Surf & Turf with Fondant Potatoes

Ben Yu

Feb 14, 2024 • 1 min read

Valentine's Day

Pokemon Sushi

Tatsugiri seems to be based on sushi, specifically the nigirizushi (a type of sushi shaped by hands, instead of rolled): Curly Form resembles a shrimp nigiri, Droopy Form resembles a tuna nigiri, and Stretchy Form resembles tamago sushi

Ben Yu Jul 29, 2024 • 1 min read

Sushiya Shota (すし家祥太)

I was lucky enough to snag a reservation at Sushiya Shota (すし家祥太) during my last week in Tokyo. Shota-san is a South Korean-born chef who previously worked at Sushi Kanesaka with famed sushi chef Koji Saito. Chef Shota served us an exquisite meal of 3 appetizers and 16 different

Ben Yu Jul 21, 2024 • 3 min read

Sushi Akazu (寿司赤酢)

Sushi Akazu is a high-end chain restaraunt specializing in Edo-style sushi made with 'Akazu' Red Vinegar. I had a chance to visit their location in Roppongi and had one of my more memorable omakase experiences. We got an early reservation and were suprisingly the only two patrons for their 5:

Ben Yu Jul 13, 2024 • 5 min read

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