Japan Trip (3-14 March 2017) Part 1 Tokyo

Sorry guys to get this done late because I really really have a lot of editing for all the pictures for my Japan trip back in March. Besides, I need to clear up the pictures from the camera for Susan's trip to Perth! Phew.. Anyway, I have done everything and it's time to start for my whole 12 days trip in Japan.

To travel from KK to KL then to Osaka then to Tokyo really wasted a lot of our time for travelling and we took almost a day just to travel. We were quite regretted that we bought our ticket without a proper planning though there is a direct flight from KK to Tokyo! Anyway, it was all over. 

So, let's start!

When we arrived at Osaka airport, we traveled to Terminal 2 for a budget airline Peach Air to travel to Tokyo (travelling time was about 10-15 minutes). One thing great was that there was a free shutter service to travel between these 2 terminals. If you don't know how, just approach the information counter because they were super friendly and ready to help you always!

Osaka Kansai Airport, Terminal 1

Welcome to the part of the world with lots of vending machine!

Susan's friends without me =) While travelling to Terminal 2

Terminal 2, quite an empty airport and they were really strict on the luggage rules!

If I were to compare between Peach Air and Airasia, Airasia is definitely much much better! Upon arriving at Tokyo Narita Airport, we went and bought our Keisei Skyliner ticket to travel to Tokyo! Just some reminder, get ready with some big cash as the travelling to Tokyo was quite expensive (~ >20000 Yen). 

You can never believe that how clean was the glass panel!

Tokyo Narita Airport! It was quite a small airport and attached to a shopping mall.

Train tickets to Tokyo!

First meal in Japan, burger at McD! Sorry to say that it's non halal.. Though they have quite a limited varieties on the menu but it was worth to try and some of them were not in the Malaysia's McD menu..

Time to hop on the train and sleeppppppp... zzzzzzz

Arrived at Shinjuku station at late noon and time to check in at AirBnB..

Very convenient place to stay. Very near to Shinjuku main station but price was a bit expensive. It was about RM 90 per person per night (total 6 pax)

Complete sleeping area for 6 pax in a very compact space. We can hardly have empty space to open our luggage bags! =)

Basically, day 1 was just for travelling, check-in, dinner and walking around near by places.

First dinner.. Ramen with thick broth at Shinjuku (average price was about 750-950 Yen) For me, it was a bit too salty!

Vending machine for you to buy food coupons!

Fu-unji Ramen Restaurant, Shinjuku.. Place where you can find thick broth or dipping style ramen!

While walking back to our rest place in a very cold weather...

To be continued...

Mercato Restaurant, Avangio Hotel @ Metro town, KK

I have heard of this place for a long long time before but I have yet to try as it's a bit difficult to find a good time to enjoy as Susan and I have our own hectic working life! But when it comes to our anniversary, we always promise each other to put everything aside and enjoy the 2 person life like there is no others though it's just a day! =)

Mercato Restaurant is located within Avangio Hotel at Metro town. If you can't really find this place, look for JMC Hospital on Google Map as they are located just side by side. Ambiance was great but the restaurant seems a bit quiet when we went as there was no one at all. Menu has quite a variety ranging from local cuisine to the Western style but definitely we were there for the West! And please be reminded that they serve alcohols..

Susan and I while waiting for our food to arrive! 

Steak set with beer.. Though we ordered for medium but the texture was like it was well done! =) But the sides (salad and fries) were not bad.. 

Stuffed chicken with grilled vegetables and mashed potato.. Portion was just nice and it was nicely cooked as it was not too dry..

Total damage done was about RM 80. The price was not too expensive as compared to other few fine dining restaurants in KK but I am sure that there is still room for improvement in terms of taste.

Enjoy and have a nice weekend =)

Pusas Smokehouse @ Peak Vista, KK

"Pork burger, pork burger, pork pork burger.... "

Looking for pork burger in the heart of KK, Sabah? 

You can get it at Pusas Smokehouse @ Peak Vista. Though you can't really find many choices on their menu, but I am sure that whatever they serve will turn out to be great! The service was fast and the people there were great as well. I assumed that it was the friendly boss who greeted us and taught us how to order on the menu when it was our first time there.... Besides, they don't only serve food but they do serve beers as well so that you can hang out with your friends there!

The Entrance, they have the smoking area (outside) and the non-smoking area (inside) 

Sausage bun with fries and a large drink (RM 10 + 4).... The sausage was juicy but just a bit too salty..

Bacon burger (RM 12)... Really worth for the price.. A combo of pork patty, bacon and lots of sauce!

Total price paid for 2 person was RM 26. Cheap, easy and fast! But if you thought of having a big group going there, it's best that you call them up and make reservation before hand..

Thank you and have a nice day!