3 Ways to Cook with Japanese Tea (That Aren’t in a Teacup) 🍵 ✨
3 Ways to Cook with Japanese Tea(That Aren’t in a Teacup) 🍵 ✨ When you think of Japanese tea, you probably picture a calming cup of matcha or a pot…
How We Create Deep, Bold Japanese Flavour – Without Any Fish
How We Create Deep, Bold Japanese Flavour – Without Any Fish When most people think of Japanese cuisine, they imagine bold umami flavours, savoury broths and comforting bowls of noodles….
Japanese Food Hacks You Didn’t Know You Needed
Japanese Food Hacks You Didn’t Know You Needed Japanese food is already amazing, but a few little hacks can make it even more fun and might just make you feel…
Quirky Japanese Food Facts That Might Surprise You
Quirky Japanese Food Facts That Might Surprise You Japan’s food culture is playful, surprising and full of little stories that make it way more fun than just sushi or ramen….
Did you know you shouldn’t boil miso?
Did you know you shouldn’t boil miso? Miso soup might seem like a simple dish, but there’s one small detail that makes a big difference: you’re not meant to boil…
Try This: Make Your Own Dango at Home 🍡
Try This: Make Your Own Dango at Home 🍡 August in Japan means one thing: summer festivals are everywhere!! 🎇 From colourful yukata and paper lanterns to the smell of…
Why Japanese Gohan Hits Different
Why Japanese Gohan Hits Different Have you ever wondered why the rice in Japanese dishes feels so… perfect?Soft, slightly sticky, full of subtle flavour… almost comforting in a way that’s…
Japanese Essentials We Use Everyday
Japanese Essentials We Use Everyday What makes Japanese food taste so comforting, balanced and packed with flavour? At Izakaya Midori, it’s all about the essentials. We use a handful of…
ODEN 🍲 Japan’s cosiest winter comfort food
ODEN 🍲 Japan’s cosiest winter comfort food If winter had a flavour in Japan, it would definitely be Oden. But wait, what exactly is it?Think of a big simmering pot…
Why Do Japanese People Eat Soup So Hot (and Loud)? 🍜🔥
Why Do Japanese People Eat Soup So Hot (and Loud)? 🍜🔥 If you’ve ever watched someone in Japan eat ramen, you might notice two things: 1. The bowl is still…