Hi everyone, I am looking for a sourdough starter kit in Tokyo/Kanagawa. I've been trying to make my own from scratch, but it hasn't been going well. I'm on a bit of a time crunch, so any suggestions would be helpful!

Does anyone know a shop that sells somewhat-authentic Sachertorte around Tokyo/Yokohama?

Amazon prices are insane for the tiniest little jar. Tokyo, Osaka, wherever, I'll load up next time I'm there.

Hi, where can I find coconut oil in Tokyo? I use it for my hair, so it doesn't need to be super edible. I've looked in 2 grocers to no avail.

I see a few places selling it on Amazon and Rakuten but I was hoping to buy it directly since I want to get it as a sort of joke present for my (Scottish) wife's birthday next week, and Amazon says shipping will take over a week to arrive. Thanks in advance!

Hi, would like some recommendations on where to buy fresh fruits hopefully not too expensive in the tenjin / hakata area, are fruits in supermarkets cheaper? Which supermarkets to shop at? Thanks!

I would appreciate your suggestions regarding gluten free restaurants in the areas shown above. Thanks for your suggestions.

THANK YOU !

My wife has really been missing margaritas and Mexican food since moving here from the US. Our anniversary is coming up in a month and I was wondering if anyone had recommendations for Mexican food between Yachiyo, Chiba and Nihonbashi?

Hey people! Do u guys know any nice place that serves nice tacos and margaritas. It's been so long I've had them.

That's not a Japanese cuisine sub nor is it a photo sub where you can post pictures of food.

Yet there's like 3 posts in a row with just a random photo of generic Japanese food.

What's going on?

Was gifted a small bag of these without the retail packaging

I wanted to make a cottage pie and some meat pies but I’ve never seen gravy here. Costco was suggested but we couldn’t find any in our local.

Hello all,

This might be a bit of a stretch but I figure this community would be a good start. I'm trying to cook more at home and struggling. I moved to Tokyo about a year ago and I'm missing food from home (family is from the Caribbean, but born and raised in the US on the East Coast).

I'm hoping to find a recipe site or any cookbooks I could start with as I build up an arsenal of foods I can make. I'm a novice cook and I know finding ingredients in Japan can be tricky as well as prepping/cooking in my 30m2 apartment.

Does anyone have any recommendations for non-Japanese food recipes/cookbooks that you've found relatively easy to make in Japan?

Thanks in advance for any recs or advice!

In the Tokyo/Chiba/Ibaraki area, my friend and I have lived here a while but can’t find any. Willing to go to neighbouring prefectures as well.

For when I can’t get lemons. I’ve seen this in the US but can anyone recommend a brand here?

My Inageya used to carry it. Is it available at any other chains, or just Nissin/National Azabu?

(I mean sausage seasoned like the McDonald's breakfast sandwich patties.)

I love big soft pretzels but can’t find them anywhere. I’ve heard German bakeries in Tokyo have them, but haven’t found them anywhere here. Anyone know where to find some?

The Gyomu Super near my house sell hummus, but no pita chips or tortilla chips. What are some alternative foods I can enjoy my hummus with that are easy to get in Japan?

I am craving to eat a traditional gyro with yogurt sauce. I live in Chiba. Does anybody have any recommendations. Thanks so much.

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