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Oct 20 2023 10 Comments

The end of an old and wonderfully dated Tokyo restaurant

Old style Chinese restaurants were ubiquitous in Japan’s post-war period, and while there are thankfully still plenty left to seek out and enjoy, their numbers are dwindling due to the age of those running them. Serving simple, and what for many could be classed as soul food, they are wonderful, no-nonsense places that almost always offer the same dishes, but each with its own particular taste or style. Their interiors too are instantly recognisable, with red counters a common design choice.

Boxes that the little eatery above effortlessly ticked. A home from home where one could relax and enjoy some cheap and tasty food. A few beers too if you fancied it. But alas it is no more, as it has now also gone the way of so many little Tokyo bars and restaurants. An ending that while seemingly inevitable, is always terribly sad to see.

The end of an old and wonderfully dated Tokyo restaurant

The end of an old and wonderfully dated Tokyo restaurant

The end of an old and wonderfully dated Tokyo restaurant

The end of an old and wonderfully dated Tokyo restaurant

Categorized: Food and Drink, Photography

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  1. Denise says

    10/20/2023 at 9:44 am

    Oh my this one hits right in the stomach……….. 🙁

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    • Lee says

      10/20/2023 at 8:51 pm

      Yeah, I was shocked when I saw the inside. Very sad to see.

      Reply
  2. YesterdaysHero says

    10/20/2023 at 3:52 pm

    Man that last frame is hard to look at.

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    • Lee says

      10/20/2023 at 8:54 pm

      I know. Not at all what I was expecting. Such a a contrast. But that’s the way so many go…

      Reply
  3. Richard says

    10/20/2023 at 8:59 pm

    Sad to see this happen.

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    • Lee says

      10/21/2023 at 9:28 am

      It really is. Seen it so many times now. Another one yesterday as well. And it’s terribly sad each and every time.

      Reply
  4. Linda says

    10/20/2023 at 9:37 pm

    Let’s hope it’s because they’re having a well deserved and relaxing retirement. It could be, right?

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    • Lee says

      10/21/2023 at 9:31 am

      It would certainly be nice to think that. And it could well be the case. So yeah, let’s hope so it is.

      Reply
  5. Ted T says

    10/26/2023 at 7:40 am

    That blue face mask hanging on a nail…

    Reply
    • Lee says

      10/26/2023 at 11:30 am

      Yeah, that does hint at a lot…

      Reply

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