Ramen is easily one of Japan’s most iconic local dishes, and it is not hard to see why. Made up of broths rich with various meat or vegetable stocks, and with plenty of delightfully soft noodles floating towards the bottom, ramen is both incredibly rich and satisfying, and also deceptively simple. However, while it is …
If you are interested in Japanese cuisine you will most likely have heard of Kobe beef. But this delicious delicacy is super expensive. Why is that? Find out the answer to this question and everything else you need to know in this article on the topic. What Is Kobe Beef? Kobe beef is a special …
Shiitake mushrooms have a distinctive meaty and delicious taste that are loved by many around the world. It is a traditional type of food within asian cuisine, and can be used as an alternative to meat. Whilst they can be bought at your local grocery store, if you can’t find any, then head to an …
If you are curious to try the Japanese favorite drink, Ramune, then you have come to the right place. Whilst we can’t offer you a bottle, we can tell you what Ramune tastes like and how it came about. The word ramune is translated to English as ‘lemonade’. This can give you an idea of …
Ramen is one of the best dishes out there, there is no denying it. However, it is easy to cook too much of this delicious dish, or end up ordering in more than we can eat. When it comes to ramen, our eyes are often bigger than our belly. If this is the case, do …
Whether you like to purchase them from your local Asian market or you like to get creative in the kitchen and make your own, we’re sure that you’ll agree with us when we say that nothing quite compares to making delicious Mochi cakes! Otherwise referred to as “Mochi”, mochi cakes are not only one of …
Ramune is a Japanese soft drink brand known for its distinctive red color. The company has released several flavors over the years, but none of them have ever been considered truly unique. What is the secret behind Ramune’s success? In Japan, Ramune was originally sold only in bottles. As time went on, the company added …
Sashimi is often confused with other Japanese dishes, specifically sushi and negri. While the former involves rice, fish, and several other ingredients, the latter involves seasoned rice balls with a piece of raw fish over the top. Sashimi is even easier and it may be surprising to learn that rice is not involved as a …
Udon noodles are a staple in Japanese cuisine and can be used in pretty much any Asian recipe that requests long noodles. These are the types of noodles that you really want to introduce to a soup and you can excuse the consequential slurping. Great in a stir-fry, cold noodle dish, or just as a …
If you’ve ever been to a restaurant in Japan, one thing that you might notice is how people slurp when eating. This is a practise that might seem very rude and offputting to those used to western table manners, but it holds a different meaning within Japanese culture. If you’ve heard of this practise but …
