by eatlocal002 | 9月 14, 2016 | Japanese food
Dashi and Umami – There’s Something Fishy, But It Tastes So Good What would you count as the ultimate soul food of Japan? A simple combination of miso soup and rice? A bowl of soba or udon noodles with tsuyu broth? How about a hot and piping nabe (hot pot) or a...
by eatlocal002 | 8月 24, 2016 | Cities and Towns
Depachika- Food Galore on the Basement Floor If you are looking for a one-stop shop to buy a vast range of seriously good foods in Japan, look no further than the food hall of a department store. Typically the food hall is located on the basement floor hence it is...
by eatlocal002 | 8月 6, 2016 | Sweets
How To Beat The Heat in Japan (Part 2)- Soft Cream In our first article of mid-summer we introduced kakigori, a frozen shaved ice dessert traditionally loved, yet making a revival hit in today’s Japan. This second article will look at soft cream, a dairy,...
by eatlocal002 | 7月 28, 2016 | Sweets
How To Beat The Heat in Japan (Part 1)- Kakigori Summer in Japan can be an unpleasant thing. It’s high in both temperature and humidity. You’ll be sweating constantly unless you’re in an air-conditioned place. You will lose your appetite and will only be craving for...
by eatlocal002 | 7月 19, 2016 | Sweets
A Puffed Cabbage Filled With Cream? – The Popularity Of Choux Creams In Japan With its origins in France, this style of confectionary known as choux à la crème in French is also known as cream puffs or profiteroles in English. Here in Japan, it is branded under the...
