Luiz Hara’s Japanese Larder: In his introduction to The Japanese Larder, Luiz Hara points out that his book is not, in fact, a Japanese cookbook but rather is designed to introduce and utilise Japanese ingredients so that the home cook can try out both traditional and new ideas. He divides the book into chapters focusing […]
YO! Japanese Summer Specials
YO! Summer Specials in Reading: It’s been a long, hot summer so far and like everyone I know, I’ve been searching for lighter food when I’m eating out. So I was delighted to be invited to try some of the YO! summer specials. I’ve long been a fan of what is now called YO! but […]
Inko Nito Soho – Review
Inko Nito restaurant – a hit in Soho For any observer of the upmarket London restaurant scene, chef and restaurateur Rainer Becker is a major player. His flagship concepts such as Zuma and Roka have been rolled out internationally to locations as diverse as Hong Kong, Istanbul, Rome, Dubai and New York. So, when I was […]
Sushi in the City – The Devonshire Club
Japanese inspired Bottomless Brunch at the Devonshire Club: The London Bottomless Brunch is a wonderful thing when it unfolds as something far closer to a tasting menu than breakfast. And, for me, when it isn’t totally egg-centric, which of course, a Japanese inspired brunch is unlikely to do. The Devonshire Club is a rather swanky […]
Bone Daddies London Review
Bone Daddies London – Ramen in Soho London: An invite to review Bone Daddies Ramen in London! So far as I know there is no particular way to qualify as a restaurant reviewer. In my case I have always loved food and eating out. And I particularly like Japanese restaurants where I can at least […]
Tsunami Restaurant
Neighbourhood Japanese – Tsunami Restaurant Clapham. Tucked away behind Clapham North tube station is Tsunami Restaurant – an unexpected, elegant and charming Japanese restaurant with an extensive menu and authentic Japanese food. I went along to try for myself, pleased to find somewhere that, while not quite on my doorstep, is near enough to be […]
Pan Chai – Asian Dining Harrods
Contemporary Asian Dining at Pan Chai, Harrods: I’ve always liked the food halls at Harrods. A fantasy land of fine foods, groceries fit for a Princess and some of the nicest chocolates in the world. The addition of a few, select dining opportunities only adds to the experience for me. I’ve already tried Mango Tree […]
Sake no Hana – Sakura Season
Hanami and Yozakura for Sakura at Sake no Hana: At the bottom of my garden, in the park, there is a cherry tree which comes into blossom about this time of year. It’s not quite there yet – there are just a few blooms showing, unlike the tree a little further round the park which […]
Japanese Cookery with Yuki Gomi – Salmon Ceviche
Japanese Home Cooking with Yutaka and Yuki Gomi: I love Japanese food. Of course dining out in restaurants serving beautiful dishes of sushi and sashimi is one aspect of the food. But, there are plenty of other Japanese dishes which are perhaps just a little more suited to the home cook. Yuki Gomi is a […]
Benihana Wagyu Beef and Sake promotion
Benihana Menu Launch: Benihana has launched a new Wagyu Beef Festival menu and it’s been worth waiting for, trust me on this! Wagyu (pronounced Wag-goo, sounding like Ragu) is some of the best quality beef you can buy. As such it usually commands a justifiably high price, but Benihana has managed to bring together a fabulous […]