Named after a kabuki protagonist, tradition is at the heart of this cosy spot where airy soba is hand-pounded by its chefs and tempura and kushi skewers are piled high on plates. Sushi lovers should order the c
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Temaki sushi is sometimes called “hand roll”. In some traditional restaurants, a user rolls his sushi bite from the available ingredients. You will need a seaweed sheet, rice, and fillings to mix your own temaki sushi. When you order temaki in some sushi bars, you will be served a larg...
Wed to seasonal Japanese kaiseki cookery in a diminutive Soho space, New York’s longstanding bastion of traditional Japanese cookery is, unsurprisingly, ground zero for sampling seasonal fruit imported from Japan. Right now, as the conclusion to his eight-course menu, chef Hirohisa Hayashi is serv...
While most paper-based takeout containers rely on virgin tree fiber and petroleum-based linings, making them tough to even recycle, NoTree® paper is designed to break down and return to soil when composted. Made from fast-growing bamboo – Unlike traditional paper products that rely on defor...
Chinese white sugar cake – this soft and slightly sweet steamed rice cake is a traditional Taiwanese dessert with a delicate texture that melts in your mouth. Fish soup – a light and comforting dish, this clear broth is flavored with fresh fish and herbs, perfect for a refreshing...
Traditional Japanese cooking encourages chefs, whether professional or amateur, to carefully choose their ingredients to create meals with a balance of salty, sweet, tangy, and sour. In many ways, futomaki is a perfect way to showcase this balance. Cooks will choose vegetables and fish that ...
Yellow miso:Yellow miso is also called shinsho miso. Compared to white miso, it uses barley and more soybeans, and it’s fermented for a longer time. This gives it a saltier flavor, though it’s not as salty as red miso, says Terada. ...
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The pagoda enshrines multiple Buddhas and has historical exhibitions about Naritasan, as well as a room for copying the Buddhist scriptures in traditional Japanese calligraphy. The Great Pagoda of Peace The Great Pagoda of Peace Past the Great Pagoda of Peace is a group of other halls, ...