Appetizers

Chikuzenni (Simmered Chicken and Vegetables) 筑前煮　

December 26, 2012
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Classic Japanese nimono dish cooked with chicken, shitake mushrooms, lotus root, konnyaku, taro, and burdock root in a savory dashi stock.

61 comments

Cucumber Wrapped Sushi きゅうりの軍艦巻き

December 20, 2012
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Easy and fun cucumber wrapped sushi topped with ikura (salmon roe), hamachi (yellowtail), tuna, and amaebi (sweet shrimp).

101 comments

Braised Pork Belly (Kakuni) 角煮

December 11, 2012
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Kakuni – Slow cooked pork belly in soy sauce glaze, serve with shiraga negi and egg on the side.

104 comments

Hot Tofu | Yudofu 湯豆腐

November 20, 2012
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Simple tofu cooked in a kombu (seaweed) stock, serve with ginger and scallion.

102 comments

Japanese Cucumber Salad きゅうりとワカメの酢の物

October 28, 2012
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Sweet and tangy Japanese cucumber salad with wakame seaweed and crab stick.

106 comments

Tuna Poke

October 25, 2012
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Refreshing tuna poke appetizer with avocado, lemon juice, ogo seaweed, marinated in spicy soy sauce and sprinkled with sesame seeds.

118 comments

Karaage | Japanese Fried Chicken 唐揚げ

October 10, 2012
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Traditional karaage recipe, aka Japanese fried chicken, golden fried to perfection with tender juicy chicken on the inside.

124 comments

Renkon Chips | Lotus Root Chips れんこんチップス

September 19, 2012
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Crispy fried sliced lotus root chips (renkon) sprinkled with Himalayan Pink Salt and dried seaweed powder (Aonori).

109 comments

Onigiri | Rice Ball おにぎり

September 5, 2012
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Onigiri with ume (plum), okaka (bonito flake), and salted salmon. Rice review for Far West Rice short grain rice.

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BBQ Chicken Wings

September 3, 2012
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Sweet tangy BBQ chicken wings marinated in soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, apple, and gochujang.

91 comments

Sautéed Abalone

July 26, 2012
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Baby abalone sautéed with garlic, butter, dashi, and lemon juice.

85 comments

Boiled Squid with Miso Vinaigrette イカの酢味噌和え

July 16, 2012
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Boiled spear squid drizzled with a sweet tart miso vinaigrette, enjoyed as izakaya style appetizer.

105 comments

Grilled Clams (Little Neck Clams) はまぐりの醤油焼き

June 11, 2012
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Barbecued giant little neck clam with soy sauce, butter, mirin, and sake. Perfect summer grilled appetizer.

112 comments

Nagoya Style Fried Chicken Wings

June 7, 2012
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Crispy golden fried chicken wing coated with savory sweet garlic soy dressing, garnish with white sesame.

112 comments
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