How Chefs in Mexico Are Inspired by Japanese Flavors

The son of a baker and a pastry chef, Ricardo Arellano has been cooking with staple ingredients of his home state of Oaxaca his entire life. Yet at his restaurant,…

The Japanese Seasoning That Will Elevate Your Roasted Vegetables

According to Sushi Sushi Co., furikake seasoning was created 12 or 13 centuries ago. Apparently, Japanese people weren’t getting enough calcium in their diet, so a pharmacist decided to right…

Ayame Seaside Tales redefines Japanese cuisine experience

Japanese restaurants typically are reminiscent of the traditional aesthetics of Japanese home interior, with dark-paneled wood panes enclosing the space adorned with incandescent light fixtures and rustic decorations. At Ayame…

Rarefied Japanese Omakase and Cocktail Bar Sawa Hides Under Little Tokyo

With just whispers in online forum Food Talk Central from intrepid enthusiasts who first reported on it, Sawa in Little Tokyo has quietly become one of the city’s most special…

In Tatsu-ya’s Austin restaurants, Japanese food gets a Texas twist

The chefs behind Ramen Tatsu-ya are building a culinary ‘multiverse’ with tiki drinks and Texas brisket July 18, 2022 at 1:30 p.m. EDT A giant Maneki-neko greets diners at the…

Couple brings authentic Japanese food to Covington

Have you ever tasted authentic Japanese food? If your only experience with Japanese food is sushi from the supermarket or a teriyaki dish from the fast food Japanese eatery at…