Before we left Tokyo I wanted to eat Shabu-shabu. This is a meal in which all ingredients (paper thin slices of beef and vegetables) are cooked at the table in a nabe, hot pot of water, and eaten from the communal pot. Cooking the food creates tasty broth from the water.
So Philip invited us over for Shabu-shabu last night. Not only did we have beef, but we had chicken and pork, shrimp and fish, and a ton of beautiful vegetables for an incredible feast. It was great fun to keep adding to the nabe and eating such a variety of food. We had fresh wasabi for the seafood, and two delicious dipping sauces for the meat and vegetables.
Philip lives in the Roppongi area, a lovely 15-minute walk along a promenade, which we also take to get to the symphony hall. This early-evening photo shows the peaceful cherry-blossom-lined walkway.
So Philip invited us over for Shabu-shabu last night. Not only did we have beef, but we had chicken and pork, shrimp and fish, and a ton of beautiful vegetables for an incredible feast. It was great fun to keep adding to the nabe and eating such a variety of food. We had fresh wasabi for the seafood, and two delicious dipping sauces for the meat and vegetables.
Philip lives in the Roppongi area, a lovely 15-minute walk along a promenade, which we also take to get to the symphony hall. This early-evening photo shows the peaceful cherry-blossom-lined walkway.
