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Charcoal Grilling At Hakobune, Ginza
I am pretty sure Hakobune means “a place to get properly drunk” because that’s what happens every time I sample from the 500+ strong sake list. The post Charcoal Grilling At Hakobune, Ginza appeared...
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Chilli Prawn & Calamari Tagliatelle Recipe
People often ask me which countries cuisine is most like Japanese. My answer is always Italian. Both cultures keep a close eye on seasonal offerings, have a firm grasp of regionality and are inspired...
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Video: Making Negiyaki at Fukutaro
While the hoards of tourists flock to teppan restaurants like Chibo and the more upmarket President Chibo, I much prefer to eat with the locals at Fukutaro in Namba. The post Video: Making Negiyaki at...
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Green Tea Parfait Bliss, Namba Parks
Shopping in Japan is exhausting and it is amazing what a little green tea and a whole lot of sugar can do to recharge your enthusiasm. The post Green Tea Parfait Bliss, Namba Parks appeared first on...
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Dinner At Genji Soba, Osaka
People are very serious about soba - buckwheat noodles - in the Kansai region and nowhere more serious than Genji Soba. Genji was founded in 1929 down at Shinsekai and relocated to the Minami district...
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Video: How To Cook The Perfect Duck Breast
The secret to a perfect duck breast is a cast iron pan. The post Video: How To Cook The Perfect Duck Breast appeared first on Chef's Armoury Blog - Japanese food | Japanese Knives | Travel Japan.
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Recipe – Scallop Pie
If you like cream based seafood dishes you'll love this recipe for scallop pies. Perfect for a cold night. Match with a chablis or dry sake. The post Recipe – Scallop Pie appeared first on Chef's...
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Slideshow: Making of Bespoke Knives
See how bespoke knives are made at Chef's Armoury in this 2 minute slideshow. The post Slideshow: Making of Bespoke Knives appeared first on Chef's Armoury Blog - Japanese food | Japanese Knives |...
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Winter Nabe – Japanese Hotpot Recipe
Nabe is a simple family meal we love to eat in winter. It's a guilt free, non-stodgy and super healthy dish to replace the usual winter fare. This Japanese recipe can easily be altered to incorporate...
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Scampi Miso Soup Recipe
Scampi are magical sea creatures much like unicorns. They also add a magical touch to a bowl of miso soup. A luxurious starter to get your tastebuds firing. The post Scampi Miso Soup Recipe appeared...
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Edamame Recipe With Escallot, Garlic & Shoyu
You'll find edamame in many a Japanese izakaya. Edamame are young soy beans still in the pod. The traditional preparation is to simply boil in water or dashi and season with salt but outside of Japan...
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Grilled Miso Butter Lobster Recipe
This may be controversial but we think lobster may be one of the most overrated foods known to man … that is unless you’ve tried grilling it over binchotan with miso butter sauce. The post Grilled...
View ArticleGiddy Up: I’m So Hungry I Could Eat Horse
It’s no secret that I’m a big fan of eating horse and in particular basashi or horsemeat sashimi. For many years I have yearned to visit Kumamoto and dine on… The post Giddy Up: I’m So Hungry I Could...
View ArticleDo I use a sharpening steel for Japanese knives?
Japanese knives can benefit from a tune up on a steel when you don’t have time or simply can’t be bothered to use a sharpening stone. The post Do I use a sharpening steel for Japanese knives? appeared...
View ArticleBBQ Prawns by Chef’s Armoury
There’s nothing like fresh prawns grilled on a binchotan fired konro barbeque. Here are our tips to get your weekend barbie started. …… Serves: 2 as an entree Preparation time:… The post BBQ Prawns...
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