4 Steps How to Order CoCoICHIBANYA: Japanese Curry Heaven
Love this article? 124 shares You might be surprised to learn that Japanese curry is one of the most popular dishes in Japan, on par with considering it a “national …
How to Find Outstanding Japanese Curry in Hirosaki Dotemachi
For what may be the best I’ve ever had, you must try this Japanese curry in Hirosaki! カレーとコーヒーかわしま (Curry and Coffee Kawashima) has been in business in Hirosaki since 1973 …
How to make Onigiri: Japan’s Perfect Rice Ball Snack
Rice is so integral to Japanese cooking that the words for “cooked rice”, gohan (ご飯) or meshi (飯), can mean simply, “meal”. Onigiri, or rice ball as is the more …
10 Things about Miso: Focus on Japan’s Super Seasoning
If you are delving into the culinary world of Japan, there are certain ingredients that you cannot do without. Sake, mirin, soy sauce, and dashi are imperative. Don’t forget one …
It’s gone! When your favorite Ramen in Yokosuka closes
It’s a sad day, one of the best Yokahama Style Ramen shops in downtown Yokosuka has closed. But like I gave away a secret announcing its existence when this post …
How to Make Monjayaki (もんじゃ焼き) like a Pro
Regional specialties of food abound in Japan. However, even though Tokyo has the most Michelin starred restaurants (including ramen restaurants!) of any city in the world, they really only have …
Bottom Line: Where is the Best Spicy Ramen in Tokyo?
Japan is not known for liking spicy things. Sure, there are Thai and Indian restaurants all around but unless you’re amping it up at Coco’s, you’re not going to find …
Ramen Confidential: Everything you need to know about ramen
If you grew up in the states when I did (80s kid right here!), you knew ramen as the cheapest meal you could have. You know, the brick kind, where …
What Amazing Japanese Foods Should You Focus On?
Speaking about food is like speaking about the weather. It’s a great icebreaker for tourists and those living here alike. An easy conversation to have when English or Japanese aren’t …
5 Best Apps for Traveling In Japan To Check Restaurants Out
You’re out exploring Japan. Hunger hits, what do you do? My number one suggestion is to pick a door and jump in, it’s the best way to explore. There are so …