More food and foliage hunting

Had to bring Chong to try this Michelin star chicken ramen in Ginza~

The queue was not long as we were there before the shop opened.

I highly recommend Ramen Kagari if you don't enjoy pork based chicken ramen. This chicken version is just as thick and flavourful.

After ramen, we walked around Ginza and came across this yummy smelling waffle shop!

Chong posing in front of the shop.

heehe....as the weather gets colder, the birds get fatter too.

On the weekends, the streets in Ginza are blocked off to cars. 

So you can just walk and pose in the middle of the street.

We took the train to Tokyo station to check out the autumn foliage there.

Just as pretty as I remembered it last year.

This is a really beautiful spot for snapping wedding pictures~

Chong and I enjoying the sun~

More pics!

Lol and to end the post, another bib picture of us.

Eating Japan - Snack series 18

1. Panjour Croissant snack

This snack reminded me of this sweet, buttery pastry thing that I used to buy a lot as a child from the bakery. 

2. Kanro Pure collagen

I bought this because it says 4500mg collagen on the front. hahaha....to be fair, I really like the gummy because they were super yummy though I'm not sure if the collagen actually gets absorbed by my body.

3. Matcha pudding

I bought this from Aeon because I've never seen a pudding with a lemon sauce before and what more, a matcha pudding. While it sounds weird to have something sourish with matcha but the combination was surprisingly very good.

4. Caramel popcorn

Can never resist a good caramel popcorn. I bought this in Sunkus and it was really good. I prefer this kind of mushroom type pop corn compared to the usual ones.

5. Family mart's chocolate with kari kari peanuts

I buy one pack every now and then when I want some rich snack at work. The chocolate is yummy and the each piece is filled with crunchy peanuts.

6. Nutella & Go!

I've seen this several times online and because interested in it so I had to grab one when I spotted it in the convenient store. It's nice, reminded me of Meiji's yum yum which I still prefer.

7. Matcha tiramisu

I became interested in this pudding because of their add which got huge on the internet!

Luckily, the puddng itself was yummy so I wasn't disappointed hahaha.....

8. Honey butter almond

I've seen this snack a lot on my friend's fb and bought one when I spotted it in the Korean Town. Such a yummy almond snack. I think my dad would enjoy this too.

9. Pocky Coconut

I first tried this last summer and it was super GOOD!!! I buy one every time I see this on the market!

I think that this would be a huge hit in Malaysia.

10. Kokuto Milk

If you like sweet crackers and black sugar, you will really enjoy this light and crunchy rice cracker.

Autumn foliage in Aoyama

Chong and I went to Meiji Jingu Shrine and as with last year around Nov, they had this chrysanthemum festival on the way to the shrine. The flowers are super pretty and they're huge compared the ones that we usually see!

 

I also like the miniature versions. Here is one of the Japanese festival shichi go san.

Spotted this at the entrance of the shrine and I love the colour! I was surprised by how big it was!!!

Here's my face for comparison

After that, we strolled along Omotesando and went to Dean and Deluca to grab some cakes for tea break.

I also enjoy their bake items because they're really very good! And they always come up with new items.

This one here is the best scone I've ever had!!! It's caramel flavoured and has such a lovely texture that's different from the usual scone. Also, it's flavourful and tastes good when eaten on it's own.

After tea break, we went to Aoyama dori for the autumn foliage. 

I came here last year too and this time, there were less people because it was drizzling on the day we were there,

Even though the weather wasn't that great, it didn't affect our mood one bit. We still enjoyed the autumn colours!

I really got to thank Chong for all these beautiful pictures. When I came here last year, I was alone, so I didn't have anyone to snap any pictures for me.

Before heading back, we stopped by eggcellent for some egg tarts. I got their special creme crulee version which was like an ice cream creme brulee. It was cold and hard but I really enjoyed the burnt sugar on the egg tart.

Another very fun day with Chong~ 

Food escapades with Chong

Chong came to grab lunch with me again near my office.

We went to this cafe in a hotel nearby where they served lunch mains with all you can eat sides like the ones above.

Chong ate the pork cutlet curry while I had the Indian style chicken curry.

The main was good but I think I enjoyed the various appetisers more! I can't get enough of them! 

I just had to bring Chong to try Sora no iro's kinoko ramen. 

In the 2 months that I've not been here, I didn't know that they've changed their decor and they no longer served free bean sprouts :(

heehee.....posing with the bib.

Eating Japan - Snack series 17

1. Calbee Matcha potato chips

This limited edition chips was interesting because it is coated with matcha flavoured chocolate. If you enjoy the combination of sweet and salty, you will really like this.

2. Assorted rice crackers

Great work snacks. You'll never get bored as there are many different flavours. My favourite is the goma shoyu.

3. Match salt potato chips

I bought this at a shop selling specialty items form various parts of Japan and I was really interested in this match salt flavour. This was really good actually!

4. Ginger candy

Love all these ginger candies for days when your throat is not feeling too well.

5. Topvalu Tortilla chips

These were surprisingly good with salsa.

6. Fun teas

Received these from Mish and they're interesting flavours which I've not tried before. My fav. was the british morning hahaha....

7. Lotte Pablo Choco Pie

I introduced this to Jas and she absolutely love this...so much...that she asked if I could buy more to send some back home.

8. Dokbokki chips

Bought this from the korean mart and it's probably one of the most flavourful chips you'll find.

9. Calbee Garlic Shrimp

Garlic and shrimp? 2 of my favourite combinations. I just had to buy this when I saw this!!! I would love this flavour on potato chips though.

10. Turkish dry figs

Wanted to find some slightly healthier snacks and bought this. Love the centre portion with the seed, though I did find that it's quite sweet.