Known as much for its celebrity clientele as it is for its culinary offerings, famed Japanese restaurant Nobu is coming to Singapore very soon. The gourmet restaurant is set to launch at the Four Seasons Hotel in May. No word yet on when exactly. Led by chef Nobu Matsuhisa and co-founded by actor Robert De […]
Katsuya has just opened at the Hyde Hotel Dubai… It’s no secret that the Crown Prince of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, is a big fan of the city’s food scene. Although he’s well known for popping up in some of the city’s trendiest restaurants, he seems to have […]
Upscale Japanese restaurant with rooftop bar and dining room with postcard-worthy ocean views is now open in the heart of Jacksonville Beach Located at 502 1st St. N., O-Ku Beach Jacksonville is the first O-Ku in Florida. It joins half a dozen sister restaurants in five states and Washington, D.C. The Japanese restaurant and sushi […]
Not your typical Japanese izakaya, iKO’s funky neon lights help illuminate the walls of hand-painted murals mixed with street graffiti, while the washed concrete floor and steel light fixtures give off a grungy vibe. Chef Dylan Ong, the mastermind behind French-Asian restaurant The Masses, runs the kitchen at this funky joint, where he interprets binchotan […]
A new upscale Asian restaurant in Richmond receives mixed reviews – not on its food but on its prices and policies. Sushi Kiwami, located at the Versante hotel in North Richmond, offers set menus at $ 299 / person, $ 399 / person or $ 499 / person and, on occasion, $ 599 / person, […]
I have an idea? Want to praise or comment on something? Submit your letter to the editor. Hofa adai! Delectable. Delicious. And fresh, fresh, fresh! Over the years, many of us have enjoyed relaxing business lunches and dinners at the Issin Japanese Restaurant on the fourth floor of the Westin Resort Guam. Gutierrez PDN FILE […]
You can rest assured that you will be in good hands at Maetomo’s restaurant of the same name. A decorated chef himself, Akihiro Maetomo paid his dues by working in various restaurants (which earned him Michelin stars) and then was appointed VIP chef at the Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix in 2012. As a supplier […]
Beijing’s Michelin Guide, now in its second year, has been a point of contention with some diners, who argue it doesn’t fully represent the breadth of the city’s food scene. For example, no Japanese restaurant in the capital has yet received a Michelin star (which is perhaps not so surprising given the high standards of […]
Ramen is a staple of the annual food festival. The Japanese Restaurant Association of America presents LA Eats Japan, which takes place for the first time in an outdoor venue, on Sunday, November 14, at the Japanese American Cultural & Community Center, 244 S. San Pedro St. in Little Tokyo. Running from 11:00 am to […]
Koku Shi, on the corner of High Street and Kirk Wynd, opened over five years ago. And despite some initial local skepticism, the business, owned by Jerzy Urmilowicz, went from strength to strength, being featured on TV, winning awards and opening a second Fife base at Dunfermline. Now the restaurant has proven so popular with […]
What a pleasure to discover a brand new Japanese restaurant in Leicester this week. Mitsuki is now open on London Road and although it is still very early days for the restaurant, the menu shows great potential and the interior seems to be taking a nice shape. Leicester has not always been a hotbed for […]
The chef is well known for his prowess in Japanese cuisine … If you’re a regular on Dubai’s Japanese food scene, we bet you’ve heard of Chef Reif Othman and probably visited one of his restaurants. He is well known for his eclectic approach to Japanese cuisine and already has a number of restaurants under […]
A Yorkshire-based Japanese restaurant was named Britain’s Best Takeout at the British Takeaway Awards in association with Just Eat. The star-studded event, commonly referred to as ‘The Oscars of the takeaway world’, was held last night in Old Billingsgate, London, and saw 12 restaurants across the UK named the best in their region. Sakushi in […]
Murakami Cuisine opens in Bainiu Village, Lin’an District in Hangzhou. [Photo/hangzhou.com.cn] Villagers in Bainiu Village, Hangzhou Lin’an District, East China’s Zhejiang Province, can now taste Japanese cuisine without having to travel to urban areas, as the village has recently hosted its first Japanese restaurant, local media reported on August 30. “I had never tasted Japanese […]
If there is one thing Dubai has no shortage of, it’s Japanese restaurants. So, is there room for another? Dubai’s appetite for Japanese cuisine knows no bounds. From the great tastes of Zuma and Hoseki to the authentic temples of Kohantei and Kimura-Ya, we’re never far away from our next sushi roll or our next […]
Robun has just opened on Bath’s prestigious George’s Street, offering quality Japanese cuisine for lunch, tea and dinner. The restaurant is inspired by Kaganaki Robun’s book, SeiyÅ ryÅritsÅ«, published in 1872 and which introduced Western barbecue to Japan. Their modern take on “Yakiniku” specializes in sharing platters of grilled meats, seafood and vegetables fused with […]
A NEW upscale Japanese restaurant has opened in downtown Colchester. Koryu opened earlier this week, replacing the popular Tokyo Sizzle restaurant in Osbourne Street. The Tokyo Sizzle brand has now moved to deliveries only, with the unit being refurbished for the opening of Koryu. Koryu offers a premium Japanese dining experience using the freshest local […]
It’s been a long time, but Redditch finally has their first Japanese restaurant and it’s likely to coincide with the Tokyo Olympics when the culture and cuisine of the Asian country is fresh on people’s minds. Edo has set up his stand with an extensive specialty menu that offers authentic and deliciously unique dishes, including […]
All eyes were on Tokyo for the Olympics – but now a town in Worcestershire has its own taste of Japan. The very first Japanese restaurant opened in Redditch. Edo now serves tasty food in The Quadrant in the city center, near the Kingfisher Center. READ MORE: The Flyford near Worcester named best pub in […]
An Edinburgh restaurant specializing in Japanese cuisine has closed after a staff member contracted Covid-19. Harajuku Kitchen announced the closure of its Gillespie Pl restaurant today (August 3) until Tuesday August 10 to allow the restaurant to have a deep cleaning. The St James Quarter site will be open as usual from tomorrow. The team […]
50 Eggs Hospitality restaurateur John Kunkel has a lockdown on restaurants at the Venetian and Palazzo. Her Yardbird Southern Table & Bar offers her deliciously crispy fried chicken and Southern fare, while Lorena Garcia’s Chica offers a world of Latin cuisines spanning across South America. The poolside respites Spritz Restaurant & Bar and Capri Pool […]
A new Japanese restaurant was opened by Nick Knowles in Bath last night (Wednesday July 28). Robun, run by Enhanced Hospitality, opened with great fanfare on George Street with a crowd ringing at the new restaurant. Enhanced Hospitality is the name behind the luxury Japanese restaurant Ginza St. James’s in Mayfair and officially the legendary […]
ROKA Riyadh is slated to open in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia at the end of this month on July 27, 2021. The award-winning restaurant is located on New Tahlia Gate, a 5,629 square foot venue that can seat 161 diners. inside with 82 additional seats on the terrace of the urban oasis. With design […]
ROKA Riyadh is slated to open in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia at the end of this month on July 27, 2021. The award-winning restaurant is located on New Tahlia Gate, a 5,629 square foot venue that can accommodate 161 diners. inside with 82 additional seats on the terrace of the urban oasis. With design […]
Chef Manabu “Hori” Horiuchi behind Kata Robata’s sushi bar. Photo by Chuck Cook Photography. The omakase service resumes at Kata Robata at 3600 Kirby, after a temporary shutdown during the pandemic. According to a press release, in 2020 the restaurant was sending out so many take-out food that there just wasn’t the ability to create […]
Called Sachi, which translates to “happiness†in Japanese, the restaurant will take inspiration from regional Japanese cuisine and feature an open 130-seat dining room complemented by private vaulted cabins set in a Japanese garden, a chef’s table “theatrical†sushi, private dining room and evening bar inspired by Tokyo’s secret underground bars. Hudston created the menu […]
Imari open on boulevard San Vicente By Kerry Slater A Japanese restaurant has opened just across the border from Santa Monica in Brentwood, run by a Michelin-starred chef and sushi master. The restaurant, called Imari, is located at 13050 San Vicente Boulevard, near the Brentwood Country Mart. The operation replaced the Nagao restaurant, which occupied […]
Located near the junction of Old Compton Street and Charing Cross Road, Takumi will take over the site formerly occupied by Melanie Italian Restaurant and is expected to launch in September with 50 seats. Takumi’s first location, located in Birmingham’s Chinatown, serves a “diverse range” of Japanese cuisine. The Soho Restaurant menu items will include […]
Imari opens on San Vicente Boulevard this spring By Toi Creel A Japanese restaurant heads to Brentwood just off the border from Santa Monica, run by a Michelin-starred chef and sushi master. The restaurant, called Imari, will be located at 13050 boulevard San Vicente. The operation will replace the Nagao restaurant, which occupied the property […]
Japanese cuisine with a view of the palm tree fountain … Being avid foodies, of course, we’ve tried our fair share of Dubai restaurants with cuisine native to the Orient. When we were invited to the new AKA Dubai restaurant at The Pointe, Palm Jumeirah, it was the incredible images of the restaurant that first […]
The popular contemporary Japanese restaurant ROKA is expected to arrive in Kuwait at the Waldorf Astoria Kuwait. The luxury hotel, scheduled to open this year, has 200 luxury rooms. It will be located in The Avenues, the major 360,000 m² rental area development of property developer Mabanee and Kuwait’s largest retail, entertainment and lifestyle destination. […]
This summer 2021, ROKA is set to open its doors in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, as one of the first key international brands to enter its burgeoning F&B scene. The new venue is the brainchild of co-founder and creator Rainer Becker, and the brand’s second international opening after the launch of ROKA Dubai. Located […]
Verdun residents expect a new Japanese take-out counter – and a possible evening hangout – starting today. While the famous Aka-Fuji sushi restaurant is located a few blocks away, Kokochi is the first in the region determined to replicate the small plates to share, the flowing drinks and the boisterous atmosphere that characterizes Japanese izakaya. […]
Any sushi experience can be summed up by a simple equation: the seasoning of the rice and the quality of the fish, divided by the proximity to the sushi chef, equals delicious. Works every time, provided you’re not a real mathematician. High quality fresh fish and skillful and careful rice making are essential. But the […]
The city is abuzz with genuine excitement at the recent opening of Hong Kong’s newest hotel, The Hari. It seems like nothing can stop the hospitality here, not even social distancing restrictions, and Hong Kongers are more than happy to welcome it with open and empty arms. Following the launch of their first-floor Italian restaurant […]
SEATTLE, January 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Japanese Restaurant Day Begins in Seattle to January 11, 2021 and continues on February 11 and March 11. The celebration of Japanese cuisine will take place in at least ten Seattle restaurants to promote Japanese cuisine and all its unique and delicious ingredients. The Festival will introduce gourmets to […]
UNO invites diners to indulge in decadent Japanese cuisine and offers signature cocktails and drinks to accompany the all-new Japanese menu A foodie hotspot and social haven, ‘UNO’ popularly known as Bar Uno earlier, has an exciting new identity with a fascinating twist to their overall offerings. UNO brings an exquisite blend of Asian flavors […]
I’ve been thinking a lot about longevity lately. It is natural, of course, to consider one’s own mortality during a public health crisis such as a pandemic that has claimed the lives of more than 200,000 Americans. The loss of life was sobering, as was the economic ruin that quickly spread to all industries. In […]
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The Capitol Hotel Tokyu in Tokyo, Japan offers authentic experiences to its guests in a luxurious setting… [+] setting that blends traditional Japanese architectural styles and sophisticated modern. Courtesy of Capitol Hotel Tokyo From an evening hosted by geishas to a private experience at the Shinto shrine, Capitol Hotel Tokyu offers authentic experiences to its […]