japanese cuisine

Discovering the Art of Sake Pairing at Shuzen Sameshima

Explore a nine-course meal at Shuzen Sameshima, where traditional kappo cuisine is complemented by expertly paired sake.

Sip and Savor: Undiscovered Japanese Teas

Uncover Japan's hidden tea gems, including genmaicha and sakuracha, and learn how to pair them with traditional teaware.

The Flavor of Ages: Japanese Pickles

Learn all about Japanese pickles with our guide to tsukemono, covering pickling methods, common ingredients, and more.

No Knife, No Cuisine: All About Japanese Kitchen Knives

Explore our guide to Japanese kitchen knives. Learn about different types, their history, and their unique uses.

Discovering Japan's Summer Fruit Delights

Learn about Japan's summer fruits, featuring juicy watermelons, Shine Muscat grapes, aromatic plums, and peaches.

Tantalizing Tofu Menus of the Past

Explore tofu’s culinary past with recipes from the Edo-period cookbook, Tofu Hyakuchin, with dishes still popular today.

Aphotic Restaurant Shines a Light on Traceable Seafood in SF

Discover Chef Peter Hemsley's Aphotic, where traditional Japanese tableware and traceable seafood mesh seamlessly.

My Path with Japanese Cuisine: A Chef’s Tale

Learn about Chef Ricardo Komori's unique journey and how he blends Japanese culinary techniques with Portuguese heritage.

Slurping Summer: Noodle Dishes Loved in Japan

Stay cool this summer with Japan's favorite cold noodles. Learn about refreshing somen, soba, udon, and hiyashi chuka.