Monday, November 11, 2013

Casual Food - Puffer fish, Ramen, Musk Melon and Red Bean & Green Tea Ice

One can never get hungry in Japan. There are a wide variety of "fast food" in shopping areas and street food to choose from. Most eateries in big cities are open all day from late morning till late at night. These are some food we found randomly walking in the city one fine afternoon.
 

Puffer Fish anyone? There are no known cases of poisoning by eating puffer fish. I don't believe there is any cover up either. The reason is plain and simple. Japanese chefs handling the fish are highly skilled in removing the toxicity from the fish before serving it to customers. Rest assured, it is quite safe.
 
Cha-su Ramen with bamboo shoots and mushrooms
 


The world famous and very expensive but absolutely delicious Japanese musk melon - worth trying at least once if you have not had it before. Even the Japanese would reserve such purchases as special gifts to their employers, business associates or benefactors.



Desert Time

 






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