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"Ayumu" is a French Monja & Sanpoyu restaurant.

[Apricot peony] January 31, 2014 09:00

ck1203_20140130 (1). jpg"Ayumu" at Tsukiji 7-chome is a combination of words that have nothing to do with, like a three-story story of rakugo, such as "French", "Monja" and "Sangetan".

 

It was originally located in Tsukishima, but later moved near the current St. Luke International Hospital.

This area is very close to Tsukiji Market, but there are Akatsuki Park and Tsukiji River Park, and it is a calm atmosphere where the chapel carillon of St. Luke's chapel echoes.

Also known as "Ura Tsukiji", it is also an area with many long-established and hidden famous shops known to those who know it.

 

The inside of the store has a very homey atmosphere, but in fact, it is said that ordinary private houses are mostly used as they are.

The stairs to the second floor are narrow and a little steep, but all the old wooden houses in downtown looked like this.

 

There is also lunch, but this is mainly for chige and bibimbap, and Monja is a menu only at night.

 

As for the menu that night, there are several kinds of appetizers, some kinds of monja, chicken hot water and dessert ice cream, and there is also a course from the 4000 yen range, but you can also order it in ara carte.

 

When I went there, there were many people and I could share it little by little, so I made it a la carte.

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First of all, the first sushi is a raw vegetable with mayonnaise with garlic and chapche.

Chapche is surprisingly thin and can be eaten as much as you like.

And if you come to this store, this is it! It is said, "Shrimp Avocado Monja."

They use vegetable bouillon instead of sauce and don't use cabbage.

The colors of the red shrimp and avocado are beautiful, and the seasoning is bouillon, so the taste of the ingredients is alive.

My husband was originally a French chef, so he came up with these ideas.

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And then, "Curchin's Monja,"

This contains cabbage, but it is still bouillon without using sauce, and sea urchin is melted in.

First of all, after making a bank with cabbage, bouillon is poured, and in the middle there is a sea urchin!

Here too, the green cabbage and the orange color of sea urchin are vivid.

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The third thing I ordered was "Mochi Cheese Mentaimonja", which is now a popular menu of Monja.

This is usually served with sauce, but the mochi is crushed finely while baking thin slices, giving the whole feeling of mochi.

The last boke is exceptional.

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All the baking is done by the shop, but the handsome brother who kindly baked while explaining various things was my husband's son.

 

ck1203_20140130 (4). jpgAfter that, you will have a ginger-flavored “Pork and Leek Monja”, and the last shime is the specialty of this shop, San chickenyu.

The master has gone all the way to Korea and trained, and is also a sister shop of the authentic national treasure San chicken bath.

The soup, which is soft enough to be easily divided with chopsticks, blended with spices that are good for the taste and body, seems to be seasoned according to the Japanese and warms up from the core of the body.

 

At first, the combination of "French", "Monja" and "San chickenyu", which was strange, seemed to be a manifestation of the husband's desire to make use of the ingredients to make a menu that is kind to the body.

 

When I returned home, I said, "I was a feast," and the smile of my husband, who responded gently from the back of the kitchen, was impressive.

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Why don't you come and visit this shop where the impression of Monja changes?

 

French Monja & Sanpoyu Ayumu

 

Address 7-10-12, Tsuiji

 

Telephone (5550) 5566

 

Regular holidays Sunday and public holidays

 

 

Ginza Matsuya Soratoniwa

[Ashuan husband] January 30, 2014 09:00

When I heard that a skating rink was built on the roof of Ginza Matsuya, I went to the rooftop of a department store for the first time in decades. The rooftop I imagined was a children's amusement park and a snack shop for children, but I was completely disappointed.

 

 The rooftop was marked SORA x NIWA, which was completely different from the rooftop of an old department store. When I got off the elevator, there was a corner like a study, which contained several books. There was also an electrical outlet on the long table facing the wall, and there was a space for simple work on a personal computer. There was also a broadcasting room for about 4 people. I heard that they were broadcasting using the Internet during Matsuya's business hours. Unfortunately, I couldn't get a picture because it was just broadcasting when I visited.

 

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When I went outside, there was a hot topic ICE PARK (skate rink). This is Japan's first rooftop link to a department store and is a limited-time event until March 2. The fee is 2100 yen with shoes until 5:00, and 2900 yen from 5:00 to 10:00. The first thing I thought about when I saw this link was the scene of "a poem of love". By the way, couples seem to have a service with shoes and drinks for 5,000 yen from 5:00. I thought, "If I'm a little younger."

 

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On the other side of the skating rink, there is also a golf practice area called Golf Terrace, where a golf school is held. It seems that you can do it when it is empty.

 

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What has not changed since ancient times was that "Ryuko Fudoson" is enshrined. It is very common for Japanese people to worship Fudo and Inari on the roof of the building, but for some reason I was relieved.

 

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The Kayabacho and Shinkawa neighborhoods are curry corridors

[Shitamachi Tom] January 29, 2014 14:00

Chuo-ku is a gourmet town, but when it is cold, you want to eat spicy food. Above all, I went out to town to eat curry that Japanese people love.

 

Shinkawa Delhi. jpgToday, I would like to introduce some recommended curry from Kayabacho and Shinkawa neighborhoods.

The first thing that comes to mind in this area where there are already many famous stores is [Shinkawa Delhi].
While making it like an ordinary coffee shop for a moment, the tasteful and dense taste is gaining popularity among nearby businessmen OLs. Sometimes it's a taste that makes you want to eat.

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Next is close to it [Caryshda].
It offers health-conscious curry by combining several spices like a medicinal meal. I recommend Keema curry. Since it is only open for lunch, it is a spot that you want to go directly to lunchtime.

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If you want the taste of Indian Nepalese
How about [Anna Pull Dining]?
Try a dish like a gyoza called "momomo". Nan is available for lunch time, so it's a great deal.

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The most common thing I go to is Cuibonne, near Kayabacho Station.
It is a famous European curry restaurant, and there is always a waiting line. In the case of lunch, the store is open at 11:00, so we recommend that you visit early. If you enter the store by 11:30, you will be served with potato and salad. There are various kinds of curry, so I'm worried about choosing, but first of all, "cuy curry" of beef suji is today's menu. Fukujinzuke and rakkyo are also delicious!



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[Cuibonne] seems to be French, but maybe it also means "delicious food".

Please be careful as the entrance looks like hiding underground, so it is difficult to understand.

 

Wouldn't it be nice to warm your body with delicious curry in the cold season and improve your health? Where's your recommended curry shop? If you write in this way, you will want to eat curry again.

 

 

Winter Olympics event at Yaesu Underground Shopping Center

[TAKK...] January 29, 2014 09:00

The Sochi Olympics will finally begin on February 7th.

98 hot battles of 7 sports will take place over 17 days.

 

The Winter Olympics support event will be held at the Yaesu Underground Shopping Center and Center Spot.

There are exhibitions of photos and souvenirs of past tournaments and introduction of players, and it seems that official goods are also sold.

 

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The 22nd Olympic Winter Games in Yaesu Underground Shopping Center

[Venue] Center spot

Period January 29 (Wednesday) - February 25 (Tuesday)
Time 10:00~20:00

 

 

 

Beaujolai Nouveau Ban Day Event

[Ryokichi] January 28, 2014 14:00

I'm sorry that it was a while ago, but I would like to report on the event on November 21, last year (2013) on the day of the ban on Bojolai Nouveau lifting in Chuo-ku.

 

Actually, waited for the date to change at midnight on November 20, and the event (by the way, it was a paid event) started with the countdown. The place is Shinkawaya Sasaki Shoten, a liquor store that has been in Ningyocho for more than 100 years. It's in Yokomachi, amazake.

 

Actually, I always take care of sake here, but this time there are about 20 kinds of young sake wine. At around 11:50, obviously more than 30 people are gathering on the street of the shop. And the stopper is opened, the first wine is poured, and the countdown is watching the watch. "5, 4, 3, 2, 1", "Cheers!" 。

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On November 21st, it is the beginning of a banquet on the street. Beaujolai Nouveau is light, so I think I can do my best.

 

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At the event, you can enjoy various kinds of soups and pottery.

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It's like this gathering! 

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Did you drink everything? I think I drank everything in order.

Some may have gone out.

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It's like this, and it's open in an hour. It was a rich hour.

I would like to come here again next year.

 

Shinkawaya Sasaki Shoten seems to have occasional sake events. I'll introduce the website below.

www.sasas.jp

 

 

 

Chuo-ku "Fureai" town walking map will be introduced.

[kimitaku] January 28, 2014 09:00

 

This is an introduction of the city walk map.

These six maps are issued by the Chuo-ku Tourism Association, Chuo-ku Shopping Street Federation, and Chuo-ku.

If you pick it up and arrange it, you will be introduced to Chuo-ku with six pieces.

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 It is made with a gentle color that makes you want to take it in your hand and carry it around.

 

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The first one.
This page is located near Nihonbashi Kyobashi from Tokyo Station.


Each of the historic shopping streets is listed, and its main events are also written.

The second one is around Ginza, and the third one is near Tsukiji.

There is also a huge map at the "Platto Tsukiji" information center outside the construction area.

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The fourth one is around Ningyocho Hamacho and Higashinihombashi. The fifth one is Hatchobori, Kabuto-cho, and Kayabacho.

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 In the shopping streets around Hatchobori, there are many divisions from Edo, and the shopping streets seem to remain the same as the old divisions.

 

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The sixth one is Tsukuda, Kachidoki, Tsukishima and Harumi.
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Why don't you take a walk around Chuo-ku with the "Fureai Town Walking Map" in one hand on the day off?

The map seems to be limited. As soon as possible. It is provided for the ward office, branch office, and Chuo-ku Tourism Association.