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2019-01-27
“Highest-quality sushi you can taste at a metropolitan train station you happened to stop by” is the concept.
Text Mayumi Schroeder Photo: Elli SekineGrowth of popularity of sushi in San Francisco’s Bay area in recent years is quite amazing. Many sushi restaurants including sushi bars and revolving sushi plac...
2019-01-26
発想の転換
最近は当たり前になった酒とのフードペアリングだが、少し思考を変えておこなってはいかがであろうか？通常行われているのが、ワインはワイン同士、日本酒は日本酒同士、焼酎は焼酎同士の並列な比較である。これは、確かにその微妙な味の比較をするのには良いが、消費者にとって違う「こんなこと予想もしてなかった！」と喚起させる、楽しいフードペアリングを探ってみてはいかがであろうか？生カキにシャンペンとスパークリングを...
2019-01-25
A place you can enjoy various kinds of Japanese local sake and cuisine to the fullest
By Aya OtaIts unique exterior; walls without windows, which make it impossible to peek in, and the thick and heavy door, both of which remind you of a kura (an old-fashioned Japanese building for stor...
2019-01-24
A restaurant that offers Okinawan cuisine using Japanese cooking skills effectively
By Keiko FukudaAn Okinawan restaurant, Habuya Okinawan Dining, was opened in December of 2010 in Tustin. Mere 3 months after the opening, it was featured as “The Best Hidden Japanese Restaurant” in th...
2019-01-23
Nanbu Bijin Introduced to Los Angeles: Part 2
By Kosuke KujiThe most important objective of this business trip to Los Angeles was the “30th Japanese Food & Restaurant Expo,” sponsored by Mutual Trading, held at the Pasadena Convention Hall. This ...
2018-12-31
“Nabe”, a simple dish with carefully selected good–quality ingredients is breaking through
Text: Mayumi Schroede / Photos: Elli SekineIn the last few years, the development of Japanese restaurants in San Francisco has been very active. “Nabe” has two locations; one in the Sunset District by...
2018-12-30
Sake for the holiday season
By Yuji MatsumotoWhile restaurants serve a lot of wine and champagne during the holidays, it’s unfortunately still uncommon to see sake served during the holidays. However, when considering the compat...
2018-12-29
Replicating the worldview of the 1920’s in Japan, this bar proudly presents its lineup of not only its drinks, but also its meals.
By Aya OtaIn a street corner of the West Village where old buildings provide a classy ambience, you will find a richly thick wooden door. Once you step in, there is a space which gives you both nostal...
2018-12-28
The seafood and seasonal food ingredients come directly from Tsukiji Market. A popular restaurant specializing in sushi,
By Keiko FukudaOn Pico Boulevard in West Los Angeles, near where the 405 and 10 freeways merge, stands “Japanese Cuisine Shunji”. When first completed in 1931, this roundish uniquely- shaped building ...
2018-12-26
Nanbu Bijin Introduced to Los Angeles: Part I
By Kosuke KujiArriving in Los Angeles, I took in the clear blue sky, dry air, and strong sunlight, a truly California-like weather. Before coming to California, the Japan Airlines lounge was serving S...