Zakkushi Sushiya
So a teammate on my dragon boat team, coincidentally a foodie also, recommended Zakkushi to me, claiming it to be one of the best sushi places in Toronto. Of course, being Japanese and the fact that there are not that
California: Tatsu
You would think that from my recent posts I’ve missed Japanese food and well, I have! As much as I like to think that Toronto is a cosmopolitan city with great asian cuisine, it just doesn’t compare to the west
California: Hurry Curry of Tokyo
The second major advantage California has going for it besides the incredible weather (and at this time of year, I question myself daily why I don’t live in Cali), is the selection and quality of Asian restaurants available. My friends
Japan: My Favourite Things
When my older brother returned home from a month’s vacation in the Phillipines and Japan, he brought home a package of goodies containing some of my favourite things! If you’ve been to Japan, you will know that they love making
Mont Blanc Chestnut Cake
With all my trips back to Japan, I quickly learned about Japan’s love of chestnuts. I’m not a bit fan of chestnuts but I think as I get older my taste buds are starting to grow a liking to this
Mom’s Bake Sale
This weekend, the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre was having their New Year celebration and part of the celebration was to allow vendors to come in and sell Japanese goods. One of the vendors was my mom, who is somewhat infamous
Restaurant of the Month: Kinton
You all know how much I love asian food, especially Japanese so when the owners of Guu opened up a noodle house, you know I just had to try it out! Just like Guu, line ups are a regular at
Gifts From Japan!
This year has definitely been a year for my family travelling back to Japan, this time, it was my older brother’s turn. He travelled to various Asian countries (Malaysia and Philippines) and ended his almost 4 weeks with a brief
Japan 2012: Japanese Bakeries
Traditionally, the staple of the Japanese diet is rice – they eat it morning, lunch and dinner. But with the popularity and influence of the French, the breads and pastries coming out of some Japanese bakeries are so creative and
Japan 2012: Street Food
While in Hiroshima, I decided to take side trip to Miyajima, is a sacred island and is home to Itsukushima Shrine (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) and Mt. Misen, the highest peak on the island. Only accessible by ferry, as
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