Sushi Nakamura near Tsukiji. After arriving in Tokyo that evening, I quickly dropped off my luggage and headed straight there. I found and booked it easily on Tabelog the day before, and Tokyo rarely disappoints. Everything was delicious.
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Team Vulcan x Osteria Dani pop-up has come to an end. It was our first pop-up in two years, so there were plenty of rough edges, but it was the most fun event ever. Sincere thanks to everyone who made it special, including our guests and
Signiel Busan Pastry Salon. Dessert at Signiel, treated by the awesome Jang Hyun-seo. Even better because a staff member who’d finished work got caught and paid for it! Everything was great except the slightly soggy, chewy sugar. So happy to see
Ryugon Ryokan
Ryugon is a renowned ryokan in Niigata, Japan’s snowiest region, operating since 1969. Its cuisine was the best I’ve had at a ryokan, with thoughtful menus that changed during my stay. The winter scenery was breathtaking, and I’d
Shirakawa Tempura @shirakawa_tempura
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When you’re craving tempura in Korea, Shirakawa is the place to go! Great value and delicious, too. The asparagus and daikon were the highlights this time. Another wonderful meal!
Noialt @neualt. kr
Busan’s top dessert café, Noialt. I visited in 2024 and returned two years later. The dessert selection is small but seasonal, and the excellent tea lineup never disappoints. A must-visit in Jeonpo!
Jeongjin Sushi
Another sushi restaurant has opened on Geumridan-gil: Jeongjin Sushi. The lunch course is delicious and great value. A Japanese staff member was working in the dining area, which somehow made the sushi feel more trustworthy. It feels
Meat, meat, meat. Since moving to Suojae, I rarely visit barbecue restaurants in Gumi. Buying meat and grilling it in the yard feels like five round trips to paradise. Finding untrimmed hangjeongsal isn’t easy, but Heungin Byeoldam on Naver
Ruth has become one of my regular spots. It was my first visit after the seasonal menu change, and everything tasted even better than before! The melon and ceviche are absolute must-orders. I really wish the abalone dish hadn’t been removed—it was