Jake-san...

Day 1306:

Jake-san...

What can I really say about Jake-san...

At least he left the watermark right?

Jake-san...

Oh Jake-san...

Daizo in tha house!!!

Welcome to Japan! It sucks that I'll be leaving.

The last of the last...

Day 1305:

If I had to choose the last bowls I'd want to slurp on this Earth (the next few days will be like this), I'd definitely choose these next two.

Shinkyotei.

Miso Chashu.

Tan Tan Tei.

Mixed Wontonmen.

JapanEats podcast!!!

Check it out here!!!!

A fresh finale...

Day 1304:

After a refreshing trip to the gym, it was time to pay a visit to an old friend.

Gamushara.

This is still one of my favorite bowls to photograph.

I mean just look it at.

It's beautiful.

Speaking of beautiful.

She is a true beauty!

For some reason, I was craving Iekei so I stopped at Katsuraya on my way home.

Ie-yay-kei!

Okay maybe I shouldn't have done that.

haha.

Where dreams begin...

Day 1298:

To some, an old school shoyu ramen might seem too simple. But be careful because simple can often mean too complex to comprehend.

Chuuka Tokudai is the best that Ogikubo has to offer. And yes I'm saying that to Harukiya's face. haha.

Who knew chicken feet could taste so dreamy.

So good.

So much history.

Mutsuki (睦月) has been on my list for awhile and since I was already in Ogikubo I thought I'd get it out of the way.

Surprisingly, it was damn good.

And the noodles were extra chewy which was satisfying.

Very satisfying.

Off to Jiraigen boss' house!!

Now that was funny!

Baby loko misses my beard.

So what do you do when your mentor shows you his 20yo collection of ramen books and says feel free to borrow any of them?

I had to change my pants...twice.

Imu party...

Day 1244:

Imu in Tokyo. This could be a first.

So you better grab a Kona beer before they disappear.

Headed by my bro Guy, the 808 crew did it proper.

Kalua pork!!!

This has got to be the first ever Imu backyard party in Tokyo.

And I was honored to be a part of it.

Afterwards Will and I were off to Sakai. But we stopped by Bia Bia to see an old friend.

Bai Bai! See you in Sakai!!

With midnight approaching, a ramen snack was in order. But the only place open was this chain from Kyoto.

Kairikiya (ラーメン魁力屋 堺海山町店).

Okay, that was a little much.