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Jul 6, 20202 min read
Nagashi Somen: The Flowing Noodle
Starting in the rainy season, an interesting phenomenon starts to arise in restaurants in Japan. Long chutes made of halved bamboo stalks...
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Jun 22, 20202 min read
To Eat, or Natto Eat
Natto is perhaps one of Japan’s most contentious foods. Made from bacteria-fermented aged soybeans, natto has a strong odor similar to...
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Jun 15, 20202 min read
Taste Test: Daiichi Melon Pan
With a chewy, slightly crusty top, and a fluffy, springy center, Melon Pan is an incredibly popular snack in Japan. Not traditionally...
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Jun 8, 20203 min read
The Scoop on Kakigori
As the rainy season comes to an end, and Japan enters the height of it’s hot and humid summer, one dessert with a surprisingly long...
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May 27, 20202 min read
Ramune: Japanese for...Lemonade?
There are many things that mark the passage of the seasons into summer in Japan. Kakigori piled high, cool and savory hiyashi chuka,...
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May 15, 20202 min read
What's That Green? Its Mizuna!
The coming of the spring season means that our seasonal leafy green vegetables are finally back in stock, and one of those is Mizuna!...
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Apr 17, 20202 min read
Big Roots: Daikon Radishes and Leaves
If you’ve been shopping in Maido’s produce section, chances are you’ve seen a daikon radish. Resembling a large, white carrot, the daikon...
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Mar 25, 20201 min read
One Cup of Menraku Ramen, Please!
Are you looking for the perfect cup ramen to comfort you in these trying times? Look no further because Menraku has got you covered. We...
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