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Kaiseki Masterclass at UMU restaurant

What a birthday present to get… a Kaiseiki Masterclass at UMU!!! I had my eye on this class for a a year or so before I got to go. For my 30th, my sister booked me on to the last … Continue reading

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Yurakucho Yakitori Alley Tokyo

Ahhh… Yakitori.. Yakimono.. Kushiyaki… when it comes to grilled things – the Japanese got it right… what is it about that intoxicating smell.. that seems to evoke memories of good times. A Japanese friend of mine told me about some … Continue reading

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Pizza on the Hill – the best pizza in london?

This family run restaurant tucked away in Northwood Hills has probably the best pizza in London… in my opinion… Big claim I know, especially in a city where you get semi-decent pizza on every high st. More often than not, … Continue reading

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Atari Ya Swiss Cottage – a state of drooling happy bliss

Head Chef Keita Sato and his very cool team serve up, without a doubt, some of the best sushi and sashimi in London. He loves to create. He loves to look after his customers. There are very very few places in … Continue reading

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Fresh Wasabi

Most of know wasabi as the green ‘stuff’ that you get in sushi bars. This powdered form, which is re-hydrated, to form the green paste they serve up can be quite strong in taste and can pack a real kick … Continue reading

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