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Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ)

Tonight after a stroll through the charming Edo district, we hopped on a train for the excitement of Akihabara’s Electric Town. World famous for all things anime, Akihabara’s Electric Town also boasts a pretty great restaurant scene… those amped up gamers need to eat sometimes, too! We went searching for Yakiniku, do-it-yourself Japanese BBQ. After […]

Tokyo Dining: Never Enough Noodles!

Seriously, friends. If you like noodles, you’ll love Tokyo. In addition to the ramen and tsukemen dishes previously featured here on Crowded Earth Kitchen, there exists a seemingly endless variety of noodle bowls. Hooray! We’re not giving you a recipe today. Instead, we are encouraging you to start with a pot of basic ramen broth (just […]

Tsukemen (Japanese Dipping Noodles)

Who says you can’t play with your food? Tsukemen is not only delicious for adventurous diners, it’s a guaranteed kid pleaser and appropriate for serving to finicky friends. If you enjoy sampling dishes from around the world but are also cooking for reluctant diners, Tsukemen is a must-try. Tsumemen is basically deconstructed ramen, where cold […]

Japanese-Inspired Banana Spongecake

Japanese desserts tend to be a bit lighter and less sugary than Western desserts. Also, bananas and banana-flavored treats are very popular in Japan. This banana spongecake is inspired by desserts we enjoyed throughout Tokyo. Enjoy! Ingredients (Serves 8) 1 very ripe banana 2 eggs 1/2 cup sugar 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 cup flour […]

National Museum of Nature and Science, Tokyo Japan

A visit to the Ueno cultural district in Tokyo, Japan would not be complete without a few hours devoted to exploring the National Museum of Nature and Science. Check out a sampling of the museum’s treasures below: (Shown above: Yayoi Period human bones) (Shown above: Crustaceans, Bivalves, and a cross-section of an ancient tree) Admission […]

Ueno Market

Hopping off the JR train line at Ueno Station is recommended for any visitor to Tokyo, Japan. Ueno offers a concentration of world class museums and ancient Buddhist temples, many of which are accessible along the walking paths of beautiful Ueno Park. Today we explored an open air market in Ueno Park, and we were […]

Sushi Tokyo Ten

(Shown above: Shrimp with Salmon Roe, Akami and Toro Tunas, and Rock Lobster)  Just outside of the busiest train station in the world sits Sushi Tokyo Ten. Simply entering the restaurant is a sensory experience, as a single step over the curtained threshold removes a diner from the chaos of Shinjuku Station and offers a […]

Cookbook Freebie Contest

Crowded Earth Kitchen Loves Freebies! The Global Recipe Project Cookbook Contest Ends November 30th – THREE winners will be drawn! Three ways to enter: 1) Reblog this post! 2) Tweet a link to this post, and include @CrowdedEarthKit 3) Share elsewhere and post a link in the comments ——— Available on Amazon, 100% of the […]

Tokyo Train Station Bears

Hello again, fellow foodies and travelers. We’ve been busy exploring Korea and Japan! Throughout our most recent travels, we’ve logged many hours on trains. This means we’ve also logged many hours in train stations, which can be pretty cool places to explore! One evening, we channeled our inner five year-old and enjoyed a snack of […]

Apples ‘n Pears

Guess what? You don’t need sugar to make excellent – and I mean EXCELLENT – applesauce, pear sauce, or as we’re making today, Apples ‘n Pears. You don’t actually need a recipe at all. Just pick up a few pounds of farm fresh fruit and let’s get started! Family-owned apple and pear orchards are still […]