Day 15 - Tokyo (Maisen + Shimo-Kitazawa + Shinjuku)

We're really back in Maisen today. The second time! This time I ordered the Tonkatsu (black pork) Fillet topped on a bed of shredded egg and rice while CK had the Katsu Don (again). I just can't get over the Black Kurobata Pork they serve at Maisen. It's thick and juicy. Pure heaven just to bit into it and taste the sweetness of the meat. What's more, it's coated with this light batter that is ultra crispy and not at all oily.



We walked down the fashionable Omotesando street and headed to Shimo Kitazawa after that. Shimo Kitazawa is like the St Kilda or Fremantle of Tokyo. Very laid back vibe with streets lined with cafes, Opp shops and small eating places. I really liked it here coz people seemed to be more relaxed and the whole place had a very nice quaint atmosphere.



One thing I noticed about Japan was that Dashchunds were the most popular dogs in Japan! No doubt about it. They seemed to 'ambush' us everywhere. Somehow at Shimo Kitazawa an ambush seemed inherent. Ah hah! And before we knew it, trottling down the streets of Shimo Kitazawa were 5!!!!



After Shimo Kitazawa, we went down to Shinjuku again to walk around and search for dinner. In the end, we wound up at Yoshinoya and had one of our cheapest meal in Japan so far. A beef set costs about 480Y. Anyway it was not bad but we agreed that the other Gyu Chain called Sukiya fared much better in terms of taste.