Japanese Cuisine News

Nobu Matsuhisa is the owner of the high-end restaurant franchises Nobu and Matsuhisa, which have outposts around the world, from the U.S. to Hong Kong, Australia to Greece.

When my wife and I settled here in 1983, we could turn on the tap and get good quality water.

Miso soup has always been one of my favorite simple meals. Growing up, we'd have a near-constant supply of instant miso soup in the fridge.

Every time I go to my favorite BYOB Japanese restaurant I'm surprised by how afraid people are to drink wine with their sushi and opt for beer instead.

Izakaya fare, from left: flaky black cod yaki comes broiled with a sake miso sauce; an Emperor Martini cocktail; yaki nasu consists of sweet nuggets of eggplant in a walnut miso sauce.

Where does one of our favorite local chefs turn when it's time for that all-important meal or snack? Bistro 821's executive chef Jess Housman can stand the heat, but that doesn't mean he doesn't like to get out of the kitchen occasionally and have someone else cook for him.

The food at Kula Revolving Sushi Bar is nothing exotic, but pretty tasty and at $2 a plate, who can complain cause you can chow down on 5 different items for $10! I liked the Sake and Soy marinated Tuna , with its silky texture and just a hint of soy in the tuna.

Opening its doors in the City of Angels a few weeks back, Yamazato restaurant is the pride and joy of the legendary half-century-old Hotel Okura brand, the only Japanese hotel chain in Thailand.

Whether it's a feint by a quarterback, an improvised musical riff, or a magic trick, everyone appreciates a good fake-out -- especially when the end result is a success.

With that in mind, here are the VERY ROUGH notes of the talk I gave recently at the first everA Ignite Miami :] 1. Like everyA body else here tonight, I give a lot of thought to "SucA cess". What does it take to be sucA cessA ful, prosA prous, happy, have a sense of purA pose etc? What does THAT actually lookA like? 2. And by sucA cessA ful, I ... (more)

This is part two of our interview with Biker Jim, chef-owner of Biker Jim's Gourmet Dogs.

Sushi Rose is open Sunday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.; and Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Anyone who reads my reviews regularly - basically my mom - knows I like booze and better yet, free booze.

The Naples-based investment fund has put its money in Wasabi Co., a chain of sushi restaurants headquartered in Washington, D.C. Founded in 2005, Wasabi offers a fast-turnaround dining destination in top tier malls.

RA Sushi is hosting their eighth annual Nicky's Week fundraising event. From now until Saturday, June 2, enjoy a special selection of cocktails and food items knowing that 100% of the proceeds will benefit St.

Rok Cooking announces new customer. Hana Zen Japanese Restaurant and Sushi Bar now offers steak and seafood served on hot rocks at their Pier 39 location.

A On Wednesday May 16A a group of Westwood Brownies traveled to Whole Foods at Legacy Place in Dedham and were treated to a variety of foods that not only looked good but were good for them.

Since last week's news that Dallasites dine out more than the residents of any other U.S. city , I've been thinking about our dining scene and what the city has to offer.

France and Spain banned industrial fishing of endangered bluefin tuna late on Tuesday for the rest of this season after fishermen from both countries exhausted their quotas more quickly than anticipated.

A Nothing says "summertime" like Red Blossoms and Candy Canes. At least that's the case at Sumo Sushi .

Miami features quite a few restaurants combining the best of Thai and Japanese food.