Master of Japanese Cuisine Academy

It is always nice to know our students’ backgrounds and receive some feedback from them regarding our courses. Today, we will introduce Mateus, one of our previous students whose dream is to open his Japanese restaurant in Macau. Let’s hear what his experience with us Read More

Knowing how to cook Wagyu beef is definitely one crucial element if you want to learn Japanese cuisine. As Japanese food became more and more popular internationally, the demand for Japanese Wagyu beef also grew rapidly.  Japanese cuisine is not all about sushi. Whether you Read More

As you may already know, there are various types of miso. Chefs often use three types of miso depending on the dishes: white miso (Shiro or Saikyo miso), red miso (Aka-miso), and blended miso (Awase-miso). Blended miso, made by mixing white and red miso or Read More

Dashi is one of the most essential components of Japanese cuisine. It is because dashi is the base to create the Japanese flavor, and if you do not make/use it right, this unique flavor of umami will not come out great. So, do not underestimate Read More

You cannot talk about Japanese cuisine without koji because koji is the core of Japanese cuisine. It can transform soybeans into miso and soy sauce, and rice into sake and mirin, all of which are often used in Japanese cooking. Now, the situation of koji 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

If you want to be an expert in Japanese cooking, sushi making is a must-learn. Take a sushi-making class so you can avoid top mistakes beginners tend to make when making sushi. Here are some examples of mistakes in sushi making. Let’s go back to 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