[TOKYO] Day 16: Kitchen Tachikichi – Aged Japanese Beef, Anchovy Fries & The Best Pork Fat I’ve Had In My Life Recipe
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Dear Food Diary:
StalkerBoy’s coworker stumbled upon Kitchen Tachikichi by accident right before I came to Tokyo. Since then, they’ve become “regulars” in a short period of time. Raving about the juicy aged Japanese beef and the best pork fat. While taunting me with mouthwatering photos via Facetime.
We made plans to go the minute I landed. On our date night at Roppongi Hills, I finally had a bite…and…ohhh! The boys were right, that pork fat was the best I’ve had in my life.
…and I still dream about their anchovy fries…
Rustic and casual. The vibe is very friendly and the price is moderate.
We got to sit at the bar, where the open kitchen shows all the action. Very well organized and clean. For large…
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