Breakfast at Kinryu Ramen
Yes again! I was so in love with this ramen I wanted to have it again. Starting the day with this hot peppery bowl of wanton-mee like ramen is such a comfort to the stomach.
It's weird though because it did not seem as great as the first time we tasted it. But for me it was still delicious. For my husband though, his ramen which comes with more char siew had an entirely different taste as the marinate of the meat which is mixed with the soup seemed too strong the second time.
Before our noodle breakfast, we stopped by a grilled crab store which seems to open in the day only. For 900 yen, the crab meat is not worth it as there is not much flesh. Grilling may have taken away some natural moisture too.
Before our noodle breakfast, we stopped by a grilled crab store which seems to open in the day only. For 900 yen, the crab meat is not worth it as there is not much flesh. Grilling may have taken away some natural moisture too.
One day trip to Kyoto - Fushimi Inari Shrine
Similar to our Kobe trip, we went to Osaka Station and took the train to Kyoto station. From Kyoto station, we changed to the Nara line for Inari Station. Only the local trains stop at this station. It is a popular station since most tourists are here to visit the Fushimi Inari Shrine.
Washing our hands and mouth to purify ourselves before going to the main shrine is a must. We did the same at Meiji Shrine on our last trip as well. The water is so cold on our hands! The selfie stick started to be frozen here and cannot work very well.
There are people wearing the traditional kimono and we also spot a couple taking their pre-wedding shoot.
We walked through the numerous number of orange gates with many other visitors. It was hard to find a perfect moment to capture a nice shot with the beautiful vibrant colored gates. There will always be incoming crowds of people walking to and fro. As you continue walking further, there there will be more gates and the crowd will lessen. Eventually, we decided to walk down instead of heading all the way up since we had to go to another location.
My skin condition was starting to be slightly flaky from the dry weather. We met so many Koreans in Namba area and their face make-up always look so moisturised. Maybe liquid foundation will help for winter weather.
We came down to a food street and I was excited! First, we had this bigger and flatter form of dango. I do not know what it is called but it is was grilled and the skin has that slightly burned texture. Not too bad, Japanese herb flavour chewy mochi dipped with soy sauce. Then, there was a chicken grill store, which gives off a super nice aroma. Unfortunately, it looks better than it taste and the chicken was not that hot. Without the sauce, the chicken will probably be a bit bland.
Then, we passed by the steak store with a savory aroma too. Many people were eating it and 500 yen seems like a deal. Again though, this is not yummy at all. Quite tough and hard to bite. Later, we also had a 500 yen crabstick, which is nice with mayonnaise and chilli power. It was selling at S$11 during the Japanese fair in Singapore! Don't know why it is so expensive when it taste like mock crab.
Then, we passed by the steak store with a savory aroma too. Many people were eating it and 500 yen seems like a deal. Again though, this is not yummy at all. Quite tough and hard to bite. Later, we also had a 500 yen crabstick, which is nice with mayonnaise and chilli power. It was selling at S$11 during the Japanese fair in Singapore! Don't know why it is so expensive when it taste like mock crab.
Right after all the snacks, we entered a restaurant to have their Inari Udon set. I did not really fancy the udon and its soft texture. The tofu skin is so different though. It is double the sweetness of the Inari sushi I have eaten.
To Arashiyama Bamboo Groove
The sun was going to set soon! We headed to Saga-Arashiyama station via the Sagano Line. We had some decent photos before it started to turn dark. At that time, there were not many people and it was quite a relaxing walk.
And it was the first time I experienced walking across the railway track. When the train was approaching, the barrier would be down to prevent any crossing. Once it was safe, the barrier would go up again. Before this, I have only seen this scene in movies and anime haha.
As we walked back to the station, we came across a sakura soft serve. It is so creamy and refreshing in the cold night.
For our dinner, we decided to alight at Kyoto station and try a Kyoto Ramen. There are several ramen stores at level 10, and we chose the one that is nearest to the lift as it is a Kyoto style ramen.
Unfortunately, I did not like it one bit. The charsiew is indeed quite soft, but the soup base was not something I enjoy. There are bits and pieces of pork fat within.
Takoyaki Fanatic
Back at Namba, we went to find another brand of takoyaki which is said to be the originator of takoyaki. We ordered the set with different flavours. The size of the balls is smaller and they do not come in any sauce at all. Original taste works for me too.
There is one with some beef within and I find that a unique taste. Other than that, the takoyaki is the softest and most deflated among all, and lack any savory taste. So just like that, this ranked the last.
Since the satisfaction was not achieved, I queued for another takoyaki in central Dotonburi. Juhachiban Sons-Dohtonburi takoyaki looks quite different as they added some additional crumbs, which made the surface look like crabstick filled. While there is no significant difference in taste with the extra ingredient, this takoyaki is quite good and crispy. The mild hint of red ginger within the gooey flour is something I think made the snack more appetizing.
Still, my desire to try more takoyaki kicked in. We went to the opposite store for Kukuru Takoyaki. The service was not too good. I was not sure if the person even heard my order since there was no acknowledgement (To be fair, the staff were not local Japanese). We ordered a Konamon Set which includes takoyaki and yakisoba. The yakisoba was not served piping hot and it can be a bit overwhelming with the sauce.The takoyaki is pretty good in the overall taste and worth the space in my stomach.
Still, my desire to try more takoyaki kicked in. We went to the opposite store for Kukuru Takoyaki. The service was not too good. I was not sure if the person even heard my order since there was no acknowledgement (To be fair, the staff were not local Japanese). We ordered a Konamon Set which includes takoyaki and yakisoba. The yakisoba was not served piping hot and it can be a bit overwhelming with the sauce.The takoyaki is pretty good in the overall taste and worth the space in my stomach.
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