BGC Food crawl stop 2: Shari Shari

Mango Lassi – mango syrup, fresh yogurt, mango topping What I thought would taste like artificial flavorings and candy-like mangoes turned out as a favorite! The mango toppings tasted, uhm, natural(?) and not like the ones preserved in syrup. I didn’t choose a fruit flavored ice since I thought it would taste like candy, but this didn’t. This one was sweet and sour and tangy, … Continue reading BGC Food crawl stop 2: Shari Shari

Japan 2018: Ichiran Ramen at Asakusa

“What place would you recommend for ramen in Tokyo?” “Ichiran!” Described by a friend as the “McDonald’s of ramen in Japan” (meaning: famous food chain in terms of ramen), Ichiran Ramen, Asakusa was my first ramen experience in Japan. This branch is near Exit 1 of Asakusa Station, easy to find and we didn’t get lost (unlike our Akihabara experience). Past lunchtime and too early … Continue reading Japan 2018: Ichiran Ramen at Asakusa