I'm Going To Japan

qilver wrote:

I've been to the Shabu Shabu place once in Little Tokyo, it was quite good, but a long wait time.

Yeah, the wait times there are ridiculous. Go to Kagaya down the block...they take reservations and it's infinitely better in terms of food, service, and ambiance.

http://www.yelp.com/biz/kagaya-los-angeles

Actually this is the only shabu shabu place I go to any more.

Tu_triky wrote:

Yeah, the wait times there are ridiculous. Go to Kagaya down the block...they take reservations and it's infinitely better in terms of food, service, and ambiance.

http://www.yelp.com/biz/kagaya-los-angeles

Actually this is the only shabu shabu place I go to any more.

Thanks for the recommendation, and if I ever have the chance to go, I'll try to make note of it.

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This is the sushi set that we ate at Yokohama...
It was good!

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arnel98 wrote:This is the sushi set that we ate at Yokohama...
It was good!

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Dayem that looks good! :applaud:

Tu_triky wrote:

Dayem that looks good! :applaud:

Yup, first time I've tried otoro tuna. Good but pricy...

arnel98 wrote:

Yup, first time I've tried otoro tuna. Good but pricy...

Wow. If the first time you had it was in Japan, I'm sure it was definitely delicious because their standards when it comes to what they consider good food are rather high. You must have been spoiled! :)

arnel98 wrote:This is the sushi set that we ate at Yokohama...
It was good!

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Nice...! :drooling:

btw. that set is 3800 yen!
Thats the one time we splurged.

I'm surprised that soda is expensive in Japan.
Its a good thing that tea and miso soup are free. :sweat:

arnel98 wrote:btw. that set is 3800 yen!
Thats the one time we splurged.

Well you definitely splurged on something worthwhile.

arnel98 wrote:Its a good thing that tea and miso soup are free. :sweat:

And a healthier choice. :victory:

Tu_triky wrote:Well you definitely splurged on something worthwhile.

Yup... Better than that pizza-sized BK burger.

bmwracer wrote:
Yup... Better than that pizza-sized BK burger.

Haha. No doubt! Those pieces of nigiri sushi with generously sized slabs o' fish look so appetizing.

arnel98 wrote:btw. that set is 3800 yen!
Thats the one time we splurged.

I'm surprised that soda is expensive in Japan.
Its a good thing that tea and miso soup are free. :sweat:

their standards as Tu_triky says are high, and their customer service is something normal to them, but to the rest of the world are probably the best customer service received. I can believe their high prices and cost of living, but it is probably expected over there with their costly prices. They come here to America and probably think our prices are low and more affordable or such a bargain.

Dunno if anybody's going to Japan anytime soon, but here's some info that might come in handy:http://www.japanrailpass.net/eng/en001.html

qilver wrote:

They come here to America and probably think our prices are low and more affordable or such a bargain.

Well especially because the value of the Yen is so friekin' high vis-a-vis the US dollar.

Fly to Tokyo round-trip for $749.60

By Clara Bosonetto

For the AJC
February 21, 2011

An exceptional airfare deal to Japan will have appeal for both the leisure and business traveler.

American Airlines offers a $352 round-trip deal to Tokyo on trips started on or before March 31. The minimum stay requirement is just three nights as opposed to the standard Saturday night stay (the maximum stay is one month).

This great deal is valid any day of the week, based on "Q" seat availability. Give at least a 7 day advance notice of travel.

That's it!

But buy tickets as soon as possible. American posts a ticket-by date of March 4 on this offer, but it is likely to expire in a day -- or even today (2/21).

The total ticket price, inclusive of all fees, taxes and surcharges is $749.60 (Delta's lowest rate for this travel season is $1,112.60).

American serves Tokyo via its Chicago or Dallas-Fort Worth hub airports (stopovers not permitted).

Sale airfares are always subject to change. Every seat on every flight is not offered at the lowest rate. Since only a limited supply of seats is available, act quickly to make your purchase. I recommend starting the search for available seats at Kayak.com vs. calling an airline directly. You can also search for the sale at travel Web sites such as Expedia or Travelocity, etc. Airlines can discontinue or pull a sale price without notice when the offer is deemed "sold out," or when that rate does not have a "ticket-by" date.

Clara Bosonetto is a retired travel consultant.

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arnel98 wrote:btw. that set is 3800 yen!
Thats the one time we splurged.

I'm surprised that soda is expensive in Japan.
Its a good thing that tea and miso soup are free. :sweat:

waw more expensive than CD OST Gou ~Himetachi no Sengoku~ 2500yen :hehe:

i wish some days in the future i could go to Japan :victory:

Tu_triky wrote:[image]

What the heck......?