No10 [Cooking] Yaki gyoza
Yaki gyoza (Fried dumplings) Gyoza are a popular type of Asian dumplings that bear somewhat of a resemblance to Italian ravioli. They have a thin […]
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No10 [Restaurant] Authentic family-run sushi bar in Camden Town
Authentic family-run sushi bar in Camden Town Sushi is undoubtedly the most famous Japanese dish, comprising of vingered rice either rolled up (maki) or set […]
No10 [Drinking] A beverage to rival Sake
A beverage to rival Sake Monday the 18th March saw So Restaurant, situated in London’s Soho, play host to the “Honkaku Shochu” tasting event, an […]
No9 [Restaurant] Pot luck in West London
Pot luck in West London There are several well-known one pot dishes in Japan. Sukiyaki, which we`ve covered in ZOOM magazine before, and Shabu-shabu, are […]
No9 [Eating] SOZAI Cooking School Opening
SOZAI Cooking School Opening February 12th 2013 saw the opening of the UK’s first ever Japanese cooking school, known as SOZAI, near Liverpool St. The […]
No9 [Cooking] Teriyaki chicken Burger
Teriyaki Chicken Burger The teriyaki chikcen burger is a unique type of burger created in Japan that puts a delicious teriyaki style chicken steak in […]
No8 [Cooking] Temari Sushi
Temari Sushi Every year in Japan, on the third of March, people celebrate the Hina Matsuri (Doll Festival), a seasonal festivity where families pray for […]
No7 [Drinking] Japanese Sake: Sweet, Soft and Sparkly!
Japanese Sake: Sweet, Soft and Sparkly! Sparkling sake? Why not? In a field once thought to be very traditional, this is a sparkling innovation. “Mio […]
No7 [Restaurant] iBUKi: Breathing New Life Into Japanese Cuisine!
iBUKi: Breathing New Life Into Japanese Cuisine! Aunique and attractively modern Japanese sushi restaurant has recently opened in Maida Vale and there is no doubt […]
No7 [Cooking] Gomoku Chirashi
Gomoku Chirashi The name “Gomoku Chirashi” literally means “a mixture of five toppings” and it is an apt one, as this dish is created by […]
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 […]
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 […]