Travel (non-Japan)

Wynter wrote:

He went there to work for two weeks, so he said he felt like he was being rushed. He said eating there is way cheap and they have some beautiful locations (nature). He said the people are also kind and lovely.

Very cool - thanks Wynter! :victory:

OT - flying to Copenhagen this afternoon for a long weekend in Malmo (South of Sweden). :dancing: :dancing:
I'm super excited as Sweden is my favourite country in the whole world! Sorry Japan and Taiwan.

Hello everyone! it's been such a long time!
I have been so busy and enjoying my first year of college! however i have a qustion we are going on a new york trip and i was wondering if anyway if anyone knows about japanese stores or stores that sell japanese media relatated things or any stores you like or places you like to eat at!
thanks again

^ If anyone would know, it'd be Enna: she's a New Yorker. :victory:

Taira-Panku wrote:Hello everyone! it's been such a long time!
I have been so busy and enjoying my first year of college! however i have a qustion we are going on a new york trip and i was wondering if anyway if anyone knows about japanese stores or stores that sell japanese media relatated things or any stores you like or places you like to eat at!
thanks again

I used to live in Greenwich Village for 3 years...if you want to find places to eat there are some Japanese restaurants in the East Village...my recommendation would be to eat at Yakitori Taisho which has a real authentic Japanese feel to it...very casual, boisterous, crowded, and really delicious.

Here's a quick list of a few Japanese places all concentrated in the East Village:

http://www.urbanspoon.com/fn/3/232/224/New-York/Japanese-Restaurants/East-Village


For Japanese media...you might wanna try Kinokuniya Bookstore near the New York Public Library & Bryant Park:

Kinokuniya
1073 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY‎ - (212) 869-1700‎

bmwracer wrote:^ If anyone would know, it'd be Enna: she's a New Yorker. :victory:

Thanks for the confidence in me b-kun, but I don't get into NYC as much as I used to so in this case Tu_triky probably knows best. :)

Tu_triky wrote:I used to live in Greenwich Village for 3 years...if you want to find places to eat there are some Japanese restaurants in the East Village...my recommendation would be to eat at Yakitori Taisho which has a real authentic Japanese feel to it...very casual, boisterous, crowded, and really delicious.

Here's a quick list of a few Japanese places all concentrated in the East Village:

http://www.urbanspoon.com/fn/3/232/224/New-York/Japanese-Restaurants/East-Village

For Japanese media...you might wanna try Kinokuniya Bookstore near the New York Public Library & Bryant Park:

Kinokuniya
1073 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY‎ - (212) 869-1700‎

@Taira-Panku: I found a good site Yelp.com that had some good suggestions for a variety of Japanese places in NYC. In their 'Search for' box type Japanese store and in their 'Near' box type New York, NY. Some of Tu_triky's suggestions are there. Also scroll down to Related lists and check out Japanese Extravaganza and also Aishiteru's blogs.

I personally like the Kiteya store in the Soho section of NYC. It is a charming small store with wonderful Japanese Kyoto crafts in it. Plus the sales help are delightful! You can see their store at Kiteyany.com It is near Uniqlo, also in Soho, if you want to buy some reasonably priced clothes at a Japanese owned store. If you really want to go to a big Japanese store you can always go to the Port Authority Bus Terminal on 8th Ave in midtown and get Mitsuwa's mini shuttle bus to their Edgewater, NJ store. It costs $6.00 R/T and takes about a half hour to get there, but it is worth it and you will have a great view of the NYC skyline from their parking lot. Check out Mitsuwa's New Jersey store info at Mitsuwa.com.

I hope you have a great time on your vacation in NYC Taira-Panku! :woot: :dancing:

Enna wrote:

@Taira-Panku: I found a good site Yelp.com that had some good suggestions for a variety of Japanese places in NYC. In their 'Search for' box type Japanese store and in their 'Near' box type New York, NY. Some of Tu_triky's suggestions are there. Also scroll down to Related lists and check out Japanese Extravaganza and also Aishiteru's blogs.

I hope you have a great time on your vacation in NYC Taira-Panku! :woot: :dancing:

Oh I definitely do not know best! Just throwing out some quick suggestions from my own personal experience when I was there...I figured if Taira's only in NY for a short while might as well give out some recommendations of places that are concentrated in one place so as to maximize variety and save time getting to and fro...since you have to most likey take public transportation to get around in the city.

Yelp is a great suggestion as are the other blogs you mentioned. Good work, E.

Taira-Panku wrote:Hello everyone! it's been such a long time!
I have been so busy and enjoying my first year of college! however i have a qustion we are going on a new york trip and i was wondering if anyway if anyone knows about japanese stores or stores that sell japanese media relatated things or any stores you like or places you like to eat at!
thanks again

Be careful with Yelp. It's good for a baseline of what to expect, but I've found it to be full of chuckleheads. So a little culling is required to see what's good. Same with most food blogs. The ones worth reading are few and far in between; most are only good for pictures. The suggestions from members here like Enna and Tu_triky are the best because they are honest and closest to what you'll be looking for.

Kijinnmaru wrote:Be careful with Yelp. It's good for a baseline of what to expect, but I've found it to be full of chuckleheads. So a little culling is required to see what's good. Same with most food blogs. The ones worth reading are few and far in between; most are only good for pictures. The suggestions from members here like Enna and Tu_triky are the best because they are honest and closest to what you'll be looking for.

Yeah, you always have to take any reviews from the general public with a grain of salt...

Going to Taiwan in 2.5 weeks! :woot: Booked my hotel today and can't wait to take off.

EstherM wrote:Going to Taiwan in 2.5 weeks! :woot: Booked my hotel today and can't wait to take off.

Nice! Are you going to Taipei?

EstherM wrote:Going to Taiwan in 2.5 weeks! :woot: Booked my hotel today and can't wait to take off.

Taiwan?

Business or pleasure?

EstherM wrote:
I'm super excited as Sweden is my favourite country in the whole world! Sorry Japan and Taiwan.

Is it the meatballs? :hehe:

Tu_triky wrote:Is it the meatballs? :hehe:

She likes Saabs/Volvos. :mrgreen:

bmwracer wrote:
She likes Saabs/Volvos. :mrgreen:

HAHA. Yeah the two most popular car makers on the planet :hehe:

Tu_triky wrote:
Nice! Are you going to Taipei?

Yep, since I only have 8 days, ILll stay in Taipei and do some daytrips.

bmwracer wrote:
Taiwan?
Business or pleasure?

Only for pleasure – will try to hang out with the local idols haha. :victory:

Tu_triky wrote:
Is it the meatballs? :hehe:

LetLs put it that way, there are several types of balls I like in Sweden. :victory:

bmwracer wrote:
She likes Saabs/Volvos. :mrgreen:

Precisely, we all know that those 2 star brands are going to pull the automotive industry out of its crisis. ThatLs Swedish will power to you. :victory:

EstherM wrote:
LetLs put it that way, there are several types of balls I like in Sweden.

You did not just say that....haha. :hehe:

Tu_triky wrote:

Oh I definitely do not know best! Just throwing out some quick suggestions from my own personal experience when I was there...I figured if Taira's only in NY for a short while might as well give out some recommendations of places that are concentrated in one place so as to maximize variety and save time getting to and fro...since you have to most likely take public transportation to get around in the city.

Yelp is a great suggestion as are the other blogs you mentioned. Good work, E.

@Tu-triky: Thanks. Well I figured you would know better than me, since you are younger and you frequented many a Japanese restaurant when you lived in NYC. I lived in NYC a long time ago. Good point on focusing on one area or neighborhood of NYC at a time. That is always good to remember whenever visiting any large city.

Kijinnmaru wrote:Be careful with Yelp. It's good for a baseline of what to expect, but I've found it to be full of chuckleheads. So a little culling is required to see what's good. Same with most food blogs. The ones worth reading are few and far in between; most are only good for pictures. The suggestions from members here like Enna and Tu_triky are the best because they are honest and closest to what you'll be looking for.

@Kijinnmaru: Point well taken on Yelp and blog info! Thanks!

EstherM wrote:Yep, since I only have 8 days, ILll stay in Taipei and do some daytrips.

Have a wonderful trip EstherM! :woot:

Taira-Panku wrote:Hello everyone! it's been such a long time!
I have been so busy and enjoying my first year of college! however i have a qustion we are going on a new york trip and i was wondering if anyway if anyone knows about japanese stores or stores that sell japanese media relatated things or any stores you like or places you like to eat at! thanks again

@Taira-Panku: Besides the suggestions that Tu_triky and I already gave you. Here are a few tips to keep in mind when visiting NYC. If you are a guy do not keep your wallet in your back pants pocket. If you are a gal carry a handbag with a zipper on it, not an open bag. Carry the bag in front of you. When you eat anywhere in public keep your bag on your lap, not on the back of your chair or on the floor between your feet. Stay alert and have fun! :victory:

Tu_triky wrote:You did not just say that....haha. :hehe:

LOL, yeah... I did a double-take on that remark. :hehe:

bmwracer wrote:
LOL, yeah... I did a double-take on that remark. :hehe:

:hehe:

Enna wrote:

@Tu-triky: Thanks. Well I figured you would know better than me, since you are younger and you frequented many a Japanese restaurant when you lived in NYC. I lived in NYC a long time ago. Good point on focusing on one area or neighborhood of NYC at a time. That is always good to remember whenever visiting any large city. :

It's just that NYC is such a big place, you know. I was totally assuming that if one is there for a short time might as well try to minimize running around town to fish out restaurants, because there is so much is else to see. :)