Making my adventures and experiences seem more interesting than they actually are.
“Are there boba shops in Japan?” “Is boba even popular there?” Those were the questions I was asking myself even before landing at Narita International Airport. I’ll be in a foreign country for the next week and a half, and I don’t want to be boba-less until I get back to the States! After the …
Tiger Tea doesn’t get as much publicity as it should for the quality of drinks they serve. Maybe it’s because the boba shop itself is located in the middle of nowhere of Burlingame, CA in a tiny, unassuming plaza. It’s pretty hard to discover this place unless you’re already shopping around the plaza or someone tells …
The famous Kobe beef, a meat delicacy that’s known for its flavor, tenderness, and well-marbled texture. True Kobe beef – not the fake “Kobe” beef in America – comes from Japan’s Hyogo Prefecture, so it’s only right to experience it while on my Japan trip. Kobe Beef Kaiseki 511, a restaurant located in Minato-ku, Tokyo, …
As I spend more time in Japan, I’m discovering and experiencing new things about it that make me go “wow.” One thing in particular that I wish the United States could adopt from Japan is their beverage vending machines. Prior to visiting Japan, I’ve only heard about these machines in animes. The student would grab …
There was no fancy dinner or bouquet of flowers for my wife’s and my first Valentine’s Day together as a married couple. We wanted to do something a little less conventional: Netflix, boba and Chinese takeout. I like being lowkey and this is probably as lowkey as it gets for this Hallmark holiday. To make …
On my way to work one morning, I received a text message from a friend telling me about a new boba shop in South San Francisco named BeauTea. What an awesome name! With a name like that, I had to see what they’re all about and if their milk tea is any good. Ambiance The …