Robata
Written by Hannah Tan   

Since I’m stuck in the office preparing for this year’s audit and income tax with no action to share these couple of days, I thought I’d cover more of the best things in life… *laugh* Today, allow me to introduce you to the Japanese grill, robata. *smile* This particular place I went to for my first real robata meal in Tokyo was hidden in one of the alleys off the main street. Alone, I wouldn’t have discovered this place – not in a million years man~ *laugh*

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Now that you’ve seen the outside, let’s check out the inside… *wink*

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I reckon the best seats in the house are the ones at the bar - right in front of the food supply where you can keep a close eye on what to devour next. Haha. For me, at least. *laugh*

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food for pick
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You can get almost everything here – from vegetables to giant seafood like this! Haha.

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sorry, I accidentally ate this before I could take the pic...hehe
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 Of course, there are also the regular-sized food like these... Haha.
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the last dish of the day... the giant rice ball. Haha. It's called an onigiri BTW *smile*

Grilled, the food may not look too tasty, but trust me, these clever chefs made sure enough salt and spices were added to make it taste just right. One thing about the Japanese is that they look into every inch of detail, meaning taste and presentation is never less than the very best. *smile*

Oh and they may look small compared to the Europeans, but by golly do the Japanese have big stomachs! R-e-s-p-e-c-t! Haha. I was stuffed right up to my brains for this meal, but a happy camper I was nevertheless, thanks to my gracious hosts. *smile* This is the kind of hospitality I would never say no to. Haha. Thank God for food, and for nice wonderful people who lead you to that… *big-grin*

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my gracious hosts - Ohno San & Sawabe San *smile* 



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 1 Written by Hannah Tan, on 14-05-2009 20:06
I will Fareez, thanks! Hehe. *smile*  
 
What hair bob Adli? Haha 
 
Jerome, poor thing you. Allergic to crabs only or seafood in general? But yes, its unconventional to have grilled onigiri in Malaysia, although a few restaurants serve it. *smile* The rice here somehow tastes different though, but if you’re not too particular then you should be a happy camper. *smile* My favourite among all of those up there is the crabs. Hehe. Oh but I also loved the scallop. Aiks. Hehe. Oh and yes, CS was my major but you never know what you have to get yourself into these days to cari makan eh? Hahaha. 
 
Andrew, it actually tastes better than it looks since I’m not a very good photographer. Haha.  
 
CS, don’t worry, my company’s only a tiny little one so still manageable. Haha. But thanks, I’ll charge my batt soon. Haha. 
 
Rebecca! My fellow glutton. Hehe. How’s business? *smile* 
 
Edwin & Danny, yes yes yes indeed. Haha.  
 
Marv, yes I have. Very tender. Not much of a meat person though… Haha. I guess it was a waste on me. Haha.  
 
Guys, Danny’s OUT of AI! :-(
 2 Written by MUHAMMAD FAREEZ BIN AZMEE, on 14-05-2009 17:55
hi..hannah nice food,dan makan banyak-banyak..ok.
 3 Written by adli, on 14-05-2009 14:47
this is past weeks 4 Hannah got her hair bob rite?
 4 Written by Jerome Lee, on 14-05-2009 01:08
Hey Hannah mana Makanlah, Bananarama so do I, hehe, sorry for expressing my care in a weird way in the previous posts. Anyways, the food really look tantalizing! It's great you're not allergic to any of it, and are able to fully enjoy it. I'd love to have those crabs but my lips would swell up like an auto-inflatable life jacket in no time, hahaha! 
 
So which one was your favourite? I would really love to try the fried onigiri since it's a non-conventional way of preparing it. Normally they don't deep fry onigiris right? 
 
By the way, I thought you majored in Computer Science. How would you know anything about auditing? Hehe, did you just pray to GOD one night and woke up with an extra talent? Haha!
 5 Written by Andrew Oung, on 13-05-2009 21:11
WoW ! Looks Nice & Delicious, so hungry.. Hehe
 6 Written by Teoh Chin Siew, on 13-05-2009 00:09
Hope you aren't doing all the auditing paperwork.. hehehe.. We are energizer.. but battery only last if we charge it enuf, hannah. =) Looks yummy... I'm thinking of Japanese food now even when it is soo late now.. lol. We go for Japanese food, hannah... errr... not in Japan la. =p Maybe later with more savings.
 7 Written by wackybecky, on 12-05-2009 16:16
all things jap is good heh?
 8 Written by Danny, on 12-05-2009 15:30
Woah the food from the looks of the picture looks really fresh especially the sashimi! Nice!
 9 Written by Edwin Ng, on 12-05-2009 10:58
Makes me hungry.. food looks really good..
 10 Written by Marv, on 12-05-2009 09:17
Another yummy post. Love the look of that crab... oh my.. I am drooling again... 
 
Btw, have you tried the Kobe beef or Wagyu beef? Heard that it's very expensive and taste very nice.

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