food (Page 176)
”How can we get more chocolate in our eggs?” is a question we’d never have thought to ask, but we sure are glad this Japanese company did.
No one wants to have egg on their face, but if you want in on your head, this Japanese company is happy to oblige.
If you’re hungry, strapped for cash, and/or indecisive, this Akihabara restaurant is for you.
All-you-can-drink beer costs just 600 yen (US$5.80), which will barely get you a single glass in many other Tokyo restaurants.
Foreigners complained that chefs at a restaurant in Osaka added up to two times more wasabi in their sushi when serving non-Japanese customers.
The makers of Final Fantasy are also now the makers of awesome burgers and cake at this Akihabara restaurant and gift shop.
Because after a hard day at the office, there’s nothing like unwinding with a glass of bourbon and a chocolate-covered pretzel stick.
The company famous for instant noodles is now releasing a limited number of their fresh noodles to lucky customers.
Our Japanese-language writer used to give himself a pass, until he encountered a woman who changed his mind.
But they’re only available for a limited time, so you’d better hippity hoppity over there ASAP!
Suggestively spicy series stars swimsuit models, dancers, and anime voice actress.
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