The Tokyo Traveler

Are you a vegetarian looking for dining options in Tokyo?  If so, then you will definitely want to try shojin ryori, the traditional food of Zen monks in Japan, which is pure vegan and is in rooted in Buddhist teachings dating back to the 13th century. 
A shojin ryori meal consists of seasonable vegetables and wild plants accompanied by with seaweed, miso soup, rice, soybean curd (tofu), seeds and nuts.  This simple style of cooking limits the use of sauces and seasonings and highlights the distinct flavors of each fresh ingredients.
Some temples in the Tokyo area serve shojin ryori to …read more

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Yakiniku is a meat lovers dream dinner! Yakiniku translates to “grilled meat” and that’s exactly what it is. When you arrive at a Yakiniku restaurant you will notice that all of the tables have a grill in the center – that’s because you cook your own food. Yakiniku is served family style so if you go with a group you can order a variety of dishes and eat as much or as little as you like.
When we go we usually start off with a couple of beer while we ponder the menu. We then order …read more

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