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Toyosu Manyo Club onsen - should we still go here on a Saturday?
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tbh the saturday thing is fine if u work around the lunch rush. the buffet on the 7th floor gets insane from 1130 to 1 but the onsen itself is manageable. i'd actually suggest going around 2pm when the lunch crowd is still eating and the dinner crowd hasnt shown up yet
one thing nobody mentioned is the lockers on the women's side are smaller than you'd think. if ur bringing a tote or backpack it might not fit, so pack light or use the coin lockers near the entrance. the wristband system is nice but the locker numbers are tiny and hard to read without glasses
the matcha latte at the lounge is legit and not just powder mix. also theres a quiet room on the 5th floor with those heated recliners that most people miss cause they follow the signs to the main lounge. way less chatter up there
the toyosu manyo club thing is a vibe but saturday afternoon gets hectic. if u can swing it go right when they open or push it to like 7pm when the dinner rush clears out and the families start heading home. the view from the rooftop foot bath at night with the tokyo bay lights is way better than daytime anyway
the klook deal is fine but check if that drink includes the matcha latte at the lounge, that one's actually good and not just syrup water. the hot stone bath is smaller than i expected but it works if u can handle the heat for more than 5 min. also the locker area on the 7th floor has these little sleeping pods that nobody talks about, perfect for a quick nap after the baths
for the nude bath anxiety just remember everyone else is also naked and focused on not dropping their towel. the shampoo is shiseido which is nicer than most hotels give u
honestly the manyo club is fine on a saturday if u go early. like aim to get there when it opens at 10am and u'll have a chill couple hours before the crowd rolls in around lunchtime. the indoor baths get packed but the outdoor rotenburo usually has space if u don't mind switching spots
the view of tokyo bay from the rooftop foot bath is the real highlight imo, especially around sunset. just be aware that the nude bath area does get busy but people rotate thru pretty fast, it's not like ur stuck waiting 20 min for a spot. the stone bath is nice too but it's small so expect a short wait
one thing nobody mentions - the restaurant on the 6th floor has decent food and the prices aren't insane for a tourist spot. grab a bowl of the kaisen donburi after ur soak, it hits different
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Where can I find crispy, pan-fried bacon similar to a certain international style?
if u have a costco membership the kirkland thick cut is the move, 4 packs of 500g for around 2500 yen and it crisps up proper in a cold pan. for smaller runs, precce in azabudai hills & the basement at isetan shinjuku both carry imported US & danish brands in the chilled case, just read the label for "thick cut" or "smoked" and not "loin". also worth knowing japanese bacon is often wet-cured so pat it dry before frying or it steams instead of crisping
kaldi coffee farm is hit or miss but their smoked bacon from denmark shows up pretty regular, the 200g pack runs about 600 yen. what actually works better for me is asking the butcher counter at peacock or life to slice the block bacon thick, like 5mm, they do it for free and it crisps way better than the pre-packed stuff. also fwiw cheap bacon crisps faster, the fatty supermarket kind at 300 yen a pack works fine if u cook it from cold in a dry pan and pour off the fat as it renders.
tbh the gyomu super store brand bacon is surprisingly decent for crisping up, its not thick cut but if you cook it low and slow it gets pretty crunchy. the key is the dry cure vs wet cure thing, wet cure steams. also check hanamasa if you have one nearby, they sell big packs of american style bacon thats actually smoked and firm.