Zunda flavored ice cream is topped with mochi and zunda paste. It was just ok for me – Kawasaki, Japan
Month: September 2019
Kawasaki Station area
Kawasaki, Japan
Kitakata Ramen
Originated in Kitakata City (which is my mom’s home town), I grew up eating this type of ramen before it became popular in Japan. Now I can find a Kitakata ramen shop in Kawasaki City! Thick wavy noodles in simple yet flavorful soy based broth are usually topped with multiple slices of chashu (braised pork), shinachiku (fermented bamboo shoots) and green onions. Ultimate comfort food! – Kawasaki, Japan
Natto
Natto and nori over rice, a perfect breakfast (Natto is fermented sticky/slimy soy beans) – Kawasaki, Japan
Zunda soft serve ice cream
It is flavored with ‘zunda‘ (edamame paste) and you can definitely taste it in every bite (lick?) – Kawasaki, Japan
Yakitori
They are skewered grilled chicken of different parts such as livers, thighs, skin, etc. – Kawasaki, Japan
Fugu (blowfish)
Saw this in front of a restaurant. No, I’ve never eaten fugu and I doubt that I ever will – Kawasaki, Japan
Pet food, not human food…
Cheese sticks, biscuits, gourmet fish and meat jerky, cakes that are free of gluten, eggs, and flour. And many more! – Kawasaki, Japan
Akebi (also known as chocolate vine)
They are about the size of small mangos.
When I was growing up, they were only available in the wild and I’ve only heard of them from my mom who grew up in the country. Now they are available at grocery stores (but still rare)! The gooey part around the seeds is the main sweet/edible part. This was my first time eating them. To be honest, the taste is just ok but it’s different and pretty to look at! – Kawasaki, Japan
Sumo autumn tournament
Started this week. Mom loves to watch but I still don’t get it – Japan