The Way of Wagashi
Debbie Oakes
The creation of wagashi requires skill, precision, and an artistic eye. Despite the simplicity of the ingredients – typically rice flour, beans, sugar, and water—master artisans spend years perfecting their techniques
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 […]
