Foods

Trip Start May 26, 2010
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Trip End Jul 13, 2010


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Flag of Japan  , Kanto,
Friday, July 2, 2010

One of the hardest things about being here is figuring out what to eat and what it is. Many of the larger restaurants have English menus. But a lot can get lost in the translation. There are so many small eateries all along the roads.  Some of them are no larger than a walk-in closet. They have a bar and maybe 5-6 chairs. There are pictures or fake food samples to look at. So you can point and order.

The flavors and smells are so amazing. I am still hesitant to eat some of the foods...I like to know what I am eating and that is not always the case.

We have found that eating out is not that expensive. Especially when you get a fully prepared meal, hot and fresh and yummy for around 780 yen...I call that about $10.00.

The fruit and vegetables are very expensive. A really small head of lettuce is 298 yen...I call that over $3.00. Cantaloupe is 698 yen...over $7.00. We have enjoyed making a large salad for dinner minus the veggies...we have found a Deep Roasted Sesame Seed Salad Dressing that we love!!

There are so many great things about being here....Food is definitely one of them.
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Steve R on

Susan, I'm glad you are handling the food side of things well. Has Mark learned how to say "no onions, please!" in Japanese? I guess if you're not sure what you're having, at least make sure it's cooked. I think "Sushi" in english means "we have no stove". Love you guys!

violet norris on

susan, all that food looks good---but I'm with you--won't eat some of it.
Wonder what Allison would try????

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