Izumi Nakamura is a sushi chef from the southern Japanese island of Amakusa, where the nori (seaweed) used in sushi is farmed and collected along its beaches. Here in London she runs the Sozai Cooking School, which offers an incredible sushi making class which, in just two hours, provides you with all the most vital …
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What do we mean when we talk about traditional Lithuanian food; food that you’ll find at any Lithuanian restaurant when you’re considering what to eat in Vilnius. Well, let’s start with the bread. It’s a popular mantra amongst locals in Vilnius that Lithuania has four religions: Christianity, basketball, beer, and bread. Christianity simply because it’s …
Osaka is a wonderful city; full of seemingly endless things to fascinate the foodie, the nerd, the history buff, and the culture-seeker. I’ve never experienced a vibe quite like the one I did in Osaka. With so many things to do in Osaka, it’s almost easy to get overwhelmed. Being a short hop from both …
Istanbul and Mexico City are worlds apart. 11,424 km of sprawling land and sea separate two antipodal cultures and culinary histories. In May I flew from one world to the next. By the Bosporus and in Mexico’s colourful alleyways I found in both street life a shared, universal penchant for human connection and food. The …
If there’s one thing that’s impressed us about Copenhagen (and there isn’t one, there are many) is the food scene. Before arriving, possibly the only thing we knew about this city in terms of culinary prowess is Noma, known as the best restaurant in the world for their experimentation with foraged goods and fermentation. Since …
Korea’s cafe culture is something to be reckoned with and it’s only when you head elsewhere you realise quite how impressive it is. From themed cafes to hipster joints, to cosy nooks, you could easily make a top-ten list for every city in South Korea and you still wouldn’t scratch the surface. Nonetheless, if you’re …
It was a little over a year ago that a fourth type of chocolate was created by a genius team of Swiss-Belgian chocolatiers. And Japan – ever the lover of gimmicky foods and eccentric flavours – has leapt on ruby chocolate like you wouldn’t believe. Earlier this year Japan began selling the ruby chocolate flavour …
Vietnam has a world-class reputation when it comes to food. The renowned street food plus the unique spices and herbs mean that foodies have very much put Vietnam on their travel bucket list. Here’s a quote that many will be familiar with from Anthony Bourdain: “Going to Vietnam the first time was life-changing for sure. …
Taiwan is a hidden gem when it comes to East Asian cuisine. While everyone knows Japanese sushi and ramen, and Chinese food is beloved the world over, Taiwanese food is perhaps the most diverse and delicious in East Asia. Eating the best Taiwanese food means eating the best food, full stop. And that makes finding …
Korean Barbeque is an internationally-popular dish. But what is the best way to eat it? It’s one of the best meals to enjoy on any trip to Korea and has become popular world over from London to New York City but do you know all the rules when it comes to eating Korean bbq? Here …