Japanese, look at these!

Christen Duong: Most Murakami-esque spot. Order the ramen that's not on the menu, and put something on the jukebox.

Christen Duong: Cold night, hot sake = happiness.

Christen Duong: Great place to stock up on Japanese groceries. Take a look at the nicely sliced meats.

Christen Duong: Favorite ramen spot - look at how the pork broth glistens!

Christen Duong: Favorite sushi counter in the city. Leave the selection up to the chef and your belly will thank you.

Christen Duong: Bustlin' izakaya. Anything on a skewer ftw!

Christen Duong: Only open Thurs-Sun, but the pretty Japanese desserts are worth planning for!

Christen Duong: If you're a Japanese businessman, you're in the right place.

Christen Duong: Great lectures/exhibits/events. Caught a lecture on ramen here that was deliciously foodie.

Christen Duong: My neighborhood sushi spot. My go-to dish is the massive special sushi for 2. There's also great little 4-piece sushi ensembles.

Christen Duong: one scoop of green tea, one scoop of lychee

Christen Duong: A Morimoto ramen joint in my neighbhorhood? There is a God! (and She says to try the fried green tomato bun along with the pork broth ramen).

Christen Duong: Can't explain how Japanese chicken wings are different, but they're great here!

Christen Duong: Solid place for Japanese BBQ. Come with a group, order some kalbi, grill at the table.

Christen Duong: Try the simmered pork belly with egg for a taste of Japanese home cooking.

Christen Duong: The beef rice bowl with startling neon red ginger is some of the best bad fast food you can get.