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Nihonbashi Gourmet-Ningyocho "La Concerge" Bread Secrets

[Kanbe] April 30, 2014 14:00

The other day, I went to the European-style dish "La Concelge" at Nihonbashi Ningyocho 1-chome.

Appearance

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Delicious food

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The delicious food group was also accompanied by delicious breads.

Why? 

It's

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On the opposite side of the street is that "Matsumura bread".

The relationship is,

 

From here, please check with everyone while enjoying wine etc. locally.

 

"La Concelge" with good taste and good atmosphere, the shop was very friendly.

   

 

 

"Sukiyabashi Jiro" Ginza Sushi Store in Chuo-ku

[Mr.Chuo-ku] April 29, 2014 18:00

Sukiyabashi Jiro, a sushi restaurant located in Ginza, Chuo-ku

Many people know the news that Prime Minister Shinzo Abe had dinner with U.S. President Obama at this sushi shop "Sukiyabashi Jiro" on the night of April 23.


"Sukiyabashi Jiro" is located on the first basement floor of a prime location building in Ginza (Ginza 4-2-15).

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Regarding sushi, in particular, it seems that there is a unique commitment to shari, sushi vinegar, and ingredients.For example, the timing of cooking shari rice and mixing with vinegar, adjusting the acidity according to the amount of vinegar according to the season, and controlling the temperature of shari and ingredients (about 20 types). "Sukiyabashi Jiro" is said to have been awarded three Michelin stars for seven consecutive years. 


It seems that you can purchase original products (natural dashi, rice vinegar, sushi vinegar, ponzu, dashitsuyu) that are particular about "Sukiyabashi Jiro" online.

In addition, there seems to be a book related to "Sukiyabashi Jiro" (example below). (For details, please refer to the official website below.) 

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Official Homepage
http://www.sushi-jiro.jp/

 

 

 

From Horidome-cho, my memories...

[Kenken] April 20, 2014 09:00

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The neighborhood of Nihonbashi-Horidome-cho to Nihonbashi Ningyo-cho is located.

It is the area that started my life as a member of society.

 

I wanted to walk on this day, so I came here.

 

Ningyocho-dori, where the Hibiya Line runs underground.

As expected, there are few people around Kodemmacho on weekends to Horidomecho.

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Enter a little street and head to "Sugimori Shrine" (1-10-2 Horidomecho).

 

This is one of the Nihonbashi Seven Lucky Gods, where Ebisu God is enshrined.

It is also known that the lottery industry was held for the purpose of renovating shrines and temples.

 

 

Thank you very much.

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After the worship, you will see the surrounding area again.

In the surrounding area, signs of business partners who had been taken care of before were found everywhere, and I was deeply impressed by myself when I was a member of society after 20 years ago.

 

In the meantime, go to Koami Shrine (16-23 Koamicho), known for its "Good luck protection against misfortune." Of course, it's a corner of Nihonbashi Seven Lucky Gods.

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Inside, there was a Zen-washing Benten, and the space for Zen-washing was also clean.

I was able to wash the coins without any omission.

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With this, you can connect hope to "Do you get better luck such as hitting a lottery?"

 

 

Well, I went to amazake Yokocho to buy souvenirs for my family.

The target for this day was "Inari Sushi Shinota" by "Shino Ta Sushi Sohonten" (2-10-10 Ningyocho).

 

The fried chicken is light (?) Seasoning. The first small Inari-san is an affordable size that can be eaten even in a bite.

Even before dinner, it was finished quickly.

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Love the cherry blossoms (?) Where you get to and from the public bath...

[Kenken] April 12, 2014 09:00

This is the first appearance. My name is Kenken, who loves walking around the city and eating and drinking. Thank you very much.

 

By the way, on the weekend just before the end of the cherry blossom season, I took a walk from around Muromachi.

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A new facility was opened, and the cherry blossoms around Coredo Muromachi, which had been crowded with shoppers and meals, had a lot of leaves, but it was still visible around the Bank of Japan, a little far away.

 

I went to Nihonbashi. I wonder if the leaves were a little noticeable here.

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Akebono.JPGFrom there, take Chuo-dori to Ginza at once.

When you approach the Ginza 4-chome intersection, you will be attracted to the scent of sweet and good eggs and go to "Ginza Akebono" (Ginza 5-7-19).

 

 

 

At the store, "Ichigo Daifuku" called "Ginza Main Store Limited" was sold. If I noticed, I lined up in a line of about a few people and purchased four as souvenirs for my family. (The picture of Strawberry Daifuku, which is important, wasn't it?...

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From here, enter one street and go to Suzuran Street. Actually, the real destination I've walked all the way from Muromachi is "Kinharuyu" (Ginza 8-7-5).

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Wouldn't it be better to refresh yourself in a public bath in the middle of the town when you get a little tired and sweaty?

As expected, a public bath in the downtown area. The hot water is slightly hot, 43.6 degrees Celsius. By the time I was able to massage my back, waist, and calf moderately on the jet bus, it was completely cherry-colored below my neck. (Sakura connection)

 

 Well, the time went around 4 o'clock.

In addition to walking around the city, I feel a little hungry after taking a bath...And when I left Kinharuyu and returned a little toward Ginza 4-chome, Odenya's "Yasuyuki" (Ginza 7-8-14) has a good timing.Yasuko.JPG


Immediately pass through the counter in front of the pot and have a glass of draft beer. Oh, it's the perfect time. The shampooed hair was half-dried, and I received my favorite tofu and thread konjac.

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It's almost transparent soup stock, but this is exquisite. The tofu tasted well and tasted good.

 

I drank two glasses of beer in good condition, so I feel quite good.

The town walk on this day was moderate and took a bus and hurried to the house.

Well, where should I go next?

 

 

 

 

Transforming Kyobashi district-Marriott and Meijiya-

[Nojinya] April 11, 2014 09:00

On April 2, Courtyard by Marriott Tokyo Station opened along Chuo-dori in Kyobashi. There is only a hotel in Marriott International, an international hotel chain, and it seems that there are many foreign customers.courtyard marriott.JPG

 

Courtyard is a medium-priced brand in Marriott and is a popular hotel for international businessmen who are accustomed to traveling. In the past, business customers in Tokyo (Marunouchi, Otemachi, Kasumigaseki neighborhood, etc.) often stayed in Ginza, Marunouchi, Nihonbashi, etc., but the opening of the hotel has increased new options. There are many casual restaurants and antiques in the Kyobashi and Yaesu districts, and it is also a walking distance to Ginza, so guests may be able to discover the new charm of Chuo-ku.

 

On the evening of April 7, the sixth day after opening, I went to report on my way home from work. The Kyobashi Trust Tower Building along Chuo-dori is 21 stories above the ground and just opened in April, of which the hotel floors are from the second to fourth floors. The front desk is located on the 4th floor of the elevator, and you will be greeted by a small and calm Europian style lobby. The number of guest rooms is 150, and the size of the room is 19m2 to 33m2, which is sufficient for a location close to Tokyo Station and Ginza.lobby.JPG

On the first floor of the hotel, there is Lavarock, a bar dining room that resembles a European railway station. Of course, hotel guests also eat breakfast, but what I would recommend is to stop by a little on the way home from work in the evening or shopping in Ginza, Nihonbashi. At the bar counter where you can see Chuo-dori well through the glass, you can easily enjoy drinking beer with a casual menu such as tapas (500 yen ~). Of course, you can eat calmly and sit down (it will be charged if you sit down), and we also recommend grill dishes derived from the name Lavarock (lava stone).

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I talked to Mr. F, the manager of the store. Mr. F has a wealth of experience at Marriott in Shinagawa and W hotels in Sendai. Lavarock is a new concept that is different from conventional hotel restaurants, and although it is a dining attached to the hotel, it aims to be a low threshold that allows customers to enjoy walking around the city after enjoying drinking and eating casually. I thought it was a restaurant suitable for Kyobashi.

 

The introduction of the hotel and restaurant is as follows.

 

[Hotel] Courtyard by Marriott Tokyo Station
〒104-0031 2-1-3, Kyobashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
TEL : 03-5488-3923 (Accommodation Reservation Section) 10:00 to 18:00 (excluding weekends and holidays)

The accommodation fee is about 30,000 yen to 40,000 yen.

 

Restaurant Dining & Barrava Rock

Location: The first floor of the hotel

Breakfast: 7:00 to 10:00 (buffet style)

Lunch: 11:30 ~ 14:30

Dinner: 17:30 ~ 23:00

Number of seats: 95 seats

 

 

When I walked around the city of Kyobashi where my stomach was full, new buildings are under construction here and there. The renovation of Meijiya in Tangible Cultural Property, designated by Chuo-ku, was completed in 1933 at the north exit of Kyobashi Station and completed in Historic buildings, including Tokyo Square Garden (Kajibashi Street and Chuo-dori Street), which opened just a year ago and also includes our Chuo FM and Kyobashi Environmental Stations. It seems that a 33-story office and commercial building will open after completion.

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(Image to be completed based on the pamphlet of Kyobashi 2-chome West District Urban Redevelopment Association)

 

In Chuo-ku, there have been examples of the development of the Historic buildings, such as the Kabukiza Tower and the Mitsui Tower Mandarin Oriental in Muromachi (the corinthic column was designed to create continuity with the adjacent Mitsui Main Building), but I hope Meijiya will also become a wonderful building that preserves the atmosphere and goodness of Kyobashi.

 

[Apology] When I finished writing the article, I checked the sightseeing blog in Chuo-ku and found that a senior correspondent, Mr. Ashuan, was just uploaded the article with the same story. I'm sorry that the story overlaps with the readers and the owner of Ashuan, but please forgive me for a different perspective!

 

 

Sushizanmai ★Tsukiji Main Store

[Mapo ★] April 10, 2014 09:00

The main store of Sushizanmai is located in Tsukiji.

Previously, I participated in a sushi class at Kiyomura Juku at an event of a tourist association correspondent.

I've been to the Roppongi store 4.5 years ago.

At that time, I couldn't eat the story as much as I was now, so I was really looking forward to it this time.

 

When you go to the entrance of Tsukiji Outer Market, you will see a big sign of Sushizanmai!

The head office is on the left and the Honjin is on the right.

I went to the main store for the time being.

 

I asked the shop staff later, but Honjin has a private room.

It seems that the menu is different at a restaurant for entertainment and the price is high.

 

It's a great line when you go in front of the main store. We arrived around 1 o'clock, but

It seems that the peak was around 12 o'clock and the line was more amazing.

 

A great deal that the staff taught me while waiting!

When you display the coupon for the eating log, you will receive a Nakatoro 1 service (*^^ *)

Also, it is information from correspondents.

It seems that there is a one-day subway ticket as well.

 

Speaking of Sushizanmai, tuna.

I ate Nakatoro, Roasted Toro, Negitoro, and Daitoro!

Others I ate sea bream, flatme, shrimp, upper anako, and eggs as I liked.

Roasted toro and large toro are 399 yen per bottle.

Kamianako is 500 yen per stick, so it's really delicious (laughs).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The most delicious thing was roasted toro.

Roasted toro and large toro are compared to famous stores in Ginza.

It's so delicious that I think there's no difference.★

 

The crowd in the store is so crowded that it doesn't feel like you can eat it slowly.

I wanted to go to the main store once, and it was a very satisfying lunch (* ^^ *)

 

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