It took 50 years since the first Japanese restaurant opened in Sydney in the early 1970s.  The legendary Japanese chefs brought their skills and knowledge of traditional cooking methods from Japan. They trained young chefs about how to make the local ingredients taste the best in a Japanese way. Nowadays, Japanese cuisine has became one […]

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Photo credit.  Speaking of winter in Japan, one thing to do is enjoy Japanese hot pots, ‘Nabe’ (鍋)! It is absolutely necessary for the Japanese to have hot pots to survive the cold winter. We normally put a pot over a portable burner on the table and boil seafood, vegetables, meat and other ingredients depending […]

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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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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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I know everyone is so excited because it feels like spring has finally come back. Welcome back beautiful Sydney weather! I would love to share another hidden gem off Macleay Street in Elizabeth Bay. Only 5 minutes walk from Kings Cross station it’s close to Potts Point.   Always bring your Washoku Lovers Membership card with […]

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Today, I want to share with you a super healthy Japanese food, Natto! Have you ever tried Natto? Or even heard about it? Natto is an amazing super food. Actually, it’s one of my own crazy, favourite foods. It’s made from fermented soya beans. It has a strong smell and a funny stringy texture. This […]

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Growing up in a European family, I never ate or even knew about Japanese food. I was exposed to Japan and Japanese food when I entered high school and Japanese was one of my mandatory subjects.   My teacher said I was quite good at it and suggested that I apply for our local city’s […]

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Hi Washoku Lovers! I’m so excited to have the opportunity to share my washoku story to you all! Yes, as many fantastic Sydney food bloggers know, I was planning to start blogging more than 2 months ago! I’m finally here:)   My first article is about why I have so much passion for sharing washoku […]

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