No6 [Eating] Dorayaki: Japanese Pancake Journey!!!
Dorayaki: Japanese Pancake Journey!!! Dorayaki is a Japanese pancake which traditionally contains a red bean paste filling (Anko/Azuki beans). The traditional “Azuki Dorayaki” has a […]
COOKING
No6 [Cooking] Prawns in Chilli Sauce
Prawns in Chilli Sauce This month’s recipe is a Japanese re-interpretation of the Classic Szechuan dish; prawns in chilli sauce. The original Chinese regional dish […]
No5 [Restaurant] Singing the praises of Suki-yaki
Singing the praises of Suki-yaki One of the most satisfying things about eating out in Japan is the number of dishes cooked right in front […]
No5 [Drinking] The drink that’s pretty in pink
The drink that’s pretty in pink Drinking alcohol is not normally associated with improving your looks, but more likely the pale, blotchy skin of the […]
No5 [Cooking] Tori Kara-age
Tori Kara-age The popular dish “Tori Kara-age” (Fried Chicken) has been eaten in Japan or over 90 years and is a versatile staple of Japanese […]
No4 [Cooking] Mabo Tofu
Mabo Tofu The cuisine of many nations can be found on Japan’s dining tables but perhaps the one most commonly made at home is Chinese […]
No4 [Restaurant] In the market for chirashizushi
In the market for chirashizushi Chirashizushi, or ‘scattered sushi’ sounds like what might happen if you ask a particularly temperamental sushi chef for some ketchup […]
No4 [Eating] Curry OK!
Curry OK! Curry took a roundabout route into Japan. Arriving via the British navy at the end of the 19th century, when India was still […]
No3 [Drinking] Raise your glass to Japan’s brewers
Raise your glass to Japan’s brewers Choosing a bottle of sake can be quite a daunting prospect. Bottles come in all shapes and sizes, each […]
No3 [Restaurant] Oodles of noodles at Ittenbari
Oodles of noodles at Ittenbari There is a scene in the quirky 80s film comedy ‘Tampopo’, where an old ramen master teaches his young pupil […]
No3 [Cooking] Zaru soba
Zaru soba Soba noodles are very traditional form of Japanese cuisine. These noodles are made using buckwheat flour (the buckwheat plant is also calles “soba” […]
No2 [Restaurant] Celebrate the finest steak in the world at Matsuri
Celebrate the finest steak in the world at Matsuri Wagyu – The Holy Grail for any lover of red meat seeking the ultimate steak. Prized […]
No2 [Eating] How to make perfect nigiri
How to make perfect nigiri Creating rice balls for nigiri-zushi and onigiri, can be a bit of a bore. And unless you’re a trained sushi […]
No2 [Cooking] Inari Zushi
Inari zushi Inari zushi are made from fried tofu that is boiled to be sweet or bittersweet and stuffed with boiled rice. When the rice inside […]
No1 [Restaurant] A taste of Kyûshû, in Marylebone
A taste of Kyûshû, in Marylebone Japanese food for many people means one thing – sushi. Tempura, tonkatsu curry and bento boxes may also figure, […]
No1 [Eating] Harumi, the Housewife’s Heroine
Harumi, the Housewife’s Heroine Despite her status as domestic superstar (over 22 million books sold in japan, a chain of shops, her own homeware range) […]
No1 [Cooking] Tofu “Hamburgers”
Tofu “Hamburgers” Make healthy Tofu “Hamburgers” by simply mixing with tofu and frying! Enjoy the silky smooth texture of tofu together with the crunchiness of […]