赤福, Ise Japan

One of the most famous sweet from Ise - 赤福

It's made by rice (mochi) coated by red bean paste. It's rather sweet hence goes very well with green tea (mocha).


This is 2 sets - one with sweet red bean soup and mochi.


Must try it when you visit Ise.

The shop is located in the main shopping street close to the Ise inner shrine. You won't miss the shop, cos there is always long queue outside the shop!

Nagatokan 長門館, Toba Japan

Discovered this restaurant by chance when I was wondering in a small seaside town - Toba

Toba is famous for it's pearl industry as well as for it's seafood. We ordered to grilled oysters. They are rather big and very juicy and sweet. Love it! It's so simple and straight forward.


I had oysters cooked with miso source. Have never had so many oysters once in my life. I can't remember the price now but it's not expensive at all from the quality of the food! yum!


website: www. nagatokan.co.jp

address: 517-0011三重縣鳥羽市鳥羽 1-10-45

ps. This restaurant close at 19:00.

Yabaton, Nagoya Japan

The most famous fried pork rice in Nagoya - Yabaton

It has 60 years history and probably the best fried pork I have ever had. The fried pork is so crispy and top with Nagoya special dark colour and sweet miso source. It tastes even better with loads cabbage salad topping!

It's a must when you visit Nagoya.


The restaurant's official website: www.yabaton.com

The address of the first opening restaurant: 名古屋市中区大須 3-6-18 (close on Sunday)

However, to avoid queue there are many branches: www.yabaton.com/modules/shop/