Sushi Blog

Okonomiyaki in Japan

Posted by Sadao Sasaki on

Okonomiyaki is one of the top comfort food in Japan. Each region in Japan has slight twist in the ingredients used, but for Okonomiyaki enthusiasts, Hiroshima and Osaka are the places to go. There is actually Okonomi Village where many Okonomiyaki restaurants compete against each other to entice customers.

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Kit Kat Taste Test

Posted by Sadao Sasaki on

The definition of a happy couple is smelling each other's breath.  Simon and Martina sample a plethora of Kit Kat flavors sent to them from Kit Kat Japan.  The company literally produced every possible flavor imaginable.  Simon loves the flavor invented in Shikoku so much, he "shikoku" his pants.

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What is Tsukemen?

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Simon and Martina introduce Tsukemen which is different from traditional ramen where noodles and broth are served separately. The noodles are to be dipped in the broth before you eat.  Tsukemen allows you to really enjoy the texture of the noodles with broth adding wonderful flavor to it.

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Japanese Cookies

Posted by Sadao Sasaki on

Are Japanese cookies any different from American cookies.  Not much. The CookieTime in Tokyo treat their customers with fresh baked cookies and believe it or not, a cup of milk on tap. Suddenly caring and sharing spirit between Simon and Martina disappears, but in the end, Simon gives in have Martina taste a spoonful of ice cream.  The lovely couple delights your day.

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What do Japanese pancakes look like?

Posted by Sadao Sasaki on

Simon and Martina introduce this captivating video about Japanese pancakes, but it's not the pancakes that are riveting, it's Simon and Martina's ever so enchanting video performance.  The couple from the land of pancakes discover and rave the soft, fluffy and moist pancakes, but leading up to that is a dazzling drama.

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