There are many ways to use bonito flakes to add a little extra flavor on top of a dish, liketakoyaki (Japanese octopus balls), somen noodles,yakisoba,agedashi tofu, okonomiyaki topping,onigiri (Japanese rice balls), homemade dashi with seaweed, ormiso soup. Does bonito taste fishy? Yes, ...
bonito flakes and lots of spring onion, it is hands down the best takoyaki I’ve ever had. When night falls, the entire neighborhood turns into a spectacle itself with neon-lit
The Japanese seem to be able to pickle just about anything and everything that grows. And they make it all taste good. Japanese picked vegetables (tsukemono) are to be eaten on their own or in condiment fashion. Beware: portion sizes are usually inversely related to the strength of the pic...
Now if you only have a few days to work like we did on a recent trip to Tokyo, trying to figure out how to best use your time and figuring out what’s “best” is a daunting task. The city is massive, the transportation is a criss-crossing maze, there are so many types of food...