Japan 2014 (Day 5 and 6)

Day 5 was a day trip in Kyoto.
First stop: Philosopher's Walk
I think this attraction is suitable for the cherry blossom season and fall season where there are things to see. On a normal day, all you see are green leaves. It's pretty but with the whole stretch looking the same, it gets pretty boring towards the end.

First stop, Ginkakuji. There's Kinkakuji and Ginkakuji. Kinkakuji is the more popular attraction. After I visited the place, I can see why Kinkakuji is more popular. Kinkakuji seems more lavish and because the temple is gold. As for Ginkakuji, it's not too shabby. The place is quite pretty as well. 

Back on the path.

Kiyomizu-dera

Headed to Uji next for our favourite soba.

It was raining the last time we visited Byodo-In so we went there again. We got in near closing time do we had to walk quickly. The place looks even better with the sunset. 

Byodo-In

Awkward....

The place was really beautiful and zen.

Day 6: OSAKA!
The sky was lovely that day. We planned a trip to the famous aquarium in Osaka and we were really looking forward to it. 

Great weather.

Mola Mola!

Whale Shark

My favourite.

Cheaper coke in Japan!

We spent the night at Dotonbori.
Dotonbori has lots of shopping and food and because of the lights, I think it is better go be there at night to see the lights and the グリコman. Of course you will have to eat Takoyaki in Osaka! Cheewee had the takoyaki (i'm not a tako fan) while i had some street snacks like scallop.

Paldo Bulnak Bokkummyun Spicy Fried Octopus Ramyun

After reading the blog on the top ten spiciest instant noodles, I went on the hunt for number 1 and 2. Number 3 is Samyang Foods Buldalk Bokkeummyeon which I have already been eating for awhile now and it does not feel as spicy as when I first ate it so I went to hunt for spicier noodles! I found this at Shine Korean Mart at Bugis Village. This is so expensive! Samyang Foods Buldalk Bokkeummyeon is $6.90 while this is $11!!!!! That means each individual packet costs $2.20. I don't read Korean so I followed the instructions from http://www.theramenrater.com/2014/04/02/1347-paldo-bulnak-bokkummyun/ on how to cook the noodles. I did not add any ingredients and ate the noodles as it is. I'm not sure if Samyang Foods Buldalk Bokkeummyeon already spoilt my tastebuds but I think the spicy level is manageable. I did sweat alittle but I did not need any water or milk to extinguish the flames. I drank half a carton of milk the first time I tried Samyang Foods Buldalk Bokkeummyeon. Guess you can really build up immunity to spicy stuff if you keep eating :P

Taste wise, I still prefer Samyang Foods Buldalk Bokkeummyeon that is ALWAYS sold out in the NTUC near my house. I will still love to try number 1 on the list if i can find it in Singapore.