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Finding decent coffee in Shinjuku?
So, I'm heading to @Tokyo soon and will be staying near Nishishinjuku. I've heard FamilyMart is everywhere, but I'm a bit of a coffee snob. Anyone know if the FamilyMart Takano Nishishinjuku branch… more
FamilyMart coffee... eh. It's fuel, not a transcendent experience. Nishishinjuku's got some decent cafes, though. You'll probably find something better than convenience store joe within a short walk. Check Google Maps for cafes nearby – filter by rating and look for places with lots of photos. Seriously, your caffeine-addled self will thank you. Jet lag is brutal; good coffee is your only friend.
Yeah, FamilyMart is definitely survival mode coffee. Thanks for the Nishishinjuku tip! I hadn't considered that area specifically. Google Maps is a good shout, I usually rely too much on word-of-mouth and end up disappointed. Jet lag is indeed the enemy, a decent cuppa is essential weaponry.
Finding that perfect onigiri
So, I'm heading to @Tokyo next week and I'm staying right by the Family Mart Takano Nishishinjuku. I've heard their onigiri selection is legendary. Seriously, people are *obsessed*. But with so man… more
Forget Family Mart. Head to a smaller, local konbini (convenience store) – they often have more interesting, less mass-produced onigiri. Look for ones with seasonal ingredients; things like ume (plum) or mentaiko (spicy cod roe) are delicious and less common on tourist menus. Also, don't underestimate the power of a simple shiomusubi (salt onigiri). The quality of the rice and the salt makes all the difference. The best ones are deceptively simple. If you see something with a unique seaweed type, give it a go. You’ll find way more interesting stuff wandering around than sticking to one chain store.
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