Sushimou: A Taste of Japan in Athens
Worthy of a star, Antonis Drakoularakos’ Sushimou is a rare gem in the heart of Athens. Visit this small sushi shop for a real taste of Japan at a bargain price.
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How To Get a Table at Sushi Tetsu, London
Ex-Nobu chef Toru Takahashi’s Sushi Tetsu is considered the hardest restaurant to book in the UK. Read to find out how I booked 4 of their 7 coveted seats and what we thought of the experience.
Kiku: The Best Traditional Japanese Sushi in London?
London has every type of sushi you can think of. But where can one find the best traditional Japanese sushi? Something of an acquired taste for the typical western palate, I was not prepared for the difference when I first sat down at a real Japanese sushi counter in Tokyo’s Tsukiji Fish Market…
An Introduction to Sake at Yashin Brewer’s Club
For the average non-Japanese, ordering sake involves just one simple question: hot or cold? Sake is one of my favourite alcoholic drinks, and has been for several years now, so why do I know so little about it? After my recent visit to Yashin Ocean House to review their incredible new menu, I was invited to come and join their Sake Brewer’s Club to see if I could find some answers to my question.
Yashin Ocean House: Sushi Without Soy?
Yashin Ocean House – famous for their no soy concept – introduced a new menu at the start of 2018. Key changes include new meat dishes, the introduction of a California roll, and unusual flavour combinations, even by their standards. Despite the quirks and contradictions, combining traditional Japanese methods with more European ingredients, Yashin stand out as one of the best Japanese sushi restaurants in London.
Ginza Onodera: The Best Dinner of My Life
Everyone has one. The best, most memorable dinner of your life. It might change over time. Sometimes the significance fades. Other times it’s simply outdone. Mine happened during my honeymoon in Hawaii at Ginza Onodera Honolulu.
The Evolution of Sushi
Sushi Worldwide Ever since the 80s (the best decade ever), the popularity and accessibility of sushi exploded around the world from London to Lagos. Largely as a result of restauranteurs seeking higher margins but also clientele seeking something more exotic. Sushi can now be eaten…