japanese food
Japan's Psychedelic Baker Turns Bread into Astrological Art and Drinks Immortality Cider
"There are a lot of connections between the world of yeast and the universe," says Junpei Katsumi of Paradise Alley Bread & Co.
How São Paulo Fell in Love with Sushi
“Being a Brazilian chef but a descendant of Japanese immigrants, I try to combine all my cultural references to create my dishes.”
Inside Japan's Surprising But Thriving Jamaican Food Scene
Bob Marley’s 1979 tour of Japan sparked underground interest in Jamaican culture—and food. I met some of Japan’s reggae super fans who started their own Caribbean food spots.
Female Sushi Chef Miki Izumisawa is Pushing the Boundaries of Tradition
In this episode of "Sushi Chef," we meet Miki Izumisawa, a female sushi chef who is pushing boundaries with an all-women staff.
A Brief History of How Curry Ended Up in Japan
In Japan, curry and rice is just as much a national dish as sushi or ramen.
We Can't Decide If We Want to Fuck, Marry, or Kill This Cocktail Made with Pork Ramen Broth
It's like ramen... but with booze, and no noodles.
Meet the 21-Year-Old Running an Omakase Restaurant in His Dorm Room
Kitsanin Thanyakulsajja—currently a university student in Amsterdam—serves a multi-course Japanese tasting menu of grilled scallops, marinated salmon caviar, and langoustine.
How to Make Super Fancy Salmon in Less Than 30 Minutes
Shuko Oda, head chef at London’s Koya Soho, shows us how to make steam-fried salmon with mushrooms and ponzu sauce—all in less than half an hour.
This British Farm Is Hiding a Japanese Vegetable Paradise
NamaYasai is no ordinary farm. In its fields and greenhouses grows a cornucopia of Japanese produce: yuzu, edamame, shiso, and daikon.
American Comedian Compares Gun Control to Asking Japanese People to Give Up Miso Soup
“Dude, you can’t kill someone with a bowl of miso soup,” one person responded.
This Sushi Chef Puts Japanese Cherry Blossom Season on a Plate
Hideki Hiwatashi has created a menu inspired by hanami—the Japanese feast that celebrates cherry blossom season and the start of spring.