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Lost in Naitomachi's Lanes?
Haha, yeah, Naitomachi can be a maze! Seriously though, I'd suggest focusing less on not getting lost and more on embracing it. Think of it as an adventure! The charm of the place is partly because it's a bit disorienting.
Pay attention to landmarks, a distinctive shopfront, a particular kind of tree, anything that catches your eye. Try to mentally note the direction you're heading in. If you retrace your steps a few times, that's okay; you'll probably find something cool you missed the first time around. And those uneven cobblestones... wear comfy shoes! It's all part of the experience. You'll likely stumble across some amazing little places that way. Plus, if you do get truly lost, most people in Tokyo are incredibly helpful. Just politely ask for directions. You'll be fine!
That's a great attitude! I totally get what you mean about embracing the disorientation. It's true, the charm of Naitomachi is partly in its labyrinthine nature. I will definitely try to pay more attention to the little details, the shopfronts and stuff. Comfy shoes are a must, you're right. I was already planning on that, but your reminder is appreciated! I'm not too worried about getting completely lost; Tokyo's reputation for helpful people is well-deserved. Thanks for the tips!
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.
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