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
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
Cutting fish is among the most challenging parts for many home chefs and individuals aspiring to become professional sushi chefs. For the art of sushi, cutting high-quality fish correctly is vital, and you must know how to cut fish for sushi properly if you are Read More
Nowadays, it is not so rare to see yakitori dishes at Asian restaurants worldwide. Often referred to as Japanese skewered chicken, it has gained its reputation among gourmets. While it looks like a simple skewer dish, special skills and techniques are necessary to bring the Read More
Mr. Takahash, one of our master chefs, used to work at a culinary school in Japan called Tokyo Sushi Academy. One day, his former student, Noorisha, contacted him in need of help in order to renew and brush up on the menus of her Japanese restaurant Read More
Sushi vinegar is an essential ingredient when making sushi rice. However, many people tend to make big mistakes when cooking rice with it. First, let’s go over the basics. To make sushi vinegar, all you need is salt, sugar, and vinegar. The steps to make Read More
When you want to master your Japanese cooking skills, you may as well invest in good Japanese knives and Japanese whetstones. Here, we will teach you the best Japanese knives and Japanese whetstones you need as a beginner chef. Two Kinds of Best Japanese Read More
Not many people know this fact, but there are many variations of sushi. Today, we introduce how to make maki (sushi rolls). Sushi rolls, famous as a home dish, are also one of the most common and popular menus at sushi or Japanese restaurants, especially Read More
If you are a Japanese food lover and try to make a Japanese dish at home, you might already have found tons of recipes available online. However, how can you tell that the dish you made actually tastes the way it is supposed to? How Read More