Big Trouble In Little Tokyo

With excellent Sushi, Teriyaki and exceptional Yakitori, Little Tokyo is one of Leicester's best kept secrets. Add to that superb service, a great atmosphere and some of the friendliest waiters this side of Yokohama and it wont be a secret for much longer. And don't forget the deep fried tempura ice cream to round things off.



Outstanding !

Comments

Löst Jimmy said…
Hi George
Unfortunately for some reason I couldn't see this, audio only - can you recommend a programme to view the clip?
April 21, 2009 at 10:05 AM
George Ternent said…
Try again Jimmy. I imported the clip into iMovie on my Mac and added some credits, transitions and a soundtrack.

I then exported that as an MP4 file and imported the result into my blog. Not quite Kurisawa quality yet, but hey it's my 1st effort with the software.

The song playing in the background is Skeletons by the Yea Yea Yeas, from their latest album It's Blitz! It's a superb album and I'd recommend it unreservedly. They sound like a cross between Blondie, Cyndi Lauper and Goldfrap, no bad thing. The track on the video has a Japanese / Scottish feel to it, so made a perfect partner to this little slice of Sushi heaven.
April 24, 2009 at 11:55 AM
Löst Jimmy said…
Thanks George!
Got it now...heh!
Sashimi-tastic
April 25, 2009 at 2:04 AM
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