HEYYYYYYYY! I just wanted to let that big hey out of the way because I miss you guys so much! I miss blogging, I miss my little space on the internet, I miss reading your comments and talking to you guys! I know I promised time management and better prioritization on my last post, but most of my free time I really just end up sleeping or drinking my sorry ass off because I'm just exhausted of everything. I've been dealing with a lot of challenges lately and sometimes I feel like whatever I do can't and won't compensate for the things that should be dealt with. But anyway, I didn't really get back online just to rant. I edited a new video, and I'm finally sharing it! As usual, this is a late post. But hey, better late than never!

I was really frustrated the other day and decided to go back to the only thing that calms me down--b/vlogging! I worked on a few backlogs and Zensho is up next on the list! A former co-worker introduced me to this place and I've been obsessed ever since. Sometimes I hesitate when people ask me about the best all-you-can-eat japanese buffet because I'd like to keep it all to myself, lol. And yes, I know that's selfish but I've decided against it so here I am, sharing my favorite all-you-can-eat Japanese buffet!

Sometimes when I'm thinking of an intro for a new food article I'm about to do, I wonder if I should just change my blog to Ochi in the City - Japanese Food blog, lol. I would say sorry but I am not! I am so into Japanese and Korean cuisine lately that I want to immerse myself not just with their food but also their culture. It's amazing how a deeper understanding of culture would lead one to better appreciate the food we're being served with. 

So today, I'll be sharing a new discovery, and I mean that to its purest sense. We literally had to uncover this hidden Izakaya along Visayas Avenue! What is an Izakaya, you ask? It's bascially Japan's version of a gastropub! Ever since I watched Simon and Martina's Izakaya video, I've been wanting to go and try one myself. Imagine my joy upon finding out I get to try one out--finally! Hamaru offers your usual Japanese favorites with a twist. We were served Japanese fusion food while still being able to incorporate traditional Japanese recipes. The menu was lovingly created by their head chef consulting with the owner of Ninyo's Fusion Cuisine. We loved that restaurant too but it's been a year and still haven't blogged about it, huhu. Anyway for today, let's talk more about Hamaru and why it was a delight to have finally tried the place!