobahouse before but will put it into my to-try list

glad you liked it, how was the queue? laugh.gif

ikinari steak is cheap and good, but i haven't eat it in a very long time, at least 3-4 years. although I'm slightly surprised about the gyukatsu experience, but after some thought, yea, it's not as flavoured as the ikinari steak..there's like soy sauce, wasabi, salt and something else to marinate the meat but it won't be as strong tasting as ikinari in anyway

 

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