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MOTOism: Homemade Miso
March 12, 2014
Making miso is actually very easy. All you need are soybeans, salt, and koji. Here is a step-by-step guide to making miso at home.
Kuishinbo: Easy Homemade Mirin
March 10, 2014
Easy step-by-step instructions on how to make your own Japanese cooking sake, or mirin, at home.
Postcard from Nahoko: A Pale Tone
March 7, 2014
A popular snack in Taiwan, these sandwiches contain a fried egg, rousong (pork floss), and...
Event Recap: Ramen Shop in Brooklyn!
March 5, 2014
By Anna de Castro Just when I thought February in NY could not get any...
Ask a Bartender: The Chrysanthemum
March 3, 2014
My alcohol tolerance is not what it used to be, sadly. The morning after a...
The Ramen Shaman: Nagi (Golden Gai)
March 1, 2014
Nagi, Nagi, Nagi. This one's been near the top of my ever-expanding ramen bucket list...
Event Recap: Japan Beer Fest 2014
February 26, 2014
San Francisco Beer Week 2014 took place February 6th-16th, celebrating the Bay Area craft-beer scene...
Tokyo JUNKtion: Jicca
February 24, 2014
Whenever I visit Tokyo, I look forward to meeting newborns... especially when I've followed the...
UMSF Closed for Renovations
February 24, 2014
Our San Francisco location inside The Perish Trust will be closed through March for renovations....
Ice Ball Machine
February 22, 2014
We went to Hoteresu the other day, Japan's premiere restaurant show. Like any convention at...
Throwback Thursday: White Day
February 20, 2014
We're in Japan at the moment and there are luxurious, sparkling boxes of chocolates everywhere...
Postcard from Tokyo
February 19, 2014
We made it! After a restless 16 hours of travel -- I read this month's...