Daiwa Sushi

Everytime I go to Tsukiji,

eating at Daiwa Sushi (大和寿司) is a must.

For 3,500 yen, you can get the Omakase set.

Which is the BEST deal for high-quality & fresh sushi.

(NOTE: Get there early, they close at 1:30PM)

Got there when they opened, 5:30AM.

Heaven.

Tsukiji Fish Market

One of my most favorite places to visit in Tokyo is Tsukiji.

It is the largest fish & seafood wholesale market in the world.

Most of the action takes place in the early morning

(like 4 to 5AM early).

Inner Market.

Freshest fish and seafood.

Tuna.

If you're there before 5:30AM, you can catch the tuna auctions.

Where the public buys their seafood. (Outer market)

Tsukiji is a MUST VISIT when in Tokyo!

JR

Who is Zion rushing to meet?

Its his best friend, JR!

Tackling.

Getting tired...

Too cute!

Bumbu Bali

In Bali, we ate at Bumbu Bali two nights in a row.

Sates, Nasi Goreng, Mie Goreng, Ayam Betutu...

authentic Balinese cuisine in a beautiful outdoor setting.

Bali

Went to Bali for the first time in May.
Bali statues.

Local streets of Bali.

Stayed at the Westin Resort Nusa Dua.

Nusa Dua Beach.

We were blessed with beautiful weather & blue skies.

Lots of pretty flowers.

Relaxed at the pool and did nothing. Fab.

Tropical.

Fed squirrels.

The beaches were pretty empty.

I miss it!

August

Finally feels like summer in Southern CA!

Pate-Ya & Engawa Cafe

Pate-Ya (Pate屋) in Denenchoufu

is a small shop that specializes in homemade pâtés and cheeses.

It opened in 1973 in the chef's home.

The house is surrounded by beautiful greenery and is so peaceful.

Next to the store is a cafe called Engawa (えんがわ)

where you can eat their pâtés.

Entrance to the shop.

Two pâtés and a fresh chesse lunch plate.

Loved the retro interior.