Nakanoshima Park and Rose Garden in Kitahama, Osaka
Pictured: Isn't it obvious? :) Need to Know: For those who have read some of the other posts on this blog, you may have noticed me...
Lisa Eats the World
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Think of this page as my personal food (and occasional travel) diary. Use it for inspiration for your next meal or trip, or simply drool over a few of the photos.
Currently based in Japan, so expect Japan-heavy content for now.
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Recent posts
Starbucks Coffee Japan - limited edition drinks
For this blog entry I'm going to post about some of the limited edition drinks that I've tried at Starbucks in Japan. Every couple of...
Nana's Green Tea in Namba, Osaka
Pictured: Nama Chocolate Matcha parfait. Need to Know: For those wondering what on earth "nama" means, it actually translates to "raw,"...
Hydrangeas at Ikasuri Shrine in Hommachi, Osaka
Pictured: Hydrangeas of all shapes, sizes and colours on temple grounds. Need to Know: This temple is located in Hommachi, which is just...
Direct Coffee, Kyoto
Location: Kyoto, Kyoto. Pictured: Strawberry mille-feuille served with a scoop of Earl Gray ice-cream, and an iced cafe latte. Need to...
Kobe Milk in Motomachi, Kobe
Pictured: Strawberry and vanilla swirl soft-serve ice-cream with chocolate dipped waffle cone, covered in pistachio pieces. Need to Know:...
Paul Bocuse in Shinsaibashi, Osaka
Pictured: A selection of bread. Unfortunately the receipt from the store didn't have the names of the items listed, instead the receipt...
Dessert & Cafe Bonne Journee in Shinsaibashi, Osaka
Pictured: Strawberry mille-feuille shaved ice. Need to Know: I found out about this cafe after seeing a photo posted on Instagram showing...
Wisteria at Fujiidera Temple in Osaka
Pictured: Wisteria flowers blooming on temple grounds. Need to Know: This temple is well-known in Osaka for its wisteria flowers that...
Garb Weeks in Kitahama, Osaka
Pictured: Margherita pizza and cola. Need to Know: The Garb series of cafes is well-known among regular cafe goers. I tend to visit the...
Boul'ange in Shinjuku, Tokyo
Pictured: Marble croissant and pistachio cream Viennese with iced coffee. Need to Know: Visiting Tokyo and feeling a little overwhelmed...
Macapresso in Shinsaibashi, Osaka
Pictured: Blue & yellow: ノーワー "No War" - Milk flavour. Purple: デジバ "Dejiba"- Vanilla crunch flavour. Pink: *いちごミルク "Strawberry Milk"-...
Brooklyn Roasting Company in Kitahama, Osaka
Pictured: Iced organic matcha latte and caramel nut pastry. Need to Know: The famous Brooklyn Roasting cafe in Kitahama relocated early...
The City Donuts and Coffee, Kobe
Location: Kobe, Hyogo. Pictured: Peanut butter and jam donut (filled with a very generous amount of blueberry jam), and a cafe latte....
Osaru Coffee in Namba, Osaka
Pictured: Basque cheesecake with lemon sauce, and iced cafe latte. Need to Know: This is a great little cafe located on the outskirts of...
San Premium Croissant in Ogimachi, Osaka
Pictured: Three flavours of croissants - plain, chocolate and Earl Grey tea. Need to Know: This is a specialty croissant store, and...
Singapore Cuisine Ryanarou in Namba, Osaka
Pictured: Fishball Noodle Soup. Need to Know: This restaurant is located in an area known as "Ura-Namba," an area not far from Namba...
800 Degrees Artisan Pizza in Shinjuku, Tokyo
Pictured: Custom ordered pizza and lemonade Need to Know: This pizzeria is located in Shinjuku NEWoMan department store, right outside...
Chinatown (Nankinmachi) in Motomachi, Kobe
Location: Kobe, Hyogo. Pictured: Steamed panda bun filled with sweet black sesame paste. Need to Know: Kobe's Chinatown (also referred to...
RJ Cafe in Temmabashi, Osaka
Location: Temmabashi, Osaka. Pictured: Macchiato with green tea ice-cream (comes in edible biscuit cup). Need to Know: This cafe is...
Optimus Cafe in Kitahama, Osaka
Pictured: Vegan Spring Buddha Bowl. Need to Know: This cafe specialies in vegan food, and is located in a great area called Kitahama....
Granny Smith Apple Pie & Coffee in Nishinomiya
Pictured: Granny Smith Apple Pie & England Custard Apple Pie. Need to Know: This store is located inside Nishinomiya Gardens shopping...
Otto Coffee and Sweets in Shinsaibashi, Osaka
Pictured: Blueberry cheesecake and cafe latte. Need to Know: This cafe is located in the famous Shinsaibashi shopping arcade, so it's a...
Isuzu Bakery in Kobe
Pictured: Pretzel made with croissant style pastry and covered in icing and almonds, croissant drizzled with chocolate. Need to Know:...
Pompadour in Temmabashi, Osaka
Pictured: ↖️バタール / Batard (1/2) ⬆️ベーグル / Blueberry bagel and maple walnut bagel ⬅️チョコドーナツ / Chocolate donut ↘️さくら蒸しパン / Sakura steamed...
Northshore in Kitahama, Osaka
Pictured: Shrimp, egg, sprout sandwich. Need to Know: This cafe is located over two floors, each with their own menu, so check the menu...
The Roasters Coffee in Shinsaibashi, Osaka
Pictured: Basque chocolate cheesecake and cafe latte. Need to Know: The ground floor of this cafe is connected to a taiyaki store. The...
Falafel Brothers in Shibuya, Tokyo
Pictured: Falafel Salad Bowl Set with waffle fries. Need to Know: This is a great place to go for vegan food in Tokyo, and will satisfy...
Spoonbill in Tennoji, Osaka
Pictured: Chocolate tart and iced cafe latte. Need to Know: This cafe is located in Tenshiba (Tennoji Park). Stop by after visiting the...
Burger Lion in Utsubo Park area, Osaka
Pictured: Grilled salmon sandwich and A&W root beer. Need to Know: Entering this burger joint feels like you're stepping back in time...