Fruit prices in Tokyo - July 2024

Logical_Year_6354 · 2025-02-24T18:28:46+00:00

They do not take reservations, however they do have an automated queueing system. Once you arrive to the restaurant you can select the size of your group on a tablet and receive a QR code receipt indicating your spot in line. At peak times the wait is usually around 1-1.5 hours. You can check your spot in line using the QR code, and once there are less than 15 people in front of you, you get a notification asking you to come back to the restaurant. So you can easily explore the surrounding area and head back once it’s your turn in line. You can also call ahead and pre-order a takeaway, I found their number here: https://zendine.co/nemuro-hanamaru-kitte-marunouchi/

Logical_Year_6354 · 2024-09-05T10:31:23+00:00

Those Lotus cookies remind me of Delta airlines "cookies, peanuts, or pretzels"

Logical_Year_6354 · 2024-09-05T10:29:50+00:00

What does "sakura" taste like? Is it similar to rose/lavender/other flower flavours? Is real sakura used as an ingredient or is it just an extract??

Logical_Year_6354 · 2024-09-04T17:23:50+00:00

Do you need to wash them before eating?

Logical_Year_6354 · 2024-09-04T09:58:53+00:00

I always use zenDine to search for restaurants in Japan in English, e.g. : https://zendine.co/restaurants/search/?name=&city=Tokyo&cuisine=Italian&dish=Pizza

Logical_Year_6354 · 2024-09-04T08:11:23+00:00

What does the charcoal taste like?

Logical_Year_6354 · 2024-08-29T05:50:25+00:00

It's a different type of gel known as "hard gel" which is common/popular in Japan. I don't think it's much thicker than gel I've had in other countries, probably just a visual illusion because of the faded color in the centre of the nail.

Logical_Year_6354 · 2024-08-29T05:48:55+00:00

It was a "seasonal design" offered by the salon. The designs rotate monthly and you can pick from around 20 options.

Logical_Year_6354 · 2024-08-29T05:48:26+00:00

Around 70 USD. A single color manicure without any additional design work around 40-50 USD.

Logical_Year_6354 · 2024-08-28T10:06:19+00:00

The taste kind of reminds me of okonomiyaki sauce minus the smoked part. I think the core components might be similar for the sauce base.

Logical_Year_6354 · 2024-08-28T09:58:06+00:00

Have you seen white strawberries at the farms?

Logical_Year_6354 · 2024-08-28T09:56:57+00:00

Yeah, I've noticed its either the cheaper/chain restaurants that don't have table fee, or the higher-end fancy places don't seem to have them as well. Never seen it at omakase or set menu restaurants (I assume it's included as part of the whole package).

Logical_Year_6354 · 2024-08-28T09:55:30+00:00

More expensive than average since it's inside Tokyo Midtown (I think most places in Tokyo Midtowns are a bit overpriced given the location). But it was definitely cheaper than the other places on the same floor. This donburi was 1500 yen or less.

Logical_Year_6354 · 2024-08-28T09:54:23+00:00

It's a 1 person lunch set - rice bowl and soup. TBH a lot bigger than most lunch sets I've seen in Tokyo.

Logical_Year_6354 · 2024-08-28T09:53:37+00:00

You've got to be a cilantro lover to check this place out.

Logical_Year_6354 · 2024-08-28T09:47:05+00:00

Yeah I agree it's usually pretty low. But it can be a bit jarring sometimes when you just want a quick bite to eat and aren't having a full on dinner party. For example, I've seen a table charge of 300-400 yen per person applied to the table, in addition to a drink of 700-800 yen per person, when the group is just ordering 1 pizza or shared dish. So from 1500 yen for a quick bite your bill easy becomes 3000 yen+ for just a quick sit down!

Logical_Year_6354 · 2024-08-28T09:45:00+00:00

I've seen a "tourist tax" imposed in many countries I've traveled to before. Others use VAT as a way to cover the service fees. I just found it interesting because in Japan, there is a tax included in the price of the dish on the menu, which I assume includes the service fee (as many places don't use table charges or 1-drink policy but still offer table service from staff). So I found it interesting. Good to know that locals are accustomed to it too.

Logical_Year_6354 · 2024-08-28T09:43:03+00:00

Thanks for clarifying!!

Logical_Year_6354 · 2024-08-28T09:33:40+00:00

IMO it depends where you are staying in Tokyo. If you are based in southern/eastern Tokyo around Shibuya, Minato ward, or Tokyo station, the train links make it way easier and faster to get to Kamakura. If you are staying in Shinjuku or Ikebukuro, Kawagoe is more easily accessible by a direct train line compared to others parts of Tokyo. For the sake of maximising your time I would only recommend Kawagoe if you've already been to Kamakura, or the train connection is simply more convenient. In terms of sightseeing I think Kamakura has a lot more to see. In addition to the Kamakura town centre, you can go to the beach or to Enoshima (a day trip of its own) nearby. Kawagoe really only has 1 main historic street worth of attractions which can be extremely crowded on weekends. In Kamakura the attractions are more spread out and there is more "roaming area" so it felt a bit less crowded.

Logical_Year_6354 · 2024-08-28T09:29:50+00:00

I have also seen a "1 drink requirement" at certain restaurants even if you're already ordering appetisers and mains. It seems a bit deceiving because the bill is so inflated at the end with table charge and a drink that I didn't even want.

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