By Larry Pudwell Many times my Japanese drinking companions have boastfully asked me, “Nihon no biiru oishii?” (“Isn’t Japanese beer delicious?”), expecting me to praise the lager style beer of Asahi, Kirin, Sapporo, and Suntory. I... more
Lassiette de shibata（ラシェット・ドゥ・シバタ） Renowned pastry chef Takeshi Shibata has recently opened a new bistro in Sakae, in collaboration with a top chef with years of experience in high-end French restaurants in Tokyo. The menu can best... more
Chez Shibata（シェ・シバタ） Located near Nittaiji temple（日泰寺）in Kakuozan, Chez Shibata is a stylish confectionery. The design here is clean and elegant, and they produce a wide range of gorgeous cakes and confectionaries. Available as take out or... more
Californian fusion cuisine generally denies definition. Alice Waters is widely credited with establishing the style in the 1970’s, based on French cuisine, but using seasonally available produce and so having a varying menu throughout the... more
Mameya Genge http://www.genge.co.jp/modules/genge1/ (Japanese only) Try their original "Soy milk shabu shabu" and fresh seasonal fish. Sake and shochu from around the country are available as well. Address: "The B" B1, 4-15-23 Sakae, Naka-ku, Nagoya TEL: 052-261-0308 Hours: Dinner:... more
Presenting different kinds of Tofu from all over Japan in a traditional inn-like, relaxed atmosphere. Their reasonable lunch menu is also popular. Address: 2－10－21 Marunouchi, Naka-ku, Nagoya TEL: 052-204-0707 Hours: Lunch: 11:30am - 2:00pm、Dinner: 5:30pm -10:00pm Holiday: varies... more
Enjoy a wide variety of tofu set menus. For those of you on diet you needn’t worry, the calory intake is noted on the menu. Address: Matsuzakaya Park Place Bldg. 12F 5-2-36 Sakae, Naka-ku, Nagoya TEL: 052-242-3551 Hours:... more
A new website has been launched in English with a wide range of traditional and contemporary Japanese recipes. The site can be found at http://j-simplerecipes.com and is operated by a Nagoya brother and sister team,... more
A Taste of Europe in Yagoto A short walk from the Chukyo University campus in Yagoto are two small shops where the driving force is a passion for excellence. The two young bakers who daily make... more
