. The Tasting Palette .

The most expensive and ripped-off meal goes to: Shabu shabu at Gion District, Kyoto

Australian beef('cause the Japanese beef was unaffordable), rice and pickles

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The most satisfying on a rainy and cold day: Kyushu Jangara at Harajuku, Tokyo J and I went back to eat it again 'cause the broth(made with chicken, pork and vegetable) was way good. However, the only disappointing fact was that it was Tokyo styled noodles which meant thin and curly noodles. (not the springy type they have in Sapporo)

Our ramen: topped with fatty pork, char siew, a whole egg, spicy roe, memna

Our happy faces

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The most value-for-money meal: Katsukara at Pontocho, Kyoto It was the most value for money 'cause the barley rice, miso soup, cabbage and pickles were refillable. Everyone ate at least 2 bowls of rice 'cause we were hungry and tired. And it's not just that. The katsu is really THE best! we ordered the sirloin cut 'cause the fillet was more fatty (read: fattening). The batter was crispy and it wasn't like other katsu that were oily.

We liked the katsu so much that we went to the branch at Roppongi Hills in Tokyo but that wasn't quite as good.

The warm tofu appetiser ( we had to try tofu in Kyoto since they are famous for that)

The 120g of Sirloin katsu that we had

Sesame seeds that we have to pound before adding the sauce to dip for the katsu

Very full but happy

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The most interesting meal: Nishin Cold Soba, Kyoto
This soba dish is unique to Kyoto and we saw this in quite a number of restaurants so I decided that I must try it. Basically, it is cold soba noodles with dried herring, grated yam and wasabi. The grated yam is an acquired taste I must say. To me, it was rather tasteless and the texture is rather uniquely gooey. But I felt that this meal really reflected Kyoto's character and charm as a city still influenced by the zen teachings of simplicity.

My Nishin Soba

The biggest and cheapest fruit: Japanese apple from Ueno, Tokyo
For 200 Yen. Yes! the rest were completely not affordable or rather we aren't used to paying so much for fruits in Singapore.

Big apple! Enough to be shared among 4 people

The prettiest meal: Bento set bought at the JR Kyoto Station
We were spoilt for choice at the station as we were choosing our bento lunch to bring on board the Shinkansen. I chose this one because it looks really pretty with so many colours. But it didnt taste good. Just had to applaud the Japanese for their presentation of their food.

. My Tasting Palette .
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