Comments on: Japan is done – oh, the memories

By: chuckeats

chuckeats — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 21:35:05 +0000

Misha – Urasawa stacks up very well. The fish I had in Japan at the best places was better but not everything Urasawa serves needs to come from Japan. I’d give it a 9/10 for fish; his rice was just as good.

By: Misha

Misha — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 20:53:02 +0000

Chuck – how does Urasawa stack up with what you had in Japan? I am finally going to make it to back to LA next week and plan to stop by Urasawa and Providence.

By: Mike

Mike — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 18:35:52 +0000

VGF – It’s a no brainer! I am leaving tomorrow and hit Ryugin last night. On par with the best. Kyubei lunch was far better than any sushi I have had here (my bay area standard is Ino) and $30 at Sushi Dai and Sushizanmai went loooong, not to mention the ramen.

By: VGF

VGF — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 07:07:34 +0000

You make me want to plan a trip to Japan!

By: chuckeats

chuckeats — Sun, 12 Oct 2008 00:58:44 +0000

Paul R – no Robuchon, i’m not the biggest fan and i wanted to focus on Japanese restaurants. L’Osier will probably be targeted for the next trip though, in between many sushi meals.

By: chuckeats

chuckeats — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 23:21:08 +0000

Aiste – the beef was certainly good but the fish is incredible!

Mike – if your party wants budget, I’d do Kyubei for lunch in Ginza – $55 for 10 pieces or so. The quality rivals nearly everything in America. The dinners are $200-300, and that could be a decent choice since they are more involved and, presumably, last more than 45 minutes.

Paul – I did not try to get into Jiro (Ginza); I stuck w/ people that would want my business. Overall, I was very surprised by the hospitality of the Japanese – many, despite limited English, took great care in trying to explain everything and serve – truly inspiring.

By: paul

paul — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 01:51:53 +0000

Chuck did you end up getting turned away from any restaurants out there for being a Gaijin?

By: PAUL RUDZINSKI

PAUL RUDZINSKI — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 11:18:53 +0000

HI CHUCK, WHILST OVER THERE DID YOU GO TO ROBOUCHON?

By: Mike

Mike — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 21:13:22 +0000

Chuck,

I leave on Sat. Give me your 2 best? Best sushi? We had Jiro reservations, but the rest of the crew balked at the $$$ for 45 min and 20 pieces, I am bummed, but will have to make it back some time.

Mike

By: Luxeat

Luxeat — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 13:52:15 +0000

The pictures are gorgeous, Chuck.

P.S. Its funny, because when i went in Japan last spring, i was prepared to eat fish everyday, but ended up eating the wagyu beef almost every day. Finally, don’t know what is better- Japanese beef, or fish