Has anyone heard about the experienced Japanese sushi chef in Crows Nest? Even in Japanese society, @!Restaurant is a still hidden gem. Chef Atsushi started his career as a sushi chef 29 years ago. Since he moved to Sydney in 1993, he worked at Yoshii and Sushi e, and NOBU in the Bahamas. I visited @!Restaurant […]

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Do you support local Aussie farmers? Is it a concern for you to buy local produce? Australians take great pride in Australian produce, often considering it to be undeniably the best there is to offer. Seafood, farming, fruits and vegetables, we’ve got it all. You might be surprised to know that not all countries are […]

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Photo: Washoku Lovers Selection from Derauma, $9.90 This week we’re announcing four brand new Washoku Lovers membership benefits just for you! In keeping with a Summer theme, they’re super fresh and healthy, yum! The first is from Toshiya at Cremorne. Chef Toshiya‘s signature salmon carpaccio with truffle oil. There’s a unique washoku spin on this traditionally Italian dish so […]

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Photo: SBS miso soup Here in Australia, and especially so in Sydney and Melbourne, a defining aspect of our culture is weekend brunch. After a big night out, a stressful week at work, or a long needed catch up with friends, brunch is one of the things that we look forward to the most. Cafes in […]

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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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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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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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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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Cast Washoku: Japanese food, Japanese food culture Me: Alex, small town boy from Byron Bay now living in the big smoke The First Date My first experience, or exposure to Washoku (I’m gonna call it our first date) was sushi. “Ahh, typical!” I hear you say, in a somewhat cynical huff. Well in my defence […]

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