YAMANASHI: Akafuji Restaurant to give their Houtou Hotpot Noodles a try! A bit on the very light flavored watery side... ho hum. (Sony RX100, TZ60)

When in Yamanashi prefecture you MUST try the local Houtou noodle hotpot!  Its been over 10 years since I went to my 1st experience and it was soooo goood!  

https://tokyobelly.blogspot.com/2011/08/yamanashi-kosaku-houtou-noodle-shop.html

So my local friend decided to pop into Akafuji... a choice due to convenience.

Lots of space!

Original spicy miso...works well with chilled skinny Japanese cucumbers.

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Basic and most popular Pumpkin Houtou starts at 1,265 yen,

Went with the 1,485 yen sliced pork item. 

Looks like home made umeshu (Plum sake)

Comfy tatami seating with opening below the table to dangle your feet. 

Soba noodle prep area. 

First dish was their chicken gizzards with quail eggs.... a bit on the very sweet side.  Almost tasted like a sweet teriyaki sauce.

And my Houtou Arrives!  At first glance the soup looked very light and not so muddy with very little miso paste.  Hmm... 

This pot is actually huge!  Can easily serve 2 adults. 

Noodles were on the unusually thin side.  

Overall the Houtou served here really lacked any punch and the flavor was rather watered down.  I later met with the mayor of this town and he totally didn`t recommend it as the soup is watery.  Anyways the staff was super friendly and maybe other options are better!  Its a skip for me!

Restaurant: Akafuji 

Restaruant JP: 郷土料理とお食事処 赤富士

Website: http://akafuji0339.com/

Tabelog Foodie:  https://tabelog.com/yamanashi/A1901/A190103/19006247/

Address J: 山梨県笛吹市石和町川中島110

Address E: 110 Isawacho Kawanakajima, Fuefuki, Yamanashi 406-0024

MAP: https://goo.gl/maps/wJeBHUeWVtwiQaeJA

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FUJIMIDAI: Jonathon`s Family Restaurant 1,025 yen --> 500 yen Tandori Chicken X Mexican Pilaf Bento! Juicy chicken!! (Sony RX100)

With the Omicron COVID19 variant going bonkers in Tokyo its time to start enjoying a bit of Take-Out options.  AND! Found an amazing deal at Jonathon`s restaurant.  1,025 yen Tandori Chicken on a bed of Mexican Pilaf for only 500 yen (Tax Inclusive!!) 

At the entrance there is a tablet specific for take out items.

1,025 yen on the regular menu!  For an additional 200 yen you can get 1.5x portion of pilaf.

Campaign running from January 27 to February 9, 2022.

MY BENTO!!!

The actual photo on the website... hmm... i see more salad here.

Mexican pilaf was very heavy... kinda like a thick mushy seasoned rice. 

The 2 pieces of tandori chicken was soooo tender and juicy.

The 2nd piece. 

Overall what a deal for only 500 yen!  Japan can sure be friendly for anyone on a budget... as you know the average salary in Japan iis 4,000,000 yen (roughly USD 35K).  Of course you an spend $300 on a omakase sushi course in Ginza but then there is a conveyer belt sushi option too.  A great place to live.

Restaurant: Jonathon`s Fujimidai Branch

Tabelog Foodie: https://tabelog.com/tokyo/A1321/A132104/13056627/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/jona_official_

Homepage: https://www.skylark.co.jp/jonathan/

Address J: 東京都中野区上鷺宮4-6-16

Address E:  Tokyo, Nakano-ku, Kamisaginomiya 4-6-16

MAP: https://goo.gl/maps/enLRinKBABXUw8yJ9

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SAGINOMIYA: Daikichi Yakitori with fund yakitori toppings! Full of regulars chatting up the owner/chef. Brass cups for beer!! (Sony RX100)

I saw a TV program featuring Daikichi and how a young person can start a franchise with minimal investment. SO! Had to check one out to support local businesses.  This is the owner / chef that was chatting up nearly everyone here.. majority of diners this night were regulars. 

So many fun toppings!  Great variety compared to standard yakitori joints  No English in sight but might be fun just to point to random items on this picture menu. 

Wine, Nihonshu, shochu, umeshu... soft drinks 

Draft beer 470 and Bottled 580 yen 

Think this was some kind of stewed intestines... motsu nikomi?  Or may it was curry...

Yakitori was rather tiny but on the positive side you can enjoy alot of the menu. 

Todays recommeded items.  Potato salad, pork wieners, beef skewer and steak. 

This shiso-maki was sooo tasty.

Lack iron in my diet so tried some Liver.

Mushroom and Asparagus wrapped in bacon.  Tiny tiny.

There was one section for groups.  Most of the diners were sitting in the L shaped counter seats with a view of the chef at work. 

If you see this red square sign in Japan why not give it a try!  Overall it was a nice experience with friendly regulars.  

Restaurant: Daikichi Yakitori Saginomiya Branch

Tabelog Foodie: https://tabelog.com/tokyo/A1321/A132104/13150380/

Homepage: https://www.daikichi.co.jp/menu/yakitori.html

Address J: 東京都中野区鷺宮3-33-5

Address E: Tokyo, Nakano-ku, Saginomiya 3-33-5

MAP: https://goo.gl/maps/xFVdrhepT3Vo8J4t6

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