World Sake Day

September 27, 2019

October 1st is world sake day! October is called Kanna-zuki in old Japanese i...

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Gyoza, Dim Sum and their cultural beginnings

September 06, 2019

Gyoza is becoming popular in England. It's becoming a pretty common dish ...

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What is Japanese Wagyu?

April 22, 2019

Great news! In the next few weeks we will be stocking and selling wagyu for r...

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Katsuobushi Without Bonito?!

August 31, 2018

Dashi is one of the most important ingredients in Japanese food. It is a form...

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Takoyaki: Osaka's best street food

April 09, 2018

If you ask someone who is going to travel to Osaka, what they would like to t...

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Girl's Day in Japan

February 26, 2018

March 3rd is Girl’s day in Japan. It is called Hina-matsuri. It is a day to w...

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The history of Ramen

January 25, 2018

In 1697, Mito Mitsukuni was the first person to eat Ramen in Japan. Ramen is ...

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What are shirataki noodles?

January 15, 2018

Shirataki is konnyaku shaped like thread. Konnyaku is made from Kojac potato,...

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A traditional New years taste experience in Japan

December 30, 2017

Japanese people eat some certain things on New Year's Eve and on New Year! Ne...

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The birth of the Japanese brown sauce and its variations

November 20, 2017

Soy sauce is not the only sauce that is used in Japanese cooking. If you enjo...

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Regional Varieties of Okonomiyaki

August 28, 2017

Okonomiyaki is so delicious and simple to make! It is known for street food f...

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Japanese Food Guide: Japanese Curry

December 14, 2016

WHAT IS IT? Curry has become so popular worldwide that now every country seem...

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Add A Japanese Twist To Your Christmas Banquet

December 12, 2016

You’re probably planning your Christmas dinner already; turkey, Brussel sprou...

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Beginners Guide: Chopsticks

December 09, 2016

WHAT ARE CHOPSTICKS? Put simply chopsticks are the eating utensil of choice i...

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Japanese Food Guide: Japanese Noodles

December 08, 2016

Oodles of Japanese noodles, that's what we're all about. Every country has a ...

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5 Steps To Perfect Sushi Rice

December 06, 2016

You've had great sushi before. But why was it so good? Chances are the rice w...

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