Japan is a land of many things, but one piece of food completely surprised me, gyoza. Dumplings, mini bags of deliciousness, whatever you want to call them are officially, “Gyoza” in Japan. Gyozas in the states are half-moon shaped dumplings, 2-3 inches long, filled with meat and vegetables, but in […]
Tsukiji Fish Market is THE fish market in Tokyo. The one and only place where tourists will wait over 2 hours for sushi in the morning, where all chefs get their fresh fish, and oddly enough, where I eat guts at. I’ve shit on the Tsukiji Fish Market which wasn’t […]
Astoria is one of the weirdest, yet amazing neighborhoods in New York. The apartments are fairly cheap, close to the city, it is pretty safe, minus drunken assholes on the weekend. Historically a Greek neighborhood, it’s becoming a melting pot of cultures. Although, what’s weird about Astoria is it’s still […]
I went to Asia for food, I didn’t say booze. In terms of booze, I’m a beer drinker first, and knew not to expect much beer wise in Asia. Hitachino Brewery surprised me in Japan and as my stay was winding down in Taipei, I checked out a brewpub near […]
Make no mistake, Dim Sum is a sport. It’s a full contact, intense, competitive sport, and only those that have mastered the sport enjoy it. If you’ve ever had Dim Sum at P.F. Chang’s or a tourist spot, then that stuff sucks and is not representative of Dim Sum. Real […]
Taiwan is known for their night markets that specialize in street food. Most of their night markets are located in Taipei, but one in the cuts is one of the most popular, Keelung. Keelung is a port city in the north of Taiwan about 30 minutes by car from Taipei. […]
I came to Asia for food and pretty much food only. That is unless you have a tour guide. To preface, I’m so very thankful that I had a tour guide, Pamelia Lee who has written countless books on Singapore and worked as a board member of Singapore Tourism for […]
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 […]
One reason why I came to Taiwan was to experience the street food and night markets. When people talk about wanting a “home-cooked meal”, street food is just that. You’re talking about families that take their recipes and start a business. This relation of home-cooked meals to street food is […]
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 […]
