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Japanese cuisine

Dining Out 4 min.

Had Plans for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games?

The Olympics in Japan may be indefinitely postponed, but New York has a wealth of excellent Japanese restaurants open for takeout to fulfill any craving, from sushi to skewers to soba.

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Llama-San Brings Nikkei Cuisine to New York City

The team behind Llama Inn and Llamita have added a third restaurant to their roster to focus on Peruvian-Japanese food.

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Experiencing the Beauty of Kaiseki in Kyoto

Nowhere is Japan’s elegant culinary philosophy and prowess better expressed than in colorful and complex kaiseki cuisine.

People 2 min.

Chef Spotlight: Nick Kim and Jimmy Lau

Meet the duo behind Shuko, New York City’s sleek omakase hideaway.

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A Guide to Dashi

One of the culinary cornerstones of Japanese cuisine, dashi brings out umami in food.

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Don Wagyu Opens in Manhattan’s Financial District

Luxury lunching options expand in FiDi with $180 beef sandwiches.

Dining Out 1 min.

Masayoshi Takayama's NYC Robata (Video)

The sushi master walks us through his latest venture, Tetsu.

Dining In 1 min.

Recipe: Black Cod Donabe from Chef Kyle Connaughton

Learn how to use the ceramic Japanese tool at home.

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8 Types of Soy Sauces and Their Uses

There's more to soy sauce than dark and light, including one that fetches 30 times the usual price of a bottle.

People 1 min.

A Second Star for Sushi Ginza Onodera (Video)

Get to know the sushi jedi behind the two-Michelin-starred Midtown Manhattan hotspot.

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Kitchen Language: What is Kaiseki?

Fact: It is often considered the finest level of dining in Japan.

Dining Out 1 min.

Toru Okuda Opens His First NYC Outpost Today

This is the first stateside restaurant for the lauded Japanese chef.

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10 Types Of Ramen and Where They Are From

From the varying doneness of noodles to the thickness of the broths, every Japanese region has their own version. Get to know them.

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Beyond Fatty Tuna: The Ultimate Sushi Guide

Of course you’re familiar with the ubiquitous salmon and toro. Up your knowledge with these lesser-known cuts that are just as, if not more, tasty and delicious.