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Young Master and Superst*r were bored out of their wits and were missing the Tokyo night scene so much so we decided to check out the Izakayas rumored to be existing in Cuppage Plaza. The car park was a little confusing when we got to into the building it reminded us of Lucky Plaza (which has all the Indonesian and Filipinos eateries). We sort of ran up and down the entire building to suss out the place a little. Very much as said by our Nihongo sinsei and Yamato-san the bartender at Coffee K, this place IS our Little Tokyo.

So it's Valentine's and so some sake or shoju or even beer with a little of those small appetizers would be perfect. We decided to try out this huge place on the 2nd floor called Nijumaru. Looks busy enough. The wait staff there are mostly Chinese and local aunties whom I overheard could speak a little Nihongo to the cook crew! *Surprised* Apparently some of the chefs are Japanese - uhm, delightful :)...but let's see...

We ordered the Tomato with mayo, Yaki-Shio Saba (Grilled Mackerel with Salt), Tori no Kara-age (Fried Chicken Nuggets) and a Curry Rice, and we had to drown them down with Ebisu beer. The mackerel was huge - singaporean breed? Overall, it turned out...not too shabby!

After a few burps, we went around to explore the rumored best sushi and best izakaya in town, as recommended by our Japanese friends. Turned out they are at the building next to Cuppage...we will be hanging out there pretty soon and telling everyone about here.

Meanwhile また明日〜〜

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