Avocado or Avocado?

Madosh Cafe is hidden in the bustling streets of Harajuku, you probably won't be able to come across it by just walking past it. Every meal on the menu is built around avocado, which is perfect if you're as much of an avocado lover as I am! 

Taco rice with Avocado
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1,190 yen

So. Good. In Japan it's hard to come across taco rice that doesn't taste sweet, and Madosh's just beats the rest! It's got a real kick from the meat sauce, and each bite is either melt-in-your-mouth from the perfectly ripe avocado or the crunchiness of the crushed nachos. Seriously see myself craving this soon!

Good food with good company! 

Fried Avocado with Mozzarella and Prosciutto
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400 yen per piece

 I never thought you could fry avocado. Not to mention stuff it with cheese and ham. This just blew my mind. Crispy on the edges and moist and chewy on the inside. 

OVERALL:

I love the cozy atmosphere and the wacky avocado decorations throughout the interior. It's a fun place to chill with friends and definitely worth popping into if you're debating what to eat in Harajuku! The only thing that bothered me was that on the weekends they require a purchase of at least 1 drink.. which isn't such a problem unless it's 600 yen ($6)! Maybe I recommend the weekday lunch menu better when the prices are more affordable. Next time I want to try the avocado carbonara!

Smokehouse, Shibuya

Daniel and I always walked past the Smokehouse on our way to either Shibuya or Harajuku and we always said, "One day we'll try it out." This afternoon we decided that today was finally the day to finally see what the buzz was about. 

Anxious and hungry

Mushroom Soup and Homemade Bread Lunch Set
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950 yen

 Looking back at what I ordered I'm ashamed of myself. Who the heck orders a vegetarian soup at a BBQ restaurant?! Not that it was bad, I'm just wondering what came over me when I chose the soup set over a stack of ribs. It wasn't like me at all. The soup was creamy and the bread was toasted and warm. It's filling and great to order if you're not so hungry. -Mari

Barbeque Plate (with Coleslaw and Cornbread) Lunch Set
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1700 yen

Unlike Mari I went for the whole sha-bang. BBQ Chicken, Kansas City style ribs, cornbread, and coleslaw. It was awesome. The tomato-based sauce on the ribs and chicken was delicious. It was sweet, spicy and tangy. The meat was fall of the bone tender and the four additional side sauces made it even better. My personal favorite sauce for the ribs was the Voodoo Hot (sweet, tomato-based, with habanero peppers). -Daniel

OVERALL

The food was good, atmosphere was cozy, and the waiters were really nice. We'd definitely go back to eat there again.

Chil-YES!

We were trying to find shelter from the pouring rain in Tokyo when this vibrant store caught my eye in a secluded corner. We came across this little Mexican restaurant, Chiles, from making the wrong turn in Harajuku- and let me tell you all things happen for a reason. 

Guacamole Chips
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350 yen

The amount of guacamole was a little disappointing only because it was so good! The chips were warm and I couldn't help but scoff them down trying to re-energize myself from being in the rain all morning. -Mari 

Cheese Chorizo Quesadilla
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750 yen

This is the melt-in-your-mouth kind of quesedilla. Perfectly combined with the authentic chorizo chunks in every bite! -Mari

When Mari let me taste her quesadilla I was back in Mexico City at Gloria's stand in front of my school. These quesadillas were easily the best I've had outside of Mexico. -Daniel

Pork Carnitas Fajita Wrap
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880 yen

The pork in this was so tender and burst with flavour every bite. Everything went together extremely well in this wrap of perfection. -Daniel

OVERALL

The owner, Carlos, achieved his goal of bringing a small slice of Mexico City to Harajuku. This is the most authentic Mexican restaurant in Tokyo I've been to. The service was great, food was excellent, and the ambiance was the cherry on top. -Daniel