Asian fusion has become increasingly popular in the last ten years, and with that popularity came a surge in the use of Asian condiments: soy sauce, sesame oil, siracha, ginger, hoisin sauce, etc…

Being more famous for its traditional cuisine, Japan may not be known as a snack-obsessed country but it does have a wealth of snacks especially for children in a seemingly endless number of…

The earliest mention of wasabi is from an archeological site dated 685, indicating the long history of this beloved Japanese condiment. Native to Japan, the wasabi plant is difficult to grow,…

Mention “dessert” or “pastries” and Japan may not immediately come to mind but in fact, the Japanese do have a sweet tooth. Known as “suitsu” (sweets), these treats are not necessarily enjoyed as…

An Izakaya style restaurant is a type of Japanese food and drinking establishment that were anciently used as casual places by Japanese as a relaxing point after a day’s work. The name originated…

Tobiko is a small, orange, pearl-like substance that is basically flying fish roe little eggs, usually sprinkled on top of assorted Japanese cuisines as garnish. Tobiko is usually…

Sansho Japanese pepper is obtained from the Japanese prickly ash. It is closely related to Sichuan pepper but has more pronounced citrus flavors. Most people have a common misconception that…