Eishin (永新）

Hole in the walls don't get any better than this. It used to be a restaurant that I'd always walk past without giving it a second glance. Today my father craved Chinese food but because our first choice restaurant wasn't open, we reluctantly went into Eishin hoping for the best. And boy did we get it. -Mari

Dan-dan Noodles 坦々面
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1000 yen 

This is easily the best dan-dan noodles I've ever had. It completely blows the ones I've had in Hong Kong, Singapore and Malaysia out of the water. The broth is nutty and thick and sticks to the noodles without having to gulp down soup with each bite. No matter how much I ate the amount wouldn't decrease. So if you're ever hungry and in Azabu-Juban, Eishin will not disappoint! -Mari

Wood ear, egg and vegetables rice 木耳卵丼
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900 yen

  Everything in this dish tasted amazing. I reluctantly offered Mari a bite and she almost didn't give me it back because it was so good. -Daniel

Gyoza 餃子
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950 yen

It's not a chinese meal without Gyoza!

Bateel Brunch

Friday morning brunch at Bateel.

There's a reason why this Date Balsamic Vinegar is 59 Dhs for just 100ml, it tastes divine. I personally loved the fig and olive roll with the combination of olive oil and balsamic vinegar (aged 6 years). -Mari

Qahwa (served traditionally in dallah pot with dates)
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21 Dhs

This is a traditional Arabic coffee and it has no caffeine. This coffee is for relaxing instead of energizing. It has the scent of cardamom and it's very mellow. -Mari

Belgian Waffles
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30 Dhs

The waffles were so light and fluffy yet crisp on the edges. The option of combining it with whipped cream, chocolate sauce and raspberry coulis was pure luxury. -Mari

Eggs Benedict
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36 Dhs

Perfection. This was easily the best eggs benedict I've ever had. There was absolutely nothing wrong with this dish. -Daniel

No time to look at the camera.