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Can you resist a Tonkatsu?

Tonkatsu must be Japan's most popular meat dish. It's a relatively recent addition to the country's national menu having only become...

...Kanada-ya ramen shop, London WC2..a review...

My latest "taste and see" review took me to St. Giles, WC2. St Giles is a little area hemmed in by Soho to the West, Bloomsbury to the...

Picture perfect Gyoza

One of the great culinary gifts of China to Japan must be gyoza or as the Chinese say, jiaozi. In the West, gyoza go by the name...

Okonomiyaki with Cheddar Cheese

If you read my blog, you'll know that my family are okonomiyaki fans. We're also cheese fans, so I thought, why not combine okonomiyaki...

Sea Bream Ochazuke

If you've heard of ochazuke, you may know it is one of Japan's oldest forms of cooking. There is no exact equivalent meaning in English...

Corned Beef Katsu

We all make errors of judgement. When my husband first suggested I make a katsu using corned beef, I thought..well, I thought a number of...

..Salmon sashimi Poke bowl..

Sashimi grade salmon is a true treat for the tastebuds. Soft and velvety on the tongue with just a trace of oil and flesh that seems to...

..Taro Japanese restaurant in London N3..a review..

This is a review of Taro Japanese restaurant in Finchley, North ondon in July 2021. All my restaurant reviews are unsponsored.

..Stir fried Corned Beef & Sugarsnaps

This recipe takes me back to when my first English language cookbook was published in 1994. The book was called 'Japanese Cooking for...

Osumashi with Egg, Shiitake & Leek.

I can't think of a more quintessential Japanese light healthy meal than a small bowl of "osumashi" clear soup and a bowl of rice, served...

..Teriyaki Salmon Donburi..

This week's recipe is Teriyaki Salmon Donburi. As you probably know, donburi in Japanese describes a dish where foods are presented on a...

Sweet & Sour fried Tofu

Sweet & sour fried Tofu is a variant on the ubiquitous Chinese recipe, sweet and sour pork. Using tofu makes the dish more healthy and,...

..Heddon Yokocho Ramen bar, London W1..a review..

This is a review of Heddon Yokocho ramen bar in London's West End in July 2021. All my restaurant reviews are unsponsored.

Miso marinated Pork loins

If you like pork, chances are that the pork loin will be one of your favourite cuts. The meat is one of the leanest pork cuts you'll find...

Hiyashi Chuka - Japanese Cold Ramen Noodles

I live in the UK, so there aren't many days when the gets so hot that you can't stomach the idea of hot food. In Japan however, summer...

..have fun with a Takoyaki maker..

Look at the picture above. You could be forgiven for thinking you were looking at savoury choux creams, couldn't you? In fact, you're...

Natto Linguine

You may have seen the article I posted about natto and how to make it. Here's a delicious & easy fusion recipe (what I like to call...

..6 Japanese restaurants in London - a review..

This is a review of 6 Japanese restaurants in London's West End in 2019. All my restaurant reviews are unsponsored.

..Berry fruit Kanten cups with Strawberry coulis..

It doesn't need to be a baking hot summer's day to enjoy a kanten dessert like my berry fruit kanten cups. If you haven't come across...

..Egg and Avocado Onigirazu..

Here's my latest onigirazu recipe for an easy to make lunch, lunch box, picnic or anytime pick-me-up. This one is filled with one hard...

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