Wrap My Lips Around their Buns

There's no burger like UMAMI Burger.

Yes of course I love my In-n-Out obvi, but there's something about Umami's taste that is so different. 

It infuses Asian flavors into their recipes which is also where it gets its Japanese name from.

I had to give my babe, Noella, her first Umami expereince.

She boldly ordered the "Manly Burger" while I got my favorite, "The Hatch."

Our meal was not complete without their bomb ass sweet potato fries along with their house ketchup and garlic aioli.

I LOVE this Umami location because its located in Space15Twenty which is also where Urban Outfitters, Free People, Pharmacy, and a bunch of other cool stores are at. 

Check out Noella rocking out her infamous black coordi.

Her UNIF sleaze bag tops it off. . .oops, I meant Celize bag :]

The Best Eats in Nagoya

Before leaving Nagoya, I had a few stops that I had to make to satisfy my trip.

First off, I had to go to Baskin Robbins to get my favorite "Popping Shower" flavor. 

This flavor rocks because its white chocolate ice cream with creme de menthe flavor swirled in with popping rocks candy. 

Only available in Japan!!! 

I was sad that they didn't have my other favorite being the Milk Tea ice cream with apple pie crumbs. 

 My last dinner in Nagoya had to be at my favorite ramen place called "Fuji Ichiban" 藤一番 
also called Kame-chan.  Ramen shop link

I am not a big fan of ramen, but this place has the BEST ramen ever.

I ordered the Maramen(マーラー麺) 四川麻辣麺（汁なし） 

It is a little different from the traditional ramen, but thats why it is so special.
Sichuanzanshou (Chinese pepper) and the original rayu (Chinese spicy oil) made it tastefully hot. And more, Chimazyan which has strong sesame flavor and black vineger’s rich taste mixed with noodles!

You can't get flavor like this anywhere else in the world!

To top it off, there is no doubt that I had to get some wings at the 

World Famous Yama-chan!

These chicken wings are to die for.

They are actually Nagoya's meibutsu. 

I literally wait every trip to Nagoya to eat these suckers.

I actually didn't eat them there but took them on the air plane back to LA with me!!! 

Yes because I love them THAT much <3

Arakogawa Park

I love staying with my grandma in Nagoya because she lives right next to a beautiful park called the Arakogawa-Koen. 

The park is very big, and the best part is that it has the best little cafe that sells the most delicious lavender ice cream you will ever eat in your life. 

They use the lavender that grows in the park's garden to make the ice cream. 

The taste is so fresh, delicate, and creamy. 

I also volunteered to assist the Zenshin Hoikuen (Kindergarden and Daycare Center).

They were rehearsing in this park for the upcoming Aki Matsuri (Autumn Festival).