Tag Archives: matcha

Tasty Pacific Treats at Tombo Poké and Matcha Bar, Soho

Posted on 2016-07-09 by tikichris

That poké is now ‘a thing’ in London is weird one for me – and seems kinda random. There are at least three eateries (that I know of) now open in town with poké as the main menu item. It’s “the next ceviche” I’ve been told (more than a few times) when I mention that I think this trend is odd. Continue reading →

Posted in Drink, Food, London, Restaurants | Tagged D’Arblay Street, Drink, Food, GREEN TEA, hawaiian food, ice cream, japanese food, London, lunch, matcha, matcha sof serve, Poké, restaurants, reviews, soft serve, soho, tea, Tombo, Tombo Poké and Matcha Bar, tuna, W1, W1F 8EW, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦 | Leave a comment

Wasokan, Notting Hill: Europe’s First Authentic Japanese Kimono and Matcha Shop

Posted on 2016-01-21 by tikichris

It’s not a likely occurrence that a visit to the launch of a retail space in Notting Hill turns to talk bringing more harmony to the people of Europe. But that was the sort of chat I had with Noriyuki Ikeda at his new kimono and matcha shop, Wasokan, on Westbourne Grove. Continue reading →

Posted in Design, Drink, Fashion, Food, London, Shopping | Tagged design, Drink, fashion, Food, japanese, matcha, notting hill, Shopping, style, tea, W11, W11 2QA, Wasokan, west london, WESTBOURNE GROVE | Leave a comment

Hyper Japan 2014, 25-27 July at Earls Court Exhibition Centre

Posted on 2014-07-25 by tikichris

Returning to London today through Sunday 27 July is Hyper Japan, the UK’s “biggest celebration of Japanese culture, cuisine and cool.” I popped round for a quickie investigation earlier this afternoon. Here are some highlights from my visit to this annual bonanza of banzai. Continue reading →