Dried bamboo shoots growing in popularity
In addition to its distinctive and satisfyingly tough texture, dried bamboo shoots also have a rich umami flavor, which is not something that can be tasted when the fresh one is…
Vending machines with frozen signature items from chain restaurants on the rise
As the number of patrons at restaurants has not bounced back to pre-coronavirus times, operators of eateries are looking to seize the business moment by selling their dishes in…
Exotic desserts attract sweet tooths in Seoul
Turkey’s traditional milk cream has caught the eyes of many dessert lovers looking for more exotic foods after celebrity chef Baek Jong-won introduced it on a food show.
How to make dububuchim, crispy Korean pan-fried tofu
This low-effort pan-fried tofu recipe is a great way to enjoy plant-based protein in a healthy and inexpensive way.
Citrus city seeks sweet title based on local legend
The folktale about tachibana orange trees in Kainan city is based on descriptions in the Kojiki (Records of Ancient Matters) and Nihonshoki (Chronicles of Japan).
Sri Lankan man shares love of Japanese-style curry
Being a Muslim and unable to consume pork or alcohol, the 29-year-old now-owner of a restaurant had trouble finding what he could eat when he first moved to Tokyo for studies.
Rising costs, declining tourists force up sweet prices across Japan
Already hit hard by a sharp drop in tourists in the face of the pandemic, confectioners are increasingly concerned that they may face additional price hikes due to the turmoil in…
What does giant salamander taste like?
A dish that recreates the taste of the giant amphibian, “Hanzaki”, is a symbol for longevity and is currently being sold in the Hiruzen district of Maniwa.
Studying traditional Korean food: An art of patience and endless questions
Korean cuisine dates back centuries, with written records of it going back to the Three Kingdoms period (57 BC–AD 668).
Chinese tea master serves up fine frothy art
Known as ‘chabaixi’ in Chinese, it is a unique and ancient art form that expresses calligraphy and painting with tea froth, said Zhang Hongyan, the famous local tea ceremony…