I’d really suggest Via Allegro. It can get a bit noisy, and the location is a bit strange, but I find the food to be quite good. They also have excellent wine, whiskey and grappa lists. $60-80 should be fine as long as you...

selection. I guess Nihon just doesn’t stick in my brain because it translates as Japan, and the food is so far from traditionally Japanese, though I guess the high end whiskey aspect of it is spot on.

) and husband drinks bourbon/whiskey and good beer. We are also looking for authentic Philly haunts and Philly cheesesteak (but I think cheesesteaks are well covered on this board!)! Any advice would be much appreciated! Thanks!

, but once he realized we were not sushi novices, the experience got better. Neither one of us thought this was an especially memorable meal, and we were eating the same sushi as the Japanese customers. Also, we asked for a wine...

the Japanese black pepper from the shaker to liven up the broth – very strong and pungent! The other item worth noting is the “fried chicken special”. It’s about 4 de-boned thighs that are marinated in a...

I just made it back from a very interesting trip to Japan, a country that takes their tails very seriously. Among the things I discovered there was an obsession with serving sipping drinks such as whiskey with giant ice balls...

Aqua – Choice of Japanese or Italian, with great view

I’m looking for a source for grass-fed eggs, the kind with the carrot-y yolks and wonderful texture like you get in Japan. The only place I’ve been able to find them is at Japanese markets, and they run about a buck a...

I’m looking to take my husband – who loves all things Japanese- out for our anniversary while in SF. We are also looking for a good place to try and buy Sake. Perferably a place that will ship. Any suggestions are...

It may not be a chow destination, but Whiskeys on Boylston Street has $.15 wings during weekday lunch hours and 1/2 price on early evenings.

, Copper Oven, Le Monde, Scotch and Sirloin (VERY expensive), Texas Roadhouse, Freddy’s Japanese/Sushi: Sumo, Hana Cafe, Emperor’s Grill (called “Empies” locally – inexpensive), Kobe Coffee: Riverside...

You mean Soju, which is the Korean name for this distilled liquor that is about half the strength of vodka... There aren’t that many brands available and they aren’t that great... ok but not great... Personally I say...

On bars – To start, I’d urge you to look at our izakaya scene (Japanese tapas bars). Also look at the following areas: Gastown (Cobre, Chill WInston, The Irish Heather, Shebeen, Chambar, etc); Yaletown (George,...

but on the rare occasion I get there I’m happy as a (unshucked) clam. La Folie — not strictly seafood of course, but any seafood I’ve gotten off the menu has been fantastic. Nihon Whiskey Lounge — Japanese...

you’re not from KY, are you? (UK wildcats and all...) if you like japanese food, you’re in a good area of town for it. you may enjoy yakitori totto or ise. both serve very good food and are more or less off the beaten...