Daikanyama Henry's Burger review

Every once in a while you will find something and it turns out to be good... and that was what happened to me this week. I was walking around Daikanyama (代官山) and came across this burger shop. The smell of their burgers just filled the streets so I was intrigued. I was also aware this was Daikanyama, so it might be slightly pricey.

To my surprise, it was not! in fact... it was quite reasonable... it was comparable to most burger shops in Tokyo. I suggest getting a set. I decided on Combo A for ¥1188 (tax included). The set includes a drink, a hamburger and fries.

While waiting for my burger, I couldn't help but do a quick google search, I saw a Japan Times article feature them a few years ago. It turns out they serve 100% Japanese Wagyu (Japanese beef) burgers with no fillers, extenders or binding agents! I was excited!

seating area

It took them around 10 minutes to get my order. The seating area is extremely small. I was lucky I got to sit down as the people were leaving.

only 4 seats!!

They only have 4 seats. I suggest getting take out and eat outside on the bench. I do not suggest waiting... because there is no guarantee how long it will take.

so my food arrived!

impressions:

• fries were fresh
• ingredients were fresh
• fries were super thin
• burger was really juicy and tasty
• burger melted in my mouth
• burger was small

served on a cute diner type tray

My order came on a cute looking tray. It had a very diner type of feel to it.

close up of burger

look at how fresh the lettuce is and how juicy the burger looks.

the burger!

the burger felt slightly thin. The combination of ingredients was good.

another look at the burger

the burger is tiny...

I finished!

it wasn't hard to finish this burger. It was small... (you can tell from my closeups).

Overall

I was quite satisfied. The ingredients were fresh and the taste was good.

score: 8/10
website: http://www.henrysburger.com/

Haagen-Dazs Specialite 抹茶のオペラ review

Haagen-Dazs Specialite Matcha Opera

As Christmas approaches, there is bound to be some seasonal limited food items available. And of all products available, Haagen-Daz's was the one that caught my eye!

After dinner, I found this Haagen-Dazs Specialite 抹茶のオペラ (Matcha Opera) at my local convenient store. My friend told me that this is heavily advertised around Tokyo: trains, subways or even random posters. After indulging in this, I started seeing this everywhere, too.

layers

This ice cream consists of 4 layers:

• gold and chocolate
• matcha ice cream
• almond sauce and cookies
• blond chocolate ice cream

impressions:

• slightly pricy (¥450)
• the chocolate layer was very richly chocolate
• there was gold dust to justify the price (?)
• the vanilla ice cream cookie crumble layer was really delicious!
• each layer was very well defined bringing out their characteristic
• the layers tasted good together and apart

Haagen-Dazs Matcha Opera

was it worth it?

despite the pricey price tag, I would say yes, it was worth it. This was probably one of the best desserts I have had this year! It was extremely well made, like a very expensive ice cream cake in a small container (the kind of cake you would find in patisseries which cost ¥500+). The combination of flavours was impeccable. While the chocolate and matcha layer were on the bitter side, the almond sauce and blond chocolate layer were sweet, creating a perfect balance between the layers and producing a delicious result.

score: 9.5/10

website: http://www.haagen-dazs.co.jp/matcha_opera/

(press release) http://www.haagen-dazs.co.jp/company/newsrelease/2017/_specialite_1121.html

Pokka Sapporo Soyafarm - Soy Milk Yogurt review

SoyaFarm's SoyMilk Yogurt

豆乳ヨーグルト (Soy milk Yogurt) 豆乳で作ったヨーグルト
I was just at my local grocery store (here in Tokyo) and the words caught my eye "Soy Milk" (豆乳). It was very appealing so I bought one to try.

benefits of Soy yogurt:

• lower cholesterol
• non dairy - for those who are allergic
• vegan

product

ソヤファーム 豆乳で作ったヨーグルト プレーン（110g）

豆乳を乳酸菌で発酵させて作った植物性のヨーグルトなので、4種の生きた乳酸菌と豆乳由来の大豆イソフラボン、大豆たんぱく質を一度に摂取できます。さらに血清コレステロールを低下させるはたらきがある大豆たんぱく質を含んだ特定保健用食品です。やさしい甘さのまろやかで食べやすいヨーグルトです。

乳製品を使用しておりませんので乳アレルギーの方にも安心してお求めいただけます。

A vegan yoghurt made by fermenting soy milk with lactic acid bacteria, so you can ingest 4 live lactic acid bacteria, soy milk derived soy isoflavone and soy protein at the same time. 

In addition, it is a food for specified health use containing soybean protein which has serum cholesterol lowering function. It is mellow and easy to eat yogurt with sweet sweetness.

We do not use dairy products so you can purchase it with confidence for those who are allergic to milk.

nutrition facts

for one container (110 g)

エネルギー 76kcal

たんぱく質 4.4g

脂質 2.7g

炭水化物 8.5g

ナトリウム 44mg

カリウム 101mg

リン 48mg

コレステロール 0mg

Energy 76 kcal

Protein 4.4 g

Lipid 2.7 g

Carbohydrate 8.5 g

Sodium 44 mg

Potassium 101 mg

Phosphorus 48 mg

Cholesterol 0 mg

list of ingredients

豆乳、糖類（砂糖、ぶどう糖）、食物繊維、ゼラチン、レモン果汁、香料、増粘剤（寒天、増粘多糖類）、塩化マグネシウム含有物、酸味料、甘味料（スクラロース）

in English:
Soybean milk, sugar (sugar, glucose), dietary fiber, gelatin, lemon juice, fragrance, thickener (agar, polysaccharide thickener), magnesium chloride containing, acidulant, sweetener (sucralose)

the goodness

impressions:

• very soft and melts in your mouth
• watery
• very strong soy taste
• there is no vanilla but has a subtle vanilla taste
• similar to cream brûlée consistency

close up

It doesn't look very attractive in this picture... but it is good... I would compare it to the consistency of creme brûlée .

I have a slight allergy to soy, whenever I eat a lot of soy, my throat gets itchy... and after eating this, I can confirm there is a lot of soy... my throat is so itchy >____<.

score: 8.8/10

website: https://www.pokkasapporo-fb.jp/soy/yogurt/?_ga=2.89897629.729749129.1512658061-823735011.1512658061

website of actual product: https://www.pokkasapporo-fb.jp/products/soymilk/soyafarm_yogurt/HM93.html