Category: Japanese Food

Sushi, a food that Japan is known for. Some people don’t like the idea of raw fish but for those who love sushi, you just can’t get enough. We all go to eat sushi, whether it be sitting at the sushi bar or at a table. No matter where you have it, it’s DELICIOUS! Yes, the thought of raw fish scares some people off but ironically, the fresher the fish, it should not have any smell! If the fish you are eating has odor, it maybe be older so beware. Just a little tip for ya! Sushi chefs attend special sushi schools to create these masterpieces. They have to be quick when an order is put in as well as personable. The preparation is all done before hand so it doesn’t take that long but to make the dish look like art is where the time is spent. Wouldn’t it be cool to be able to see real sushi chefs in Japan do their thing when creating these delicious masterpieces? Well you’re in luck. Tatsuro Sushi located in Tokyo, Japan has solved this. They have placed 2 webcams in their sushi bar, right at the counter, so everyone around the world can watch the chefs. Fun, right? Just make sure when you go to their site it is between the hours of 11:00-2:30pm and 4:30-10:40pm Japan time (there’s a clock on this site of the current time in Japan). They are closed for 2 hours of each day. Happy Sushi Read More

We all love ice cream and if you know Japanese sweets, then you’ll know what Mochi is. Mochi basically made from sweet rice that gets pounded into a sticky, chewy texture concoction. It’s so YUMMY! Often times, inside the mochi are sweet red beans or chestnuts so sometimes nothing at all. Mochi has become so popular now if you go to Pinkberry or Yogurberry and other various trendy frozen yogurt eateries, you can get it as a optional topping. Again…so good! So, for a while now they have created a thing called Mochi Ice Cream. Basically a ball of ice cream is wrapped with a super soft, thin layer of mochi. There are various flavors from chocolate, vanilla to green tea and mango, strawberry and red bean. If you have never tried it, try it. But beware if it’s your first time eating mochi. You may not be used to the texture. They come in a pack of 6 so make sure you have people around you who can finish off the box in case it’s not your thing. They may sell mochi ice cream at your local grocery store or Trader Joe’s in the frozen foods department. TRY IT!

If you love cream puffs, you HAVE to try Beard Papa’s Cream Puffs. Originated in Osaka, Japan, and now in the U.S., these cream puff pastries are just so delicious! The outer puff is soft yet a bit crisp and the cream inside…so smooth and fresh. Each cream puff pastry is made to order. When you order a cream puff, they get the outer puff and fill it with the fresh cream right before your eyes. There are different flavors of the inner cream as well for example, green tea, strawberry and chocolate just to name a few. The different flavors are not available at all the stores so make sure you ask when you order! Of course they have the original, custard filling for the cream puff as well. The history of how Beard Papa’s was started is so interesting. Watch it TODAY! Click On the Image Below!

It was the Starbucks in Japan that first created the ever so famous Green Tea Frappucino. It only makes sense that the green tea capital would come up with a Frappucino of something pretty much everyone in Japan drinks but they put a twist in it…milk and sugar. The main ingredient in this delicious drink, matcha. So what exactly is matcha? Matcha is a type of tea leaf that is finely milled and grown in the mostly in the shade. These are not just an ordinary green tea leaves but are cared for with the utmost delicacy. Matcha tea leaves are generally more expensive than the other types of tea leaves. Matcha powder as a ingredient has become so popular that there are now drinks, desserts and even noodles for those who want to be adventurous. Just be aware that it is more on the bitter side. Because of the popularity of the green tea frappucino in Japan, Starbucks decided to try it out here in the States and guess what? People loved it. But it does become pricey so why not make your own at home? It may not taste EXACLTY like Starbucks but it’s worth a shot and you get to save some money. Matcha Latte Set – $45.00 from: Matcha Source

Tea in general has a lot of antioxidants and polyphenols and is really good for you but did you know that green tea is even more better for you? In some cases, it is said that it could reduce heart disease and as well as lower cholesterol. Green tea is so popular in Japan that instead of water, it is the beverage that is served at restaurants even without asking. There are many different types of green tea. The most expensive, pure but slightly bitter type is called matcha, made from guess what? None other than dried matcha leaves. Most Japanese tea ceremonies you will see, use the matcha leaves.CLICK BELOW FOR MORE INFORMATION Matcha Green Tea Powder By Malden Tea

These are the best things ever! Ever want to pack some shoyu (otherwise known as soy sauce) but don’t really have a good container for it? There’s really no perfect size container for sauces that you don’t really need a lot of. Well, problem solved…FINALLY! These handy plastic soy sauce containers are so small they will fit pretty much anywhere for your lunch or dinner. They are reusable, easy to clean and great for kids! They are reusable too! CLICK BELOW FOR MORE INFORMATIONSauce Containers #H4537

Love sushi so much you don’t mind eating it all time. That can definitely add up if you eat out but what if you could make your own sushi at home! Try the Sushi Chef Sushi Making Kit for your hand rolls, cut rolls and of course your regular sushi’s (called nigiri in Japanese). This sushi home starter kit is all you need. Wow your friends with your culinary creativity. This kit comes with all the essentials for making the perfect sushi. Included are the utensils you need to create the sushi as well as a recipe book you can easily follow! CLICK BELOW FOR MORE INFORMATIONSushi Chef Sushi Making Kit