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Bay Eats Japan: April 2017
April 5, 2017
A list of the latest and upcoming Bay Area Japanese restaurants, including new ramen in Burlingame, sushi + omakase in San Francisco, and shochu in Oakland.
Umami Map: Japanese Markets in the Bay Area
January 25, 2017
From historic mom-and-pop stores to corporate chains, here's a comprehensive list of Bay Area Japanese markets to get Japanese food staples, sashimi, more.
Bay Eats Japan – January 2017
January 4, 2017
A list of newly opened Japanese restaurants, including Fugetsu, YAYOI, Hinata, Akira, and updates on Rintaro and ICHI Sushi in San Francisco.
The Dream Continues: Jiro Gastronomy and Jiro Philosophy
December 8, 2016
We carry two books that pay homage to the master sushi chef: Jiro Gastronomy and Jiro Philosophy. Both are written in both Japanese and English.
Exquisite Gems from the Sea at Ginpachi Sushi (Niigata)
June 13, 2016
Ginpachi is a sushi-ya in Sanjo City, Niigata, that's been open since 1961. Check out the amazing sushi we ate on our last visit to Ginpachi.
January 15, 2016
This video flips through Jiro Gastronomy, a full-color book of 60 pieces of sushi served at famed Tokyo restaurant, Sukiyabashi Jiro. Get ready to drool...
Tokyo JUNKtion: Hosomaki Diaries
March 17, 2014
Trends in roll combinations in the States are rapid, with so many joints coming up...
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...
MOTOism: Bara-Chirashi Extreme
November 20, 2012
Last week, Sakura wrote about chirashi sushi in London, a dish you can find at...
Slightly Peckish: Chirashizushi at Sakana-tei (LDN)
November 13, 2012
I always thought chirashizushi was the large, family-friendly tub of vinegared sushi rice studded with...
Japanify: Negitoro Don
October 25, 2012
I am posting a recipe for negitoro donburi for the pure fact that this is...
Skankynavia: California Workin' + Chowin'
September 12, 2012
In the spring of 2012 I suddenly felt the urge to not spend a depressing...