Do you like Okonomiyaki? – Some people have never heard about it. Maybe you’ve heard the English name for it, Japanese savoury pancakes? 🙂 I have a little story to tell you how strong a passion I have for Okonomiyaki. I wanted to open an Okonomiyaki restaurant when I moved to Sydney because I could […]

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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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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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Happy Monday! As Kayla was excited to mention in Hello Spring, lately it’s really good to be at the beach. Have you been to the beach on the weekend? I have! It’s really excited to feel the sun at the beach but it has also made me start to think about a summer bikini body!! 🙂 Doesn’t […]

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