I am not a chef, nor do I claim to be an expert in Vietnamese cuisine. I am a professor of history from Utrecht, with a fondness for old books, slow travel, and long conversations with strangers. My wife, Marijke, and I had planned our trip to Vietnam
Discover Monjayaki, Tokyo’s Unique Street Food Monjayaki, a savory Japanese pancake from Tokyo, is a runny, gooey cousin of Okonomiyaki, packed with cabbage and customizable toppings. Cooked on a griddle, it’s a fun, communal dish. The Charm of Monjayaki Monjayaki, affectionately called “monja” by locals,… Read More »Monjayaki Recipe: Tokyo’s Savory Pancake Delight
Hiroshima-style Okonomiyaki is a culinary masterpiece from Japan’s Hiroshima region, often described as a savory pancake stacked with layers of flavor. Unlike its Osaka-style counterpart, which mixes ingredients into the batter, Hiroshima-style Okonomiyaki builds distinct layers of batter
Yakitori (Sasami) is a Japanese grilled skewer dish featuring tender, lean chicken tenderloin (sasami) grilled over charcoal and glazed with a savory-sweet soy-based sauce or simply seasoned with salt. This dish is a staple in Japanese izakayas (pub-style eateries)
Yakitori Tsukune is a beloved Japanese dish featuring tender, juicy chicken meatballs skewered and grilled to perfection, often glazed with a savory-sweet tare sauce. Unlike other yakitori varieties that use whole pieces of chicken, tsukune is made from ground chicken
Three months ago, I packed my bags in Bangalore, India, and moved to Tokyo, Japan, for a new role as an IT professional. At 27, I was both thrilled and nervous to immerse myself in a new culture, language, and work environment. Between debugging code and navigating the dizzying Tokyo subway
Yasai Tempura, a vibrant and light Japanese dish, features an assortment of seasonal vegetables coated in a delicate, airy batter and fried to golden perfection. “Yasai” means vegetables in Japanese, and this tempura variation highlights the natural flavors and textures of ingredients like sweet potatoes,
Bakso is a beloved Indonesian meatball soup, cherished for its comforting, savory broth and springy, flavorful meatballs made from beef, chicken, or a combination. This iconic street food dish features tender meatballs served in a clear, aromatic beef broth
Sate Ayam is a beloved Indonesian street food featuring tender, marinated chicken skewers grilled to perfection and served with a rich, creamy peanut sauce. This dish is a harmonious blend of savory, sweet, and slightly spicy flavors, often accompanied by rice cakes (lontong) or steamed rice.
Tacos de Suadero are a quintessential Mexican street food, particularly popular in Mexico City’s bustling taquerias. Suadero is a cut of beef from the lower chest or upper belly of the cow, known for its rich, tender texture after slow cooking.