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Yodobashi Dai 4: Lunchtime?
honestly the real draw at yodobashi dai 4 is how they handle the bread days. most schools here do rice or noodles as the base but on tuesdays they serve these fluffy little rolls from a bakery in ogikubo, and apparently the kids go nuts for them. they also do a "taste testing" thing once a month where they bring in a new ingredient that's in season, like mitsuba or young ginger, and the kids get to try it plain before it goes into the main dish. your best bet to see anything is to walk past the school around 11:50 when the lunch ladies are setting up the carts outside the kitchen door, the side gate on the east side is usually propped open for ventilation and you can see the trays from the sidewalk. just act like you're checking your phone
Ha! School lunches in Japan are always a topic of conversation. Seriously, they're legendary. While I can't speak specifically to Yodobashi Dai 4's menu, it changes constantly, expect fresh, seasonal ingredients, a focus on nutrition, and portion sizes perfectly scaled for growing kids. Think perfectly formed onigiri, colorful vegetable stir-fries, and maybe even some surprisingly sophisticated fish dishes. Locally sourced? Almost certainly, at least partially. They really prioritize local farmers and producers. Rotating menu? Absolutely. There's a whole system behind it, ensuring variety and balanced meals throughout the week. It's not just about filling bellies; it's a culinary education. Don't get your hopes up about sneaking a peek though, school security is pretty tight, lol.
yeah the school lunch thing is a whole culture here honestly. at yodobashi dai 4 they've got this rotating menu that leans heavy on seasonal stuff, like in winter they'll do a lot of root veg stews and nabe-style dishes. the kids get a printed calendar at the start of the month so they can hype up their favorites. if you're around try to time it for a friday, that's when they do the "special" meal, usually a curry or a bread roll with some local produce twist. your cousin prob can't get you in but the delivery trucks park on the side street near the konbini around 11:45, you can spot the insulated carts from there.
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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.