ASAGAYA: Ma Blue Dome Bar... reminded me of Shinjuku Golden Gai. I ordered the shops most recommended drink... hohum. (iPhone 12 Mini)

 

Asagaya had an amazing bar hopping event last week and just had to go! You all know that this is a town of so many tiny restaurants, izakayas and bars!

Unfortunately I arrived at this bar during dinner time so it was empty for quite a while.

Ma Blue Dome Bar マーブルードーム

I asked the University Student bartender for some of his recommendations in the are and then later 2 older bilingual regulars. 

A view outside from my entrance counter seat.

First time to a bar and always ask what their most recommended drink.  Unfortunately the part time uni guy pulled out a 100 yen carton of Acelora juice and put a squirt of sake inside the mug.  Boring!

Later these two regulars stopped by and spoke Englihs quite well! They are Asagaya locals.

Overall its a nice cozy bar with no entrance fee.  Would suggest going when there are some people inside.  

Bar: Ma⇔Blue⇒Dome Asagaya

Bar J: マーブルードーム 阿佐ヶ谷

Address J: 東京、杉並区、阿佐谷南 2-21-12

Address E: 2 Chome-21-12 Asagayaminami, Suginami City, Tokyo 166-0004

Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/HwnkQa6wejEzdbdKA

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ASAGAYA: Gyoza-Bo Cho-Hakkai REVISTED with family and kids! Absolutely DELICIOUS!!

Good friend of mine invited me to everyone's favorite Gyoza-Bo Cho-Hakkai with his mother in law, wife and two little children.  Needed to book the 2nd floor three weeks in advance and even that far back only a weekday was available.

Perfect for anyone with a family...

The MENU!

Special sauces

Very cool looking shrine on the 2nd floor.

From the 2nd floor you order via this tube that goes directly to the 1st floor kitchen.

Buzz Lightyear... and Beer.

This cold shredded seasoned daikon with red spice was oishii.

Chinese Sake with dried Umeboshi

Very flavorful rice with meat wrapped in a leaf.

GYOZA HUNTER "Man versus Dumplings" by Phillip Kendal article in the bathroom.

http://www.tokyoweekender.com/2012/09/gyoza-hunting-for-the-best-in-tokyo/

We ate and drank and ate and ate til we were all totally stuffed and the bill came out to around 10,000yen.  The food was once again amazingly delicious, 2nd floor extremely comfortable/private and service was spot on amazing... Husband and Wife team really appreciates the customers and all smiles.  YOU MUST GO!!!

SHOP: Gyoza-Bo Cho-Kakkai Gyoza Shop
LOCATION: Asagaya Station
Foodie Website: http://tabelog.com/tokyo/A1319/A131905/13090377/
Address J: 東京都杉並区阿佐谷南3-37-5
Address E: Tokyo, Suginami-ku, Asagaya 3-37-5

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ASAGAYA: Hawaii's Own Coffee Co (HOCC) revisited for Chili Rice!

When HOCC was tweeting they had their home made chili for 2 days during the Asagaya Jazz Festival I had to go!  Love their tuna and chicken sandwiches but for hard to find Chili in Tokyo I will go anywhere.

Kenta and his staff filling a Chili order.  Most of their staff have some connection to Hawaii and speak English... 

Chili Bowl starts at 500yen with toppings at a minimal fee.

There it is... Chili with extra rice and cheese/onion topping... Spiciness was just right, no need to search for Tabasco.  Overall a great Chili flavor.

My mango Smoothie with hints of fresh Pineapple.

Kenta's Uncle was out and about helping during the busy 2-day Asagaya Jazz Streets annual Festival.

Special spam musubi with a layer of egg... home made.

For previous entry with Video pls click here!

http://tokyobelly.blogspot.com/2010/03/asagaya-hawaiis-own-coffee-company-for.html

Shop: Hawaii's Own Coffee Company (HOCC)

Foodie Website: http://r.tabelog.com/tokyo/A1319/A131905/13100300/

Shop Website: http://www.hawaiisowncoffee.com/default.htm

Shop Twitter: http://twitter.com/#!/HOCC_Asagaya

HOCC Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/HAWAIIS-OWN-COFFEE-CO/144139308934699

Address J: 東京都杉並区阿佐谷南1-34-6 新東京会館 １Ｆ

Address E: Tokyo-to, Suginami-ku, Minami-Asagaya 1-34-6
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