Not a country that you traditionally associate with curry? Curry was imported into Japan by the British during the Meiji era which is why...

When the topic of Japanese cuisine is broached, most minds turn to sushi, and to an extent, rice. But as we discovered from speaking with...

For Alan Yau of Calgary’s Y93 Sushi Crave, cooking equates to happiness. “I grew up with Japanese comics and cartoons – my absolute...

Edmonton’s Izakaya Tomo takes its name from owner and chef Tomoya Mutaguchi, and bringing the authentic izakaya experience to Alberta is...

It’s safe to say that Chef Ron Elmaleh of Sherwood Park’s Kobachi takes his inspiration from his environment. Growing up, his family,...

Behind a vintage Coke machine in Calgary’s Sho Sushi you will find Ajito, an izakaya, or informal Japanese bar. Here you’ll find...

As Japanese cuisine has gained popularity in Alberta over the past decade, we now have opportunities to explore and enjoy more elaborate...

One item that must be a part of a bento box is hot is miso soup. Miso soup has three basic components: dashi (stock), miso (soybean...

Gone are the days of one cheap bottle of sake on liquor store shelves. Sake is becoming mainstream and widely available throughout...

This recipe first appeared in Off the Menu in the July / August 2019 issue of Culinaire, courtesy Chef Tomo Kurosawa of Redheads Japa...