Stopped by Narita on the way to DC.
I was totally looking forward to enjoying a nice hot steaming cup of caramel macchiato from Starbucks near Gate 51 of the departure lounge at the international terminal; for years as I transited through Narita on my way to many other parts of the world, I always relied on that mid-journey coffee boost at this particular Starbucks. I got good Japanese coffee without having to get out into the city.
Japan has the best Starbucks coffee in the world.
Wait a minute....isn’t Starbucks an American brand?
Indeed it is. But there’s something about the coffee that they serve in Starbucks Japan that really puts it way above any other country’s Starbucks.
I swear it’s the milk and the water that they use in this country. The cows probably enjoy a great life roaming freely in some premium grade pastures as they much on luxury grass, thus producing delicious milk.
The water probably comes straight from some spring source.
Actually I have no idea. But it’s seriously good.
Except that as I strode purposefully towards Starbucks, I was confronted with hoarding where my expected green lady should have been.
I couldn’t believe it!
I even went to the information counter to ask where my coffee disappeared to.
The lady at the counter probably took pity on me when she saw my crestfallen look of utter despair and gently said that Starbucks was no longer operating in the departure lounge.
As I moped internally for a while, I decided to kick in Plan B earlier.
Sushi. Mmmm.
Granted that it was 8am Tokyo time and I’m not usually one to have rice for breakfast.
I was told by several people that I should stop by this sushi place when I’m in Narita airport.
Kyotatsu Sushi is located right across from Gate 33. A long sushi counter greets you upon entry, echoed by friendly staff chiming welcome in Japanese.
I decided to err on the side of prudence and have just one plate of maki first.
The Avocado and Tuna roll (6 pieces, ¥840) caught my eye.
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| Avocado and Tuna Roll |
Oh and what an excellent choice that was.
Fresh, plump, melt-in-your-mouth tuna sashimi coupled with creamy avocado. A delightful combination all at once.
The seaweed was very fresh too as it bit off easily. It annoys me when you take a bit of your sushi and then the seaweed refuses to break and ends up mangling the whole piece of sushi.
After I downed all 6 pieces, I decided I was going to have more.
The Dragon Roll was in order – freshly grilled eel, cream cheese, avocado and lettuce (8 pieces, ¥1,260).
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| Dragon Roll |
Warm unagi, paired with cold cream cheese and the surprising crunch of lettuce made this roll quite the delicious adventure.
I walked out a very satisfied customer. Who would have thought airport transit food could be so good?
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