Japanese Food and Free Beer

ByThe Skeptical Traveler

I had the free beer at the restaurant La Flamme d’Or at the Asahi Beer Hall, one of the buildings of the Asahi Breweries. The Asahi Flame is often colloquially referred to as “the golden turd” and the Asahi Beer Hall itself as “poo building” by many Tokyo residents. The image shows a cityscape with several notable buildings. In the foreground, there is a large golden building with a unique, wavy roof design. To the right of this building, there is a black structure with a large, golden, flame-like sculpture on top. In the background, there is a tall, slender tower partially obscured by fog or clouds. Other modern buildings are also visible around these structures. The overall scene appears to be taken on a cloudy or foggy day.

It was a rainy Saturday taking cover from the rain and a waitress was outside of the building, I think she was smoking. We started to talk and she asked us whether we wanted a free beer (we didn’t have to purchase anything). I agreed and we had lunch also (initially I did not have any intention of eating there). The food was good and very affordable. I don’t know whether the free beer is something they usually do. This menu cost 1,000 Yen.A meal is presented on a tray, consisting of a bowl of white rice, a small bowl of soup with a lid, a plate with fried food and a dipping sauce, and a small dish of sliced cucumbers. A menu is visible in the background.

The image is of a lunch menu from a restaurant. The menu is divided into four sections, each displaying a different dish with a picture, description, and price. The dishes include: 1. A plate of curry with rice, priced at ¥1,000. 2. Spaghetti with meat sauce, priced at ¥950. 3. A set meal with a main dish, rice, and soup, priced at ¥1,000. 4. A beef dish with vegetables, priced at ¥1,100. The menu also mentions that coffee or tea can be added for an additional ¥100. The menu is in both Japanese and English, and it is for weekdays and holidays from 11:30 to 15:00.

I loved the Japanese food. It was so light but filling at the same time. And I liked their fast food ‘eateries’. You choose the menu, insert the money, get the ticket and go to the counter: fast, clean and convenient. The image shows a Japanese vending machine used for ordering food. It has numerous buttons with pictures and prices of different meal options. The machine has a display screen and a slot for inserting money. There are also signs with Japanese text above the machine, likely providing additional information or promotions.

The image shows the exterior of a Japanese restaurant. The storefront has a yellow and blue sign with Japanese characters and a red and blue circular logo. The entrance is decorated with red banners and posters displaying menu items and promotional images. There is a small flower box with yellow flowers on the left side of the entrance. The restaurant appears to be located on a city street with a tiled sidewalk in front.

I was fascinated by the vending machines for drinks and I tried all of their coffees (cold and hot).The image shows three green vending machines lined up side by side. Each vending machine is stocked with a variety of beverages, including bottles and cans of different colors and sizes. The machines have selection buttons below each drink, and there are payment slots and dispensing areas at the bottom. The branding "ITO EN" is visible at the top of each machine.

I even saw a vending machine for alcoholic drinks.The image shows a vending machine stocked with various alcoholic beverages. The machine has multiple rows of cans and bottles, including beer and sake. The top three rows contain cans of different brands and types, while the bottom row has larger bottles. The vending machine has Japanese text on it, indicating that it is likely located in Japan.

HotNoodles (!?)The image shows a packaged sandwich with a price tag of ¥105. The sandwich appears to contain yakisoba (Japanese stir-fried noodles) and some pickled ginger. The packaging has some text in Japanese, including an expiration date of 11.5.25. The sandwich is displayed on a shelf, likely in a convenience store or supermarket.

 

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