How to be Friends with a Sushi Chef
I think one of the most critical aspects of sushi bar experience is the interaction with the chef. No other cuisine offers such dynamic...
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Kaz Matsune
Aug 4, 20201 min read
How to make garnish for your Sushi Plate
A good introductory video for those who want to explore how to add finishing touches to your sushi. This video shows some traditional...
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Kaz Matsune
Feb 12, 20191 min read
Our visit to Ootoya, NYC
(Hokke Dinner) Known for fresh ingredients, great price, and virtually all the dishes are made to order, Ootoya(大戸屋）is a restaurant chain...
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Kaz Matsune
Jan 8, 20191 min read
What food is Tokyo traditionally famous for?
(originally posted on quora.com) Question: What food is Tokyo traditionally famous for? "I am aware that most of the regional menu...
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Kaz Matsune
Nov 13, 20181 min read
Is Monday the worst day of the week to eat out at a Japanese restaurant?
(Originally posted on Quora) Yes and no. I worked for sushi restaurants in Los Angeles and San Francisco. All the fish suppliers in both...
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Kaz Matsune
Aug 28, 20181 min read
100 Surprising Fact about Sushi - #14 Why Eat Gari (Pickled Ginger) with Sushi and How?
Some things are pretty obvious, and some things aren't. I think that is the case with Gari. As virtually all Japanese know why they eat...
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Kaz Matsune
May 8, 20182 min read
Discover the Fascinating History of Sushi - Fact #2: Sushi, The Original Fast Food
(woodprint by Hiroshige Utagawa, 1837「東都名所 高輪 甘六夜待遊興之図」) Did you know that sushi, in its early days, was the equivalent of a modern-day...
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Kaz Matsune
Mar 13, 20181 min read
Rare Sushi Ingredients - Kinira/Yellow Garlic Chives, Okayama, Japan
Sushi is more than raw fish. In Japan, many vegetables are used for sushi. For example, Kappa Maki is a traditional seaweed out cucumber...
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Kaz Matsune
Feb 27, 20181 min read
Rare Sushi Ingredients - Shiro Ebi (White Shrimp), Toyama, Japan
Shiro Ebi means white shrimp is only found in Toyama Japan. It’s about 6-7cm (2-2.5inches) in length, living deep-sea about 100-600meters....
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Kaz Matsune
Nov 28, 20171 min read
What is Sushi? (in three minutes)
Do you know which country Sushi was originated in? Do you know what the word "Sushi" refers to? Do you know the difference between Sushi...
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Kaz Matsune
Oct 31, 20172 min read
Kuro Tonkotsu Ramen at Kirimachi Ramen, San Francisco
UPDATE (May 15, 2017) New Address 3 Embarcadero Ctr San Francisco, CA 94111 No other dish seems to capture the heart of Japanese people...
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Kaz Matsune
Oct 10, 20171 min read
Sushi Doughnuts?
Available only in Thailand, these "Sushi Donuts" or so-called "Sushido" are created by Mister Donuts. Though, they have been around for...
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Kaz Matsune
Jun 13, 20171 min read
Nigiri, A Short Film
If you watched Jiro Dreams of Sushi and liked it, here is a short film you'll enjoy. Peter Frankl lives in Tokyo. He discovered his...
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Kaz Matsune
Mar 7, 20171 min read
World Sushi Cup Japan 2013
‘World Sushi Cup Japan 2013’ will be held from March 6 to 8,2013 in Makuhari, Chiba, Japan. World’s top-class Sushi Chefs from overseas...
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Kaz Matsune
Jan 10, 20171 min read
Kikkoman Soy Sauce- Make Haste Slowly
Directed by Academy Award™ Nominated filmmaker Lucy Walker, Make Haste Slowly: The Kikkoman Creed tells the story of the rich heritage...
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