Rachel Villanueva

😶 Yakiniku or shabu shabu: why not both? 🥩 In the world of Japanese meat dishes, choosing between yakiniku and shabu shabu can be quite contentious. Most people have their personal preferences, but often, it’s too hard to decide. Yakishabu.jp in Ikebukuro has quite a unique concept: you can cook and eat yakiniku and shabu shabu at the same time. Besides that, they provide a plethora of wagyu (Japanese beef) and Japanese pork. 😋 Personally, I was incredibly impressed with the amount of food we got with the ¥5,000 course: not only did it include the yakiniku and shabu shabu meats, but also lots of vegetables, sides, and delicious wagyu sushi! 🍣 Fun fact: “shabu shabu” (しゃぶしゃぶ) is a Japanese onomatopoeia for the swishing motion you do when you cook the meat! 😊 📍 Yakishabu.jp, Ikebukuro, Tokyo 🚃 7 minute walk from Ikebukuro Station . Tokyo yakiniku | Tokyo shabu shabu | Tokyo gourmet | Ikebukuro restaurant | Ikebukuro food #池袋グルメ #池袋焼肉 #東京美食 #池袋しゃぶしゃぶ #PR #焼きしゃぶjp #lifeintokyo #japanlife So, which do you like better: yakiniku or shabu shabu? 🤔 Let me know your thoughts! 📝

😶 Eating a Wagyu Minced Meat Cutlet and gyukatsu at GYUKATSU Kyoto Katsugyu’s new Asakusa Orange Street branch 🥩 Asakusa is a very diverse neighborhood with quite a few shopping districts and a plethora of delicious food. One such place I recommend is Gyukatsu Kyoto Katsugyu’s new shop on Asakusa’s Orange Street! 🍊 From the name, we can assume that Gyukatsu Kyoto Katsugyu is most famous for its gyukatsu (fried beef cutlet you can cook yourself), which everyone should try when they’re in Japan; however, did you know that they also have some great gourmet to-go items as well? 😮 Their wagyu menchikatsu (minced meat cutlet) is the perfect midday snack for a stroll around Asakusa! 🍘 At first, I had my doubts. Does the wagyu REALLY make a difference? 🤔 Actually, I thought it was totally worth it! ⭐️ I’ve never been a huge menchikatsu fan, but the quality of meat here was great. 🎏 Follow for more Tokyo travel ideas! 📍 GYUKATSU @Kyoto Katsugyu, Asakusa Orange Street, Tokyo 🚃 5 minute walk from Asakusa Station #PR #勝牛 #牛カツ京都勝牛 #牛カツ #교토가츠규 #규카츠 #炸牛排 #KyotoKatsugyu #gyukatsu #浅草グルメ #浅草食べ歩き #浅草観光 #japanesefood #asakusa #asakusatokyo #japantravel #japantrip