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Kinoshita, Sao Paulo
The Brazillian Japanese and “kappo” Brazil is home to the largest Japanese population outside Japan, and along with the people come the food, the produce and myriad aspects of Japanese cultures. The...
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41° Experience, Barcelona
41° Experience There is so much brilliance I can recall about this meal, but I have decided not to put all into writing. Lazy blogger, no. Necessity, yes. The “elements of surprise” are crucial,...
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An Intermediate Guide to Fine-Dining in Japan (Tokyo/Autumn)
Why not for the beginners… This is an “Intermediate” guide for aspiring fine diners visiting Japan. My “Intermediate” means something between knowing the basic (i.e. different types of Japanese...
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Sakuranabe Nakae “Horse Meat Hot Pot”桜なべ 中江 Tokyo
Is horse meat good for you? In some countries (obviously the UK) horse meat consumption can create quite a stir in news headlines. In others, it can create a stir in appetite. China (of course who...
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Irifune + Tuna + Thoughts on Seasons of Sushi
Bragging and knowledge.. (I don’t know everything so any comment/correction/exchange of knowledge is mostly welcomed). Last year I wrote a lengthy blog post about Japan (very) fine dining. And I’m keen...
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Koya & Koya Bar: The Japanese Restaurant(s) That Will Re-Define Soho
A rather loyal customer.. ? I love udon. I love delicious, honest cooking. And I spend at least 2 of my meals per week at Koya. Koya – for those still unfamiliar with the concept – is a very...
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Kaiseki (Japan) + Late Spring/Early Summer Produce
Kaiseki only.. This is a catching-up of my Intermediate Guide to Fine Dining in Japan, with a focus only on kaiseki (multi-course haute cuisine) and the availability of produce in (late) spring and...
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Yashin Ocean House: Japanese Fusion Expansion (without Soy Sauce)?
Fish and a bit of Japanese.. Yashin Ocean House is a new venture by the team behind Yashin Sushi (in High Street Kensington). This is a designed-to-be-trendy restaurant with brown leather banquettes,...
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DEN “Kaiseki”
Humorous Message and Inventive Hospitality by Zaiyu Hasegawa (Translated from my Wallpaper* Thailand article, originally published in Thai). DEN is hidden in a small alley in Tokyo’s printing district...
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Ramen Sasuke + Salvation In Noodle + Tonkotsu East
London and more noodle.. Maybe I am complaining. Maybe I am not. Shoryu Ramen has expanded at the speed of light. Its 4 branches extend from Lower Regent Street, through to Kingly Court. In addition to...
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