TOKYOOOOOOO! Almost every single person I've met says Tokyo is a highly overrated city. It's expensive, crowded, and genuinely has no redeeming qualities. My message to all the senior mama's too good to fly there, KEEP THINKING THAT! I've had the privilege to flying to Tokyo at least 15 times and each time, I discover something new.
The best part about Tokyo, is the FOOD. If you know me, you know that I basically work to afford delicious food in copious amounts. Honestly, I would be the greatest fat person of all time if authentic food from around the world could be brought to me on a platter.... Alas, good food means you have to walk for it... and Tokyo in the summer means you SWEAT for it.
The best places for food are obviously the ones without any English; the least touristy, most authentic Japanese cuisine.... But somethings in Asia are better known, like what you are eating.... Generally I tend to migrate towards the places that at least have pictures or plastic food in a display case so I can at least know if it's got legs or is still alive or something.... Ramen is DELICIOUS no matter where you go, and the boiled eggs on top are usually seasoned and absolutely scrumptious.
My absolute FAVORITE restaurant in Tokyo is near Shibuya, the busiest intersection in all of Japan. Uobei Genki Sushi Co. is amazing. It's definitely an experience in itself to eat there seeing as it's pretty high tech, and totally different than any restaurant in the USA. When you enter this restaurant, you tell them how many is in your party, and they give each person a tiny clipboard with a seat number. Each seat sits in front of a high speed conveyor-belt with an iPad and little boxes full of condiments. You simply press English and explore all of the delicious sushi options. Each plate comes zooming out to you on the conveyor-belt and is pretty decently priced. You can help yourself to green tea at your seat with instant hot water, courtesy of individual tiny spigots and powdered matcha mix. The fresh albacore tuna with the wasabi-mayo was my absolute favorite... and I may have eaten the entire fish by myself.... such was the deliciousness.... Pretty sure my bill only came out to about 1,200 Yen or $12.00 USD!
I still have dreams of that sushi... And when I return, I will get my grilled corn sushi, wasabi-mayo french fries, and spicy albacore tuna.
Love, Alison
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