Blog

Japanify: Salmon Avocado Donburi
February 7, 2014
Make an easy and satisfyingly delicious rice bowl featuring fresh salmon sashimi and avocado.
Japanify: Take-It-Easy Takikomi
January 17, 2014
If there's one thing 6 days in paradise (Kauai) reminded me about life, it's that...
Izakaya Hideko: Taberu Rayu Tofu Salad
January 13, 2014
My parents hosted a shinnenkai (New Year's party) last night and it was a fantastic feast! As...
Casa de Kei: Kampachi Kama Soup
December 27, 2013
INGREDIENTS 1 kampachi kama (or any other desired fish collar like yellowtail, red snapper, or...
Casa de Kei: Kimchi Omurice
December 2, 2013
INGREDIENTS Serves 2 1 small chicken breast, cut into small cubes 10 green beans, diced small...
Lazyass Cookin': Goya Champuru
October 16, 2013
I don't know what's going on in your neck of the woods, but what is...
Kuishinbo: Yuzu Kosho
October 7, 2013
Yuzu citrus is one of the most important ingredients in Japanese cooking. The juice of...
MOTO x Japanify Mashup: Kombu-Cured Enoki Mushrooms
September 20, 2013
Last month, MOTO made a surprise appearance for our one-year anniversary party. With not one...
Kuishinbo: Otsukimi Dango
September 18, 2013
Japan has a wonderful fall tradition known as otsukimi (お月見) or Moon Festival, which celebrates both...
Japanify: Spicy Indian Summer Stir-Fry
September 4, 2013
I've been really lazy about cooking these past few weeks. I don't know if it's...
Kuishinbo: Doyou no Ushinohi (A Day for Eel)
August 1, 2013
During midsummer, tradition is to have unagi (freshwater eel) on specific days. The days are...
Ask Sushi Kuni: Chirashi, A Short History
July 22, 2013
Whenever I go to Sushi Kuni alone for lunch, I always sit at the sushi...