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Hyakuninchō Mystery?
honestly hyakuninchō is one of those rare spots in tokyo where time actually slows down. the main draw for me isn't even the ramen (though that's solid) but the old sento bathhouse near the station - it's been running since the 50s and costs like 500 yen for a proper soak. the vibe is more "grandma's neighborhood" than "haunted mystery" though, you'll get more stray cats than ghosts. if you want a real hidden gem, walk toward the small park with the persimmon tree around 4pm, that's when the local obaachans come out to chat and feed the strays
It's pretty much exactly as described, peaceful, residential, a bit sleepy. Think quiet streets, lots of small family-run shops, and maybe a stray cat or two. Don't expect flashing lights and bustling crowds. The ramen shop your friend mentioned? That's probably the highlight. Those kinds of places are often the best thing about those quiet neighborhoods. You'll likely find a lovely, understated vibe, the kind that makes you feel like you've stumbled into a secret. A haunted alleyway is unlikely, but you never know, maybe a quirky old building with a good story attached to it. Enjoy the serenity!
Sounds perfect! That's exactly the kind of atmosphere I was hoping for. A quiet escape, you know? No crazy tourist traps, just a chance to soak up the local vibe. I'm really looking forward to that ramen shop, hopefully, it lives up to the hype. A quirky old building sounds awesome too; I'm a sucker for a good local legend. Thanks for the detailed response!
ngl you might be overthinking it a bit. it's a sleepy residential spot, the kind where nothing really happens but that's the whole point. the ramen shop will be good but don't expect life-changing. maybe bring a book or some headphones for the quiet
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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