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AQUA Kyoto – Confessions of a Sushi Snob

“My name is Mr. Foodie and I’m a sushi snob and sushi chef groupie.” There I said it. Happy now?!!! Life is too short for bad food. Life is too short for bad sushi. London has a LOT of bad … Continue reading

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Japanese Food is Soul Food

As I plan my next and 3rd trip to Japan, my focus turns to the zen temples of Kyoto and into a state of Zen, appreciating the zen philosophy that the only constant is change and that we must find … Continue reading

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Mr. Foodie & The Search for the Okonomiyaki Holy Grail across Japan

Okonomiyaki is a popular dish across Japan. Its fun party food. You’ll find it at festivals from street vendors to restaurants specialising in it to even a whole ‘department store’ in Hiroshima dedicated to it. Okonomiyaki is mainly associated with … Continue reading

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How to make Okonomiyaki at home

When my Mrs. Foodie wants comfort food… Okonomiyaki usually come high up the list. Okonomiyaki a type of japanese pancake with batter, eggs, cabbage, pickled ginger and a variety of fillings… decorated in japanese mayo, okonomiyaki sauce and a few … Continue reading

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Where to eat ‘No Soy Sauce Needed’ Sushi in London – My Personal Top 3 Sushi Bars

Sukiyabashi Jiro in Shinjuku, Tokyo prepares sushi in a particularly unique way. There is no soy sauce. Each tasty morsel of sushi is served up at the right time, the right temperature with the right seasoning so you get the … Continue reading

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