All articles about

Japanese food

People 1 min.

Chef Spotlight: Keisuke Uno of Mikuni

The new executive chef at Fairmont Singapore's Japanese restaurant has a trove of treasures to share.

Features 2 min.

Technique Thursdays: Why Tempura Is No Longer Just A Cooked Food Menu Option

Fresh ingredients with a bit of crunch is the mark of good tempura.

Travel 4 min.

A Foodie's Guide To Japan In Summer

The warm sunny season is also a time to enjoy some of the country’s finest culinary gems.

Features 2 min.

Mastering Sushi: A Craft About Precision And Finesse

Chef Masakazu Ishibashi of two-Michelin-starred sushi restaurant Shoukouwa talks about what it takes to make good sushi.

Features 1 min.

A Guide To Sushi Beyond Fatty Tuna

We're all familiar with the ubiquitous salmon and maguro. Now get acquainted with these lesser-known cuts that are just as, if not more, tasty.

Features 2 min.

Why Handmade Soba Always Tastes Better

When it comes to making this deceptively simple dish, every ingredient and technique needs to be on point. Soba master Osamu Tagata tells us more.

Features 2 min.

Innovation: The Key to a Leading Edge

Never rest on your laurels. Being innovative is about expanding on possibilities and staying ahead.

Features 2 min.

Omotenashi: The Reason Why Japanese Hospitality Is Different

Taking pride in anticipating and fulfilling people’s needs in advance, the influence of omotenashi is everywhere in Japanese hospitality.

Travel 2 min.

7 Michelin-Starred Unagi Restaurants in Tokyo

Unagi might not be the best looking of sea creatures but it has a special place in the Japanese culinary canon.

Dining In 2 min.

For Shoukouwa’s Chef Masa and Emmanuel Stroobant, New Year’s Eve is not complete without...

Whether it’s snowing, raining or sunny outside, a celebration is about who and what is around the dinner table, says Shoukouwa’s chef Masa and owner Emmanuel Stroobant

Dining Out 3 min.

10 'Very Small Spaces’ To Dine In In Singapore

Because you only need a ‘very small space’ to have snacks.

Travel 2 min.

4 Affordable Michelin-Starred Restaurants in Tokyo

You don’t have to break the bank to spoil yourself with Michelin-starred treats in Tokyo. We hunt down four affordable Michelin-recommended restaurants to indulge in.