Hot Pot is Chinese, Shabu Shabu is Japanese, same shit, right? I’m probably making a sin in Asian cuisine, but they IS the same to me. I’m no Chinese food expert or even Taiwanese, but when I was in Taiwan, there were a ton of Hot Pot places and I […]
I was right about to leave Japan and one meal had escaped me, Tonkatsu. I don’t mean Tonkotsu or Menchi-Katsu, Ton-muthafucking-KATSU! This is the Japanese food I grew up eating, specifically in Hawaii at Hifume Restaurant (No longer there). Every bite of Tonkatsu I have takes me back to those […]
A recent article I came across from a Japanese newspaper showed that for Japan to stay in touch with the latest style, they have to import goods from New York City, specifically Brooklyn. That’s fucking crazy! Maybe it’s just a small sector or specific products, but that idea is new […]
Tim Ho Wan is the cheapest Michelin starred restaurant in the world. This means, they are the ultimate “bang for your buck” restaurant. The Michelin star designation means they serve amazing food and have great service. I’d assume Tim Ho Wan has served a million plus people throughout their lifespan […]
Anzukko in Kyoto is a dumpling shop specializing in a type of dumplings that are fried in a circular pattern and they’re attached to each other. There are so many different types of gyozas from half-moon to rectangles. And they’re all delicious. Anzukko is really hard to get to as […]
For all the hype about the Tsukiji Fish Market, it was a let down. Also, to preface, I did not wake up and go to the auction. I’ve seen my share of tuna and I could live without waking up at 3am, and waiting in line to possibly get to […]
As much as my teeth love sugar as evidence by my 30+ cavities, I’m not that big on desserts. I gorge on candy, but not so much desserts and pastries. When I heard that Japan has one of the top bakeries in the world, it wasn’t on my to-do list, […]
I know Genki Sushi, there was one in Hawaii, and I’ve been there a few times. “Conveyor Belt Sushi” right? Genki Sushi in Hawaii and Tokyo are very different things. In Hawaii, there is a conveyor belt where you grab what you want and there is a waiter that gets […]
