My constant search for international cuisine has taken me all over Hyogo – well, all over the Sannomiya and Motomomachi areas of Kobe, anyway. There is more than enough to satisfy in this area alone; a seemingly endless list of new holes in the wall to explore. Perhaps one of my most interesting finds was…
Delicious shitake mushrooms stuffed with tuna and spring onion. serves 4 as an appetizer or side dish 12 shitake mushrooms 150 grams fresh minced tuna (maguro) 5 spring onions (aonegi) 3 tablespoons ponzu a little black pepper a little starch (katakuriko) Cut the stems off the mushrooms. Mince the spring onions, tuna and mushroom stems….
This is an easy, delicious dish. You can easily change the toppings to suit your taste. This is a great dish to make for visitors or when you go home and get asked to make something ‘Japanese’! Toppings – egg (beat with a little sugar and salt, make into an omelette and slice thinly) cucumber…
Since arriving in Japan I have been in pursuit of the perfect burger to satisfy a burger lust that started as a child when I first bit into an In-N-Out burger in California. I was looking for the perfect balance of meat, cheese, onions, and a soft bun, but so far in Japan, this had…
Ever feel like you need a mini vacation from Japan? Or perhaps have the need to grab some dessert after happy hour at The Hub? Well just a few steps away from The Hub exists a gateway to another land, a cake shop in the French countryside. With its comfy atmosphere, adorable light wooden décor,…
Ramen Tarou is easily my favorite and most frequented ramen shop. It has everything that a diner looking for a quick casual eat could want in the search for ramen goodness—a bright space, a menu with large pictures, satisfying ramen with amazing ingredients, and of course, FREE kimchi to snack on before your meal or…
Some foods are very seasonal in Japan, and now is the time to enjoy oysters!
A traditional, delicious, one pot meal to keep you warm this autumn!
An easy and delicious stew to warm you up. Ingredients (serves 3-4) 250 grams thinly sliced beef 1 onion 3 potatoes 1 carrot ¼ cup green peas or beans a little oil seasoning – 2 cups Japanese stock (dashi- you can make your own or use instant dashi)4 ½ tablespoons of soy sauce 1 tablespoon…