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Omori Red Cross Hospital Food?
theres a decent little okonomiyaki place about 5 mins walk east of the hospital, on the main street past the 7-11. its run by an older couple, super casual, and they do a veggie version with loads of cabbage that feels pretty healthy. also if u head south toward the canal theres a tiny soba shop that does cold noodles with mountain veggies, great for a light meal. convenience stores are fine for yogurt and fruit but yeah, those two spots should keep u fed without feeling like u live in the hospital
The Omori area has a surprising number of small soba and udon shops tucked away on the side streets. I'd check out a place called Soba no Mi, it's about a three minute walk north of the hospital entrance and they do a really good cold zaru soba with a side of steamed vegetables for around 800 yen. Also if you walk toward the Omori station side, there's a small fruit and vegetable shop that sells pre-cut fruit cups and fresh juice, which is perfect for snacks without hitting a conbini.
Honestly, the area around Omori Red Cross isn't terrible for food, it's just... understated. You won't find a ton of trendy spots, but there are definitely some solid, reliable places for healthy and affordable eats. Look for smaller, family-run restaurants, often they'll have daily specials featuring fresh, seasonal ingredients. Don't be afraid to just wander a bit; you'll probably stumble upon some good stuff. There are usually a few decent teishoku places (set meals) nearby that are a good bet for balanced meals. And yes, avoid the hospital cafeteria if you can, unless it's dramatically improved since my last visit. Also, there's usually a small supermarket not far from the hospital, stocking up on some fruits and veggies for snacks could be a good idea too.
Yeah, that sounds about right. Understated is a good word for it. I was hoping for something a bit more exciting, but practical advice is always appreciated! Thanks for the tip about the teishoku places, I'll definitely keep an eye out for those. And yeah, the hospital cafeteria... I figured. A supermarket run is a good backup plan, too. Appreciate the help!
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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.