japanese food
A Japanese Study Says Eating This Food Will Stop You from Going Bald
According to a study, curry is the very reason why the island nation of Japan doesn’t have many naturally bald men.
Hot Weather Calls for Cold Ramen
The combo of chilled ramen noodles, kimchi, and fresh veg may well be the tastiest way to keep cool.
Growing Up in a Zen Kitchen Taught Me to Love Waste
Japanese Buddhism emphasizes asceticism, and if that virtue were to be judged through what we cooked, then leftover casserole could not be a more perfect meal. As for all the melted cheese—well, even Zen students need to be permitted certain...
Dirty Work: Fresh Flowers Meet Sushi When Uchi's in the House
Call Uchi a Japanese restaurant, or even a sushi restaurant if you wish. But while its dishes feature familiar touchpoints such as hamachi, maguro, scallops, and wagyu, there's much more to it than just a splash of soy sauce and a dab of commercial...
How My Ceviche Obsession Transformed My Life
My quest to find the perfect bite of ceviche has changed the course of my life. It led me to quit my successful career as a lawyer and start a pop-up called Ceviche Project. I haven't looked back ever since.
Cricket Cheese Balls Are the Future
UK-based Mexican chef Omar Romero Quezada believes in the insect-inclusive diet as a solution for world food shortage. He hopes to win London diners over with cricket cheese balls.
Make This Japanese Chicken on a Stick and Change Your Barbecue Game Forever
Tsukune is a street food staple in Japan and will blow any kebab you’ve ever had out of the water.
The Sushi Chef: Gimbap
A look into how Toyoung, born in Japan and raised in Korea, expresses herself through pottery and gimbap, a Korean staple consisting of seaweed, rice, and other savory fillings.
You Can Now Get Michelin-Starred Ramen at Convenience Stores in Japan
For the equivalent of less than US $5, you could be feasting on a truffle-flavored bowl of shoyu ramen by acclaimed ramen spot Tsuta. From a Circle K, no less.
Chef's Night Out: Tuk Tuk
We join Dong-hyeuk Im, owner of Tuk Tuk Noodle Thai, for a night out in Seoul, South Korea.
Dashi Is the Secret to Making American Cheese Even Better
Dashi cheese is exactly what it sounds like: a slice of American cheese that has been fortified with kombu and katsuobushi. And also yes, the bi-cultural umami bomb tastes just as heavenly as you might expect.