Miso Ramen with Kimchi // Wok ‘n’ Bowl Ramen, Carlsbad CA

Miso broth with ramen noodles, chicken, hard-boiled eggs, scallions, sesame seeds, bean sprouts, and kimchi. This is not the best Continue reading →

Poke Bowl // Yoshino Japanese Deli, Carlsbad CA

Ahi tuna poke with seaweed and avocado, spicy tuna, and spicy crab served over vinegared Japanese rice. Yoshino Japanese Deli Continue reading →

Scallop Ceviche // Yuukai Fusion Japonaise, Montréal, QU

Citrus-marinated scallops on cucumber rounds topped with minced vegetables, cilantro, sliced jalapeño peppers, roe, and a light citrusy sauce. Yuukai Continue reading →

Cucumber Sunomono // Rollapalooza, Chicago IL

Crunchy curly cucumber strings tossed with toasted sesame seeds and a sweet rice wine vinaigrette topped with fresh shredded beets. Continue reading →

Takumi // Sushi Kaji, Toronto ON

A breathtaking coursed meal that includes several original Japanese appetizers, a tantalizing array of sashimi (pictured above), assorted fresh nigiri Continue reading →

Japanese Shrimp Burger // Kazu, Montreal QU

A scrumptious homemade shrimp patty on a toasted bun with lettuce, tomato, and Japanese tartar sauce topped with tempura crunch. Continue reading →

Tuna and Salmon Salad Rice Bowl // Kazu, Montreal QU

Tuna and salmon tartar on vinegared rice with pickled carrots, cabbage, and daikon root topped with marinated lettuce, crispy rice Continue reading →

Torched Salmon Roll // New Tokyo, Chicago IL

Avocado and tempura sweet potato topped with torched salmon and drizzled with unagi sauce.  Soft, crunchy, sweet, and delicious. You Continue reading →