Photo: Tsukemen from O-san Ramen, taken from O-san Ramen Facebook We all know what ramen is, but have you heard of tsukemen? Tsukemen is ramen noodles served separately from the broth and toppings. The noodles are served cold, so this is the perfect way to enjoy noodles in the warmer months. The broth, meanwhile, is […]

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October is a great month for festivals in Japan, both for traditional ones such as the Kenka Matsuri (fighting festival) in Himeji, the Jidai Matsuri in Kyoto, and of course all the Halloween celebrations which get bigger and bigger every year. Kyoto is not only famous for its festivals though, the food is also renowned! […]

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In conjunction with the Japanese Film Festival this year, Washoku Lovers is holding a series of curry related events, including cooking classes! Last Thursday we held our blogger-only event which was super fun. Supported by Daiso and held at Hideo Dekura‘s culinary school, you’ll learn how to make Japanese style curry from scratch using ingredients which can all be […]

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Last week I caught a cold from the sudden weather changes that keep happening. I took a few days off, stayed in bed, and drank more tea than I ever thought I could. So today’s post is dedicated for Japanese home remedies to try next time you’re sick. And you guessed it – a lot […]

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Hi, this is Satoshi from Yoshikubo Sake brewey. Firstly, I am so excited to join the Washoku Lovers Blog as a writer! I’ll try to contribute fresh topics about sake. I am a sake expert so I’ll do my best to teach you all about it. If you have any questions about anything related to […]

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First up, you’re going to need a building team, some electricians…. just kidding. What I mean by building a Japanese kitchen is more along the lines of some pantry staples to get your Washoku journey at home started. Starting from the bottom with authentic Japanese produce will be what gives your home cooked meals that […]

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One of the best things about Washoku, and especially Japanese festival foods,  is that it’s all often turned into a -pa!. Throughout my experience with Washoku, the -pa is definitely the most fun activity you can ever do! Takopa is short for takoyaki party. Similarly, Gyozapa is a gyoza party. If you’re not excited by […]

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New Experiences My host mum one morning asked me if I would like to try sashimi. I didn’t have much experience with sashimi, but had loved everything she had made until then so agreed without hesitation. She brought home some fish and served it up: Katsuo. I had to research the word, but found it […]

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Winter is gone. Done. Goodbye! And hello Spring! It’s a new season, and for us that means a whole new menu to look forward to every time we go to our favourite restaurants. Right now it’s Autumn in Japan, but since we’re in the Southern Hemisphere, Washoku Chefs will be looking to available seasonal produce […]

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Do you have a friend visiting from out of town? Do you struggle to think of where to take them for some touristy activities? As a Sydney sider, we become so acclimatised to our beautiful city that we often forget just how amazing it is.  Keeping that in mind, Washoku Lovers have put together a […]

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