My parents arrived here in Tokyo on Wednesday evening, and we did what any self-respecting hosts would do and fed them a proper meal. We took them to one of my most favorite restaurants in the whole world, Kaikaya’s. If you ever get to go to this little gem of a restaurant, EVERYTHING is good, but anything suggested by the owner/chef Tange-san is guaranteed to be a winner. Some of my all-time favorites include tuna ribs (I get them every time) and their sashimi platter.
However, Mr. Fuji and I are no longer in Tokyo. In fact, we are no longer even in Japan! Thursday we hopped on a plane and flew to . . . . Rather than telling you where I flew to, let’s play a little game. I’m going to give you a few details of the places I have been since Thursday, and you can guess the locations. However, if you already know, NO HELPING! Location #1
Yesterday for lunch we enjoyed a wonderful meal of the local specialty: chicken rice.
We explored Chinatown, Little India, and Arab Street.
For dinner we stuffed ourselves silly on saffron rice, murg tikka masala, mutton vindaloo, and garlic naan.
One interesting piece of trivia, is that in this location a cell phone is called a handphone.
Where was I?
Location #2
Then this morning we hopped on another plane for a short flight, then took an hour long bus ride to arrive in another location. Here we visited a famous building, then went to an Islamic arts museum, that supposedly has one of the best collections of Islamic art in the world, that was fascinating.
Tonight we visited a night market.
Where am I?
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ooh ooh pick me pick me! Location #1 the “very famous” Singapore! (what! No photos of eating the “very famous” peppered crab?) Location #2 Kuala Limpur. Do I pass sensei? Do I pass?
I have no idea where you are! But the photos are great!
And, I love kaikaiya by the sea, and the owner is a darl!!! It is one of my fav restaurants in Tokyo!!!
I like the Tuna ribs too, and also the miso soup there is amazing. Oh and the ebi chilli mayonsaise! I will have to go back there soon!!!
Look forward to more travel pics!
Special K immediately recognized the building from Entrapment. Te marketplace from the cooking/travel shows that are on in our house SO much. (She gets credit for the answers.)
#1- Singapore
#2- Kuala Lumpur
Did you have get a henna tattoo? We hope so!
Enjoy your getaway!!!!
Darn…walked away before the confirmed word verification…congrats Begleys!
Oh I was going to say Singapore! I’m so happy I was right. I was only there a year ago for 2 days and suffering terrible jetlag. Have a lovely trip!
ooh i guess you’ve be in malasya and the second location i think is kuala lupur
your lunch look really delicious
enjoy!!!
i’m going with singapore and kuala lumpur as well. i would recognize the patronas towers anywhere :)
What a fun that you get to travel around. I would as well go with Singapore and Kual Limpur, but seemingly everyone got it first! I love your pictures. It looks like you guys have tons of fun!
ummm, next time take me too….
Ok Carmen Sandiego, where haven’t you been?! Wish we could travel with you guys again, like the good old days.
I got it too! Singapore and KL. Have a great time!
I guessed Singapore straight away with the Chicken Rice (yum!) and the other hints just confirmed it. the hotel I stayed in at KL was right near the towers.
Ohh.. I feel so clever ;)