Master of Japanese Cuisine Academy

Many people think sushi is all about the fish and rice is secondary. However, they are far off the mark. It is no exaggeration to say that rice is the most important single element for sushi. This time, we will learn which rice is the Read More

Undeniably, rice is a staple food in the Japanese diet. It plays a significant role in Japanese cuisine, and not surprisingly, some Japanese eat rice at every meal. Many people tend to focus only on fish when making or eating sushi. However, rice and its Read More

  Many aspiring chefs wish to go to Japan and learn Japanese cooking in Japan one day. However, many also need help figuring out where to start. Here are a few steps you can take to achieve your goal of learning Japanese cooking in Japan. Read More

When it comes to making sushi, many people tend to pay attention only to the major steps – preparing rice and slicing fish. However, the art of sushi is more than that.  This article will explain some intricate work in sushi preparation necessary to offer Read More

Today, it is becoming more frequent to hear the term “omakase.” Omakase menus are gaining popularity globally, and many restaurants offer these menus not only for sushi but also for Japanese cuisine in general. This article will help you learn about the basics of omakase Read More

Dinner at a Nikkei Restaurant Recently (I am writing this blog post in May 2024), I went on vacation to Mallorca island with my German husband. We went to a Japanese-Peruvian fusion restaurant and enjoyed dinner (for someone unfamiliar with European holiday destinations, Mallorca is Read More

As our previous article explained, there are many kinds of fish for sushi around the globe. Extensive knowledge of them is essential for a professional sushi chef. While acquiring knowledge of handling fish is crucial, knowing how to plate sushi is also vital in making Read More

How many fish for sushi can you name? You could say mainstream fish, such as salmon, tuna, sea bream… Given that some fish are only home to some regions of the world, you can guess there are local-specialty sushi you would never know. It may Read More

MJCA has welcomed many students with years of experience as a sushi chef. This includes Bobby, who has worked as a sushi chef for many years. Hoping to acquaint himself with the finest in the art of sushi, he took on our Sushi Masterclass -Foundation- Read More

Over the last five years, we have met a lot of chefs and home cooks keen to make their way up in the Japanese cuisine world. Recently, we had a great experience with James from Australia, who told us about his dream. James is a Read More