I am still away... but I am not ”off”, though!

Here is me in Japan some miles away trying some old and new foods and trends.

I have to say Sushi is tasty as always.
MUCH tastier than ones I make at the cafe. (well, I don't mean my sushi is not tasty, though!!!)

Noodles... there are so many choice.
Not only Ramen, there are so many kinds of noodles as well as methods of eating.
Udon, Soba, Somen, etc.etc.

It's been already one week since I landed.
Although I need to travel with my children, they are low-teen and pre-teen.
I need to compromise quite a bit as they have allergy and dislike.

However here is the first report I ate so far...

 

shaved ice with Matcha Green tea ... mochi and Adzuki bean paste 

Matcha American Scone and Hojicha Latte @Starbucks. Both are a bit too sweet.

Good old Tamago (Akashi) yaki. Much simpler than Takoyaki... you only get a piece of octopus in each ball. takoyaki is often asked on Okonomiyaki night recently...

It seems to be one of the latest trend. Serving Japanese sweets in mess... @Hands Cafe.  Monaka plates with two kinds of Warabi Mochi, Azuki icecream, whipped fresh cream with a half of frozen strawberry. topped with a Dorayaki pancake. Drizzle of black syrup finishes the deco. total "pick and mix" of favorite Japanese sweets...

... the list is still goes on...

August Sweets and Events

Ok, it's the top of Summer holiday!
I hope you enjoy this.... ummm.... summer like warm weather.

an-an is a bit overwhelmed with busy day and night ... as well as weekends. To be honest, I cannot win the speed of filling up fridge/ freezer to make Chicken Gyoza, Chicken Katsu and Beef Croquets! Thanks to you all my favorite customers💛

So, this weekend is going to be the last weekend an-an is open.
...well, no worry, I will still open Sunday 3rd September, which will be Okonomiyaki Day! (Although, I have to close on Saturday 2nd, as my daughter's Japanese School in London will starts on the day.)

It will be very short, but here are some August sweets and events.

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August's Sweets

Mizu Yokan　Smooth Adzuki or Green Tea　￡1.50 each
Smooth and cold Agar Jelly with Adzuki beans or white beans with Matcha green tea flavor. Suitable for Vegetarian/Vegan.
We can serve this with a scoop of vanilla icecream at the cafe. Please request on order. (50ｐ＋）

Strawberry Mochi ￡1.50 each
I am struggling to find the right size strawberries, but I carry on making this till British Strawberries disappear from the shop shelves. Suitable for Vegetarian/Vegan.
We can serve this with a scoop of vanilla icecream at the cafe. Please request on order. (50ｐ＋）

Strawberry & Agar Jelly　£1.50 each
Strawberries in Vanilla flavored Agar Jelly. Suitable for Vegetarian/Vegan.
We can serve this with a scoop of vanilla icecream at the cafe. Please request on order. (50ｐ＋）

Dorayaki 　Smooth Adzuki bean paste, Chunky Adzuki bean paste or White bean paste with Matcha Green Tea flavor ￡1.50 each
Japanese sweet pancake sandwich with fillings. This contains Eggs, Wheat flour, Gluten and Natural honey. Suitable for Vegetarian.

Daifuku Mochi ￡1.00 each
Smooth Adzuki Beans paste or Chunky Adzuki Beans paste.
Suitable Vegetarian/Vegan.

Sanshoku Dango ￡1.50 each
this will need 20 mins after ordered, as we steam it. If you are eating in, please order with your meal.
Suitable Vegetarian/Vegan.

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August Events

Thursday 3rd　Okonomiyaki night　18:30～21:00

Sunday 6th 　Okonomiyaki Day　11:30～15:00　（Each Okonomiyaki needs more cooking time than other menu, so please don't forget to have plenty time for getting ready to attack... or please make pre-order by phone.)

Monday 7th ～ Monday 28th CLOSED

Thursday 31st Okonomiyaki night　18:30～21:00　（fully booked）

　　　　　　There are still some seats left outside or accept take away order.

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I am prepare for more improved service on my return.
So, Please, please be patient with us!
I really appreciate your supports on Cafe an-an!!!