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Chef's Take on Sushi at Morimoto

Posted by Sadao Sasaki on

Marc Vetri, the owner of a high-end restaurant, Vetri takes a night out to Morimoto with Adam Leonti, the head chef at his restaurant. Morimoto is Marc's favorite restaurant as he can always expect the highest quality sushi his sophisticated palate demands. He also studies how the sushi chef uses his knife in almost ritualistic manner. The Italian restaurant owner's unwavering pursuit of subtlety never diminish.

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How to or not to make Okonomiyaki

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Simon and Martina explain what Okonomiyaki really is by making it in front of the camera. The wait person offered to cook and bring it to them, but no, they need to prove to the viewers that they are as good as locals if not better at making perfect Okonomiyaki.

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Simon and Martina's Christmas in Japan

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Simon and Martina are doing their best to drum up their Christmas spirit despite the bitter cold winter weather on the street of Tokyo. Martina has an upper hand over Simon with a merry bunny hat. The couple walk into a Starbucks and critique its seasonal drinks.  The typical eggnog and apple cider tradition is lost here in Tokyo. This leaves them an option to try out the seasonal specials that American brand eateries have to offer.

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How to Make Cherry Tree Tempura

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Jun rides a bike with Haku, his fluffy buddy on a street with beautiful cherry blossom that invites people with an arcade of flowers. Back home after picking up ingredients at a supermarket, the video host skillfully prepares them.  Watch how the simple ingredients turn into a cherry tree like magic.

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$36 Medium Japanese Pizza

Posted by Sadao Sasaki on

Pizza Hut has gone crazy in Japan.  Yes, there are Pizza Hut eateries in Japan like McDonalds and Starbucks, American brands have to sell, sell, sell, but $36 for a medium pizza?  The pizza giant broke all the rules with caramelized sugar crust. Who would want to cough up $36 for an unimpressive size pizza with a dessert crust. Surprisingly, Simon and Martina did not expect what they are about to experience.

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