Yokohama Mar10 (2)

Explored the other side of the hotel the day before & realized our area isn't as quiet as I thought. Ended up on busy streets with lil shops, malls & eateries - like the orchard road of Yokohama, I suppose.

Initially happy to hv found Tokyu Hands, but once again too overwhelmed by the sheer variety of goods available. For any one thing u can think of, they have at least 20 types of it! Anything really. So hard to decide..makes shopping v stressful. And so I left empty-handed, as with the many other shops. For lunch, I splurged on sashimi. Thinking of it makes me happy already :)

Cold crab, uni, amaebi & some kind of shellfish. One tub of uni like that will probably cost $50 in s'pore. Here, $20. How to not eat more??

Location: Takashimaya fresh market
Total expenditure: ¥4,700

The next day (meaning yesterday), I took a direct JR to Tokyo, Shinjuku. Waiting time 15mins, traveling time 30mins. Chanced upon this for lunch!

Some huge veg tempura thing with hot soba. I generally don't like crispy food soaked in soup. But this surprised me. The tempura actually tasted nicer when u soak it in, instead of eating it on its own. Egg yolk super tasty. Was fun eating with the Japanese as I tried competing with them on the level of 'sipping' noise when u eat noodles. Haha. Lost of course, but thought I had done well! No spoon, so drank straight from the bowl..exactly how I like.
Location: Shinjuku, street between Odakyu & Uniqlo, opp red Jumbo sign, turn right before orange sign
Total expenditure: ¥430

Headed out at night for some bbq supper. Tried this the last time we were here, & we've been craving for it! Must-try: chicken with soft bone

Location: Street beside Yodobashi-Yokohama, near bridge
Expenditure: Price for 1 skewer: ~¥180