Do You “Izakaya?” If you do, great! If you don’t, you are missing out on a culinary treat! Izakaya food is a diverse and flavorful selection of small plates and snacks, often featuring a mix of grilled, fried, and raw dishes. Popular… Read More ›
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Want “Conveyor Belt Sushi” – At Home? Here’s How To Do It!
Have You Tried Conveyor Belt Sushi? These incredible conveyor belt sushi bars are popular in Tokyo, and are expanding all over the world as well: I’ve had it many times in Tokyo, and one of the restaurants had a “Double… Read More ›
Who Wants An “Okonomiyaki Burger?” I Do And Here’s The Recipe To Make It At Home!
What Do You See? Well, I See Culinary Perfection! Behold a very unique burger, going on sale next month in Osaka Japan….made with a uniquely delicious ingredient – what is it? Here you go! Behold The “Okonomiyaki Burger!” If you… Read More ›
Making Good Luck “Hoppin’ John!” Here’s A Recipe To A Positive 2025!
Dig Into This “Good Luck” Stew! Do you know what “Hoppin’ John” is? Well I didn’t! I didn’t know a thing about “Hoppin’ John” until my wife told me about it years ago. You are supposed to make it on New… Read More ›
Do You Love “Octopus Balls?” I Do! Here Is The Delicious Reason Why…And A Recipe Too!
OK, complete disclosure: I love Octopus Balls. I discovered them in Tokyo a few years ago, and now I will order them whenever they are on the menu – Asian restaurants of course! What’s A “Takoyaki?” Well, Octopus balls are a… Read More ›
Cooking “Izakaya”! I Made Japanese Pub “Chopstick Food” At Home!
Celebrating Japanese Izakaya! This is a cool Izakaya restaurant in Tokyo, where the Chefs perform for you after cooking! More on that later… In 2022, I made a recipe from one of my cookbooks every week for a year, and… Read More ›
Have Your Been On An “Eel Conveyor Belt” – Of People? I Was And Here’s the Story!
Welcome To Tokyo 2016! I was in one of the most magical cities in the world: Tokyo, where everywhere you turn you see something like this: I’m not sure what they are selling, but I’m buying! I brought my wife… Read More ›
Making Okonomiyaki At Home! Eating It In Tokyo’s Party Zone Too!
Who’s Hungry For Okonomiyaki? Well I was, and what you see above is the real thing: that my wife, son and friend made in Tokyo! More on that later, but first, what is “Okonomiyaki?” Here’s how wikipedia describes it: “Okonomiyaki… Read More ›
Japan’s Noodle Burgers! Pancake Buns! “Okonomiyaki” Indeed!
Talk About A BIG MAC! Yes, I know what you are thinking: where can I get one of these? As always, in Japan! But if you aren’t in the mood for a 50-patty cheeseburger, then try this instead! Introducing “The… Read More ›
Bite! Eat! Repeat! 