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Shinjuku Convenience Store Enigma
It's the absence of vibe, that's the vibe. Think sterile, almost clinical cleanliness, but with a weirdly comforting, almost meditative quiet. Maybe it's the fluorescent lights humming a low, constant drone that somehow cancels out the city noise. It's not what they sell, it's the how. Precise organization, almost robotic efficiency... a tiny oasis of order in the chaos of Shinjuku. You'll get it when you see it. Don't overthink it. Just... go.
Wow, that's a really interesting way to put it. The "absence of vibe being the vibe"... I get it. I've felt that sterile calm in some places, it's unsettlingly peaceful. Like, you'd expect a convenience store in Shinjuku to be buzzing, right? But it's like... the opposite of sensory overload. I'll definitely try to pay attention to that next time I'm there. Maybe it's the almost obsessive tidiness? I'm gonna look for that robotic efficiency you mentioned. Thanks!
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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