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Shinjuku's Hidden Gem?
Nah, mate, those whispers are probably true. Belle Salle is HUGE, and those places are usually designed to be hard to find. Think discreet entrances, maybe tucked away behind a service area or something. Your best bet is probably to just wander around the ground floor before the wedding. Look for anything that doesn't look like a standard event space, unmarked doors, dimly lit corridors... that kind of thing. It's a gamble, but hey, it's Tokyo. Expect the unexpected. You might stumble on something amazing. Or just a broom cupboard. Worth a shot, though.
Haha, yeah, that makes sense. I figured it wasn't exactly screaming "hidden gem" from the rooftops. A discreet entrance totally fits the vibe. Thanks for the tips; I'll definitely keep an eye out for those unmarked doors and shadowy hallways. Worst case scenario, I get a good laugh out of exploring a broom cupboard in Tokyo. Sounds like an adventure either way!
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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