Muji in the UK is my go-to-place for simple clothing, great stationary and really functional homewares for small flats like mine in London. So when I walked into Muji in Tokyo, I was delighted to find so much FOOD! Rows and rows of their food ranged from ‘must-haves’ to ‘what-on-earth-is-that’? All wrapped in Muji’s signature … Continue reading
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Green Tea themed Cafe: Nana’s Green Tea, Tokyo
On a rather hung over-morning, after far too much Shochu, my friend K and I drowned out last night’s karaoke flashbacks by heading to Nana’s Green Tea. Nana’s Green Tea is a relatively new chain of cafes that sell donburi (rice bowls) and noodles in an elegant simple environment, perfect for ladies that lunch. My … Continue reading
A Visit to the World’s biggest Fish Market: Tsukiji Market, Tokyo
A fish market is probably not at the top of a tourist’s list of places to visit. But it is in Japan. Tsukiji market is world-renowned for its incredible selection of fresh fish. It is named as the biggest fish market in the world, and you have to be pretty serious about food (and slightly crazy) … Continue reading
How to Make Veggie Gyozas
God, I love Gyozas. I am always so happy to see them on restaurant menus; the crispy pastry, just a little bit chewy from its recent wiggle in the soy-vinaigrette, then the hot soft filling, almost too hot too eat, but you greedily gobble it anyway I love their deep flavoured fillings, so moorish. …I could … Continue reading
Sakata vs Itsu Rice ‘Cakes’
I love cake. When I was cooking in France, I used to make a different cake every single day in my job. So it is fair to say that I am quite a fan of the old sponge and icing! I recently made a courgette and mascarpone cake which I still dream about. But the … Continue reading
Let’s Roll – Sushi-Making at Full House
Sushi has taken the country by storm in the last few years. Whether you get it in a restaurant or from a supermarket, we couldn’t possibly make it at home right? Full House launched its first Sushi workshop in June, led by Yuki Gomi, one of Full House’s Japanese chefs. Yuki is a super talented … Continue reading