AKASAKA: OGO Ono－loa Hawaii (Authentic Hawaiian Food).

The only Hawaiian restaurant I know of that's run by a local guy from Hawaii.  Many of the Iolani/Punahou grads working in Tokyo are regulars at this spot and anyone thats has a little Aloha in them can direct you to this spot... 

Located in a building full of Hostess bars, can't miss it.

The Menu (Click to Expand).

1. Loco Moco Bowl.

2. Kalua Pig Plate.

3. Spicy Tuna Poke Bowl

4. Today's special Lunch (Portuguese sausage Chili Plate).

Plus Mix Plates etc~.

Got the Poke/Kalua Pig Bow with 100yen (Drink/Desert set).

Took only 1 interior shot.. but its cozy and very relaxing.

Mostly tables but there is a counter seat for 3 people if you visit alone.

Take Akasaka Exit #1, walk straight as you exit, Akasaka Biz Tower will be on your left as you walk straight and after about 100meters the building will be on your left side (Across from the new Karaoke Building on the right).

CHECK OUT SOME UPDATED ENTRIES:

http://tokyobelly.blogspot.com/2011/06/akasaka-ogo-onoloa-hawaii-loco-moco-and.html

http://tokyobelly.blogspot.com/2011/06/akasaka-ogos-for-lunch-special-hawaiian.html

http://tokyobelly.blogspot.com/2011/06/akasaka-ogos-revisited-best-authentic.html 

SHOP: Ogo Ono-Loa Hawaii

LOCATION: Akasaka Station (Exit #1 and walk straight)

Foodie Website: http://r.tabelog.com/tokyo/A1308/A130801/13007891/

Official Website: http://www.ogohawaii.com/ 

Address J: 東京都港区赤坂5-1-4   いそむらビル ５Ｆ

Address E:  Tokyo, Minato-ku, Akasaka 5-1-4   (Isomura Building 5F).

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GINZA: "Kitchen Sugimoto" in MATSUZAKAYA Dept. Store (B1)

Mari introduced me to this shop thats backed by a 100+ year old butcher... whats up with my English.  Anyways this is the website for the Cow Farm http://www.oniku-sugimoto.com/group.html

Had to wait @35minutes for my Turn.

There are take-out beef bowls that range from 500 yen to 1800yen.

To the right you can see the counter seating.  About 9 seats so it can take a while.

1,500yen for Matsuzakay-Beef Suki-nabe (hotpot), 800yen for Black Hair Wagyu Beef Suki-Nabe and the 525yen Black Hair Wagyu Beef bowl.  

Little cup of green tea shows up first.

And here it is.  They'll ask if you'd like a tiny glass of red wine or orange Juice. 

I got the OJ (upper left)

I still don't have it in me to mix this raw egg into my Rice.  Someday...

Tasty Japanese pickles~. Yellow is sweet, Green is sour.

And a Miso Soup.... Whole set for only 525yen!!  

LOCATION: Ginza MATSUZAKAYA Dept Store.  (On the main road thats closed off on the weekends)

Foodie Website:  http://r.tabelog.com/tokyo/A1301/A130101/13009511/

Matsuzakaya Dept Website: http://www.matsuzakaya.co.jp/ginza/restaurant/08.html

Address J: 東京都中央区銀座6-10-1 銀座松坂屋 Ｂ１Ｆ

Address E:  Tokyo, Chuo-ku, Ginza 6-10-1 (B1F)

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JIMBOCHO: "TENDON Imoya" Ten-don (rice bowl) for 550yen

Authenti Japanese Ten-Don by chef's for only 550yen. You'll sit shoulder to shoulder with salarymen and university students (lots of universities in this area).

Menu is limited but most customers ordered the 550yen Ten-Don that consists of one piece of shrimp, fish, seaweed and ika (squid?).   There is also a Tempura-Don with only Shrimp for 800yen.

2 chefs behind the counter will ask you "Tendon deskuka?"  Just say "Hai" or say "Tempura Don kudasai" for the shrimp only rice bowl.  Cup of hot tea will arrive first.

All counter seating... my view.  The tempura is fried when the order is placed.

Seasoned radish on the counter.

Think this is Asari or Shijimi Miso Soup... comes with the meal.

My meal!  If you want extra rice just say "Oomori" when you order.

If you are in the area there are several IMOYA's.  Tonkatsu, Tempura and Tendon shops:

http://r.tabelog.com/tokyo/A1310/A131003/R5294/?vs=1&sk=いもや&LstCosT=0&sa=神保町&sw=いもや

LOCATION: Between JIMBOCHO and SUIDOBASHI Stations.

Foodie WEBSITE: http://r.tabelog.com/tokyo/A1310/A131003/13000443/

Address J: 東京都千代田区神田神保町2-16
Address E:Tokyo, Chiyoda-ku, Kanda Jimbocho 2-16

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EBISU: "BLACOWS Revisited!" This time Jalapeno Burger~

We were both finally able to check out BLACOWS on a weekday... can't pass up the Japanese Lunch Specials~. Burgers were a few dollars less and it came with a nice salad.

Started with a great little salad.  Lots of different veggies.

Mari went with the Jalapeno Burger, 1200yen.  She gave me a few Jalapeno's so you see a few empty spots... but this was very spicy.  Took her a while to finish the burger... Be prepared to help finish if your lunch partner isn't a big eater... burgers are very filling!

My 1,000yen burger (salad included).  

Even at a nice place like this you can have great burgers and amazing burgers...  The bread was extra chewy on this day.  Manager mentioned that it should be consistent but sometimes the consistency can change. 

Tasty fresh potatoes...

This was a first... they finally put out Jalapeno Tabasco sauce on the table. 

FOR SHOP DETAILS Check out my previous Entries:

1.  http://tokyobelly.blogspot.com/2010/02/ebisu-blacows-revisited.html  (With Video).

2.  http://tokyobelly.blogspot.com/2009/12/ebisu-blacows-1000yen-wagyu-burger.html

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ROPPONGI HILLS: Matsuda-ya Soba (Noodles and Udon)

We were in Roppongi for Art Night... just wanted something simple late into the night.

Menu in English (Click to expand)

Mari went for the Udon Nabe (Hot Pot).

Miso base Udon Nabe.

My Tempura bowl and Soba set.  Very filling.

Video of the Shop... a bit long and wobbly... sorry.

Pickled vegetables... good with rice.

Don't eat at Roppongi Hills very often but this was a nice quick meal.

Location: ROPPONGI Hills

Website: http://www.roppongihills.com/shops_restaurants/restaurants/japanese/201330002.html

Foodie Website: Ranked very low, 2.89!! http://r.tabelog.com/tokyo/A1307/A130701/13020922/

Address: 5F West Walk in Roppongi Hills.

Address J: 東京都港区六本木6-10-1 六本木ヒルズ ウェストウォーク ５Ｆ

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ASAGAYA: Hawaii's Own Coffee Company for a little Aloha.

There are really only two spots in Tokyo that serve a little Aloha.  One is Ogo Ono-Loa Hawaii in Akasaka and Hawaii's Own Coffee Company in Asagaya.  This shop is started by a local guy Kawika (Pearl City High/UH grad) and the style/music selection/atmosphere in the shop reflects Aloha

Mari ordered a Hawaiian Latte (will have to ask Kawika what the name was).

The 100% CONA Coffee starts at 290yen. 

I went for the Banana Shake and Kawika's recommended Hot Chocolate.

The Tuna Melt was great.  

Only 10 fresh SMAP Musubi's are made per day.  

Also serve little Brownies, have a selection of gifts and 100% Hawaiian coffee beans the owner has sent in from Hawaii. Oh yeah, the owner is a former Fighter Pilot... and if you want to know anything about Hawaii he's your man.

Location: ASAGAYA Station

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

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

Address H: 東京都杉並区阿佐谷南1-34-6
Address E: Tokyo, Suginami-ku, Asagaya Minami 1-34-6

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