Japanese tea house

These are pictures from dinner when we stayed at a Japanese bathhouse.
Dinner was in a tea house area.

I love how Japanese food is small portions, varied, delicate, and beautiful.
Though it doesn't seem like much, yet somehow it makes you full.

I do feel a bit sorry for the dishwasher.

Kitchen: Japadog

Do you dream of how furikake could be incorporated into every meal?

There is a place in Canada that combines two of my favorite foods- the all American hot dog with a dish dash of Japanese details. Ballpark meets what a Japanese night market could be. Japanese food tends to be several small dishes delicately prepared and allotting with a few bites each. Americans don't seem to appreciate this as much. We want to be filled, with portions worthy of the cost. I'm surprised I haven't seen something like this sooner.

The Japadog

[see the original]

 

Unfortunately, I am no longer within driving distance of Canada and cannot experience the place firsthand. Perhaps it is better this way. Not knowing and living in ignorant bliss completely satisfied with the homemade imitation.

Inspired by: Japadog
As imagined by: JM

Other props: Gary

How to: [in order]
Hot dog in bun. Teriyaki sauce. Caramelized onions. Grated turnip. Seaweed flakes. Sriracha mayo sauce. Furikake. Green onion.

[last thing: Starbucks iced caramel macchiato]