The Art of Sake Pairing: A Guide to Japan’s Most Famous Drink
0 There’s no doubt that Sake, Japan’s delicious national drink, (often drunk – in my experience at least – to raucous cries of ‘Kampai!’) Not only is it the perfect pairing to your favourite sushi, sake is a deeply nuanced, centuries-old craft. Much like wine, there are an incredible range of flavours from delicate floral […]
A Hungry Traveller’s Guide | Ordering Yakitori in Japan
Debbie Oakes
0 In my head I am already there. It is my first evening, wandering through the vibrant streets, surround by a group of tipsy new friends. We have found the perfect yakitori restaurant. Our table is laden with hot sake and cold Asahi Super-Dry. As we are toasting “campai”, streaming plates of kushiyaki and yakitori […]
The Art of Yakitori. An Exclusive Interview with Chef Masahiro Iwakami Mitsumasa Restaurant | Shinbashi
Debbie Oakes
1 In our latest blog post, we step into the finger-lickin’ world of kushiyaki, the traditional Japanese art of skewered, grilled deliciousness. We had the pleasure of speaking with Chef Masahiro Iwakami, the owner of a renowned Kushiyaki restaurant in Shimbashi, Tokyo. Join us as we explore the secrets behind his culinary craft and the […]
