Blog

Japanify: Chicken Hambagu
July 18, 2013
The Japanese dish hambagu derives from the Hamburg steak. Hamburg steak is the patty of a...
Slightly Peckish: Bincho Yakitori (LDN)
July 9, 2013
Yakitori is the perfect food: delicious, dainty morsels that come in a variety of ingredients...
Japanify: Gyoza Pt. 1 (Prep + Wrapping)
June 6, 2013
I have memories of gyoza from when I was in kindergarten. My grandma would invite...
Japanify 2-in-1: Miso-Shio-Koji Marinated Duck + Duck Fat-Slathered Yaki Onigiri
May 23, 2013
Duck has always been a bird I've been meaning to explore. Its rich, luscious fat...
Casa de Kei: Mame Gohan (Beans + Rice)
May 21, 2013
Mame gohan (beans and rice) with English sweet peas, organic radish, negi (green onions) and katsuo...
Kayo's Kitchen: Harusame Salad for Summer Potlucks
May 17, 2013
I have a confession to make: I am not a fan of potlucks. I've always...
Japanify: Ebi Chili
May 9, 2013
Ebi Chili is the best example of a dish that has been Japanified. It was...
MOTOism: Artful Deco Roll
May 7, 2013
The craze for sweets in Japan is so peculiar. There's always, "This Year's #1 Dessert!"...
Japanify: Lotus Root Kinpira
May 2, 2013
I am a huge fan of spice, and finding a dish that I can make...
Japanify: Daikon-Tuna Stir Fry
April 25, 2013
Sometimes the most humble ingredients can yield some seriously satisfying results. Some days I procrastinate...
Japanify: Mentaiko Rice Redux
March 28, 2013
Forgive me, I am going to cheat a little here... like that "100 Episodes of...
Tokyo JUNKtion: Dessert Le Comptoir (Fukasawa)
March 14, 2013
The art of perfection is everywhere in Japan. In its laquerware, electronics and especially in...