Konnichiwa Everyone! Sorry I haven't blogged in a while but my life is moving forward and I plan to share any and all events about Japan in El Paso.
Firstly, I gotta share that I got a Job at a Japanese Restaurant in El Paso, Texas of course.
If you didn't know, most Japanese restaurants in El Paso are owned by other nationalities but Japanese.
Where I now work is the ONLY restaurant in El Paso that is owned by a Japanese family.
Yes! I worked Matsuharu Japanese Restaurant located in Northeast El Paso on Hercules.
Yes, I may be a Latina myself but I would label myself differently from an average person who loves Japan for the anime and manga. I truly love the beauty of Japan, but mostly the traditional culture. The family is owned by a lovely Japanese lady name Tami-san who is a well respected woman. I have known the family for almost 3 years now so I have got to say I asked her if I could help hence me getting hired.
The food at Matsuharu is very authentic and is the closest us El Pasoans can get to a taste of Japan!
I recommend the Katsu Curry and the Ramen. YES I KNOW, THEY HAVE RAMEN!!!!
Oh! And you know that omelet with ketchup we all see on anime called Omurice, THEY HAVE IT!
I must, say I serve people from all walks of life. Military, people who lived in Japan, people who aspire to live in Japan and Japanese people. Yes I try my best to speak Japanese saying "Hai!" alot as confirmation.
I am so happy I got this job as it is my first job I have with a family I love and the restaurant I love.
It is a lot of work but I enjoy it. I get to meet tons of people who appreciate the culture and when I can I can sneak looks at the Japanese TV they always have playing. Ill post there Facebook in the links on the right so you can try is off!
See yall later!!!
