doublecooked - a Melbourne food blog (and Sydney)

Hs Cakes, Springvale

noreply@blogger.com (slowcooked) — Wed, 27 Apr 2016 11:11:00 +0000

They got pandan sponge, and you're like yeah, that's good. They can put durian and cream in between, and you're like hell yeah. Then they ask would you like double durian? MIND. COMPLETELY. BLOWN.

Aronia de Takazawa, Tokyo

noreply@blogger.com (slowcooked) — Wed, 09 Sep 2015 00:00:00 +0000

The coolest restaurant I've been to. Ever. Incentive, creative food with flashes of theatre that provides a bit of humour, invokes memories and provides plenty of smiles. The intimacy of the venue allows the chef and his partner on the floor to interact with guests on a personal level, where you can sense their passion and warmth for the dishes and you, as if treating you like old friends. This is what sets this place apart from other places I've been to. Truly honoured, privileged and lucky to have been selected for a seat. An amazing experience.

つけめん六厘舎 (Rokurinsha), Tokyo

noreply@blogger.com (slowcooked) — Tue, 08 Sep 2015 00:00:00 +0000

The most intense tsukemen I've ever had, the rich dipping sauce clings effortlessly onto the welcoming noodles. Eating it was like a marathon through flavourtown, hitting the wall before a second wind to polish it off. http://www.followmefoodie.com/2014/01/follow-me-foodie-to-tokyo-japan/

Tendontenya (天丼てんや新宿東口店), Tokyo

noreply@blogger.com (slowcooked) — Mon, 07 Sep 2015 00:00:00 +0000

Cheap, fast, tendon and tempura. http://s.tabelog.com/en/tokyo/A1304/A130401/13054989/dtlmap/

Italian Tomato Café Jr, Sunshine City, Tokyo

noreply@blogger.com (slowcooked) — Fri, 04 Sep 2015 00:00:00 +0000

It took 30 mins to wait in line, order, wait while seated, for this Hoji tea latte to arrive. Positive? Cheap way to rest your feet...

松六家 (Matsurokuyo), Tokyo

noreply@blogger.com (slowcooked) — Thu, 03 Sep 2015 00:00:00 +0000

A slow lunch that's worth the wait. Fine slices of flavoursome, melt in the mouth Kuroge Wagyu, in a set that's one of the best value meals ever. http://www.tokyoeats.jp/matsurokuya/

Kyushu Jangara Ramen, Tokyo

noreply@blogger.com (slowcooked) — Wed, 02 Sep 2015 00:00:00 +0000

Not my favourite char siu, but an excellent pork, chicken, veg stock ramen. http://www.kyusyujangara.co.jp

Sushi Kanesaka, Tokyo

noreply@blogger.com (slowcooked) — Tue, 01 Sep 2015 00:00:00 +0000

First Michelin star sushi restaurant. That feeling of having been in economy all your life then getting a taste of business class. Can't go back now..... http://www.sushi-kanesaka.com

Toritake (鳥竹), Tokyo

noreply@blogger.com (slowcooked) — Mon, 31 Aug 2015 00:00:00 +0000

If your parents were salary persons, this could have been their go to place. http://s.tabelog.com/en/tokyo/A1303/A130301/13001702/

Tsurutontan (つるとんたん六本木店), Tokyo

noreply@blogger.com (slowcooked) — Fri, 28 Aug 2015 00:00:00 +0000

Very good udon. http://s.tabelog.com/en/tokyo/A1307/A130701/13001859/

MOS Burger, Tokyo

noreply@blogger.com (slowcooked) — Thu, 27 Aug 2015 00:00:00 +0000

It's boss. MOS > Maccas

Ramen Jiro, Tokyo

noreply@blogger.com (slowcooked) — Wed, 26 Aug 2015 00:00:00 +0000

OK, prefer others.

Fancy Oriental Chinese Restaurant, Box Hill

noreply@blogger.com (slowcooked) — Tue, 25 Aug 2015 11:17:00 +0000

Singapore Chilli Crab - it's all about the crispy vermicelli.

Yama No Chaya, Hakone

noreply@blogger.com (slowcooked) — Tue, 25 Aug 2015 00:00:00 +0000

Atmospheric ryokan, sublime kaiseki dinners, and breakfasts make sure you start the day well.

Gionhitsujikafe (祇をん　ひつじカフェ), Kyoto

noreply@blogger.com (slowcooked) — Mon, 24 Aug 2015 00:00:00 +0000

Wasabon sugar crispy puff; Hoji tea ice cream ; Just the right amount of sweetness. http://s.tabelog.com/en/kyoto/A2601/A260301/26019132/

Kyoto Gogyo (京都五行), Kyoto

noreply@blogger.com (slowcooked) — Fri, 21 Aug 2015 00:00:00 +0000

Burnt... miso... ramen... ? Sounds crazy but good in a rich, bold, in your face kind of way. http://s.tabelog.com/en/kyoto/A2601/A260201/26002029/

Katsukura (名代とんかつかつくら京都駅ビル店（なだいとんかつかつくら)), Kyoto

noreply@blogger.com (slowcooked) — Thu, 20 Aug 2015 00:00:00 +0000

It just melts in your mouth. http://tabelog.com/kyoto/A2601/A260101/26001923/

Hakata Gensuke, Melbourne

noreply@blogger.com (slowcooked) — Wed, 19 Aug 2015 09:46:00 +0000

Tsukemen would have been alright if I hadn't been spoilt by the standards in Japan only 2 weeks ago... Just not quite the same. Interesting idea with the hot pot option though.

Sukiya (すき家円町店), Kyoto

noreply@blogger.com (slowcooked) — Wed, 19 Aug 2015 00:00:00 +0000

Not again, but i suppose the chain of shops says it ain't that bad. http://s.tabelog.com/en/kyoto/A2601/A260203/26018445/

Akagakiya (赤垣屋), Kyoto

noreply@blogger.com (slowcooked) — Tue, 18 Aug 2015 00:00:00 +0000

The local. http://s.tabelog.com/en/kyoto/A2601/A260302/26001072/

Salon De The Au Grenior D'or, Kyoto

noreply@blogger.com (slowcooked) — Mon, 17 Aug 2015 00:00:00 +0000

Cute, petite desserts. http://www.ladyironchef.com/2013/10/kyoto-best-dessert-shops/

Nobu, Melbourne

noreply@blogger.com (slowcooked) — Sat, 15 Aug 2015 12:20:00 +0000

It's been a while... And they still got it.

King of the Roast, Oakleigh South

noreply@blogger.com (slowcooked) — Sat, 15 Aug 2015 12:16:00 +0000

Generous, quality roasts, served with a side of charm.

Daiichiasahi Honke (第一旭本店), Kyoto

noreply@blogger.com (slowcooked) — Fri, 14 Aug 2015 00:00:00 +0000

A clean, soy based ramen that's very tasty. http://thecitylane.com/kyoto-food-guide/ ; http://s.tabelog.com/en/kyoto/A2601/A260101/26000873/

Ootoya, Universal Studios, Osaka

noreply@blogger.com (slowcooked) — Thu, 13 Aug 2015 00:00:00 +0000

BAU goodness - katsu don, egg just cooked.