I always thought that Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) was `bad` for our bodies, but it was not until I stumbled upon some information that claims just the opposite that I decided to do a little research on my own. When I was growing up, I assumed that Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) was some fake chemical that fast-food Chinese restaurants [...]
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Whether or not you’re visiting Tokyo on a tour or travelling alone, chances are you will be staying at a hotel that has some of the best food to eat in Tokyo. One hotel that fits this description the best is the ANA InterContinental Tokyo hotel. This wonderful hotel offers six of the absolute best [...]
Yakisoba (Japanese:焼きそば) translates as fried noodles in Japan and is often prepared at home or snack shops. Yakisoba originates from the Chinese dish called Chow mein but like most other foreign courts, Chow mein was originally included in the Japanese cuisine and adapted to the taste of Japanse. Although the word soba literally means noodles, [...]
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Sushi is one of the most popular dishes in Japan. Japanese usually enjoy having sushi on special occasions like Hanami, Hina Matsuri, etc. It has a very interesting history. It had its origin in China and became popular in Japan. In the past, any fish caught had to be preserved and the only method possible [...]
The Japanese are known to have long, healthy lives. Apart from clean air and lifestyle, the food they eat contributes to their longevity. When compared to the food from other cultures, Japanese food has a unique taste that makes us come back for more. So what makes them unique? Japanese food is an art, both [...]
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Japanese cuisine is very healthy. There are many healthy, delicious things in Japanese cuisine including tasty appetizers, colorful salads, and traditional game meat that is slowly cooked. The wonderful secret about the dressing is that it’s made with sauce and seasoning. Fruits and vegetables also form a large part of Japanese food, so salads are [...]
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Yakitori is one of the most popular foods in Japan. Yaki means grilled and tori means chicken. Yakitori is cooked and served with 4 or 5 mouth sized pieces of chicken in a bamboo skewer. There are more than ten types of yakitori such as liver, thigh, skin, breast, wings and so on. Any parts [...]
Sugar and soy sauce is the most important combination in Japanese cuisine. These are used in many Japanese dishes. For example, cooked dishes like nimono, oden and kinpira-gobou, yakitori, syoga-yaki, syoyu-ramen and takikomi-gohan (rise dishes that include some ingredients) are cooked with these seasonings. If there is a lack of sugar and soy sauce, some [...]