Category: Japanese Cuisine

Sushi and Sake Essentials

Ever since I stumbled into a quaint, lantern-lit sushi bar on the outskirts of Tokyo, my life has never been quite the same. The harmonious dance of rice, fish, and seaweed on my palate, accompanied by the warm embrace of a sake shot, was nothing short of transformative. It...

Traditional Japanese Dishes

When I first stumbled upon a tiny, nondescript sushi bar tucked away in the backstreets of Tokyo, I didn’t realize I was about to embark on a culinary journey that would forever change my palate’s landscape. The delicate balance of flavors, the meticulous presentation, and the sheer variety of...

Hapa Izakaya – A Modern Japanese Cuisine in Vancouver

Imagine biting into several of the very best, most delicately experienced sashimi you actually tasted. It is not simply a meal; It’s a culinary journey which takes you directly to the center of Tokyo. Welcome to Hapa Izakaya, in which contemporary Japanese food meets Vancouver’s insatiable appetite for new,...