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Japnundit: 191 Stars

I go to Japan frequently (at least once a year which I suppose if frequently by American standards.) One thing I truly enjoy is the food there. Both in Tokyo and in the countryside. Yes of course the Sushi is great, so is the tempura. The Kobe beef cannot be touched. But did you know that Japan has some of the best chefs in Italian and French cooking? If you watch the Iron Chef, you might be aware of this, but I have to say that I marvel at how exquisite the simplest spaghetti is. Even the ones in a package. Pick any Spaghetti place in Tokyo and you will have a wonderful pasta meal that is both a work of art, and tasty. Yes, will pay a minimum of $30USD for a bowl of noodles, but it is the passion and the art of the spaghetti.

Here is an article from Japundit that describes the level of passion the Japanese have for food:

191 Stars

I always try to explain to people that Tokyo is a world class city and that if one is a foodie, it’s a must as a destination. Yes, I know that the language barrier is daunting. But all the essential signs are bilingual–I sometimes think that people are just wimps about being someplace “different.”

If you love food, you won’t find any people anywhere on the planet who are as enthusiastic about eating as the Japanese, and as devoted to ingredients and to food as a fully sensory experience. Frankly, I don’t think you’ll find people any more enthusiastic than the Japanese when they get enthusiastic about something. But where to go? Where to eat? How to eat? If you don’t speak the language, how do you get started and find something outside of the shelter of your Shinjuku hotel?
Read the entire 191 Stars Article here…