Thursday, September 21, 2017

Haneda - To Do (20Sept2017 Togoshi-Ginza)

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Togoshi-Ginza
2 Stops from Takanawadai Station!


The Togoshi Ginza shopping street measures 1.3km and is best known to be the longest shopping street in the Kanto Region. The place is closed of to traffic from 2pm/3pm till 6/7pm in the evenings.
Located at Togoshi station, a mere two stops away from Takanawadai station, Togoshi Gindai shopping street has a lively atmosphere with lots of shops selling an array of random stuff. These range from local produce, jewellery, second hand shops and also offering a decent range of eats. The longer end (east side) exit of Togosho Ginza shopping stretch features more local stuff as opposed to the short side (west side) which features more fancy eats. Each side having its different charms.

There were two amazing standouts on this food/shopping trail. The first goes to the, made-famous by prime minister of Japan visit, Toriandenee. The spicy knee cartilage is the addictive must order.
Toriandenee for Fried Chicken and Beer

 
A great fry, full flavour featuring what I think is the connecting white soft bone between the wings and the drumlet. Only the best stuff here. We were seriously contemplating to go for another round at one of the best chicken and beers place enjoyed. Beers here are cheap going at ¥400 a pint. Sake and bourbon mix were also going at about the same price. Their regular chicken fries were okay but not great. Pictured were 100g each orders at ¥300 each.
Click here for ABBA location of Toriandenee 鶏&デリ(とりあんどでり)1 Chome-16-8 Togoshi, Shinagawa-ku, Tōkyō-to 142-0041, Japan

The second joint which had one of the best char siew in ramen was over at Hayato.

Hayato for Char Siew Ramen!
 
Usually Char Siew is a little tough and lacks flavouring but here the Char Siew marinate really shown through. The soup is nice, thick and rich. The noodles to me were a little on the softer side but still enjoyable and overall comparable to Ichiran and/or even Ippudo ramen. The table side ice cold green tea is pleasantly refreshing.
Click here for ABBA location of Hayato カゴシマ隼人 Japan, 〒142-0041 Tōkyō-to, Shinagawa-ku, Togoshi, 2 Chome−7−6, T.S.I ビル1階

Whilst along the shopping street (East side) don’t forget to pop into Togoshi Hachiman shrine, which is off the main Ginza shopping street. 

Hidden among local residence, its a quaint space which is synonymous with Japan, having the traditional blending beautifully with the new.

Togoshi Ginza is well worth a visit to see where locals go to. A great mix of stalls, local produce (fruit purchases and grocery shopping) and much more. Great for a variety of eats and a must to try the spicy knee cartilage. 

Click here for ABBA location of Togoshi-Ginza Station

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