Youshokuya Kichi Kichi, Kyoto - ザ・洋食屋 キチキチ

Play the video below and yes, I ate that. But right now, I'm going to tell you how to get to eat it too.

Famous Omurice, wait and reservations required! Waiting for my own now. #hyped #chefshowmanship #wjXkyoto #gradtrippinJapan

A video posted by wj (@2xuj) on Aug 22, 2015 at 4:31am PDT

Unagiya Hirokawa, Kyoto - うなぎ屋 廣川

I need to share a little story.

When I was still in Primary School and Secondary School (I spent 10 years in SN), there was a stall in the canteen that would sell Unagi with Rice. Japanese Eel Rice. I don't remember how much it cost, but I do know that it was pricy. Sometimes I'd add a bit of steamed egg to make it less pathetic because you see, this piece of eel was indeed very little. 

Served with Nori, teriyaki sauce, on a bed of warm fluffy rice. I remember the taste to this day, my first Unagi don.

Fast forward to a few months ago, I tried the real and super-duper legitimate version and I am darn happy to report, this is the place to go.

Pick up the details after the jump! (You definitely won't regret it.)

A new venture!

Don't worry I'm not leaving this place yet! But I will be blogging on two sites, here and at

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A lot of other information with my sister-in-crime Kayla will be shared, so stay tuned! And support our little spaces, together or apart!

Staying at Nishiyama Ryokan

We stayed at a ryokan in Kyoto for two nights; a ryokan is a traditional Japanese inn. There are many different ryokans in Kyoto and Hakone but rarely found near larger cities like Tokyo. We chose a mid-range ryokan that offered a kaiseki dinner because it was one of the experiences we wanted to have. 

Kaiseki ryori is traditional Japanese multi-course haute cuisine. Its origins are found many centuries ago in the simple meals served at the tea ceremony, but later it evolved into an elaborate dining style popular among aristocratic circles. Today, kaiseki is served in specialized restaurants or can be enjoyed by staying at a ryokan (Japanese style inn). Credits: Japan Guide

Where we stayed in Kyoto! Credits: Eddie

More after the jump!