Tsukune

Tsukune

TSUKUNE 擂鉢 A succulent, soft, juicy ground meat skewered and chargrilled, basted in sweet and savory soy sauce /yakitori sauce. Generally, Tsukune is synonymous with chicken, however, pork, fish and other meats are also in use. Do not confuse with Tsumire with...
Omakase

Omakase

OMAKASE お任せ Contrary to what you might think, Omakase is not some centuries’ old tradition like Kaiseki. It’s said to originate with sushi restaurants, where the term was popularized during the 90s. Before this, sushi restaurants had something of a high...
Izakaya

Izakaya

IZAKAYA 居酒屋 Izakaya, a Japanese style pub, or bar, which translate to “stay-sake-shop”. A place to grab a drink, saty in, and get comfortable. Sounds about right, yeah! Early years Izakaya was only a liquor store, or a brewery, and they only sold alcohol, but not...
Kaiseki

Kaiseki

KAISEKI 懐石 /会席 Those who have visited Japan, especially Kyoto may have heard the term ‘Kaiseki.’ In Japan, this is one of the more formal and fancy methods of dining there it is. It is considered the most refined form of washoku (Japanese cuisine), which...
Beef tataki

Beef tataki

BEEF TATAKI Beef tataki is a Japanese method of preparing beef fillet that involves lightly searing the meat, slicing it thinly like sashimi, and serving it with a citrus-soy dressing. This optimised and delicious recipe includes detailed instructions for making the...