Eating and Drinking at a Luxury Drinking Alley on Top of Tokyo!
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Published 2023-09-04
Shizuka heads to Minato City in Tokyo to check out a yokocho of a different kind. Yokocho, meaning “alleyway” or “side street”, are a network of narrow alleyways lined with various eateries and bars. Yokocho are a fascinating part of Japan’s urban dining culture, but today, we’re checking out a new interpretation of this timely social dining concept: a sky-high themed indoor yokocho!
Shizuka makes her way up to the 38th floor of the Shinagawa Prince Hotel in Minato City (Tokyo) to Ajikaido Gojusantsug: a high-end indoor yokocho where the restaurants are named after the 53 stations (or rest areas) along the Tokaido Road, which connected Kyoto to Edo (otherwise known as modern Tokyo).
First stop on our indoor yokocho journey, Sanjo–a teppanyaki restaurant serving Japanese wagyu beef. Shizuka sits and indulges in a luxurious course meal starring pancakes with caviar, Japanese black beef sirloin, and more. Next stop on our Tokaido-themed yokocho pilgrimage is Odawara, where Shizuka savors fresh seafood and vegetable tempura. Full but with room for more, Shizuka walks to her final stop, Nihonbashi–a premium sushi restaurant with a breathtaking view of the Tokyo skyline. The chef prepares fresh sushi using the finest local seafood, ensuring our host ends the journey on a delectable high.
Note: Business hours are subject to change at the establishment's discretion.
Additionally, restaurant decorations are subject to change with the season.
FEATURED FOODS
Sanjo – Course Meal: Wagyu Tsukudani, Corn Pottage and Beef Gelée, Seafood Salad, Pancake with Caviar, Japanese Black Beef Sirloin, Hitachi Beef, Eggplant, Fried Rice, Seasonal Dessert
Odawara – Course Meal: Shrimp Tempura, Hokkaido Scallop Tempura, Asparagus Tempura, Mushroom Tempura, Kakiage, Tempura Rice Bowl, Seasonal Dessert
Nihonbashi – Course Meal: Appetizer, Komochi Kombu, Seaweed Salad, Red Sea Bream, Fatty, Hokkaido Bafun, Seasonal Dessert
LOCATION
Shinagawa Prince Hotel, Minato City, Tokyo
TIMELINE
0:00 Intro
0:13 Shinagawa Prince Hotel
0:47 Ajikaido Gojusantsugi – Shinagawa Prince Hotel
1:37 Sanjo – Tokyo
2:33 Hata Kenichi – Chef
2:53 Wagyu Tsukudani
3:53 Corn Pottage and Beef Gelée
4:21 Seafood Salad
4:38 Pancake with Caviar
5:24 Japanese Black Beef Sirloin
5:33 Hitachi Beef
6:21 Eggplant
7:07 Fried Rice
7:11 Seasonal Dessert
7:50 Odawara – Tokyo
8:12 Itakura Hiroshi – Chef
8:38 Shrimp Tempura
9:42 Hokkaido Scallop Tempura
10:33 Asparagus Tempura
10:57 Mushroom Tempura
11:17 Kakiage
11:20 Tempura Rice Bowl
11:52 Seasonal Dessert
12:25 Nihonbashi – Tokyo
12:52 Noguchi Nobuyuki – Chef
13:11 Appetizer
13:23 Komochi Kombu
13:50 Seaweed Salad
14:15 Red Sea Bream
14:59 Fatty Tuna
15:23 Shrimp
16:10 Kohada
16:53 Sea Urchin
16:55 Hokkaido Bafun
17:31 Seasonal Dessert
18:34 Outro
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All Comments (21)
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Book the restaurant here: www.byfood.com/restaurant/ajikaido-gojusantsugi-20… 🤩
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As a half Japanese that looks Japanese, there is a constant struggle to meet peoples expectation when they talk to me like a native Japanese. I can speak Japanese, and some times have no accent, but my Japanese language capability is probably at elementary school level. It's a tough spot to be in as I look Japanese, can speak Japanese to a degree, but just have problem expressing myself fully. So there is this frustration with not knowing how to respond in certain situation. Life would be easier if I just didn't speak Japanese at all and didn't look Japanese at the same time. At any rate, I'm proud of anyone leaning in to this struggle on youtube and elsewhere.
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I just want to say how underrated your videos and channels are! they informative, great presentation, and love how Shizuka is so into her food / travels. Keep it up 😊 Definitely going to visit next time I come to Tokyo!
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Every episode is great, Shizuka is always a pleasure and the food is fantastic. 🍣
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You have the best job! Thank you for giving us the opportunity to explore Japan and its cuisine with you.
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Thank you again for taking us on this journey with you enjoyed it .
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When I saw the shrimp legs, I remembered the grasshoppers dishes? :))
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Thank you for pronouncing lychee the right way. I love your videos. Can't wait to visit my homeland one day
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Once more… excellent video. Keyword: Fancy 😁
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I think I gotta say Shiz I like your job!!!!! 😊👍🏻
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Oh Shizuka, I was so envious of you eating the delicious food! Those meals absolutely looked mouth watering. Can't wait to watch your next video Shizuka! Matane!
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If one had replicate the journey from Kyoto to Tokyo by eating a full meal at every representation of each station, then it is by no means an easy journey.
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All the dishes look great. I can tell you enjoyed your day(s) out 😊.
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Shizuka another great vlog 😊
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Thank you for your hard work today, Shizuka. Listening to Shizuka's voice makes me feel better.🎉
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This channel is so underrated
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Another fantastic video by a most informative young lady, thank you for the insights to such delectable foods….🌹
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Japan is just amazing ❤❤❤❤
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Great episode! Take care!!
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Every video you put out is very enjoyable and the way you convey information is great. This place looks like a very enjoyable experience so I definitely am going to visit it.
