If you’ve ever watched the popular anime ‘Naruto,’ or ‘Naruto: Shippuden,’ then you’re likely to know that the main character loves ramen. There are few shows in recent history that have done as much for a specific type of food as Naruto has for traditional ramen in the west. Naruto loves several bowls of ramen …
Are you wondering what sake tastes like? Japanese Cuisine features some of the most creative and impressive dishes in the world. From delicate sushi to artisanal desserts, the attention to detail, color, and taste is something that you can’t get anywhere else. Whilst a lot is known about Japanese Food in the western world, people …
Sake is often served chilled, but does it really need to be refrigerated? If you want to serve your guest’s cold sake, you’ll need to chill it properly before serving. Sake is a Japanese alcoholic beverage. The alcohol content ranges between 25% and 30%. There are two ways to store sake at room temperature. One …
Miso soup is a Japanese staple food that has become very popular around the world. The dish consists of fermented soybeans, salt, and water. What would you say it tastes like? Miso soup is usually eaten as part of a meal, but it can also be enjoyed alone as a snack. In addition to being …
Once the partying is over from the night before, there is nothing worse than spending all day suffering from a hangover. This is especially true if you cheekily decided to drink one to many cups of sake the night before a busy day. Whether you are spending the day sitting on the couch binging on …
For those who like to eat sushi, it is likely common knowledge that you pair it with wasabi in the hope that it kills bacteria. People have done this for as long as sushi (raw fish) has been eaten. So, is it true? Actually, yes and no. Wasabi has antibacterial properties. This is why it …
If you are looking for a tea with low caffeine, then hojicha is it. Usually drank as an evening tea, the process of roasting the leaves contributes to its low caffeine content. While it is considered to be a ‘caffeine free’ alternative to other teas, it does have a low dose of caffeine. So, this …
While looking after a bonsai tree might seem daunting at first, it will soon become apparent that all it needs is the basics to make sure that it thrives and survives for years to come. One of the things that people worry about is how much sun their bonsai tree is getting. Like all plants, …
Often referred to as a type of red caviar, ikura is salmon roe (also salmon eggs) which is typically served as either a garnish or on its own as an individual dish within Japanese cuisine. What makes the salmon roe known as ikura is the way it is prepared by the chef. For example, to …
Hojicha is a type of Japanese tea that is said to benefit those who consume it. That is because it contains green tea leaves, though isn’t considered the same kind of beverage. That is because the final look of the tea doesn’t have the familiar ‘green’ look that is associated with green teas. Instead, it …
